The chemistry major is also an integral part of the liberal arts tradition, offering students the opportunity to study the philosophical and theoretical basis of molecular sciences at both the introductory and advanced levels. Although Hamline University is relatively small, its chemistry major is approved by the American Chemical Society Committee on Professional Training. Hamline is frequently in the top 50 undergraduate schools in the United States producing ACS-certified graduates. The department ranks 33rd out of 101 selected undergraduate colleges ii1 tile origin of PhD recipients in chemistry from 1920 to 1980. Each student doing a research project has a private space to use throughout the year.
Students have hands-on opportunities to pursue a broad range of research interests.
Connect with Community Students and faculty of tile chemistry department regularly participate in public outreach programs, bringing the excitement of chemistry to young learners in area grade schools, with interesting chemistry demonstrations that help young students see connections between science and the world around them. The student-run Chemistry Club provides volunteers to help tutor and mentor students in the Hamline Hancock magnet school. Hamline chemistry students are paired with Hancock grade school students who are interested in science and mathematics, and work with them on a weekly basis to enrich their introduction to the sciences. These connections help the greater community appreciate science, while providing our students with an opportunity to experience the personal satisfaction of helping others learn some of the secrets of nature. Whatever your plans, you will gain valuable experience while attending Hamline University.