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Welcome Message from the Department Chair |
Welcome to the Chemistry Department at UNC Charlotte, a community of faculty, staff and students dedicated to excellence in education, engaging students and faculty in collaborative research at the cutting edge of science, and sharing expertise and knowledge to enrich the local and global communities. Through its numerous degree programs, the department offers outstanding opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to explore the exciting world of chemistry and develop communication and problem-solving skills needed for success in graduate school, professional schools, careers, and personal growth.
Undergraduate students may pursue one of several B.A. or B.S. degrees or a minor in chemistry. Two of our B.S. degrees are certified by the American Chemical Society, and an opportunity exists to earn a B.A. degree in Chemistry with Secondary Teaching Licensure. Majors, and non-majors with a strong interest in chemistry, are encouraged to enrich their educational experiences beyond the classroom by engaging in research projects with faculty mentors in the Chemistry Department and getting involved with the Chemistry Club (American Chemical Society Student Affiliates). Many students also elect to participate in the department’s research-based Honors Program.
At the graduate level, the department has a highly regarded research-based M.S. degree program and is deeply involved with interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs on campus, most notably the Ph.D. program in Nanoscale Science, the Ph.D. program in Biology, and the Ph.D. program in Optical Science and Engineering. Any student enrolled in these programs may choose to have a chemistry professor as his/her primary research mentor.
I invite you to learn more about us by perusing our web site, touring our facilities, and visiting with us in person.
Bernadette T. Donovan-Merkert, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair
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