• Although not the youngest of sciences, its frontiers continue to expand in remarkable ways. And although it shares boundaries with every other field of science, it has an autonomy, both methodologically and conceptually.
  • Smith's chemistry department offers courses that cover the basics of chemistry and a range of electives that allow you to delve into special topics. Research is a key component of students' experience, and the major allows for several pathways.
  • Every semester the department offers the following paid opportunities that can help students gain practical and job-related experiences outside of the classroom:
    1. Student teaching assistants to help instructors manage laboratory sections. If you meet the minimum classwork requirements and enjoy working with other students, the application period is typically towards the end of the semester before the course starts, although there may still be openings at the start of the semester.
    2. Time commitment: 3 hours of introductory chemistry lab and 4 hours of an advanced lab per week.
    3. Prep work positions for laboratory courses. We look for well-organized and dependable students to help set up our teaching labs. The work includes preparing solutions, as well as gathering and setting out reagents and equipment. The application period is the same as for teaching assistant positions.
    4. Time commitment: hours vary and are flexible.
    5. Tutoring is another way to get more teaching experience and it is a fantastic manner to practice your chemistry in preparation for the MCATs or GREs. Tutors are hired through the Spinelli Center with the recommendation of the department. We are looking for reliable and dependable students with a proven academic record who enjoy working one-on-one with other students.
    6. Time commitment: 10 hours per week for a full-time tutor, but can be a shared position. Tutors are typically hired in April for the next academic year so you should contact faculty that you are interested in tutoring for in March.