Chemistry

Welcome to the heart of scientific exploration and academic excellence - the Chemistry Department at Lafayette College.

The Department of Chemistry is committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where students are inspired to become active contributors to the world through chemistry. Through exceptional teaching, close faculty mentorship, and a strong emphasis on undergraduate research, we empower aspiring chemists to ask meaningful questions, seek evidence-based answers, and apply their knowledge to address scientific and societal challenges. We strive to prepare graduates for successful careers, advanced study, and lifelong engagement as scientifically informed and ethically responsible citizens.

Fall 2026 Open House & Poster Session: 10/6 at 12-1:30pm

Program

The Department of Chemistry offers programs that introduce students to the study of the properties, composition, and structure of matter; the changes that alter the identity of substances; and the energy changes that take place during such transformations.

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Research

Every faculty member engages students in their research program, offering a profoundly valuable learning experience that equips students for future education and career pursuits.

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Facilities

Hugel Science Center houses classrooms, seminar rooms, instrument rooms, and laboratories dedicated to teaching and research in a variety of chemical disciplines.

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