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Physics and Chemistry Building

The Physics and Chemistry Building is located in the Skyline area of campus. It is designed to meet the needs of undergraduate teaching and research.

Student Research

Our undergraduates conduct cutting edge research. Here, David Boyle ('17) and Cameron Stopak ('17) prepare an ultra-high vacuum chamber for an experiment in Dr. Ashleigh Baber's materials lab.

Alpha Chi Sigma and the Student Affiliate ACS are professional chemistry organizations that are committed to giving back to the community. Here, they raise money for Relay-For-Life with the annual pie-a-professor event.

Student Awards

Each spring, the department awards students for their performance in the classroom, the research laboratory and service to the department

Our Department Offers the Following Academic Programs

B.S. Chemistry	B.S. Biophysical Chemistry	Pre-Professional
A.C.S Certified Programs	Minors

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News

Jul 19 Dr. Barbara Reisner named a 2016 ACS Fellow
Dr. Barbara Reisner has been elected to the 2016 class of ACS Fellows ... Read More >
May 1 Student award winners
Congratulations to our recent student award winners! ... Read More >
Apr 27 Chemistry and physics majors visit NC State's Analytical Instrumentation Facility
The Science of the Small course took a field trip to NC State's Analytical Instrumentation Facility ... Read More >
Apr 27 Students attend regional and national conferences
Many of our majors have attended and presented original work at national and regional conferences. ... Read More >
Mar 19 Students volunteer at EYH Conference
Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) is a one-day science and math conference designed for 6th-10th grade girls. ... Read More >
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Events/Seminars

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