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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.
Chemistry Info Session: September 11
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.
"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
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Learn about our majors, minors and American Chemical Society-certified tracks.
Graduate Programs
Find out why our master’s and PhD opportunities are unlike any other.
Research Opportunities
From first-year students to PhDs and faculty, explore research options at our renowned facilities.
Spotlight on GW Chemistry
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.
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