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.