Each Simmons student who declares a chemistry-related major gets an individual laboratory carrel in our Independent Study Laboratory. Students are encouraged to do laboratory work in their carrels, where they can work individually or together, calling on Faculty for guidance as needed. Although the Simmons chemistry faculty are actively involved in research, we feel that research should not take us away from our students. Simmons students are actively involved in our research as part of their Independent Study work. We are always glad to meet with students outside of class individually or in small groups.
Research gives students the opportunity to put their knowledge to work.
Each science student participates in a year-long independent research project. With her faculty adviser, each student plans and performs experimental work, and she analyzes and documents her results. Each student writes a senior thesis based on her research and defends the thesis in an oral exam. Our graduates report that this experience is invaluable preparation for job interviews and for graduate school.