Graduate School Fair Participants
for SERMACS 2008
University of Alabama - Two Rivers Room
Chemistry Department
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
http://www.bama.ua.edu/~chem/
The Chemistry Department at the University of Alabama offers degrees in chemistry at the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. levels. We are a growing program with 22 faculty and approximately 80 graduate students. Research and teaching are conducted in the major disciplines of chemistry: analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistries and biochemistry. In addition, chemistry faculty actively participate in interdisciplinary scientific research programs involving synthesis, the chemistry of materials, biological chemistry, and environmental chemistry.
University of Alabama - Birmingham - Booth #9
Department of Justice Sciences
Birmingham, Alabama
http://main.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=6578
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Master of Science in Forensic Science Program Celebrates 25th Anniversary. The Master of Science in Forensic Sciences is designed to train individuals to apply scientific methods and technologies to legal proceedings and to prepare individuals for careers in various forensic science and conventional analytical laboratories. With more than 15 years of history, the program has developed an excellent national and international reputation and has a stellar placement record for its graduates.
University of Arkansas - Two Rivers Room
Chemistry Department
Fayetteville, Arkansas
http://chemistry.uark.edu/
The department of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Arkansas strives for excellence in research, teaching and service in chemistry—the central science. We aspire to positions of leadership regarding the discovery of new scientific knowledge, the training of students, and the economic development of the State of Arkansas. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse group of the best faculty, students and staff to address the challenges of the future through interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research and education.
Belmont University - Two Rivers Room
School of Pharmacy
Nashville, Tennessee
http://www.belmont.edu/pharmacy/
The Belmont University School of Pharmacy (BUSOP) is located in Nashville and offers a four-year Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program that trains students to serve patients compassionately and to manage a variety of healthcare systems and personnel effectively. The curriculum offers innovative specializations in four areas that will further enhance a student’s marketability and career options. The "Pharmacy +" philosophy at Belmont allows students to focus on one of the following concentrations: management, informatics, pharmacotherapy, and missions.
Clemson University - Booth #10
Chemistry Department
Clemson, South Carolina
http://chemistry.clemson.edu/
The Department of Chemistry at Clemson University is a mid-size graduate program offering both MS and PhD degree programs, with 25 research faculty and approximately 100 graduate students. The department has faculty members with research efforts in all of the traditional areas of chemistry, with strengths in advanced materials, chemical biology, computational chemistry, nanoscale materials, and solid-state chemistry. Clemson University is located in South Carolina, roughly 2 hours from both Atlanta and Charlotte.
Duke University - Booth #11
Chemistry Department
Druham, North Carolina
http://www.chem.duke.edu/
The Duke University Chemistry Department offers an exciting PhD program of research conducted by a dynamic group of faculty and students using state-of-the-art facilities. Research interests of Chemistry faculty span the traditional sub-disciplines of chemistry and many emerging, interdisciplinary areas including chemical biology, nanoscience, materials, and biomedical engineering. Several of these areas are strengths of the University as a whole and bring together resources and expertise from the Chemistry Department with those of the Duke University Medical Center and Duke’s Pratt School of Engineering. Duke is located in Durham, in the heart of the vibrant Triangle region of North Carolina.
Emory University - Booth #12
Chemistry Department
Altanta, Georgia
http://www.chemistry.emory.edu/
Chemistry @ Emory: celebrating scientific discovery and innovation.
Florida State University - Booth #13
Chemistry and Biochemistry Department
Tallahassee, Florida
http://www.chem.fsu.edu/
The Florida State University Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, located in Tallahassee, Florida, is competitive in traditional areas like analytical, bio, organic and physical chemistry while developing emerging research in the areas of materials, nanotechnology, and computational chemistry. Our faculty includes both a Nobel Prize Laureate and a Technology Review Top 100 World Young Innovator. Opened in Spring 2008, our latest research building provides a unique opportunity for graduate students to start their research careers in world-class laboratories equipped with cutting edge features. Among the facilities available to our students is the internationally recognized National High Magnetic Field Laboratory.
University of Georgia - Booth #14
Chemistry Department
Athens, Georgia
http://www.chem.uga.edu/
Modern, multidisciplinary chemical research integrates diverse fields of knowledge and technologies. The Department of Chemistry at the University of Georgia is committed to excellence in multidisciplinary education and training of professional chemists for entry into industry, academia and government. The graduate program emphasizes strong interdisciplinary and specialized research areas, including computational chemistry, materials science/nanochemistry, gas phase chemistry, biomolecular structure/spectroscopy, environmental and atmospheric chemistry, photochemistry, synthetic organic/organometallic chemistry, biophysics, chemical education, and many others, that complement the traditional areas. High stipends, world-class facilities, a low cost of living, and a unique cultural and intellectual environment augment this exceptional graduate opportunity.
