Chemistry

Undergraduate research experiences are encouraged for all chemistry majors at UCM and are required for students obtaining the ACS-certified B.S. degree and the B.S. in Education degree. Many areas of research are available to students throughout the entire calendar year (Fall, Spring, and Summer), including organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry, biochemistry, and chemical education.

Undergraduate research provides an opportunity for the student to develop and utilize critical thinking skills, creativity, and essential research techniques for chemical, health, and other related disciplines. Those participating in research collaborate with faculty members and fellow students, building strong student-mentor relationships.

Upon completion of their research projects, many of our students have presented their results at state, regional, and national meetings. Participation in professional meetings provides an opportunity for undergraduates to interact and share experiences with students and faculty from around the country. The following is a list of the conferences where UCM undergraduates have made presentations over the past few years:

• National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS)
• Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR)
• National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR) Midwest Regional of the American Chemical Society (ACS)
• Missouri Academy of Science (MAS)
• Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE)
• Central Scholar's Symposium
• Argonne Symposium