Chemistry has significantly improved our quality of life in the past century. As we address today’s challenges—like utilizing sustainable energy sources, targeted medications, and quantum technologies—chemistry will be critical. Yale Chemistry is a community of ~400 people dedicated to research and teaching. Our undergraduate majors, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers conduct world-leading research alongside faculty experts and subsequently pursue either graduate study in chemistry or careers in academia and industry.
News
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Scott Miller awarded Dylan Hixon ’88 Prize for teaching excellence and commitment
Student testimonials agree; the Sterling Chemistry Professor is the GOAT (greatest of all time).
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Three Chemistry students awarded National Science Foundation fellowships
Chemistry students Theodore Berger, Samuel Charney, and Erin Lulu Li have been selected for the NSF’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program.
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New Chemical Safety Building enhances Yale’s scientific research and marks Science Hill milestone
Go behind the scenes of Yale’s new Chemical Safety Building—why it was built, the key choices made, and what they mean for next steps in safety.
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Stacy Malaker selected as 2026 Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar
Prof. Malaker was awarded this honor for outstanding scholarship and a deep commitment to education.
Academic & Training Programs
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Undergraduate Studies
The B.A. or B.S. degree in chemistry prepares students for further studies in chemistry, biochemistry, or health-related disciplines, and provides broad scientific training.
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Post-Baccalaureate Research Program
An opportunity for recent college undergraduates from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds to gain research and clinical experience at Yale.
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Graduate Program
The Ph.D. degree is designed to prepare students for a career in scientific research with the tools they need to succeed.
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Postdoctoral Studies
The Department of Chemistry’s diverse research programs welcome postdoctoral scholars from around the world.
Research Spotlight
Featured Researchers: Seth Herzon and Jason Crawford
Three- component assembly and structure- function relationships of (–)- gukulenin A
Vaani Gupta, Zechun Wang, Joshua B. Combs, Timothy Wright, Lei Chen, Boxu Lin, Ryan Holmes, Bo Qin, Joonseok Oh, Jason M. Crawford, and Seth B. Herzon
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