Georgia Tech - Booth #15
School of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Atlanta, Georgia
http://www.chemistry.gatech.edu/
Applications are being accepted for positions in the Ph.D. program at Georgia Tech. Teahcing assistantships starting at $22,100 (plus waiver of tuition and health insurance) for Fall 2009 are available. In addition, there are a number of supplemental scholarships ($1000-$5500) available to highly qualified candidates. Research areas include: organic and inorganic materials, biomolecular structure, biphysics, computational chemistry, environmental chemistry, drug design, and nanochemistry. Please see our FREE pre-application on the website.
Indiana Univeristy - Booth #16
Chemistry Department
Bloomington, Indiana
http://www.chem.indiana.edu/
Our Department provides outstanding opportunities for advanced study in numerous fields of chemistry. The research faculty is involved in cutting edge research, standing at the forefront of the research community, pioneering the way for students to leave degree-in-hand prepared for careers in government, industrial research, and research and teaching positions in the academic field. Our highly skilled professional staff is dedicated to providing and managing the department's state-of-the-art equipment and computer resources, with departmentally staffed instrument, electronics and glass shops.
Univeristy of Kansas - Self Graduate Fellowship - Two Rivers Room
Lawrence, Kansas
http://www2.ku.edu/~selfpro/
The Self Graduate Fellowship offers a special opportunity for students seeking a doctorate at the University of Kansas. We seek students with the attributes we believe will put them on track to make a difference in the world and their professions. Self Fellows for 2008-2009 will receive $24,500 each year for four years, full tuition coverage, and the Fellow Development Program. The total value of the fellowship exceeds $160,000. The Fellow Development Program is a distinctive feature of the SGF. It provides general education and training in comunications, management, and leadership to prepare Self Fellows for future leadership roles.
Univeristy of Kentucky - Booth #17
Chemistry Department
Lexington, Kentucky
http://www.chem.uky.edu/
The Chemistry Department at UK is a medium-sized department with 25 research-active faculty members and approximately 120 graduate students. We are particularly proud of our community atmosphere, where faculty frequently work alongside graduate students and undergraduates in the laboratory. We offer a challenging course of study leading to degrees in analytical, biological, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, with interdisciplinary programs in materials and radionuclear chemistry. At the same time we offer our graduate students the benefits of working with internationally recognized faculty on projects funded by the NIH, NSF, Department of Defense and Department of Energy.
Univeristy of Kentucky - Booth #18
College of Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Sciences Department
Lexington, Kentucky
http://www.mc.uky.edu/Pharmacy/
What will you do with your degree? Will it challenge your mind? Will it help others? Will you discover something useful? The University of Kentucky Pharmaceutical Sciences Ph.D. program is RANKED 4TH IN THE NATION among PS programs in Health Professions Sciences. Students perform cutting-edge research guided by more than 50 faculty who are national and international leaders in the molecular basis of substance abuse, medicinal chemistry, computer-aided drug design, pharmacokinetics, and nanoparticle-based drug delivery. Students receive full tuition and competitive stipends. Join us, and make discoveries that can change the way drug therapies impact our lives.
Lehigh Univeristy - Booth #19
Chemistry Department
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
http://cas.lehigh.edu/chemistry/
The Chemistry Department at Lehigh University provides a unique and exciting program of study for graduate students through our MS and Ph.D. degree options. Our program is designed to provide students with a broad background in chemistry while simultaneously offering opportunities to explore cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research problems. Research opportunities are available in areas such as materials chemistry, biological chemistry, surface chemistry, and nanoscience and technology, along with those in the traditional disciplines of analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania just 50 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles southwest of New York City.
Lipscomb University - Booth #20
College of Pharmacy
Nashville, Tennessee
http://pharmacy.lipscomb.edu/
The mission of Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy is to provide an educational environment characterized by excellence and Christian faith, where students will be prepared to optimize patient medication outcomes in an ethical and compassionate practice. The College of Pharmacy at Lipscomb University is a professiona 2-4 program, requiring two years of undergraduate education and four years of study in the College of Pharmacy. Students must: complete a minimum of 66 hours of pre-pharmacy prerequisite coursework; make application to the College of Pharmacy; maintain a competitive GPA, and comple the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT).
