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Interested in undergraduate research? Explore the elements with us!
Sept. 14, 2026
Are you curious about getting involved in undergraduate research? Do you want to hear from students who have already gained valuable experience in the lab?Join us for Exploring the Elements: Undergraduate Research in Chemistry, a free event open to all undergraduate students.…
Read More »Exploring the Chemistry of Force
Sept. 9, 2026
What happens when mechanical forces act on the molecules that make up living systems? How do those forces change the way molecules interact, alter chemical reactions, or influence the behavior of cells?These are some of the questions driving research in the group of Dr. Hanbin…
Read More »Join Us for the Lab Coats & Lawn Chairs Fall Picnic!
Aug. 31, 2026
Students, faculty, staff, alumni, family and friends are invited to the Lab Coats & Lawn Chairs Fall Picnic! This joint event brings together the Departments of Chemistry & Biochemistry and Physics, as well as the Materials Science Graduate Program, as we join forces for…
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Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Welcomes New Majors at Annual COSMIC Kickoff
July 28, 2026
The ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry will welcome new students to its annual COSMIC (Careers, Opportunities, Scholarships for Majors, & Information for Chemists) Kickoff on Thursday, Aug. 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:35 p.m., as part of KSU Kickoff.
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College Honors Outstanding Student Leaders, Faculty and Advisor at Annual Awards Ceremony
May 5, 2026
The ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ Student Center was filled with celebration and pride as the College of Sciences and Humanities at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ recognized its top student leaders, along with one distinguished faculty member and advisor, at the annual Dean’s Undergraduate Student…
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Seven College of Arts and Sciences Programs Earn National Rankings for ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ in US News 2026 Best Graduate Schools
April 13, 2026
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ’s College of Arts and Sciences has earned seven national rankings for the university in the newly released U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Graduate Schools report, highlighting the breadth and strength of its graduate programs…
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From Introverted Freshman to Confident Resident Surgeon
Jan. 16, 2026
When Tom Sonnanstine V transferred to ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ as a second-semester freshman from Dublin, Ohio, he was recovering from a hip injury that had ended his football career at Johns Hopkins University. Introverted and unsure of his path forward, he chose ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ for…
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High School Students Get Hands-On with Chemistry at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ
Jan. 13, 2026
On January 8, the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry welcomed 80 chemistry students from Kent Roosevelt High School for a morning of hands-on science and exploration. During the visit, students were introduced to the department and learned about career pathways in…
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