About Us

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at UCSC is an inclusive, supportive, and innovative community whose common goal is to create new chemical knowledge and to mentor the best and brightest students who will define the next frontiers of chemical science. As chemistry is central to modern science and is crucial to creating new knowledge and improving human experiences, we are committed to delivering quality education in our undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and to groundbreaking research in biomedical and materials science.

Contact & visitor information

Office hours & location
Monday–Thursday
9:00 AM–12:00 PM,
1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Physical Sciences Building, Rm 230

Looking for someone specific in the office?
Monday
Katie-Department Assistant
Alissa-Graduate Program Coordinator

Tuesday
Derek-Department Manager
Marla-Undergraduate Advisor
Aron-Undergraduate Advisor (afternoon only)

Wednesday
Alissa-Graduate Program Coordinator
Marla-Undergraduate Advisor
Aron-Undergraduate Advisor

Thursday
Derek-Department Manager
Katie-Department Assistant

Contacts
Email: chemreception@ucsc.edu
Phone: (831) 459-4002
Fax: (831) 459-2935

Mailing address
University of California, Santa Cruz
Chemistry and Biochemistry Department
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064

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National Postdoc Appreciation Week, organized by the National Postdoc Association (NPA) since 2009, takes place this year from September 18-22. The celebration aims to acknowledge the substantial impact postdoctoral scholars have on research and discovery.