Skip to main content
College of Sciences
Department of Chemistry

135 Years of Chemistry

2024 marks the 135th anniversary of the Department of Chemistry at NC State University.

Our History

The North Carolina State University Department of Chemistry charts its history back to the founding of North Carolina College of Agricultural and Mechanic Arts in 1889. Its initial focus was on applied chemistry in the the field of agriculture, and later in biology. After several reorganizations over nearly 75 years, in 1959, the department took up residence in the School of Physical Science and Applied Mathematics (now the College of Sciences).

Learn more about our history

Our Ongoing Celebratory Gatherings

Chemistry 135th Anniversary Lunch

The department hosted a lunch gathering on July 24 to celebrate its 135th anniversary. During the event, a themed cake was cut to mark the occasion, and faculty and staff were invited to join in the celebration.

Chemistry department 135th anniversary cake

OUR NEWS

June 09, 2025

Lizbeth Luna-Lopez: A Bright Future with ACS Project SEED

Meet Lizbeth Luna-Lopez, a student who spent last summer in the Proulx lab as part of the ACS Project SEED program, and discover her incredible journey towards a brighter future.

June 04, 2025

Postdoctoral Scholar Dr. Alexandra Barth selected for 2025 CAS Future Leaders Program

Postdoctoral Scholar Dr. Alexandra Barth selected among 35 for the American Chemical Society 2025 CAS Future Leaders Program.

May 20, 2025

Sciences Staff, Units Earn Wellness Recognition

Several College of Sciences staff members and units were honored at NC State’s Wellness Champion annual celebration and awards ceremony earlier this spring.