化学系
The 化学系 Offers a Challenging, Supportive Program
Students in the 化学 department at St. 爱德华的 University learn basic chemical principles and theories through unique, 亲自动手的, collaborative learning experiences designed to prepare graduates for a variety of careers. 与圣. 以及在课堂上花费的时间, 实验室, 研究, advising sessions and program events — allow you to learn more about options for careers and graduate work.
We offer a variety of degree options for students who are interested in understanding more about chemistry and its applications. Foundational course work for each major is centered around a comprehensive 化学 degree that will prepare students for any future endeavor ranging from graduate school, entry-level industry positions and a variety of pre-professional programs. For those who want to explore a more in-depth interdisciplinary focus of chemistry and biology, our 生物化学 degree is an excellent option. 除了, we support more specific student interests in forensic chemistry or environmental chemistry, which is evidence of the breadth of options students have if they choose to study chemistry at St. 爱德华的.
研究
The 化学 department has an active, externally-funded undergraduate 研究 program. 除了 to performing 研究 during the academic year in one of our faculty-led 研究 groups, majors also are encouraged to apply for participation in a full-time summer 研究 experience offered by the department. 这个暑期项目资金充足, with successful applicants awarded stipends, competitive with those offered at other undergraduate institutions across the nation. Students are also encouraged to present their results at professional meetings, such as regional and national meetings of the American Chemical Society and the Texas Academy of Science.
支持这个重点, the faculty has worked with other departments and the university administration to acquire funding to support curricular innovation and specifically modern laboratory instrumentation. These efforts have been very successful as evidenced by an ongoing departmental 研究 grant from the Welch Foundation, individual 研究 grants by the National 研究院 of 健康 and the Institute for Interdisciplinary Science (I4) , and curricular and equipment grants from the National Science Foundation and the Keck Foundation.
副教授 & 化学主任博士. Santiago 托莱多 Receives Significant NIH Grant
2020年5月. 圣地亚哥·托莱多被判三年罚款330美元,602 grant from National 研究院 of 健康 (NIH) to study acireductonedioxygenase (ARD) & 它与某些类型的癌症有关. 读 Dr. 托莱多的新闻发布会 在这里.
“It really shows that high-quality 研究 that’s valued by the scientific community can be done at a primarily undergraduate institution like St. 爱德华的 with students that are, in some cases, just starting their training in 化学.” - Dr. 托莱多
教师 & 工作人员
学生组织
The 化学系 is home to a very active, award winning student chapter of the American Chemical Society Student Chapter (ACSSC). The ACS student association is involved in an array of community service projects promoting chemistry throughout the Austin area. Chapter members serve as judges for a science fair at a local middle school, host guest speakers from various facets of the chemical community, and participate in events such as the National 化学 Week and Earth Day.
学生资助机会
i4 Program 学费 奖 and Paid In-Workplace 实习
As a student in the 化学 program you are afforded access to the funding programs offered exclusively to STEM students at St. 365比分网电竞 by the Institute for Interdisciplinary Science (i4). i4 is currently offering tuition awards of up to $2,000 for specialized training and micro-credentialing consistent with the i4 mission (paid off-campus specialized training opportunities). 另外, I4报价已付, in-workplace internships that enable students access to gain valuable practical experience as they move forward academically and professionally. 有关这些的更多信息 当程序 请在这里365bet足球比分网站.