Chemistry, as the central molecular science, is continually developing and finding new applications in a myriad of technical fields.  The Department of Chemistry participates in this growth and strives to ground students in the foundations of the chemical sciences so that they more fully contribute to the advancement of society.  Our department strives to provide:

• A curriculum which represents the modern state of the discipline, and is designed to prepare a broad spectrum of students for future success.
  
  
• A vibrant and demanding research environment which fosters scientific curiosity, intellectual creativity, and engagement in life-long learning.
  
  
• A forum for stimulating regional economic development by forming cooperative research initiatives and industrial partnerships.