One ongoing project involves developing a new method of indenoannulation, which is the process used to synthesize organic molecules that could be used in solar cells. The goal is to define a more viable and efficient source of alternative energy using solar power.
As a chemistry major, you can engage in research activities during the academic year and conduct stipend-bearing research during the summer.? You might choose to investigate topics in green chemistry, environmental chemistry, inorganic chemistry, or biochemistry.You may also concentrate in one of four areas of emphasis: Organic and Medicinal Chemistry, Greener Materials Science, Physical and Instrumental Chemistry, or Biophysics and Biological Chemistry.