Chemistry Matters

In our department, award-winning teachers and researchers prepare the next generation of chemists and work alongside them to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems.

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Our priorities include student financial assistance, travel awards, and faculty and student recruitment activities.

Job Posting for a tenure track position in Computational chemistry

Now Hiring: Open Rank Tenure-Track Professor

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NC State Researchers Receive $2.25 Million Interdisciplinary Grant From Department of Energy

The proposed project will improve the researchers’ ability to observe molecular turnover and metabolism.

Integrative Sciences Initiative: Fostering Cross-Discipline Collaboration at NC State

The Integrative Sciences Initiative Building will bring together students and scholars across various disciplines to transform STEM research and education.

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NC State’s “Chemistry of Fabrics”

An excellent opportunity to celebrate the 2022 Chemistry National Week.

Chang Promoted to Associate Professor

Congratulations to Dr. Wei-chen Chang who was recently promoted to Associate Professor with tenure.

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Jakubikova, Maggard, Pierce Promoted to Full Professors

We are thrilled to announce that Elena Jakubikova, Paul Maggard, and Joshua Pierce have been promoted to Full Professors, effective August 16, 2022.

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Turning Trash into Treasure

“Sustainability in a Changing World” was the theme to this Fall 2022 ACS meeting where NC State researchers explored and discussed some real-world considerations with colleagues and industry leaders.

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Our department is a place where the best and brightest minds come together to learn, building the foundation for bright futures.

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Research That Matters

In our Department, everyone from faculty to undergraduates works together on research projects that tackle the world’s biggest challenges. Learn more about our research areas and opportunities.

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Solving Real World Problems

Are you interested in knowing more about how our biomaterials science, biotechnology, and bioanalytical chemistry research solves real-world problems?

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