High school juniors and seniors will have the opportunity to learn about ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟβs chemistry programs at the βExplore ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ Chemistry Dayβ on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Williams Hall on the ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ Campus.
βExplore ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ Chemistry Day gives an excellent introduction to the chemistry and biochemistry programs at ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ,β said Michael Tubergen, Ph.D., chair of ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ Stateβs Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. βHigh school students can learn a lot about career opportunities in chemistry and biochemistry, and undergraduate ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ State students will describe their experiences as chemistry majors at the Saturday morning event. Our graduates are finding employment locally, regionally and nationally, and are entering highly ranked graduate programs. ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ Stateβs biochemistry degree tracks provide excellent preparation for further training in medicine, pharmacy and other medical professions. We encourage everybody to come and learn more about chemistry at ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ State.β
The dayβs activities include a tour of the department, an outline of degree programs and undergraduate research opportunities, an overview of available scholarships, and a presentation of career opportunities in chemistry. A special demonstration will take place in the departmentβs main lecture hall. Current ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ State students and faculty will be available to answer questions during an informal lunch, where two $50 Amazon gift cards will be raffled.
ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ Stateβs Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in chemistry, including a B.S. concentration in biochemistry and an interdisciplinary B.S. in biotechnology.
βExplore ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ Chemistry Dayβ will begin in the lobby area of Williams Hall, located at 1175 Risman Drive near East Summit Street. A map of the ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ State campus is available online at www.kent.edu. For more information or to register for the event, call 330-672-0030 or e-mail enmichae@kent.edu.
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Media Contacts:
Michael Tubergen, mtuberge@kent.edu, 330-672-2032
Emily Vincent, evincen2@kent.edu, 330-672-8595