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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.

±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Astrobiology Students Earn Honorable Mention at CSU Research Competition

May 19, 2025

±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Astrobiology Students Earn Honorable Mention at CSU Research Competition

Student Researchers Honored with Awards for Excellence in Science and Athletics

May 19, 2025

Student Researchers Honored with Awards for Excellence in Science and Athletics

±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Chemistry Students Featured in Promotional Video for the University

Feb. 13, 2025

±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Chemistry Students Featured in Promotional Video for the University

Professor Emeritus Daryl Eggers Honored with Article Highlighting his Research Accomplishments at ±«ÓãÖ±²¥

Jan. 15, 2025

Prof. Emeritus Daryl Eggers honored in an article describing his research accomplishments. 

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

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