Department of Chemistry – at The College of Wooster

Celebrate National Chemistry Week with the Helen Murray Free Endowed Lectures

October 19 – 25, Themed: “The Hidden Life of Spices” by the American Chemical Society will be celebrated at The College of Wooster with three featured events supported by the Helen Murray Free Endowed Lectures. Go to: https://inside.wooster.edu/chemistry/helen-murray-free-endowed-lecture/ for more details.

For more ways to celebrate National Chemistry Week and to learn more about its history go to: https://www.acs.org/education/national-chemistry-week.html

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I.S. Symposium

I.S. Symposium is an annual event to celebrate the hard work of our seniors. Congratulations to the Class of 2025. Meet our seniors through the Department of Chemistry and Program of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Sway.

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Mission Statement

The Department of Chemistry advances the intellectual and personal development of every student in our broad chemistry community within the liberal arts. We recognize that good science requires diversity, which we promote through inclusive practices in the classroom and research laboratory. Faculty are passionate teachers, invested mentors, and active researchers who are committed advocates for inclusion. Students develop the fundamental chemical knowledge, technical skills, communication abilities, and critical thinking to become independent scholars. Our emphasis on collaborative and interdisciplinary learning inspires our students to be clear communicators, culturally competent citizens, and engaged leaders who address complex global problems through science at the molecular level

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Chemistry – Areas of Study

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