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With research interests including biomedicine, environmental sustainability, and materials chemistry, we answer the unanswered questions. And we train our students to solve complex problems. Read more about our alumni and programs.

 

 

Students set up experiment in chemistry lab

Faculty excellence

Our faculty have won multiple teaching awards, earned national NSF and NIH grants, and maintain active interdisciplinary research collaborations. We also work with government research labs in the Washington, D.C. area and on three separate Mason campuses, including the new Potomac Science Center.  

Potomac Science Center

Dive in and experience innovative chemistry research

From Komodo Dragons, medicinal chemistry, metabolomics, nanomaterials and battery systems, Mason chemists push boundaries and solve problems that have a local and global impact. 

 

Komodo Dragon

Faculty and Staff Diversity

Our multicultural faculty and staff reflect the student population of the National Capital region, allowing the diverse members of our community to thrive. 

Diversity

Why study chemistry and biochemistry at Mason?

3

American Chemical Society (ACS) approved programs. 

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Average number of students per lab

7%

Bureau of Labor Statistics projected growth for chemistry jobs.

Visit Us On Campus

Come learn about the chemistry and biochemistry program. 

  • Chemistry/Biochemistry Department Main Offices

    303 Planetary Hall, Fairfax Campus

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Planetary Hall at George Mason University Fairfax campus

Chemistry and Biochemistry News & Events

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Oct17

American Society for Intercellular Communication (ASIC)

Oct 17, 2024, 12:00 PM - Oct 19, 2024, 2:00 PM

Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

The meeting is organized by a group of investigators seeking to create a platform for informal exchange of ideas on emerging questions and cutting-edge developments in the field of Extracellular Vesicles (EVs), Extracellular Particles (EPs), and particulate carriers of extracellular RNA (exRNA) as biological mediators, regulators and diagnostic analytes. Our
Oct24

Who Are You, REU? with George Mason NOBCChE

Oct 24, 2024, 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Virtual via Zoom

Do you know what an REU is? Yes, No, Maybe? Come find out more at George Mason NOBCChE's "Who Are You, REU?" event on Thursday, October 24 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Join a panel of STEM professionals as they demystify Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) , explain how these
Dec10

Learning Assistant Poster Session Fall 2024

Dec 10, 2024, 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Exploratory Hall Atrium 

Please join us in celebrating the work of our Learning Assistants (LAs), who are working in over 40 courses across the College of Science to facilitate student learning. On Tuesday, December 10 , the LAs will be presenting posters reflecting on their teaching experiences, their students’ learning, and new instructional

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Mason's Chemistry and Biochemistry Department gratefully accepts donations, which can be used to provide student scholarships, specific research interests, or general College of Science needs. Click here to support our work!