Visualize DNA or develop a molecular model on one of our advanced Silicon Graphics workstations. Separate molecules using ultra-centrifugation which spins solutions at a minimum speed of 20,000 rpm. Experiment with Nuclear Magnetic Resonance. Undergraduate MBB students have easy access to highly sophisticated equipment that furthers the quest to understand life. Learn how to clone your little sister.
Undergraduates participate in the research activities of our faculty.
Determine what an amateur marathon runner, a blue-grass musician, a culinary artist, and a classical guitarist have in common. MBB faculty are people too. Being really good at science is important to our faculty but so is exploring outside interests. Not only do we hope to inspire your love of the biological, chemical, and physical sciences but we also want to encourage you to undertake a few outside endeavors of your own. IIT s 80 student clubs and organizations and Chicago s abundance of cultural, musical, and athletic offerings will delight and challenge your inner-artist, athlete, or devotee.