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Department of Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
Research and teaching in Chemistry at Brown reflects Brown's innovative nature and is driven by the challenges of today's changing world.
Department of Chemistry
Research and teaching in Chemistry at Brown reflects Brown's innovative nature and is driven by the challenges of today's changing world.
Undergraduate
Our concentrators undertake an academically rigorous course of study which advances knowledge and discovery to prepare students to succeed in a complex and changing world.
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Graduate
In our graduate program, Ph.D. candidates choose research groups and elective courses based on their individual goals and interests, graduating ready for successful careers in today's changing world.
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Research
Brown Chemistry research groups, in collaboration with other Brown schools and departments, as well as national laboratories, prepare students to succeed in a complex and changing world.
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Recent News
Professor Moungi Bawendi, Lester Wolfe Professor of Chemistry, MIT, co-laureate of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, will deliver the 2025 John Howard Appleton lecture "Quantum Dots: From Curiosity to Technological Impact" on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
https://chemistry.brown.edu/
Chemistry Department Virtual Open House for PhD Applicants
We are hosting a virtual "Open House" on November 12th at 7pm Eastern. Join our faculty for a discussion about our program and applying to Brown University.
By understanding tiny, powerful molecules, a collaborative research team led by Professor of Chemistry Ming Xian develops innovative chemical tools that could lead to new medical treatments.
Contact
Location
GeoChem Building
Room 201
156 George Street
Providence, RI 02912-9019
Accessible Entrance
Thayer Street at MacMillan Lawn
Phone
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Summer: 8 AM - 4 PM
Mailing Address
Department of Chemistry
Brown University
324 Brook Street
Box H
Providence, RI 02912