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title: New Chemistry Building Dedicated
date: 2024-04-11T15:45:00-04:00
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# New Chemistry Building Dedicated

*April 11, 2024* — by [Maryland Today Staff](/author/maryland-today-staff)


> Facility to Serve as Hub for Quantum Chemistry, Molecular Nanoscience and Sustainability Research

*Chemistry Building Dedication 04112024 JC 7677 1920x1080 — A chemical reaction illuminates a tiny representation of Testudo as the life-size UMD mascot and other participants at a dedication ceremony for the new Chemistry Building applaud. From left: Professor Emeritus Phil DeShong; Senior Vice President and Provost Jennifer King Rice; President Darryll J. Pines; Maryland House of Delegates Speaker Adrienne A. Jones; College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences Dean Amitabh Varshney; doctoral student Hector Cein Mandujano and Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Chair Janice Reutt-Robey.*

The University of Maryland on Thursday dedicated its state-of-the-art Chemistry Building to catalyze the work of UMD scientists who are pushing the boundaries of their fields.

"This new facility is a landmark investment in our faculty, staff, students and the future of chemistry and biochemistry at our flagship institution," said UMD President Darryll J. Pines. "I am optimistic for the world-changing collaborations that will begin in these labs and lead to new knowledge and discoveries."


*Chemistry Building exterior — Photo by Riley N. Sims Ph.D. '23*


*presentation of Chemistry Building lab — CMNS Dean Amitabh Varshney (second from left) and UMD President Darryll J. Pines (third from left) joined a tour of lab spaces in the new Chemistry Building on Thursday. (Photo by John T. Consoli)*



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**Tags:** [Chemistry and Biochemistry](https://today.umd.edu/topic/chemistry-and-biochemistry), [Quantum Science](https://today.umd.edu/topic/quantum-science)


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