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Chemistry

Chemists explore the elements that make up the world and work to make that world even better.

Our department offers a hands-on curriculum rich in research opportunities and one-on-one student-faculty interactions. Our students get a solid foundation in chemistry, other physical sciences and mathematics. They learn how to use scientific literature and to communicate scientific information effectively.

Our courses encourage critical thinking; sharpen students’ quantitative skills; demonstrate cumulative aspects of chemistry principles; develop students’ analytical skills by using inquiry-based learning; and strengthen students’ scientific writing and presentation skills.

The liberal arts are all about mixing it up. Our students are chemists, but they are also athletes, musicians and part of Greek life.
Our faculty cheered on our chemistry students at this year’s Honors Convocation.
Students are allowed to work in labs as early as their freshman year. They can also be part of SOFIA and start lab work weeks before the school year starts.
Endowed research opportunities, such as the Keift Scholars, and amazing lab equipment make our chemistry department unlike any others.
Chemistry is art.
Work alongside your professors in the lab, classroom and r esearch opportunities. They are there to support you.
Fun: a lab requirement. See also: safety glasses, notebook, etc.
Joseph Sampson presents his research at our annual Scholars Day poster presentations.

A Monmouth chemistry degree opens doors

With a solid background in chemistry and a liberal arts foundation, our graduates are prepared for a variety of fields. Our department is accredited by the American Chemical Society, and we offer a program to ACS certification upon graduation.

Ben Nelson '20, biology major and chemistry minor, is enrolled in Tuft University's graduate program in public health, focused on biostatistics and epidemiology.
Joseph Sampson '23 received an award from the ACS Scholar Program.
Seth Croslow ’21 was awarded Seeler Industries Scholarship through the Illinois Chemical Education Foundation and the Chemical Industry Council of Illinois.

Graduate school opportunities

Chemistry majors have found success in medical, graduate, and professional schools. Recent graduates are employed by companies including Proctor and Gamble, MilliporeSigma, 3M, and Nanocor.

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Chemistry News

Three Conferences, Three States

Monmouth students present their undergraduate research at conferences in Wisconsin, Ohio and Iowa.
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Grad-Level Research

Ten Monmouth College students discuss their summer science research on campus.
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Commencement 2022 a Weekend of Homecomings

Graduates encouraged to call upon ‘the liberal arts chops’ they have acquired.
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Summer Opportunities for Intellectual Activity (SOFIA)
SOFIAUNDERGRAD RESEARCH.
Summer Opportunities for Intellectual Activity (SOFIA)
Add valuable undergraduate research experience to your resume before starting your undergraduate degree.
A unique program for incoming freshmen held three weeks before the fall semester starts. Faculty-led small groups present their research on a topic to the Monmouth community. Research and creative projects span a variety of academic departments. Past projects: Chemistry of Baking (Chemistry), External Struggles & Internal Identities (Psychology) and Inside Ancient Greece Athletics (Classics).
SOFIA
Peace Corps Prep Program
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Peace Corps Prep Program
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Chemistry

A Monmouth chemistry degree opens doors

Graduate school opportunities

Chemistry News

Three Conferences, Three States

Grad-Level Research

Commencement 2022 a Weekend of Homecomings

Summer Opportunities for Intellectual Activity (SOFIA)

SOFIAUNDERGRAD RESEARCH.

Peace Corps Prep Program

Stand Out IN THEPEACE CORPS PROCESS.