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Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Guidance Counselor Advisory Board Winter MeetingDecember 4, 2009
Dean H. Johnston, Ph.D. [email protected]
Joan M. Esson, [email protected]
Gregory H. Hanson, [email protected]
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry strives to create a strong sense of community, provide a variety of engaging and enriching opportunities for students inside and outside of the traditional classroom, and to prepare students for careers in chemistry and biochemistry.
http://www.otterbein.edu/chemistry/
Department of Chemistry and BiochemistryOur Department
• 6 full-time faculty, all with terminal (Ph.D.) degrees
• American Chemical Society (ACS) certified
• B.A. and B.S. degrees in both Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Highly active research programs with student researchers
Department of Chemistry and BiochemistryOur Curriculum
• Students take core courses in Analytical, Organic, Inorganic, Physical, and Biochemistry
• Many advanced/special topics courses are offered for students
• Students very involved in research programs
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Our Graduates
Many go on to graduate school or other professional schools including medical, dental, pharmaceutical and veterinary.
Graduate/Professional Schools Attended by Recent Graduates: Stanford NEOUCOMWake Forest Case WesternJohns Hopkins Ohio UniversityUniversity of Cincinnati Ohio State
Other Careers:Pharmaceutical Industry AcademiaGovernment Laboratories LawForensics
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Other Departmental/Student Activities
• American Chemical Society (ACS) Student Affiliate Section• Undergraduate Affiliate Network of American Society for
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)• Merck/AAAS Undergraduate Summer Research Program• Cardinal Science Scholars Program
Department of Chemistry and BiochemistryCardinal Science Scholars Program
• For Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics or Engineering majors • Ten scholarships of $6,000 will be awarded• Enhanced academic, social, and career programming • Weekend summer immersion experience • Involvement in a year-long mentoring triad• Social activities with students and faculty • Visits to regional graduate programs and industries• Talks by leading scientists.
• Requirements (need to meet two of three): 3.0 GPA, ACT composite of 24 or higher, class rank in the top 25%
• Application deadline: March 1
For more information, contact:Dr. Joan Esson(614)-823-1716
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Varying areas of research that will provide a variety of opportunities…Examination of key biological processesSynthesis of innovative organic and inorganic species Development of new analytical sensors Computational exploration of reaction pathways
Faculty Research
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Hallmark of the liberal arts education available at Otterbein
• Collaboration with faculty
• Projects can last over multiple terms/years, involving many students
• Opportunities to present at conferences and write papers
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Summer research support possible
• Excellent preparation for graduate school, industry
• Far more opportunities than at major research institutions (e.g OSU)
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Research and teaching space recently expanded and modernized
• Instrumentation introduced early on, used in all courses • Department well-equipped with tools for cutting-edge research
Facilities/Instrumentation