{"id":9,"date":"2015-11-17T15:30:09","date_gmt":"2015-11-17T23:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/admission.wsu.edu\/research-scholars\/?page_id=9"},"modified":"2023-06-16T12:20:15","modified_gmt":"2023-06-16T19:20:15","slug":"chemistry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/admission.wsu.edu\/research-scholars\/research-opportunities\/chemistry\/","title":{"rendered":"Chemistry"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-font-size--large\">Pursue scientific advancements with top faculty researchers in the field of chemistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Three Paths to Explore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Research in the <a href=\"https:\/\/chem.wsu.edu\/\">WSU Department of Chemistry<\/a> has three primary areas of focus:<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<aside class=\"wsu-callout  wsu-border--color-crimson\" >\r\n        \n\n<h2 class=\"wsu-font-size--xxmedium wp-block-heading\">Ready to Join WSU&#8217;s Research Scholars?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-font-size--medium wsu-spacing-after--xmedium\">Some students will be invited to become an undergraduate Research Scholar; others can complete <a href=\"http:\/\/admission.wsu.edu\/research-scholars\/how-to-apply\/\">the application form<\/a> to be considered for the program.<\/p>\n\n<\/aside>\r\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<section  class=\"wsu-section wsu-width--full wsu-spacing-after--xxmedium\"  >\r\n    <div class=\"wsu-section__inner wsu-width--content\">    \n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--thirds\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wsu-font-size--xxmedium wp-block-heading\">Chemistry of Biological Systems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-font-size--medium\">Study reactivity in biological systems and the application of chemical techniques to understand and manipulate molecules in living systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-font-size--medium wsu-spacing-after--xsmall\">Sample topics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wsu-font-size--medium\"><li>Molecular design and synthesis of drugs<\/li><li>Neurochemistry of small molecules, their receptors, and transporters<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wsu-font-size--xxmedium wp-block-heading\">Chemistry of Materials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-font-size--medium\">Understand the atomistic basis of materials synthesis, properties, and behavior, and apply your knowledge to improve materials performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-font-size--medium wsu-spacing-after--xsmall\">Sample topics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wsu-font-size--medium\"><li>Self-assembling nanostructures<\/li><li>Catalytic or magnetic materials, semiconductors, and ceramic composites<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wsu-font-size--xxmedium wp-block-heading\">Chemistry of Energy and the Environment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-font-size--medium\">Sustain and enhance energy cycles, and address the impact of energy production on environmental quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-font-size--medium wsu-spacing-after--xsmall\">Sample topics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wsu-font-size--medium\"><li>Solar photoconversion and energy storage<\/li><li>Separations to support advanced fuel cycles<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wsu-spacing-after--xxmedium wp-block-heading\">Reasons to Study Chemistry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diverse Faculty Research Projects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-font-size--medium\">Working alongside world-renowned experts in chemistry, you jump right into world-changing research spanning a range of topics. Find out about the <a href=\"https:\/\/undergrad.chem.wsu.edu\/chem-499\/\">research of individual faculty members<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unique Chemistry Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-font-size--medium\">From day one as a&nbsp;Research Scholar, you are on a unique track to prepare for a future in research. You will have access to an exclusive second semester chemistry course with more one-on-one time with your professor and have the privilege of participating in hands-on research as a first-year student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-font-size--medium\">Here are <a href=\"https:\/\/undergrad.chem.wsu.edu\/topten\/\">10 more great reasons to study chemistry at WSU<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opportunities in Research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-font-size--medium\">As a Research Scholar, you gain advanced research experience that helps you win grants, scholarships, and entry to the graduate school of your choice. 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