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innovative science

Pairing academic rigor with rich research in the nation’s capital

 


Who We Are

 

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.

 

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"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

Dean Paul Wahlbeck moderating a panel discussion with three faculty members and a GW alum seated behind a draped table on stage

GW Faculty Panel Urges Action to Restore Public Faith in Science

Professor Cynthia Dowd joined a Dean's Conversation Series panel to discuss why science skepticism endures—and how to reverse it ahead of a public health crisis.


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