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Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics

Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics

The Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics provides students with a solid foundation in scientific disciplines through foundational coursework, laboratory explorations and research opportunities. Our recent graduates are going on to work at local or national companies and research laboratories, attending medical schools, pursuing graduate degrees and teaching at the high school and university levels.

What to study

Chemistry

Biochemistry

Physics

Undergraduate Research

Luke Knutson '23, Chemistry and Biochemistry double major, talks about his research experience at SDSU in the lab of Dr. Darci Fink.

What to do at SDSU

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Chemistry Club

Nick Carlson Abdullah al Maruf - Nitrogen Ice Cream

Society of Physics Students

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Student Life at SDSU

How to be Apply

Vikram Mistry visits with students outdoors on the South Dakota State University campus.

Undergraduate Admissions

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Graduate School

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Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics News

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Ice core lab work

SDSU project opens more STEM research pathways for Native American students

A new South Dakota State University project aims to give Native American students interested in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in scientific research and discovery.

Understanding the immune system's 'big eater'

New research from South Dakota State University's Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics — led by Adam Hoppe — aims to better understand one of the immune system's key tools in eliminating cancerous cells, macrophages.

SDSU physics students recognized at international conference

Four undergraduate students in South Dakota State University's Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics attended the American Physical Society's annual meeting March 3-8 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.