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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.
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Undergraduates
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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
27
Transition Metal Catalyzed Alkylation and Alkenylation of Olefins: New Molecular Catalysts and the Role of Lewis Acidic Oxidants
Brent Gunnoe | University of Virginia
4:00 PM
CHEM 1640
Chemistry Dow Lab
Oct
29
Gomberg's Earlier Instances of Trivalent Carbon
Bart Kahr | NYU
4:00 PM
CHEM 1640
Chemistry Dow Lab
Nov
02
Yue Xin - Dissertation Defense
Advances in High-Throughput Chemical Reaction Screening, Rapid Chromatography, and Quantification for Pharmaceutical Development
3:00 PM
West Conference Room
Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.)
