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Welcome to the Department of Chemistry at San José State University

Our department strives to provide broad access to the highest quality education in chemistry at the bachelor’s and master’s degree levels.

News Highlights

Check out our News page to find out more about these and other stories in the department.

Prof. Andro Rios, students, and ASPIRE program featured in Washington Square Magazine

Oct. 25, 2024

Prof. Andro Rios, students, and ASPIRE program featured in Washington Square Magazine

Sudharsan Dwaraknath (SJSU Chemistry '13), Co-founder of Quorum Bio, Pioneers Agricultural Biotechnology for Marginalized Communities

Aug. 22, 2024

Sudharsan Dwaraknath (SJSU Chemistry '13), Co-founder of Quorum Bio, highlighted in the cover story from ACS C&EN.

Ruth P. Yaffee Endowment Fund Empowers the Next Generation of Scholars

Aug. 20, 2024

Introducing the Ruth P. Yaffee Endowment Fund for inspiring SJSU students to pursue science graduate degrees

Professor Esker and SJSU undergrads participate in ground-breaking nuclear chemistry research at LBNL

Jul. 31, 2024

Prof. Esker and 4 SJSU undergrads contribute to research developing a new method for creating Element 116

Professor Rios and the SJSU Astrobiology Research Group host the UC Davis EAOP program 

Jul. 25, 2024

Professor Rios and the SJSU Astrobiology Research Group host the UC Davis Early Academic Outreach Program  

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Safety Training Request

An active Safety Training Certification is required for work in chemical/wet research lab. Fill out the form to receive an invite to the safety course.

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SJSU Chemistry Alumni — Where are you now?

We hope you are doing well after graduation! Please take a few minutes to fill out this form to update us with your successes and endeavors.

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Faculty Employment Opportunities

Explore current faculty openings in the department.