Within the Department, faculty members are active in many research areas including biofuels, protein engineering, computer modeling, catalysis, nanomaterials, materials for solar cells, electrochemistry, polymers, thin films, protein structural analysis by nuclear magnetic resonance and x-ray crystallography, and organic synthesis.

Why Consider a Chemistry Major?

The programs of study within the Chemistry major at Western Washington University provide many benefits to students. There are a wide variety of programs that are designed to meet diverse career goals. There is close student-faculty contact and relatively small classes. The students have direct access to modern laboratory equipment and instrumentation, and there are opportunities for research work under the direction of a faculty advisor.

Chemical/Pharmaceutical Sales | Physician | Crime Lab Analyst | High School Teacher | Industrial Chemist | Technical Writing | Forensic Scientist | Quality Assurance Specialist | Research Scientist | Occupational Safety Specialist | Science Lab Technician | Biotechnology Scientist | College Professor | Environmental Scientist/Consultant