CHEMISTRY T
he team culture in the Rollins chemistry department encourages undergraduates to talk freely with professors starting your first year. With a faculty genuinely invested in the progress and success of each student, the chemistry program offers two degree tracks: one that’s certified by the American Chemical Society as the foundation for lab or tech careers and the other for students who envision going into pre-health, pre-law, or perhaps business. Your research and internship experiences early on will help you determine what you want to pursue, and you’ll have personal guidance from faculty and advisors on each step of your journey.
Why Study Chemistry at Rollins Range of Expertise Each faculty member brings an interest in the subdisciplines of chemistry: nanotech, materials, medical, food, solutions, and others. You can narrow your focus according to your own interest.
Transferrable Skills Lab experiences are interactive to help develop life skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, and the ability to communicate your findings with scientists and laypeople alike.
Relationships with Faculty The chemistry major is small enough that every professor will know you by name and career goals. Because of this, they can advise coursework and internships to match your vision post-Rollins and write personalized recommendation letters for graduate or professional schools.
“The level of mentorship I received in the chemistry department at Rollins greatly impacted my decision to pursue a graduate degree. The hours of help beyond the classroom ensured that I would reach my goals. As an undergraduate, I truly felt the entire department worked together to get me where I am today.”
Mutya Cruz ’15
Graduate Research Assistant and PhD Candidate in Chemistry, Duke University
Rollins Chemistry Careers Rollins chemistry grads are making tomorrow happen at some of the world’s most innovative companies and prestigious universities.
Shalini Allam ’13
Resident Physician, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Diana Cox ’14
Predoctoral Fellow, Baylor College of Medicine
Carri Geer ’03
Vice President of Pharmaceutical Development, Novan, Inc.
Meagan Amick Tippens ’08
Senior Chemist, Applied Technical Services, Inc.
Kevin Tucker ’05
Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Real World Experience From internships to research, chemistry students hone their skills in the real world. Original
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Popular Courses Each class in chemistry is designed to prepare you for internships and research. You will use professional-grade lab equipment and access to scientific literature to develop solutions to real-world problems. • CHM 220 Organic Chemistry • CHM 320 Analytical Chemistry • BCH 335 Biochemistry • CHM 420 Medicinal Chemistry • CHM 460 Advanced Topics—Catalysis of Alternative Energy • CHM 460 Advanced Topics—Nanotechnology
Beyond the Classroom Summer Internships Chemistry students at Rollins have earned pre-health internships at the Mayo Clinic, Moffitt Cancer Center, and University of Virginia, and also in research-focused areas with law firms and the military.
Shadowing Opportunities By your sophomore year, you can spend time in a work environment to start determining firsthand if your vision for a career will meet expectations. This is a concrete way to identify your real passion.
Research Experiences for Undergraduates Students can stay on campus for one-on-one research with a faculty member through the College’s Student-Faculty Collaborative Scholarship Program, or take advantage of the pipeline created by alumni to research-intensive universities like Georgia Tech or the University of Michigan.
Professor Pedro Bernal leads an annual field study implementing water treatment and storage systems in rural communities of the Dominican Republic.
Expert Faculty The research experience in the chemistry major at Rollins is rich because all faculty members are active in research too. Each instructor brings depth in a specific subspecialty, so students can choose an interest for targeted instruction.
Pedro Bernal, PhD | Professor of Chemistry Research interests: Volumetric properties of water solutions and appropriate water-purification interventions
Laurel Goj Habgood, PhD | Associate Professor of Chemistry Research interests: The use of transition-metal catalysts in organic reactions for potential use in the synthesis of fine and feedstock chemicals
Brian M. Mosby, PhD | Assistant Professor of Chemistry Research interests: The design and synthesis of hybrid materials with specific functions or interesting properties
Ellane J. Park, PhD | Assistant Professor of Chemistry Research interests: The development of bioselective gold and polymeric nanoparticles that can serve as platforms for improved cancer therapeutics
James D. Patrone, PhD | Assistant Professor of Chemistry Research interests: Applying Fragment-Based Ligand Discovery (FBLD) in cancer research
Kasandra J. Riley, PhD | Associate Professor of Chemistry Research interests: Exploring the role of non-coding RNAs in bacterial and viral infections
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