An individual may opt to conduct research for academic credit, as a summer research assistant, or just out of sheer interest. Summer research opportunities are available to students in the form of a paid 10-week period during the summer. During the summer of 2000, five students participated in our research program. Our track record for involving students in research was recently recognized at a national level through a Jean Dreyfus Boissevain Undergraduate Scholarship for Excellence in Chemistry. One of the best parts of our research program is the FUN you will have interacting with other students and professors.
Students traditionally form close friendships with other student researchers.
When students are not making new discoveries in the lab, they enjoy group activities such as going to Paramount's Kings Dominion, visiting the professors' homes, and cooking dinner together. Next summer we hope to add more activities such as attending local Braves baseball games, canoeing and camping on the James River, bowling, movies, etc. This option is often pursued by students who decide to major in chemistry after their sophomore year or those who wish to forego a fourth year in college. 3rd Year Chemistry 311 Chemistry 441L Chemistry 415 Upper Lvl Chem. Chemistry 312 Chemistry 322 Chemistry 442L Upper Lvl Chem.