Department of Chemistry
Simmons College emphasizes hands-on preparation for the world of work and advanced study. Our Chemistry programs and facilities are designed to help students build competence and confidence as professionals.
Components of this approach are extensive, hands-on contact with modern equipment, hands-on research experience, individual student laboratory carrels for chemistry-related majors, easy access to the faculty, and our Boston location affording opportunities for additional laboratory work in hospital and other labs. The Chemistry Department has an award winning Student Affiliate Chapter of the American Chemical Society.
Chemistry Blog
The POLYED Undergraduate Award for Achievement in Organic Chemistry for 2011
Posted on February 11, 2012 4:19 PM by Rich Gurney
Congratulations to Chau Vy on being the Simmons College recipient of a POLYED Undergraduate Award for Achievement in Organic Chemistry for 2011. The POLYED Undergraduate Award in Organic Chemistry Recognizes outstanding performance in Organic Chemistry by a chemistry major whose...read more »Stone Soup Wednesdays in the Chemistry and Physics Department
Posted on December 15, 2011 11:56 AM by Rich Gurney
Thanks to everyone who helped make our pilot of "Stone Soup Wednesdays in the CPD" a huge success. By popular demand we are institutionalizing this new tradition in the CPD. I am proud to announce that we will continue to...read more »SIMMONS IS SCIENCE!!
Posted on December 15, 2011 11:53 AM by Rich Gurney
The Inaugural CPD Fall Research Poster Session occurred on Monday, December 12th, 2011. What a huge success!! Thanks to all of the poster presenters, faculty, and visitors. 72 First-Year through Senior undergraduate women presented 36 posters covering their original research...read more »Other Information
Majors in this Department:
- Major in Chemistry
- Major in Biochemistry
- Major in Environmental Science
- Major in Chemistry Management