
A Chemistry team of two faculty members and nine research students ran a 5-week summer enrichment program for middle school students.

22 students are doing research this summer
under the supervision of 5 faculty members.

Orgo I lab having a round table discussion about their unknown compounds.

Participation in research exposes students to the practice of chemistry as a process of creating new knowledge.

Faculty-student collaboration is an integral part of the undergraduate experience in Chemistry and Biochemistry at Swarthmore.

Students have frequent opportunities to present their research in poster sessions on campus and at professional meetings.

Students have opportunities to engage in independent research in close collaboration with faculty.

The department offers a course major in Chemistry, a special Major in Biochemistry and a special major in Chemical Physics.

During National Chemistry week, students and faculty visit local schools to do demonstrations and supervise hands-on activities.

Ice cream served chemistry style!
A Chemistry team of two faculty members and nine research students ran a 5-week summer enrichment program for middle school students.