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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‘Cultivating Conversation’: Instilling skills that carry dialogue forward
Grayson Hoy, Marisa Barilla, and Brahmmi Patel participated in a pilot leadership development program focused on engaging in meaningful dialogue.
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Journal celebrates Mark Johnson in his own festschrift issue
The Journal of Physical Chemistry has honored Professor Mark Johnson with an entire issue dedicated to him in what is called a festschrift.
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Jon Ellman elected to CT Academy of Science and Engineering
Professor Ellman is among the leading experts in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine newly elected to the Academy for 2026.
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RNA, Reimagined: The Nobel Discovery That Still Shapes Science Today
In 1989, Yale scientist Sidney Altman proved that RNA can act as an enzyme—a discovery that reshaped modern molecular science.
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: James Mayer
Colloidal Hexagonal Tungsten Oxide Nanorods: Synthesis, Characterization, and Proton-Coupled Electron Transfer
Noah J. Gibson, Giovanny A. Parada, Brandon Q. Mercado, and James M. Mayer
Upcoming Events
2026 Crabtree Lecture | April 13
Fe-Mediated N2-Fixation and Lessons for Other Metals: Bridging Catalysis, Electrocatalysis, and Photocatalysis
Professor Jonas Peters, Resnick Sustainability Institute, Caltech
Nitrogen reduction to ammonia is a requisite transformation for life, and there is growing interest in developing sustainable technologies for distributed ammonia synthesis for fertilizer and fuel using renewably sourced energy. Keep reading and save to your calendar.
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Chemistry Major Info Session
(multi-day event)
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