Chemistry @ IU :: Opportunities & Experience

Opportunities & Experience

Opportunities & Experience

Undergraduate Research

"After just one semester of undergraduate research, I developed skills that have formed a basis for asking increasingly difficult questions at the experimental level." - Carla Beatty

"Doing research as an undergrad can help with your coursework by putting into practice concepts you learn in class." - Aalo Gupta

"Being able to begin research early in my undergraduate career helped solidify my future goals." - Livia Wilz

"Undergraduate research has played a large role in my developing a research-based perspective for approaching chemistry." - Michael Ischay

"Undergraduate research has allowed me to meet new people, learn techniques in the lab, and develop my own method for solving problems. My passion for chemistry has increased, and I am thankful to have the opportunity to put skills and procedures learned in lecture or classes into practice." - Pam Sontz

The Department of Chemistry has built a strong network to support our students’ career development by establishing relationships with potential employers and offering career counseling through faculty mentoring. The department has a very active undergraduate research program, teaches courses for chemistry career planning and service outreach, and also offers the opportunity for undergraduates to teach. Students are also encouraged to explore careers by volunteering, joining professional organizations, and studying abroad.

The Department of Chemistry also offers a variety of employment opportunities such as academics, scientist positions, laboratory technicians, administrative and information technology support, purchasing, technical services (machinists, electronics, glass blowers), student and teaching services, and much more.