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The Ohio State University Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

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Facilities and Instrumentation

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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Choose your major

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.

Chemistry Major

Biochemistry Major

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Undergraduate Majors

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Graduate Programs

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Research Overview

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Undergraduate Courses

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Justin Miller, PhD candidate

Mon, April 13, 2026

Justin Miller Dissertation Defense

10:00 am
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David Punihaole

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Dr. David Punihaole - Physical Chemistry Divisional Seminar

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Ipshita roy, PhD Candidate

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Ipshita Roy Dissertation Defense

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Arbil Lopez Dissertation Defense

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Ryan Yoder

April 7, 2026

2026 Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching

Congratulations, Ryan Yoder, on receiving the 2026 Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching!

Well-deserved!

Jaclyn Rebstock

April 3, 2026

Arnold O. Beckman Postdoctoral Fellowship in Chemical Instrumentation

Congratulations, Jaclyn Rebstock, on being selected for an Arnold O. Beckman Postdoctoral Fellowship in Chemical Instrumentation. Well-deserved!

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Shiyu Zhang

March 13, 2026

2025-26 ASC Mid-Career Excellence Award

Congratulations, Shiyu, on receiving the 2025-26 ASC Mid-Career Excellence Award!

Well-deserved!

Karin Musier-Forsyth

March 6, 2026

2026 RNA Society / Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press Distinguished Research Mentor Award

Congratulations, Dr. Karin Musier-Forsyth, on being selected to receive the 2026 RNA Society / Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press Distinguished Research Mentor Award!

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Casey Wade

Associate Professor

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Matthew Platz

Emeritus Professor

Dr. Karawdeniya

Assistant Professor

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Computer Systems Specialist

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