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Chemistry
Recent News
Four LSA Faculty Members Named Distinguished University Professors
Vincent L. Hutchings, James M. Joyce, Valerie A. Kivelson, and Anna K. Mapp are among six U-M professors to receive the honor.
Less Waste, Zero Regrets
LSA professors, students, and staff are finding innovative ways to increase sustainability in classroom and lab practices, reduce waste, and impact science education’s environmental footprint. Where to begin? By looking at their own two feet.
Research
Applying to the Chemistry Department
Undergraduates
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How Do I Request a Major/Minor Release?
Quick Links for Undergraduate Majors
We are available to help you! Student Services and Admin Staff are working a combination of in person and remotely. Schedule a meeting, chat, or communicate with us via email depending on your needs. Detailed contact information is at the link above.
- Undergraduate Student Services: chemUndergrad@umich.edu
- Graduate Student Services: chemGradServices@umich.edu
Quick Links
MCORE 2026 Visit
November 4-6, 2026
UM Chemistry apparel is now available online!
Proceeds benefit the department's graduate-student organizations.
Events
Oct
14
2026 Ta-You Wu Lecture in Physics | From Prehistoric Qubits to Building a Useful Quantum Computer
John Martinis, Qolab and Professor of Physics (UC Santa Barbara)
4:00 PM
4th Floor Amphitheatre
Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.)
Oct
15
Catalyst Discovery for Metal-free, Photoredox CO2 Reduction
Shaama Sharada | University of Southern California
4:00 PM
CHEM 1640
Chemistry Dow Lab
Oct
20
Mechanistic Insights into Metal-Protein Interactions: Implications for Neurodegenerative Disease Progression and Intervention
Katlyn Meier | University of Miami
4:00 PM
CHEM 1640
Chemistry Dow Lab
