Carnegie Mellon University

Chemistry Alumni

Building Community, One Chemist at a Time

As an alumnus of Carnegie Mellon’s Department of Chemistry, you remain an essential part of our community — on campus and out in the world. The relationships you formed here, the discoveries you made, and the curiosity you cultivated connect you to generations of CMU chemists. No matter where your career has taken you, you always have a home in our department.

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Ways to Get Involved

Stay in Touch

We love hearing from our alumni. Update your information or send us a note and let us know what you’ve been doing — career moves, discoveries, adventures, or personal milestones. With your permission, we may feature your update in our departmental e‑newsletter.

Undergraduate Fall Seminar with Alumni

Each fall, alumni return to share their experiences, career journeys, and insights. Presenting your work is a meaningful way to reconnect with the department and inspire current students. If you’d like to be a present on your experience, please contact Umi Davis.

Serve as a Networking Contact

Students are eager to learn from alumni working across industries, labs, academia, and beyond. By volunteering as a networking contact, you provide invaluable insight into real‑world paths and professional experiences. If you’d like to be a resource for students, please reach out Umi Davis.

Support Undergraduate Research

More than 90% of our students participate in research before they graduate — a critical stepping stone for those pursuing advanced degrees or entering the workforce. Your contribution strengthens our research opportunities and helps students thrive.

Support Graduate Student Travel

Many of our graduate students are ready to share their research at national and international conferences but lack sufficient funding. Your support can open doors — helping students present their work, build collaborations and advance their careers.

Chemistry graduates tossing caps in front of Mellon Institute

Give Now

Visit our department’s giving page to make an impact.

Your continued connection strengthens our department, deepens our community, and inspires future chemists. Thank you for being part of our story — always.

Ph.D. Recipients

Ph.D. graduates from the Department of Chemistry are prepared for success in a wide range of careers in academic, industry, and national laboratories.

Link to the Ph.D. spreadsheet [Google]