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About
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Welcome to CEMS! We are among only a few universities nationwide offering both chemical engineering and materials science programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
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People
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Our vibrant community of motivated scholars, dedicated educators, and hardworking staff members are pleased to welcome and assist you.
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Research
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CEMS faculty are actively engaged in groundbreaking research and earn remarkable achievements by remaining on the forefront of science and technology.
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Undergraduate
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With a rigorous curriculum, numerous undergraduate research opportunities, and access to world-class faculty members, CEMS students are well prepared for success upon graduation.
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Graduate
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We are a top-tier, internationally competitive department, boasting innovative research accomplishments and access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
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Diversity & Inclusion
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CEMS community pledge to renew and reshape our department culture to be more welcoming, safe, and inclusive.
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Alumni & Giving
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The core of our success resides in our alumni and giving efforts, allowing us to honor the history of CEMS, support the mission of the Department, and ensure the success of our elite academic programs.
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CEMS alumni featured in C&EN Trailblazers issue
Feb. 26, 2021 - Three CEMS alumni, Thomas Epps, III, Cordell Hardy, and Samson A. Jenekhe, are featured in the Chemical & Engineering News (C ... read more
CEMS researchers say distancing matters in catalysis too
Feb. 24, 2021 - In an innovative study, CEMS researchers have brought new fundamental understanding to catalytic reactions used in the production of fuels ... read more
CEMS alumnus Samson Jenekhe awarded 2021 APS Polymer Physics Prize
Feb. 23, 2021 - CEMS alumnus Samson A. Jenekhe (PhD ChE '85), Boeing-Martin Professor of Chemical Engineering and Professor of Chemistry at the University ... read more
PPG renews fellowship award to CEMS
Feb. 18, 2021 - PPG, a global leader and supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials, has identified the University of Minnesota’s Department ... read more
Discovery improves catalytic production of chemicals
Feb. 16, 2021 - In a new study, a national team of researchers, including a University of Minnesota Twin Cities professor, have discovered an ... read more
Turan Birol wins NSF CAREER Award
Feb. 10, 2021 - Assistant Professor Turan Birol has been selected for a Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the National Science Foundation ... read more
Kacey Gregerson wins John Tate Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising
Feb. 6, 2021 - Kacey Gregerson, Senior Academic Advisor in CEMS, is among four recipients of the 2020-2021 John Tate Award for Excellence in ... read more
UMN researchers featured in PBS program NOVA Beyond the Elements: Reactions
Feb. 5, 2021 - CEMS Professor Emeritus Ed Cussler and other UMN researchers including Joe Franek, Eric Buchanan, and Cory Marquart were featured in ... read more
CEMS Faculty Statement on Diversity, Inclusion, and Equality
June 10, 2020
- Dear CEMS Community:
The horrific murder of George Floyd has starkly highlighted the systemic and overt racism experienced by black ... read more
Updates on COVID-19
March 27, 2020 - The University of Minnesota is closely monitoring the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Click on the link below for the latest ... read more
Contact Information
Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
421 Washington Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455-0132
P: 612-625-1313 | F: 612-626-7246