Louisiana State University - Booth #21 LSU Chemistry
Chemistry Department
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
http://chemistry.lsu.edu/
LSU’s Chemistry Department is a leading research and teaching-intensive program. Through interdisciplinary research, our students are working in the hottest and most exciting areas of modern chemistry. Well-equipped, we hasvebeen awarded and has invested over 2 million dollars in NMR instrumentation. We have impressive facilities for mass spectrometry, x-ray crystallography, and polymer analysis. With several female and African American faculty members, there are a host of mentors for young scientists from various ethnic and cultural heritages. With the great cultural diversity in the Baton Rouge area, there’s no better place to live while working in ground-breaking areas of chemical research.
University of Memphis - Booth #22
Chemistry Department
Memphis, Tennessee
http://www.chem.memphis.edu/
The Chemistry Department at the University of Memphis offers degrees at the undergraduate (BS) and graduate levels (MS & Ph.D.). Research conducted by the twenty faculty within the Department is focused on computational, medicinal, and environmental chemistry, and nanomaterials. This work is facilitated through the Computational Research on Materials Institute (CROMIUM) and the Institute for Nanomaterials Development and Innovation (INDIUM). Research in the Department is supported by individual investigator grants from NIH, NSF, PRF, NASA, AHA, and private foundations, as well as instrumentation purchased through recent NSF awards, including a 500 MHz NMR, LC-MS, and CD and AA spectrometers.
Michigan Technological University - Two Rivers Room
Chemistry Department
Houghton, Michigan
http://www.chemistry.mtu.edu/
The Department of Chemistry offers research-based MS and PhD programs, allowing talented and creative students to make discoveries in the chemical sciences. We collaborate with the Department of Education to offer a Master's International Peace Corps program in Applied Science Education, combining Peace Corps service with an MS degree. Our students work closely with a faculty advisor in research groups of 2–6 people and often participate in interdisciplinary research. In this personalized environment the student becomes the primary expert, contributing to all aspects of the project. Most students receive financial support through teaching or research assistantships.
University of Mississippi - Booth #23 & 24
Chemistry and Biochemistry Department
Oxford, Mississippi
http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/chemistry/
The University of Mississippi’s Graduate Program in Chemistry and Biochemistry offers a diverse research environment for students to develop as independent investigators. Our department and faculty are currently growing rapidly in number and expertise. We have added five new faculty members in just the last two years and our Forensic Chemistry program was recently accredited in 2007 by the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. As part of our growth we are seeking to expand our graduate research/teaching assistant program and are actively recruiting students for the upcoming year.
University of North Carolina - Charlotte - Booth #25
Chemistry Department
Charlotte, North Carolina
http://www.chem.uncc.edu/
The Chemistry Department at UNC Charlotte provides opportunities for graduate research in all traditional chemical disciplines, while maintaining strong ties to interdisciplinary programs in biotechnology and biomedicine, optical science, and electrical and mechanical engineering. Graduates of this program thrive in a variety of career paths and excel in research of some of the most competitive Ph.D. programs in the country.
University of North Carolina - Greensboro - Booth #26
Chemistry and Biochemistry Department
Greensboro, North Carolina
http://www.uncg.edu/che/
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UNCG offers a Ph.D. program in Medicinal Biochemistry and the Master of Science degree in Chemistry and the Master of Science degree in Biochemistry. In addition to the four core areas of chemistry, research opportunities within the department exist in the areas of computer aided drug design, natural products chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, synthetic medicinal chemistry and the biochemistry of drug targets. This Ph.D. program prepares graduate students for interdisciplinary careers in industry and academia in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology fields.
North Carolina State University - Booth #27
Chemistry Department
Raleigh, North Carolina
http://www.chem.ncsu.edu/
Join us in discovery at North Carolina State University by forming an integral part of a unique and exciting research community emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to cutting-edge science. Working with our faculty researchers in state-of-the art facilities, graduate students gain the knowledge, experience and skills necessary to excel in industry and academia across the nation. The research diversity and expertise of our faculty combined with modern instrumentation and an intensive graduate curriculum makes our program an excellent framework for the emerging independent and successful scientist. We offer full-time graduate students financial support (teaching assistantship, health benefits and tuition payment).
Saint Louis University - Booth #28
Chemistry Department
St. Louis, Missouri
http://www.slu.edu/colleges/AS/CH/chemweb/
Saint Louis University has both a Master's degree program and a Ph.D. program in chemistry. Graduate assistantships and fellowships are available.
