Annual community events
We come together throughout the year in these annual events: Visiting Days, Yale Chemistry Symposium, Holiday party, Recognition Assembly, department picnic, Chemists & Coffee, Halloween party, and other social gatherings.
Our Community in the News
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Honoring four retiring Chemistry staff members
The Chemistry Department celebrates four staff members who retired this spring: David Johnson, David Keller, Kelly Kellerman, and Edward Ginter.
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Long-Service Recognition: Edward Ginter and Lisa Hines
We recognize two staff members for long service. Ed has worked for Yale for 30 years, and Lisa celebrates 25 years.
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Visiting Days: All-hands effort helps admitted students find their fit
Prospective students admitted to Yale’s chemistry Ph.D. program visited New Haven to learn about the Chemistry Department during Visiting Days.
Graduate Student Assembly Representatives
Peer support
Have a concern? Bring it to a student rep who advocates on your behalf to find solutions.
Events for Everyone in our Community
Resources at Yale
Student Groups
Find your people
From community outreach to chemistry art, there’s a group for that and something for everyone! Explore the many student groups at Chemistry and Yale.
DEIB Peer Resource Advocates
Trained volunteers who serve as a resource for all
Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued and belongs and to support colleagues confronting discrimination, harassment, mental health challenges, and other issues related to equity, inclusion, and climate. We offer training workshops open to the department, host social events to unite the department, and serve as familiar faces for students seeking guidance.
National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists & Chemical Engineers Yale Student Chapter
NOBCChE is a non-profit professional organization dedicated to assisting black and other minority students and professionals to fully realize their potential in academic, professional, and entrepreneurial pursuits in chemistry, chemical engineering, and allied fields.
Coming Together at Gatherings
In Photos
View photos of past symposia, picnics, outreach events, and more to get to know us.
WISAY (Women in Science at Yale)
Dedicated to promoting the interests of female, transgender, and non-binary scientists and advocating for gender equality in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
WISAY seeks to help overcome disparities in STEM by supporting women at all career levels through advocacy, mentoring, community building, and career development. The group of over 500 undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs creates a campus-wide network of scientists across many scientific disciplines. It provides the opportunity for Yale scientists to meet with leading women scientists from Yale and around the country.
Creating creative content together
The Periodical: An art e-zine
Our semi-annual publication, The Periodical, is artistic content celebrating art, science, and diversity.
