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Studying outside of Salem Hall

Wake Forest first year students Smruti Patel (’24), left, and Murren Kelly (’24) study together at a table outside Salem Hall.

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Wake Forest students create plexiglas in a test tube, in their organic chemistry lab.

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Welcome to the Department of Chemistry at Wake Forest University

As chair, I am excited to introduce our community of scholars and researchers who are passionate about understanding the molecular details of the world we live in. With teaching and research spaces spanning both Salem Hall on the Reynolda campus and Wake Downtown in the Innovation Quarter, our faculty and staff are dedicated to advancing knowledge, fostering innovation, and providing students with a rigorous education that prepares them for successful careers in chemistry and beyond.

 

The Department of Chemistry accomplishes this mission by:

  • Offering opportunities for achievement in undergraduate and graduate research through collaboration in state-of-the-art facilities,
  • Integrating emerging interdisciplinary curricular and research areas into our existing programs,
  • Enhancing student-faculty engagement by providing high-quality instruction and opportunities for technology-enhanced learning, and
  • Expanding international study and research exchange opportunities to prepare students for entry into the global scientific community.

 

I invite you to investigate and explore the opportunities we offer in Chemistry at Wake
Forest University. Please feel free to reach out to us (chemistry@wfu.edu) to schedule a
visit or inquire about the programs we offer.

 

— Lindsay R. Comstock, Associate Professor of Chemistry

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Wake Forest Chemistry Faculty Explore the Importance of Molecular Handedness

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Wake Forest Chemistry Faculty Explore the Importance of Molecular Handedness in Medicine

Wake Forest University chemistry professors Cédric Schaack and Mallory Green recently contributed an article to The Conversation exploring how a molecule’s “handedness,” or chirality, can… Read More

October 6, 2026
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Congratulations to Our Graduate Student Award Winners!

By Courtney Jenkins

We had a wonderful time gathering together and celebrating our community at the recent department picnic. Alongside the great food and festivities, we were thrilled to take a moment to recognize the hard work, leadership, and outstanding contributions of our graduate students.

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