University of South Carolina - Booth #29
Chemistry and Biochemistry Department
Columbia, South Carolina
http://www.chem.sc.edu/
USC’s highly rated Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry contains 32 faculty and 130 graduate students working in all areas of chemistry including Nanoscale, marine, forensic and environmental sciences. The highly collaborative learning environment fostered by the department trains students to think independently using advanced research tools and insights. Our award-winning faculty, nationally competitive stipends, research facilities, support staff and nationally ranked funding base provides students with all the elements required for their advanced study. The sunny and vibrant Columbia region also provides the richly fulfilling lifestyle desired by candidates who value breadth as well as depth in their careers.
University of South Florida - Two Rivers Room
Chemistry Department
Tampa, Florida
http://chemistry.usf.edu/
The Chemistry Department at USF has 24 faculty members and over 110 graduate students. Over the past five years the faculty secured over $12 million in external funding, with $8 million being from NSF, NIH, DOE, and DOD. The Department also has high field NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry/protein synthesis core facilities. The Department is home to the Center for Molecular Diversity in Drug Design, Discovery and Development (CMD5) and the Smart Metal-organic Materials Advanced Research and Technology Transfer (SMMARTT) Center. With strengths in materials chemistry, biophysics/computational chemistry, drug discovery/synthesis, and biochemistry there are excellent opportunities for inter-disciplinary degrees.
Southern Methodist Unviersity - Two Rivers Room
Chemistry Department
Dallas, Texas
http://smu.edu/chemistry/
Created in 2004, the Chemistry Ph.D. program at SMU is designed to be unique and effective at preparing excellent scientists with aspirations in a variety of fields. There are many opportunities to conduct high-profile, independent research within the department's areas of expertise. Located five miles north of downtown Dallas, SMU offers an exciting and culturally diverse environment in which to develop yourself professionally. Great weather, ample employment opportunities for family members, and world-renown art, music, dance, and sports attractions help make Dallas an ideal location to pursue graduate studies.
University of Southern Mississippi - Booth #30
Chemistry and Biochemistry Department
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
http://www.usm.edu/chem/
The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department at the University of Southern Mississippi has offered an outstanding doctoral education for the past forty years. Personal attention by faculty is the hallmark of the graduate program. This, coupled with numerous cross-departmental research collaborations and state-of-the-art equipment, has produced graduates who have enjoyed successful careers in academia, industry, and government. The department has averaged nearly four million dollars annually for the last few years with funding coming from a variety of government agencies, industrial contracts, and private foundations.
University of Tennessee - Booth #31
Chemistry Department
Knoxville, Tennessee
http://www.chem.utk.edu/
The University of Tennessee, Department of Chemistry offers a long-standing tradition of excellence in chemical research and education, stretching from 1947, when the department granted the University's first Ph.D. degree, to the present. Our more than 30 faculty members have research interests that both span the traditional areas of chemistry and encompass new interdisciplinary fields such as materials chemistry, chemistry of the life sciences, and environmental chemistry.
University of Tennessee - Booth #32
College of Pharmacy
Knoxville, Tennessee
http://pharmacy.utmem.edu/
Founded in 1989, the UT College of Pharmacy is ranked among the top 20 colleges of pharmacy in the nation.  We offer the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, which is a four-year professional curriculum that combines the knowledge, clinical experience, and communication skills necessary to exercise sound judgment regarding proper drug therapy.  In addition to the PharmD curriculum, UT is one of only a handful of schools nationwide that offers a dual PharmD/PhD degree.  Visit our website for more information about our program and the admission process!
Tennessee Technological University - Booth #33
Environmental Sciences Program
Cookeville, Tennessee
http://www2.tntech.edu/evs/
The Ph.D. Program in Environmental Sciences with concentrations in chemistry and biology at Tennessee Technological University prepares students for careers in which they can contribute to the solutions of environmental problems. Mentored by nationally and internationally recognized experts, students participate in multidisciplinary environmental research. The interdisciplinary nature of our program prepares students to enter the 21st century workforce and contribute to the conservation and sustainability of our environment.
Texas A&M University - Booth #34
Chemistry Department
College Station, Texas
http://www.chem.tamu.edu/
The Chemistry Department at Texas A&M University is one fo the largest chemistry programs in the country with 46 research-active faculty members. Because of its size and interdisciplinary focus, almost every type of modern chemical research is represented, offering students a range of topical areas in which to pursue advanced studies in chemistry. Although we are a large department, most research groups range from three to ten students, offering excellent faculty/student and student/student interactions. A Ph.D. degree in chemistry from TAMU prepares students for positions in university research and teaching, industrial laboratories, and government agencies.
