In 2024, 44 Discovery Awards were given to interdisciplinary faculty teams across eleven units of Johns Hopkins. The Discovery Awards encourage faculty from various disciplines to collaborate in addressing multifaceted […]
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The Department of Chemistry at Johns Hopkins University is made up of internationally recognized faculty involved in all areas of contemporary chemical science, including many interdisciplinary areas that combine chemistry with biology, medicine, physics, and materials.
- Degrees Offered BA, BA/MA, PhD
- Major Chemistry
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Faculty
Chemistry faculty train students interested in pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in the classroom and in the laboratory.
Undergraduate
Undergraduate research is strongly encouraged for chemistry majors. Most students graduate with several semesters of experience with a research group.
Graduate
Graduate students make up the heart of the chemistry department, and the department strives to support students’ individual needs. Each student is carefully advised and classes are traditionally quite small.
News & Announcements
Alessandra Bertacche wins the Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching by a Graduate Student
This award is particularly special, as they are chosen solely based on student nominations and feedback. Students spoke highly of Alessandra’s inclusiveness, dynamism, and enthusiasm for the material. Last year […]
J.D Tovar wins the Excellence in Teaching Award
These awards are particularly special, as they are chosen solely based on student nominations and feedback. Tovar’s students wrote at great length, particularly highlighting his ability to make abstract concepts […]