Chemistry

Chair: Haobin Wang
Office: Science Building, 3071E
Telephone: 303-315-7634
Fax: 303-315-7633
Website: clas.ucdenver.edu/chemistry/

Faculty

Professors:
Robert Damrauer, PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
David Engelke, PhD, Washington University (St. Louis)
Doris Kimbrough, PhD, Cornell University
Hai Lin, PhD, University of Science and Technology of China
Scott Reed, PhD, University of Oregon
Haobin Wang, PhD, Wayne State University
Xiaotai Wang, PhD, University of Virginia

Associate Professors:
Jefferson Knight, PhD, Yale University
Yong Liu, PhD, University of Michigan
Xiaojun Ren, PhD, Jilin University
Marino Resendiz, PhD, University of California, Los Angeles
Liliya Vugmeyster, PhD, State University of New York at Stony Brook

Assistant Professors:
John (Nick) Fisk, PhD, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Emilie Guidez, PhD, Iowa State University
Jung-Jae Lee, PhD, University of Notre Dame

Clinical Associate Professor:
Margaret Bruehl, PhD, Northwestern University
Marta Maron, PhD, Univeristy of Colorado

Senior Instructor:
Priscilla Burrow Crocker, PhD, University of Colorado

Instructors:
Vanessa Fishback, PhD, University of Northern Colorado
Kyoung Kim, PhD, University of Notre Dame

Chemistry is the study of matter and its transformations, from the smallest scale - atoms and subatomic particles - to the macromolecules that provide structure and function to living organisms. Chemistry is often called the “central science” because it touches on other STEM disciplines including physics, biology, medicine, environmental science, geology, mathematics, materials science, technology, and many others. A degree in Chemistry can prepare you for a wide range of meaningful careers discovering and applying scientific knowledge. Modern chemistry combines computer modeling and experimental observation using procedures that are much safer and more environment-friendly than in past generations. Learning chemistry also teaches you important critical thinking skills that can be valuable in any career. Students with MS degrees have job opportunities in research and technical laboratory services. In addition, flexible programs can be designed to combine chemical knowledge and skills with other interests of the MS-level student (i.e. biology or environmental science).

Graduate Program

The MS degree offered at CU Denver is a broad-based chemistry degree that allows students to take courses and do research in the following basic fields: analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic, physical or environmental chemistry.

The MS program is available to both full- and part-time students. The chemistry faculty strives to ensure that students receive excellent advising and supervision of work. Students enrolled in the program have an opportunity to be appointed as laboratory teaching assistants. Research activities on the part of the chemistry faculty provide opportunities for graduate students to obtain research assistantships.

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Click here to learn about the Chemistry BS/MS program.