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Our teaching and research missions are supported by several shared facilities – the Research Support Services.

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Graduate Studies in Chemistry and Biochemistry

Graduate students gain excellent training in the classroom and in the research laboratory. Our students go on to hold positions in the finest universities, companies, and government laboratories, and we take pride in their research and professional accomplishments.

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Undergraduate students can pursue a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry, through a well-defined series of prerequisite and core courses. Student of any major can add a minor in either discipline.

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Lorig

May 5, 2025

2024-2025 College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award

Congratulations, Andrew Lorig, on being given the 2024-2025 College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award!

Excellent work, Andrew!

Ozlem

April 29, 2025

Özlem Doğan Ekici Receives Two Awards

Congratulations, Özlem Doğan Ekici, for receiving the OSU Newark Scholarly Accomplishment Award 2025 and the OSU Newark Scholarly Activity Award, 2025-2028!

Outstanding news, Özlem!

April 23, 2025

2025 College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor

Congratulations, Yiying Wu, for being selected as a 2025 College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor!

The title of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor serves to honor full…

Nguyen

April 18, 2025

Nguyen Honored by Provost for Distinguished Teaching

Lisa Nguyen received the Provost’s Award for Distinguished Teaching by a Lecturer! Outstanding news that continues to highlight the commitment that our department has to teaching.

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