NSF "Science, Technology and Engineering Program" Proposal Funded

Prof. Rabi Musah, from the Department of Chemistry, Prof. Hua Shi and Ms. Denise McKeon from the Department of Biological Sciences have had a National Science Foundation (NSF) "Science, Technology and Engineering Program" proposal funded in the amount of $999,999. This proposal will establish a "Center for Achievement, Retention and Student Success" to provide, among other things, tutoring and mentoring services for all chemistry, biology, earth and atmospheric sciences, mathematics and physics majors enrolled in lower division "gateway" courses. The grant was one of only two funded in the U.S.
 

Department of Chemistry Recognition Ceremony

Following a light reception at 11:15am, the Department of Chemistry held its annual recognition ceremony for chemistry graduates. The ceremony began at noon (12:00pm) on Saturday, May 17, 2007 in the D'Ambra Auditorium of the Life Sciences Building.
 

Photos of the event can be viewed and purchased here: http://pictopia.com/perl/gal?provider_id=771

CAS Featured Faculty

Distinguished Professor Eric Block, Ph.D. has been made a featured faculty member! Check out the article here.
 

Spring 2008 Semester

• There is a job opening for an Adjunct Instructor Part-time – General Chemistry or Organic Chemistry.
• The Assistant Professor position has been filled.
• The list of faculty office hours has been updated.

Fall 2007 Semester

• The Forensics pages have been updated to fit with the rest of the website.
• The post-doctoral position in synthetic inorganic/materials chemistry is immediately open.
• Two new job openings are available. Details can be found on the Jobs page.
• The Fall 2007 seminar schedule has been updated, check back often for new announcements.
• The department welcomes Assistant Professor Jason Shepard and new instructors Timothy Baroni, Thomas Gray, and William Kennerly to its faculty.

2007 Undergraduate Brochure Available Online

Check it out for information on the various undergraduate degrees.

MS in Applied Chemistry Degree

Concentrations in Organic Chemistry or Forensic Chemistry. Details here.