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Anthony Diaz
509-963-2818
diaza@cwu.edu
CWU’s biochemistry program is the preferred undergraduate degree for any student interested in a career in pursuing a career in medicine, dentistry, or other health sciences.
CWU’s commitment to hands-on learning means that biochemistry students receive personalized attention from award winning professors.
Few chemistry programs in the state can boast the state-of-the-art technology found at CWU, including a 400MHz nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscope, atomic absorption spectroscope, fluorimeter, gas chromatograph, and much more.
Anthony Diaz
509-963-2818
diaza@cwu.edu
Understanding chemistry is the key to understanding the structure of the universe. At CWU, students studying chemistry are involved in research areas including the effect of environmental pollutants on the soil, plant-based remedies for diseases, astrochemistry in ice, and pollution monitoring at Mt. Rainier.
CWU’s commitment to hands-on learning means that undergraduates in the chemistry program work closely with professors on advanced research projects and can present their results at regional and national conferences.
Few chemistry programs in the state can boast the state-of-the-art technology found at CWU, including a 400MHz nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscope, atomic absorption spectroscope, fluorimeter, gas chromatograph, and much more.
Anthony Diaz
509-963-2818
diaza@cwu.edu
Is chemistry your passion? You might be an ideal candidate to become a chemistry teacher. CWU’s chemistry teaching major prepares students to teach chemistry at the secondary school level.
As an undergraduate, you will work closely with award winning professors on advanced research projects. You’ll get to present results at national conferences, and sometimes even help author publications for scientific journals.
CWU’s chemistry department is equipped with state-of-the-art technology such as the 400MHz nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscope, atomic absorption spectroscope, fluorimeter, gas chromatograph, and much more.
Why CWU Chemistry?
Few chemistry programs in the state can boast the state-of-the-art technology found at CWU, including a 400MHz nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscope, atomic absorption spectroscope, fluorimeter, gas chromatograph, and much more.
CWU’s commitment to hands-on learning means that undergraduates in the chemistry program work closely with professors on advanced research projects.
CWU chemistry students are regularly involved in a variety of research areas including rare earth metals and luminescent displays, the effect of environmental pollutants on the soil, plant-based remedies for diseases, astrochemistry in ice, and pollution monitoring at Mt. Rainier.
Chemistry students regularly present their results at regional and national conferences.
Chemistry faculty members have diverse research interests ranging from the study of trace metals over remote areas of the open ocean to bio activation and cytotoxic mechanisms of xenobiotics.
CWU Chemistry Career Opportunities
Careers in Chemistry
Analytical chemist
Chemical engineer
Healthcare scientist, clinical biochemistry
Forensic scientist
Environmentalist
Pharmacologist
Research scientist (physical sciences)
Toxicologist
Experience CWU Chemistry
Points of Pride
During the past five years, the department has been awarded grants and contracts totaling more than $4,000,000.
Chemistry students benefit from close relationships with professors and individualized instruction.