Being concerned with the building blocks of all materials?atoms and molecules?chemistry is fundamental to most scientific disciplines and technology.?The program is offered by .
Strengths of the program
- Learn from a faculty of recognized scientists who provide opportunities for students to conduct independent research and present work at national meetings. Chemistry majors are required to participate in research.
- WSU?s Chemistry Department is one of the premier research programs in nuclear and radiochemistry. Chemistry faculty publish their research in journals and attract more than $5 million in external funding each year.
- The department has produced several winners of the prestigious national Goldwater Scholarship.
- Graduates have a high success rate in landing employment and being accepted into recognized graduate and professional schools.
- The department is nationally known for its excellent undergraduate preparation and state-of-the-art lab facilities.
- Students can join a math, science, and engineering residence hall and share classes with neighbors, study together, and use the hall?s computer lab.
Career?
- Medical professions
- Science teaching
- Chemical engineering
- Industrial research and development
- Research chemistry
- Industrial sales, marketing, and technical service
- Government laboratory chemistry
- Forensic science
- Science writing
- Medical and pharmaceutical sales and research
- Local, state, federal, and international law enforcement