Student Research

Nearly all of our chemistry majors participate in research projects at some point in their undergraduate careers. The faculty feels strongly that an undergraduate research experience is the best way to prepare today’s graduates and foster an enthusiasm for science and life long learning. Our students work on real research projects under the direction of a faculty member. Their work often produces journal articles in peer-reviewed publications.

Research Areas

Chemical Ecology of Ants

Color Chemistry of Rhododendrons

Drug Treatments for Eye Disease

Glass Chemistry

Natural Product Synthesis

NMR Spectroscopy of Dynamic Polymer Systems

Synthesis of Luminescent Inorganic Compounds