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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. 

24

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

Upcoming Events

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May12

14th Annual Undergraduate Research Colloquium

May 12, 2025, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Dewberry Hall, Johnson Center

Join us at the 14th Annual Undergraduate Research Colloquium The College of Science and STEM Accelerator invite undergraduate students to participate in the 14th Annual Undergraduate Research Colloquium (URC). The purpose of this event is to showcase the variety of undergraduate research projects in the College to the Mason community
May16

Spring 2025 Degree Celebration

May 16, 2025, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

EagleBank Arena

Congratulations to the class of 2025 Join us for the 2025 College of Science degree celebration on Friday, May 16, 2025 at 2 p.m. in EagleBank arena.
May16

Spring 2025 Degree Celebration

May 16, 2025, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

EagleBank Arena

Congratulations to the class of 2025 Join us for the 2025 College of Science degree celebration on Friday, May 16, 2025 at 2 p.m. in EagleBank arena.

Support our department

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! 

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