The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry will host “Explore Kent Chemistry Dayâ€, a visitation program for high school juniors and seniors interested in chemistry and biochemistry majors, at ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ on Saturday, February 6 from 10 am to 2 pm in Room 110, Williams Hall on the Kent Campus.
“Explore Kent Chemistry Day gives an excellent introduction to the chemistry and biochemistry programs at ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ,†said Michael Tubergen, Ph.D., chair of ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
“High school students from across the region can learn a lot about career opportunities in chemistry and biochemistry at the event,†Tubergen said. “Our graduates are finding employment locally, regionally and nationally, and are entering highly ranked graduate programs. ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ’s 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 ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ.â€
After meeting in the Williams Hall lobby, Chemistry & Biochemistry professors will describe the curriculum, job prospects, and research opportunities available to undergraduates. Current students in Chemistry & Biochemistry will describe college life from their point of view and conduct some exciting demonstrations. The department will demonstrate its 3D stereoprojection classrooms and provide a tour of the instructional and research laboratories. The visit will conclude with an informal lunch, where prospective students will have opportunities to talk one-on-one with faculty and students.
The department offers degrees for those interested in analytical, industrial, inorganic, materials, organic, physical, and biochemistry as well as pre-medicine/pre-osteopathy/pre-dentistry and pre-pharmacy.
Optional campus tours will be offered starting at 9 am. Students are encouraged to bring their parents and siblings. Current KSU students who are considering Chemistry & Biochemistry majors are also welcome.
To register for this event, please fill out the form at . For more information, contact Catherine Slapnicker at 330-672-2405 or cslapni1@kent.edu.College of Arts & Sciences
“Explore Kent Chemistry Day†will begin in the lobby area of Williams Hall, located at 1175 Risman Drive near East Summit Street. A map of the ¶¶MÅ®ÆÍ campus is available online at www.kent.edu/maps.
# # #
Kent Wired wrote an article covering this event on February 6, 2016.
Media Contact:
Michael Tubergen, mtuberge@kent.edu, 330-672-2032