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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?

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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. 

Fairfax Campus, Planetary Hall 303
4400 University Drive, MSN 3E2, Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703-993-1070

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Planetary Hall at George Mason University Fairfax campus

Chemistry and Biochemistry News & Events

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Dec5

From Awareness to Advocacy to Cutting Edge Research: Inspiring Change on World AIDS Day

Dec 5, 2024, 12:00 - 1:30 PM

Zoom Webinar, please RSVP for link

Join the College of Science Alumni Board in honor of World Aids Day with a special webinar featuring Dr. Yuntao Wu and Matty Helton. RSVP to receive the webinar link. About our Speakers: Dr. Yuntao Wu is a professor at NCBID, George Mason University, Manassas, Virginia, USA. He has been
Dec10

Fall 2024 SSB Student Research Day

Dec 10, 2024, 12:00 - 5:00 PM

Fall 2024 SSB Student Research Day When: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Virtual Zoom Student Research Day is a venue for students in SSB and other Science & Tech campus departments – including undergraduates – to present the research they have been working on
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!