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Welcome to the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

 Our Mission:

  • To improve our national recognition to match the quality of our program and to be a valuable resource to our state and community through service and outreach activities.

  • To be one of the finest Graduate and undergraduate teaching and research programs in  the area of chemistry and biochemistry in the nation, and particularly in the southwest.

  • To be a leading place for faculty and students to come together and indulge in the passion of learning and discovery in a very supportive and stimulating atmosphere.

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MSC 3C, P.O. Box
   30001
New Mexico State
   University
 Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001


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1175 North
  Horseshoe Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001

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575-646-2505
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March 25 - 29, 2013

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NMSU Chemist Works to Produce
Potable Water
for the Navajo Nation

Shortly after WWII, a demand for uranium prompted the construction of more than 500 mines in (the Four Corners Region). After millions of tons of uranium were extracted, the mines were abandoned, leaving behind tailings that are contributing to the toxic uranium seeping into some water wells across the Navajo Nation. Watch this video on YouTube at: http://youtu.be/seRFejBEPNo


Department Diversity Award

Dean Slaton and Dr. William Quintana 2012

    Dr. Quintana, Department Head of Chemistry and Biochemistry, receives the Diversity Award for our department from Christa Slaton, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.


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