Why Chemistry?
Studying chemistry at Georgia State University offers a dynamic and enriching experience, combining cutting-edge research opportunities with a supportive academic environment. The university's Department of Chemistry provides access to state-of-the-art facilities and fosters collaboration with faculty engaged in diverse research areas, from medicinal chemistry to nanotechnology. Located in the heart of Atlanta, students benefit from proximity to leading industries, research institutions, and internship opportunities. Additionally, Georgia State emphasizes interdisciplinary learning and prepares students for careers in academia, healthcare, and technology, making it an excellent choice for aspiring chemists.
Chemistry Degree highlights
- The chemistry department offers a dual degree B.S./M.S. program where students can complete both degrees within five years. See the Academics page
- A chemistry degree gives you among the highest chances to go to medical school.
- Chemistry students at Georgia State carry out highly interdisciplinary research in multiple areas of specialization. See our research page
- Chemistry is central to developing pharmaceuticals, including vaccines, and understanding cellular biological processes.
- Chemistry is a central science, a "glue" that binds multiple fields and profoundly impacts life around us.
CHEMISTRY RESEARCH BROCHURE
Possible Research Projects
- Mechanistic Enzymology of Flavin Dependent Enzymes
- Atomistic Level Description of Allosteric Mechanisms in Protein Function
- Development of Cyanine Dyes for Specific Detection of G-Quadruplex DNA and Differentiation between its Folding Patterns.
- Integrative Modeling of PCNA Assemblies Engaged in Genome Duplication
- Development of Diagnostics for Pathogens
- Role of CD98 Glycoprotein in Intestinal Inflammation
- Replication mechanism of negative-strand RNA viruses.
- Research in Chemical Education.
- Direct activators of transcription factors in hematologic malignancies.
- Designing Monolithic Columns for Separation of Kynurenine Pathway metabolites.
- Medicinal Chemistry and Development of Biosensors
- Nanoelectrochemistry
- Integration of calcium signaling by calcium-sensing receptor
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Department of Chemistry
Georgia State University
161 Jessie Hill Jr. Drive
391 Petit Science Center
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-413-5554
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Hours: Monday - Friday
10 a.m. - 12 p.m., 2 - 4 p.m.
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Department of Chemistry
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 3965
Atlanta, GA 30302-3965