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Calling all future scientists and problem-solvers!

Explore the world of chemistry and biochemistry at our upcoming Preview Day! High school and community college students are invited to spend the day with us, meet faculty, tour labs, and see firsthand what it's like to study chemistry and biochemistry.

Monday, March 17, 2025 
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Register for Preview Day

*To register, admitted students must log in with their Network ID and password.

The School of Chemical and Biomolecular Sciences offers B.S. degrees in both Biochemistry and Chemistry, with the chemistry majors having specializations in Comprehensive Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry, Chemical Education, and a B.A. degree with Business specialization. The Biochemistry and Chemistry majors share common Foundation courses. Classes for the majors are taught with the University Honor’s program and are separate from the non-major tracks, which allows small class sizes. The required in-depth courses and electives distinguish the majors and specializations.

The Chemistry and Biochemistry majors will enjoy individualized advisement from a faculty member, as well as opportunities for unique undergraduate research experiences. A student can easily find a matching research interest among the faculty covering expertise in all major areas of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

For those wishing to pursue advanced studies in Biochemistry and Chemistry, we offer both Master's and Doctoral Programs in all major fields of Chemistry.

 

Weekly Seminar

The School hosts weekly seminars from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm in Neckers 240 unless otherwise noted. These seminars feature speakers from universities throughout the United States and beyond describing the latest advances in their fields.  

2/21/25 Dr. Adam Brooks (Wyatt Technology) "Fundamentals and Applications of Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS)"