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The Department has a strong commitment to teaching, research, and service in all areas of the chemical sciences.
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Undergraduate
Our undergraduates excel in research, teaching and service, winning 26 straight awards by the ACS
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Our department provides outstanding resources for research and career development.
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Our graduates find success in industry as well as higher education.
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2026 Student Spotlights

Seth Fremin, Peng Liu GroupSeth Fremin, a second-year graduate student, is continuing his passion for research here at Pitt with the Peng Liu group.

ACS

2026 ACS-SA Update

Our American Chemical Society – Student Affiliates (ACS-SA) chapter continues to be nationally recognized.

2026 Teaching Highlights

As students return to Oakland for the start of the 2026 academic year, Chemistry professors Margaret Vines and Michelle Morgan prepare to not only teach critical skills, but to extend chemistry into the everyday lives of their students.

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