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innovative science
Pairing academic rigor with rich research in the nation’s capital
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 us for an in-person info session discussing the GW Master of Science and combined BS/MS in Environmental and Green Chemistry programs.
"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
View open faculty positions in the Department of Chemistry at the George Washington University.
Learn about our majors, minors and American Chemical Society-certified tracks.
Find out why our master’s and PhD opportunities are unlike any other.
From first-year students to PhDs and faculty, explore research options at our renowned facilities.
Fighting Human Pathogens: A Conversation with Professor of Chemistry Cynthia Dowd
In a video conversation with CCAS Dean Wahlbeck, Professor of Chemistry Cynthia Dowd discusses her work to fight disease through the development of inhibitors to human pathogens.
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.
