At Northern Arizona University, the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry blends academic excellence with a bold commitment to sustainability. Housed within the College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences (CEFNS), the department offers dynamic undergraduate and graduate (MS) programs—including two ACS-certified degrees—designed to prepare the next generation of scientists and innovators. Renowned for delivering one of the strongest undergraduate chemistry educations in the U.S. Southwest, the department leads by example in integrating green chemistry and sustainability into every level of learning. From reimagined lab experiences to cutting-edge research and newly developed courses, students are immersed in a forward-thinking environment where scientific discovery and environmental responsibility go hand in hand.

Chemistry Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry Master of Science (M.S.)

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In the short term, we aim to strengthen our existing course on green chemistry and renewables while re-envisioning our analytical chemistry and instrumental analysis courses through a sustainability-focused lens. These efforts will align pedagogical practices with the principles of green chemistry, providing students with a more environmentally conscious scientific foundation. Looking ahead, our long-term vision includes the development of a formal emphasis or certificate program in green chemistry and renewables, positioning our department as a leader in sustainable chemical education.

Green Chemistry: An Introductory Text 3rd Edition, Mike Lancaster, 2016, Royal Society of Chemistry.
Sustainable Energy: Towards a Zero-Carbon Economy using Chemistry, Electrochemistry and Catalysis, Julian R.H. Ross, 2022, Elsevier
Green Chemistry Approaches to Environmental Sustainability: Status, Challenges and Future Perspectives, Vinod Kumar Garg, Anoop Yadav, Chandra Mohan, Sushma Yadav, Neeraj Kumari, 2024, Elsevier
Green Chemistry: An Inclusive Approach, Bela Torok, Timothy Dransfield, 2018, Elsevier
Green Chemistry Education: Recent Developments, Mark Anthony Benvenuto, Larry Kolopajlo, 2019, De Gruyter
Chemistry of Sustainable Energy, Rainer Roldan Fiscal, 2020, Arcler Press
Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews
Journal of Chemical Education
Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community https://gctlc.org/
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