Welcome to the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Kent State University. We invite you to browse these pages that describe our instructional and research community.
Here you will find award-winning teachers, internationally recognized scholars, excellent research facilities, and active researchers creating new materials and new knowledge. Read about our course and degree offerings, and explore our photo and video galleries.
Our graduates can be found in local industry as well as Fortune 500 firms across the United States. Many of our undergraduate students pursue graduate education in chemistry or biochemistry; others complete professional training in medicine, dentistry, or pharmacy. Our Ph.D. alumni are researching and teaching at prestigious companies, colleges, and universities around the world.
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Our alumni do great things every day - we invite YOU to become part of our success story!
Departmental Colloquium
Colloquia are scheduled Thursdays in room 111 Williams Hall from 4-5 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Thursday, Feb. 29: Dr. Hao Shen (KSU)
Thursday, March 7: Dr. Jeffrey Mighion (KSU)
Thursday, March 14: SAACS Event: Effective Poster Presentation Workshop
Thursday, March 21: Dr. Chunming Liu (U Akron)
Thursday, March 28: Spring Break
Thursday, April 4: Dr. Ivan Popov (UA)
Thursday, April 11: Dr. Yann Molard (RICS)
Thursday, April 18: Honors Week (details TBA)
Thursday, April 25: Dr. Arkaprabha Konar (KSU)
Thursday, May 2: Safety Meeting