{"id":244,"date":"2026-01-09T21:50:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T21:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/school-of-biology-chemistry-and-biochemistry\/?page_id=244"},"modified":"2026-05-26T15:57:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T15:57:38","slug":"chemistry-and-biochemistry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-biology-chemistry-and-biochemistry\/chemistry-and-biochemistry\/","title":{"rendered":"Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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MODERN COURSES, SUPPORTIVE FACULTY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From cell culture to quantitative analysis, the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry faculty instill career-ready skills with state-of-the-art instrumentation. Our majors find employment in genetic testing, chemistry analysis, medical research, technical services, microbiology, chemical engineering, and many other scientific fields. The success of our students is a tribute to the effectiveness of our program. About 35 percent of our graduates go on to earn advanced degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CAREER-READY EXPERIENCES<\/h2>
We deliver in-demand skills that match industry needs. Our students leave prepared to secure high impact jobs in STEM.<\/div><\/div>
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OUR PROGRAMS<\/h3>

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Study in a supportive learning environment. Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry courses, including laboratories, are taught by 16 Ph.D.-trained chemists who excel as instructors and mentors.<\/div>
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UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM<\/h3>

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Our student research includes projects in the humanities, natural sciences, math, computing, and the social and behavioral sciences. Students showcase their research through poster and oral presentations during the annual event as a culmination of their research experience.<\/div>
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OUR FACILITIES<\/h3>

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The $75 million Haeni Chemistry Biology Building is home to all chemistry majors. The department houses approximately $2 million of state-of-the-art instrumentation, giving students access to equipment used in diagnostic labs, hospitals, graduate programs and environmental analysis labs throughout the country.<\/div>
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DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIPS<\/h3>

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The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry administers 14 awards to recognize outstanding student performance in the chemistry curriculum. Awards are presented annually in the later portion of the spring semester.<\/div>
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