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The GW Columbian College's Department of Chemistry provides a hands-on approach to modern laboratory practices and instrumentation supported by curricula in analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.

In a collaborative environment where faculty invite mentoring relationships and foster learning and discovery through engaged classroom and research experiences, students graduate with the expertise to pursue careers in academia, professional programs, industry and government.

 

Join the Graduate Programs Open House: October 21–November 1


Registration is now open for GW's Columbian College of Arts and Sciences (CCAS) Graduate Programs Open House! The event features program-specific information sessions and opportunities to interact with current graduate students, faculty and our admissions team.

The Chemistry Department will host a virtual information session for prospective graduate students on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 7:00 p.m. EDT. Attendees will receive an application fee waiver.

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Chemistry Info Session: November 21

Join us online for an information session discussing the field of chemistry and the GW Master of Science in Chemistry, Master of Science in Environmental & Green Chemistry and PhD in Chemistry programs.

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Maggie Teliska

"GW is a great place to be a scientist. I had access to great faculty, world class facilities and leaders in government research labs. Best of all, my fellow graduate students became my family."

Maggie Teliska
PhD '04, Sustainable Energy Scientist



Our Programs 

 

Spotlight on GW Chemistry

Corcoran Hall

A Century of Discovery: Corcoran Hall Marks 100 Years of Science Milestones

Corcoran Hall, a historic science hub, marks its centennial. Home to the Big Bang theory and modern breakthroughs, it also housed CCAS Chemistry for 90 years until the opening of SEH in 2015.

Seminar Series

We welcome visiting speakers on Fridays throughout the school year. Hear chemists from top agencies and research universities as well as GW’s own chemistry graduate students discuss their scientific breakthroughs.

 

 

View Upcoming and Past Speaker Events