Tulane University - Booth #35
Chemistry Department
New Orleans, Louisiana
http://chemistry.las.tulane.edu/
The Tulane Chemistry Department, founded in 1834, is the region’s oldest with a long tradition of outstanding research. With 15 faculty, 60 graduate students, and state-of-the-art facilities, we offer a very intimate environment for the highest quality graduate studies, while collaborating with strong programs in engineering and the physical sciences, as well as Tulane’s renowned medical school. Tulane is located in the heart of the historic and beautiful uptown district of New Orleans. Graduate students are supported with teaching and research assistantship which afford a relatively high quality of life.
Union University - Booth #36
School of Pharmacy
Jackson, Tennessee
http://www.uu.edu/academics/sop/
The School of Pharmacy at Union University provides academic excellence that instills knowledge of basic biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, social pharmacy sciences, behavioral pharmacy sciences, and administrative pharmacy sciences. We also see to develop pharmacy students as practitioners who are people focused in providing optimum care to their clients based on evidence-based best practice standards while promoting a Christ centered environment that focuses on the intellectual, spiritual, and moral development of students in committing themselves to the service and needs of society.
Vanderbilt University - Booth #37
Chemistry Department
Nashville, Tennessee
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/AnS/Chemistry/
Vanderbilt University is renowned for its medical school and scientific research programs. Vanderbilt was one of the first institutions to respond to the growing need for scientists with interdisciplinary training. The Graduate Program in Chemistry offers dedicated students a faculty that is active in research and deeply committed to the development of scholars who collaborate to solve complex questions affecting our health, culture and society. You will work with professors who are world renowned in their research fields, as part of a curriculum combining solid research, intensive training, and exceptional education. Commitment to our students’ success is our highest priority.
Virginia Tech - Booth #38 Virginia Tech Chemistry
Chemistry Department
Blacksburg, Virginia
http://www.chem.vt.edu/
The Virginia Tech Chemistry Department offers graduate degrees (MS and PhD) in five main areas of chemistry:  (1) Analytical, (2) Inorganic and Organometallic, (3) Organic, Bio-Organic and Medicinal, (4) Physical and Computational, and (5) Polymers.  Our reputation is reflected in high national rankings (around No. 35) with particular strength in the Polymer area.  With 30 professors and 140 students, our program provides a diverse array of research opportunities while still treating each student as an individual.  Our facilities and location are truly amazing.  We look forward to meeting you at the SERMACS Graduate Fair.
Wake Forest University - Booth #39 Wake Forest Chemistry
Chemistry Department
Winston Salem, North Carolina
http://www.wfu.edu/chemistry/
Wake Forest's Graduate Program in Chemistry provides a unique learning and research environment for students to develop as independent researchers. Small in size - big in resources: with currently 16 graduate faculty and 35 students at the Ph.D. and M.S. levels, all students have meaningful contact on a daily basis with their advisors. Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and close interactions with full-time Ph.D. level intrumentation managers. The department has strong traditional ties with many other departments on the main campus and the biomedical sciences at the WFU School of Medicine, thus fostering a truly interdisciplinary research environment.
Wake Forest University School of Medicine - Two Rivers Room
Biochemistry Department
Winston Salem, North Carolina
http://www1.wfubmc.edu/biochem/Home.htm
The Wake Forest University School of Medicine Department of Biochemistry offers the Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology through the Graduate School of Wake Forest University, and is recruiting highly motivated and enthusiastic students interested in training for a successful career in biomedical sciences. All students participate in an integrated curriculum designed to impart an in-depth understanding of the major disciplines in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Students in the Department benefit from a low student to faculty ratio and a collegial atmosphere that promotes faculty-student interactions and a strong training environment.
Western Kentucky University - Booth #40
Chemistry Department
Bowling Green, Kentucky
http://www.wku.edu/Dept/Academic/Ogden/Chemistry/
The purpose of our graduate program is to provide students with a thorough grounding in theory balanced with real-life applications and laboratory experiences. This allows students to develop critical thinking skills necessary for chemical problem solving at the molecular level. With small class sizes and personal attention, we are able to provide an ideal bridging program to those students wishing to pursue an industrial career as well as Ph.D. or professional degree programs. Our students have a wide variety of research opportunities from biochemistry to materials science. Graduate students routinely present their research at both regional and national professional meetings.

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