By Doing Because the discovery of new scientific knowledge is vital, all chemistry majors at Stetson perform research. You may work on campus under the guidance of a chemistry professor, or participate in research programs at graduate institutions, medical schools, national laboratories, or research institutes around the country.
Some students receive cash stipends for their laboratory work.
Current research programs at Stetson include studies on natural product synthesis, kinetics of inorganic reactions, environmental chemistry, and FTIR studies of intermolecular hydrogen-bonded interactions. Stetson students often join professors in reporting research results at state and national chemistry meetings. Gamma Sig and ACS students team up to stage Chemistry Magic Shows for elementary school students from the local area.