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Chemistry Undergraduate Program

We provide a program that’s flexible enough to meet your specific interests. Through research and co-op opportunities, you’ll put your classroom knowledge into practice to prepare for a wide range of careers.

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Ayusman Sen named Verne M. Willaman Professor of Chemistry

Ayusman Sen, Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, has been named the Verne M. Willaman Professor of Chemistry.

 

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Edward O'Brien Named Recipient of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

Edward O'Brien, Associate Professor of Chemistry, has been named a recipient of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). 

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Chemistry is the Solution: Chemistry Professor Sparks Engagement with New Camp

By the time undergraduate students reach Penn State, many have already experienced the educational “a-ha moment” that will determine the course of their college experience. These early experiences are crucial, which is why Professor of Chemistry Scott Showalter recently traveled to Telluride,Colorado to lead a day camp for students interested in STEM fields.

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Dr. Christy George Joins Department of Chemistry NMR Facility

The Department of Chemistry at Penn State is excited to announce that Dr. Christy George will be joining the department faculty on November 1 as an Assistant Research Professor / NMR Spectroscopist.  

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The Department of Chemistry is pleased to announce that three of its incoming postdoctoral researchers have been named recipients of the Eberly Postdoctoral Fellowship. The fellowships will be presented to Dr. Jane Frandsen, Dr. Shalisa Oburn, and Dr. Yubing Liu.
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Chemistry Research Areas

We eliminate barriers, creating a dynamic research environment that combines specialities to help address pressing challenges.

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Chemistry Research Facilities

The department’s cutting-edge research facilities offer faculty and students powerful tools for innovation. 

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Our interdisciplinary institutes and centers strengthen our research offering across the university, while providing meaningful training opportunities for graduate students.

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Chemistry Department

Our faculty are dedicated educators and researchers who are recognized leaders in their fields.  

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Lauren Zarzar
Assistant Professor of Chemistry

A paper by Lauren Zarzar recently appeared on the cover of Nature. View her profile to learn more about her research.
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Squire J. Booker
Professor of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology

Squire Booker honored as an Evan Pugh Professor, an elite distinction at Penn State.
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Ayusman Sen
Distinguished Professor of Chemistry

Ayusman Sen was a 2019 recipient of the Humboldt Prize.
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