| The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is awash in exciting possiblities. With an expanding numbers of faculty and resources, the department is poised to be a major contributor of significant 21st century science. The department blends chemistry and biochemistry with focus in nanoscience on biomaterials, which resonates with a broad spectrum of scientists and engineers in the biological sciences, engineering and physics. Nationally recognized, award-winning faculty instruct students and provide them with research opportunities that lead to their independent careers. In addition, vigorous collaborative interactions with nearby national labs (including NIH, NIST and the FDA) illustrate the scientific community’s confidence in research conducted by investigators in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. |