The department also funds travel by students to national and international scientific conferences for the presentation of research findings. The results of this research are published in the finest scientific journals. In fact, according to a recent ACS Directory of Graduate Research, the average number of papers published by each UCLA graduate student is among the highest in the country-a result of the individual attention received by members of the research groups. Each fall, the department awards a variety of endowed prizes and fellowships to those students judged to, have made the most significant contributions to chemical and biochemical research during the previous year. All graduate students in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry are required to teach for three quarters prior to graduation.
Teaching is an important educational and professional experience.
New teaching assistants are provided with an extensive TA training program and teaching mentors. The department also recognizes the important contributions of graduate student teachers each year in an awards ceremony, during which the most outstanding teaching assistants receive generous prizes. This web page under construction. Any feedback or suggestions are appreciated.