STUDENT
Spotlight
ELLEN M. ROSKES
Associate Dean and Chair, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics and Professor, Chemistry; B. A., M. A., Ph. D., The Johns Hopkins University
Chemistry is one of the three basic areas that form the foundation of all science and is essential for a complete understanding of the physical world. Chemistry involves the study of the matter that makes up the world in which we live, work, learn, and play. At Stevenson, students progress from basic to advanced topics and may choose from an array of elective courses based on personal interests and goals. At all levels, students are engaged in inquiry-based learning.
Chemistry majors are exposed to diverse areas of study, develop excellent analytical thinking skills, and gain an understanding of their world at the molecular level. They acquire a strong knowledge base in chemistry combined with hands-on experience using a wide range of sophisticated laboratory equipment and state-of-the-art instrumentation.
Students at SU have the exciting opportunity to participate in an independent, career-oriented capstone experience. Some students pursue independent laboratory research experiences on or off campus. Others opt for internships at companies or agencies that are consistent with their career goals.
Building on their classroom and experiential educational opportunities, SU graduates have secured positions in the chemical and biotechnology industries, pursued graduate study in chemistry or forensic science, and continued on to professional schools around the country. Some students have elected the option of the B. S. to M. S. program to earn a bachelor’ s degree in chemistry and a master’ s degree in forensic science in as little as one additional year. Qualified students also have the opportunity to obtain early admission to the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy through an articulation agreement.
Students receiving their bachelor’ s degree in chemistry may also continue on to receive their Master of Arts in Teaching( M. A. T.) at Stevenson in either the traditional or combined B. S. to M. A. T. option. For more information on the forensic science or M. A. T. programs, see page 14-17 in this brochure.
A SAMPLING OF COURSES IN CHEMISTRY
Advanced Biochemistry
Advanced Organic Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry Instrumental Analysis
Integrative Lab Experience
Medicinal and Drug Chemistry
Organic Chemistry Physical Chemistry
CORINNA CARTER
Chemistry, B. S. to M. S. in Forensic Sciences
“ I love that everything learned in chemistry can be taught in all different learning styles— it’ s helpful to be able to apply what
we learn through hands-on experiments and research,” says Corinna, who is currently the President of the American Chemical Society student club on campus.
Corinna feels confident that both her undergraduate study in chemistry and her graduate study in forensic sciences will prepare for her career after graduation. She hopes to become a toxicologist with the Maryland State Police Forensic Science Labratory.
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