Chemistry 1 University

[Victoria Steigerwald]

Innovativeclassrooms engage our students in real-world projects that range from analyzing Peruvian mummy cloths and prehistoric mammoth tusks, to partnering with NASA to research microscopic cave lifeforms.

Students graduating with majors in chemistry or biochemistry have tremendous career potential in a wide array of industries ranging from medicine to teaching to research and more. Our alumni are working everywhere from top research labs, to classrooms, and even with Congress.

The student chapter of the American Chemical Society at UNI provides a friendly network of peers to connect with through fun social events, and unique educational opportunities. Each year, the club sends 15 students to represent the club at the national American Chemical Society conference.

ACS student chapters are organizations for undergraduate students with an interest in the chemical sciences. Members participate in a wide range of programs and activities that enhance their college experience and prepare them for successful careers.

As a part of a $200,000 grant from NASA and the Iowa Space Grant Consortium (ISGC), a team of investigators from across the university is studying the types of isolated life that can survive in extreme subterranean systems such as those found in Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota.

From your first year on, you'll use state-of-the-art instrumentation, perform real-world experiments in laboratory courses led solely by faculty, and study advanced topics that give you the skills to access highly selective jobs or graduate programs.

Bucknell chemistry students have published their findings in top academic journals and presented at national conferences, making our graduates highly sought-after for rewarding careers in pharmaceuticals, consumer products, biotechnology, environmental services, government and academia.

Our graduate program includes a master of science track for students interested in research careers or in pursuing a doctoral degree, and a master of arts track for high-school teachers seeking to enrich their training. We also offer a combined bachelor's/master's program for students who know at an early stage that they want a career in chemical research, as well as minors in both chemistry and biochemistry.

The Department of Chemistry courses at UWF are typically small, allowing our instructors to pay attention to individual students. Nevertheless, our laboratories are inordinately well-equipped with modern instrumentation. We pride ourselves on giving students hands-on training with state-of-the-art instrumentation, so our graduates are extremely well-prepared for the job market and professional or graduate school.

A $150,000 gift to the University of West Florida established the Elizabeth S. Calhoun Endowment for Industrial Careers and named the Elizabeth S. Calhoun Analytical Lab, which will benefit undergraduate chemistry majors in UWF's Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering. The endowment will focus on supporting women and Pell-eligible students.

The University of West Florida has earned an approximately $1.7 million, five-year renewal grant from the National Institutes of Health to mentor and train the next generation of biomedical scientists. The undergraduate research training initiative for student enhancement, known as U-RISE, scholars program promotes broader participation in the biomedical research workforce by expanding the pool of well-trained scientists earning a Ph.D.

Congratulations to Brianna Perea, who is our latest American Chemical Society Scholar! Brianna joins other ACS Scholars and UWF alumnae, Matisha Dorman (UWF c/o 2016), now employed as a Lithography Engineer at Intel, and Tia Jarvis (UWF c/o 2014) R&D Chemist at Sterling Pharma Solutions. Since 2012, the UWF Chemistry Department has had 15 students selected for the ACS Scholars program. The ACS Scholars program awards renewable scholarships to undergraduate students from historically underrepresented groups in the chemical sciences who are majoring in chemistry-related disciplines and intending to pursue chemistry-related careers. Selected recipients are awarded up to $5,000 per academic year.

In spring 2024, the UWF student Chemistry Club was recognized by the national American Chemical Society as an "outstanding" chapter - the highest designation recognized by the organization. Each year the Chem Club hosts visiting speakers and participates in the annual Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering tailgate by organizing a booth for attendees to tie-dye chemistry t-shirts.

An important way to apply your chemistry knowledge and build critical thinking skills is to engage in chemistry research. We place a strong emphasis on participation of undergraduate students in research. In this department you can find a variety of research projects which address aerosol particles in the air, soil contamination, and unmet needs in understanding disease-modifying proteins, and in developing pharmaceutical compounds.

Chemistry is a laboratory-based science. We strive to provide a safe environment for students to learn the techniques and problem-solving skills which are fundamental experiences for their future career.

Welcome to the Department of Chemistry website at the University of Memphis! The mission of the Department of Chemistry at The University of Memphis is to provide the citizens of Tennessee, the nation, and the world with access to the methods, theory, and tools of modern chemical science and to maintain academic standards and research programs commensurate with its place in a major urban research university.

The Department of Chemistry offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science (M.S.) and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). The M.S. and Ph.D. programs require a combination of lecture courses and original experimental or theoretical research. The M.S. degree is not a prerequisite for the Ph.D. While seeking these degrees, students are guided by their research adviser and by their research committee. The goals of student-faculty interaction are the development of experimental and theoretical skills and the ability to make original creative contributions to the advancement of chemistry.

Our vision is to be a premier department of chemistry advancing scientific literacy through creative research and advances in education, including collaborations within and beyond UTSA. Our faculty are nationally and internationally known for their contributions to science. Our graduates often pursue careers in one of the following professions: chemist, research scientist, forensic scientist, toxicologist, quality control, chemist, and laboratory tech.

Students have access to strong research programs, state-of-the-art resources, and competitive financial support. Our faculty members conduct research in a variety of areas and are dedicated to the university mission of discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement, and public service.

The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Professor for Fall 2024 to teach Basic Chemistry and General Chemistry. Use these links for additional information on how to apply.

The graduate program in chemistry provides students with a solid foundation in chemistry, while recognizing that solutions to many important problems require interdisciplinary training. Students in our program have the opportunity to learn techniques, tools, perspectives, concepts, and/or theories from multiple disciplines as the background in specialized knowledge necessary to advance fundamental understanding or solve problems.

Applications traditionally open on August 1 each year. The fee for an application is $95 unless granted a fee waiver via the department. Complete applications submitted by Dec 1, 2023 will receive an automatic fee waiver. Applications received during December, but still by the final deadline of January 1, will require payment of the application fee, unless a special fee waiver has been provided. For fee waiver inquiries, please contact our graduate program coordinator directly at hailey...@vanderbilt.edu.

We use a holistic review process and take into account your grades (particularly in STEM coursework), GRE scores, letters of recommendation, and statement of purpose. Our aim is to determine how you and your goals fit into our research environment. A Ph.D. in chemistry is a research degree. As such, meaningful research experiences are particularly important to the review committee. This can be in the form of undergraduate research, summer research experiences (such as NSF REUs), or internships. Recommendation letters from your research mentors are very valuable.

Applicants should have worked, or be currently working, towards an undergraduate degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical biology, or have completed equivalent 35 hours of the basic undergraduate courses in general chemistry, quantitative analysis, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry. Relevant research experience is strongly recommended.

In order to complete your application to join the graduate program of chemistry you will need to include all of your most up-to-date academic transcripts, a minimum of three letters of recommendation, a Statement of Purpose, and any additional documentation you wish to submit. The GRE is not required for admission into the program. For international students, English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS) is required.

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