The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, A. James Clark School of Engineering, University of Maryland

Mobilizing Aid

ChBE researchers offer solutions for the current health crisis, with funding from Northrop Grumman.

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COVID-19: Latest Update

UMD moved to an online environment March 18, 2020. All classroom instruction will be conducted virtually until further notice.

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Alumni Cup 2020

ChBE undergrads made a slam dunk in this year's Rube Goldberg-like competition.

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Measuring Atmospheric Change

Professor Akua Asa-Awuku strives to understand the molecular components of the atmosphere that exist at the nanoscale.

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$6 M

in research expenditures for FY17

Lasting Partnerships

ChBE faculty members frequently partner with ARL and national labs across the U.S. to solve society's most pressing energy problems.

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39%

of student body made up of women

Student Diversity

Women account for roughly 40 percent - and minorities, nearly 25 percent - of the ChBE student body.

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96%

retention rate of ChBE majors at the end of freshman year

Leading Programs

UMD Clark School of Engineering ranked 20th for its graduate program by U.S. News and World Report.

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News & Events

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Jul 1, 2020

2020 Dean's Doctoral Student Research Awards

The competition recognizes distinguished graduate student researchers in order to help propel their careers...

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I love science and the ChBE program seemed like the best logical step to pursue my interests.

Jun 29, 2020

Legacy through Impact: Dr. Darryll J. Pines

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Jun 25, 2020

ChBE Alumni Spotlight: Chao Luo Receives NSF Grant

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Jun 25, 2020

ChBE Research Team Receives $600K NSF Grant

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