Chemistry @ IU :: Graduate Research

Graduate Programs

Michelle Borden

Graduate Student

"Part of being a successful and highly qualified educator is not only knowledge of teaching strategies but also knowledge of content area. The MAT in chemistry is one of the only programs that I am aware of, which provides not only adequate experience in these areas but allows you to gain advanced knowledge of chemistry and educational foundations. Being a part of the MAT in chemistry degree program has afforded me the opportunity to excel in both being an excellent educator and chemist. There is no other teaching program that provides so much practical experience in teaching chemistry by allowing MAT students to teach undergraduate chemistry courses, or so much educational background in chemistry which is achieved via the graduate level coursework. Having an MAT in chemistry from IU will surely be an asset to my teaching and educational career!"

- Announcements -

International Application Deadline - December 1, 2009

Last Day of Fall Classes - December 12, 2009

First Day of Spring Classes - January 11, 2010

Domestic Application Deadline - January 15, 2010

Spring Break - March 12 – 21, 2010

Graduate Recruiting Weekend - March 26 - March 28, 2010

Last Day of Spring Classes - May 1, 2010

International Application Deadline - December 1, 2009

Last Day of Fall Classes - December 12, 2009

First Day of Spring Classes - January 11, 2010

Domestic Application Deadline - January 15, 2010

Spring Break - March 12 – 21, 2010

Graduate Recruiting Weekend - March 26 - March 28, 2010

Last Day of Spring Classes - May 1, 2010

Our department provides outstanding opportunities for advanced study in numerous fields of chemistry. The research faculty are involved in cutting edge research, standing at the forefront of the research community, pioneering the way for students to leave-degree in hand- well prepared for careers in government, industrial research, research and teaching positions in the academic field.

A student working in a lab

Our highly skilled professional staff is dedicated to providing and managing the department's state-of -the-art equipment and computer resources, with departmentally staffed instrument, electronics and glass shops.

Exposure to graduate research begins in the first semester of study with the C500 Introduction to Research course. Our alternative mechanism for introducing the new graduate student to research is what distinguishes Indiana University from other chemistry graduate programs.

The 'C500' experience allows you to test your abilities and interests, and you will get first hand knowledge of your chosen research group, as well as an introduction to the department's instrumentation, facilities, and services. At the end of the spring semester of your first year, you may choose to continue working in the same research group, or you may decide to conduct the remainder of your graduate research career under a different mentor.

Please feel free to contact us for more information or to request an information packet!