There is daily contact with professors in small classes. S.N.U. chemistry graduates are well prepared to enter Ph.D. programs, medical school, or direct employment. Chemistry majors at S.N.U. are fortunate to have nearly all of them in their lab courses and in research. The chemistry department has a tradition of research which is carved out during the academic year and the summer.
Students receive scholarships for research.
Research provides valuable experience and recommendations for students. Chemistry is the central science, so many career directions are available to chemistry majors. The Melvin Howard Memorial Chemistry scholarships support four chemistry majors each year with awards ranging from 1,000-2,500 each. Chemistry majors also receive Science Heritage scholarships as well as salaries for serving as lab assistants.