A personalized learning laboratory.
Dynamic classes, laboratory research, and multiple means of interacting with faculty allow you to develop a personalized major that fits your individual learning style. As a chemistry major you’ll gain hands-on experience with modern instrumentation as you couple creative thought with experimentation. All of this will prepare you for a career in chemical research, education, the medical or engineering professions, or to pursue graduate work in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, environmental science, geology, materials science, or many other areas of study.
Department News
Chemistry majors graduate in class of ’21
Congratulations to our chemistry majors graduating in the class of ’21!
Ariel Richards ’23 Receives Fellowship from American Society of Pharmacognosy
Ariel Richards ’23 has been selected for a competitive American Society of Pharmacognosy (ASP) Summer Research Fellowship (SRF). She is synthesizing molecules and evaluating their biological activity in the lab of Erick Leggans, assistant professor of chemistry at Grinnell College and member of the ASP. ASP members investigate plants and other natural products for drug discovery.
Hewitt Recognized as Outstanding Intern
Michael Hewitt ’20 recognized by DOE as outstanding intern.