Next ACS Student Club Event - the Annual Demo Show. Join us on Mole Day (10/23/09) in the Willet Lecture Hall at 5 pm as we demonstrate why chemistry is the most fun major. 

Pics of some of our graduates/affiliates:

Even at his retirement celebration, Dr. Hargrove was still teaching. He has been a vital member of the chemistry department and the Mercer community, and helped establish many programs including Mercer on Mission and EES. Thank you for your many years of service, Dr. Hargrove.

Directions to
Willet Science Center

New for Fall 2009:

We have one new faculty member joining us this fall. Kathryn Kloepper is an analytical/physical chemist who is very happy to be teaching Gen Chem and Instrumental.

Dr Kloepper is not this tall...

From the Chair

Welcome to the Department of Chemistry! Every member of our staff is committed to providing an educational atmosphere that is interesting, challenging, and exciting. We offer a flexible Bachelor of Science degree, allowing each student to pursue their individual interest in the chemical sciences. Our department is certified by the American Chemical Society, and offers certified degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry. Beyond the classroom, students gain valuable experience in the laboratory, challenged  to solve chemical problems through hands-on use of our extensive collection of modern instrumentation.

We are also committed to involving our undergraduates in our research laboratories. Through research, our students get individual attention, guidance, and direction from our faculty members, exploring fundamental problems in organic, inorganic, analytical, and physical chemistry. Recognizing the importance of pursuing ideas that are more interdisciplinary in nature, many projects involve colleagues from other scientific disciplines such as Biology, Computer Science, and Pharmacy.

Our graduates have many opportunities. Some of our students have gone on to Medical School, Pharmacy School, Optometry School, Dental School, and Law School. Some of our graduates decide to continue their chemistry studies in graduate school, and many matriculate to top-ranked chemistry programs. Some of our graduates use their degree to get jobs in many different areas including pharmaceutical and kaolin industries, as well as teaching.

If you would like more information about chemistry, or to visit our department, please feel free to send me an email (hugdahl_jd@mercer.edu), or call our department secretary (478-301-2767).

Thank you for your interest in our program!

Dr. Jeffrey Hugdahl