Chemistry

Why Elms for your Chemistry degree?

• Conduct innovative research 和 present your work at STEM conferences.
• Work with state-of-the-art equipment in the 里昂中心, a $12 million facility for natural 和 health sciences.
• Explore the ethical applications of medicine, 技术, 和 pharmaceuticals through our bioethics 和 medical humanities minor.

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探索(次)原子世界

Chemistry majors at 榆树大学 go below the surface of things. You’ll study the properties 和 interactions of atoms 和 molecules. You’ll gain an in-depth underst和ing of organic 和 无机 matter. Most importantly, you’ll find creative ways to apply chemical science to make a better world.

Our award-winning professors help you cultivate your talents in the classroom 和 lab. Small class sizes mean that you go beyond simply reading about concepts 和 theories. Instead, you’ll be challenged to build your knowledge 和 skills through independent research. Chemistry faculty often invite majors to collaborate with them on long term studies as well.

成为解决方案专家

The beauty of earning a chemistry degree is that it can take you anywhere. Chemists use their skills to do everything from improving the durability of plastics to enhancing the flavor of food 和 beverages. 你可以继续:

• 在私营部门工作. 生物技术, 医药研究, 和 biomedical engineering are just a few of the industries where chemists make a difference. A thorough underst和ing of chemistry can also pave the way to careers in the 健康的职业.
• 为政府机构工作. Chemists can support the public good by working for think tanks, 公共卫生机构, 以及政府机构. Public service is a smart option for students committed to social justice.
• 教育工作. 元素周期表. Chemistry反应. 生物Chemistry. 听起来像你的激情? If so, double major in chemistry 和 教育.
• 为非营利组织工作. Elms is all about interdisciplinary study. The liberal arts courses you take along with your chemistry requirements will teach you to put science into context, 和 how to make it relatable to non-experts.

释放你的潜力

Our alumni leave campus feeling confident about their ability to make a positive difference through their work. Recent graduates of our program have gone on to Ph.D. 布朗大学的项目, University of 麻萨诸塞州 Amherst, 康涅狄格大学, 和波士顿学院.

Other alumni have found jobs as chemists at local companies, 包括美国首诺公司, 莫顿盐, 美汁源. Many graduates have pursued teaching careers, often finding positions in high schools in Western 麻萨诸塞州.