As a chemistry student, you’ll enjoy small classes (including introductory chemistry), significant original research experiences in our modern laboratories, wide ranging student-faculty collaboration, varying teaching methods that serve diverse learning styles, and opportunities to teach others through our mentor program.
Get ready — develop expertise in your chosen field and gain the experience and skills you'll need for later.
Plan your own curriculum from the ground up.
Students’ impact goes far beyond student groups with participation and input on issues throughout the campus.
The Grinnell Science Project pre-orientation program primes students for academic success.
The lasting friendship of two students from opposite sides of the world
Delia Salomon ’14 finds inspiration in contrasts.
Internationally respected professor and scientist Judith Klinman presents a Scholars’ Convocation—After Science, There’s Laundry.
The chemistry department hosts a weekly seminar on Thursdays at noon, presented by visiting speakers, students who have completed research, and faculty members. Topics range from academic lectures to discussions about careers and research opportunities in chemistry.
For more information, please contact the department chair, Professor Mark Levandoski.