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 just over 360 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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Yale’s MicroED brings hidden hydrogen into focus
Yale researchers discovered that a microcrystal electron diffractometer (MicroED) can accurately locate the hydride better than X-ray methods.
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Maggie Simonsen takes on new role as financial analyst
In this role, Maggie will translate the department’s financial data into actionable insights to guide leadership decisions and strategies.
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Department of Chemistry welcomes Richard Inzero to its staff
Rich joins the department as the stockroom manager and facilities liaison, bringing 20 years of supply chain and 15 years of management experience.
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Jaehyeok Jin appointed assistant professor of chemistry
Research focuses on developing predictive multiscale models that link microscopic interactions to non-equilibrium mesoscale assembly and organization
In the Media
CapeHaven Completes First Close of Funding and Initiates Operations to Encourage Yale’s Biotech Spinouts
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 Researcher: Jonathan Ellman
Diastereoselective synthesis of substituted cyclopentanones via [3 + 2] cycloaddition of sulfoxonium ylides with alkenes
Jihyeon Yeo, Sebastian M. Krajewski, and Jonathan A. Ellman
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