Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Research

Dynamic Calvin Undergraduate Research

At Calvin, you will have many opportunities to team with our professors on cutting-edge research projects. Summer 2012 research program supported 33 students doing full-time research alongside 10 faculty working on individual projects. Summer 2013 research opportunities will be offered with applications available in February, 2013.

Off-Campus Summer
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) also exist at other institutions that can provide another great opportunity. Off-campus summer research positions offer a stipend and often a travel and housing allowance. Check out the many
Off-Campus Summer Research opportunities for 2013 »

Undergraduate Student Authorships in Publications

When you work with a professor on research projects, it often results in publications with students as co-authors. Since 2000, 155 students have been published in highly respected scientific journals.

Faculty Research

All of our professors maintain vigorous year-round research programs designed to enhance your chemistry experience.

Supporting Grants

Our research projects and cutting-edge instruments are funded in large part by $7.6 million in grants received over the past eight years.