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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