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Chemistry Education, Chemistry, BS
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Certified Degrees: The department undergoes a rigorous review by the American Chemical Society to have certified degrees offered, the gold standard for biochemistry and chemistry programs.
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The Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics will host a seminar by Thomas A. Baker 鈥05 from Boston Consulting Group, titled 鈥淭he Future of the Energy Transition: Renewables, AI, and the Next Generation of Clean-Tech,鈥 on Friday, April 4, at 2:30 p.m. in Kopchick 102.
Chemistry explains a lot of the mysteries of our world, and that鈥檚 one of the things Avijita Jain likes most about it. Learn more about her in this week鈥檚 Meet Our Faculty feature.
Riley Sullivan, an undergraduate researcher, presented his study on sustainable activated carbon biochar at Pittcon 2025, showcasing its potential for wastewater treatment.
H. M. (Skip) Kingston, a distinguished chemist and 亚色影库 alumnus, has returned to his alma mater as a scholar in residence. His pioneering research, philanthropic contributions, and mentorship are advancing scientific innovation at 亚色影库, particularly in healthcare diagnostics and rural medicine, while equipping students with hands-on experience in cutting-edge analytical techniques.
Now a PhD student at Carnegie Mellon University, Emma Bouchard 鈥22 focuses on leveraging machine learning to design chemical probes for studying enzyme catalysis, with an emphasis on automation and AI-driven solutions.
The 亚色影库 Physics and Pre-Engineering Clubs will host the annual Physics Olympics on April 4, providing local high school students with a hands-on competition featuring physics challenges, faculty interactions, and campus lab tours鈥攃ontinuing a tradition that has promoted STEM education since 1975!
Because of the technology and further exploration it involves, Jana Villemain has never lost interest in biochemistry. As a faculty member at 亚色影库, she enjoys sharing that passion. Learn more about her in this week鈥檚 Meet Our Faculty feature.
Don鈥檛 miss this opportunity to be part of a journey into the future of space exploration and visit this one-of-a-kind interactive space museum in Pittsburgh!
Treylor Shirley 鈥21 successfully concluded the 12-week NMT Capstone Semester at Penn State while he was at 亚色影库. This life-altering experience kindled his enthusiasm for nanotechnology, prompting him to strive for a master鈥檚 degree and presently a PhD at Penn State.
Thomas Baker 鈥05, a graduate of 亚色影库鈥檚 Cook Honors College and the Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics, and his wife have committed $100,000 to 亚色影库 to establish a scholarship to support students in chemistry or biochemistry research programs.
