Department of Chemistry

The chemistry department offers learning and research opportunities in traditional and interdisciplinary areas of chemistry and biochemistry. Our department encourages students to become involved in faculty-directed independent research projects during both the academic year and the summer. Alumni gifts, as well as local industry and research grants from federal agencies and private foundations, provide the financial support for this work. Students regularly publish their results in scientific journals and present at regional and national meetings, where many have gone on to receive awards and recognition for their work. Just as importantly, the department has an active summer research program, in which faculty and undergraduate researchers work together to investigate problems of current interest.

Our faculty and staff go above and beyond to help students achieve success. Faculty, who teach all of the laboratory courses, are well respected in the chemistry industry and bring a wide range of applicable experience from previously held high-level positions and hands-on experience working in labs. Meanwhile, our curriculum prepares graduates to choose a wide range of career paths, with many securing direct employment after graduation. Students have pursued graduate study in chemistry or biochemistry, professional degrees in the health sciences and graduate studies in business, law, theater and more.