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Chemistry as a Major
Chemistry as a Minor
Teaching Assistantships
One of the best ways to learn a subject is to teach it. We offer a competitive salary
for undergraduate teaching assistants who do an excellent job of overseeing general
chemistry labs and recitation/discussion sections. Work experience allows you to
present your teaching skills along with your academic record on resumes. “What you are
teaching, you are learning.”
Undergraduate Research
Gain the opportunity to conduct undergraduate research, often with financial support
from UCARE, McNair, NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates, UNL REU's or other sources, that
will reinforce and enrich your classroom learning experience. First review the faculty
research descriptions and choose two or three faculty to visit with and discuss possible
projects and opportunities available. Once your research advisor has been determined you
need to also enroll in Chem 399 to earn credit while researching.
Your Future
As a chemistry major, options after graduation include: business school, chemical or
technical company, dentistry school, educational institution, government laboratory,
graduate school, law school, medical school, pharmacy school, or private consulting
firm. Current graduating seniors have access to the most prestigious graduate schools
as well as to direct employment in regional and international companies. Visit the American Chemical Society website for an extensive list of opportunities.
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Scholarships and Financial Aid
All enrolled chemistry majors are eligible for all Department of Chemistry scholarships.
For information about UNL college scholarships, deadlines, and application forms visit
http://ascweb.unl.edu/students/scholarships.html.
Educational Resources
To help you learn, we offer the Chemistry Resource Center and the Undergraduate
Instrumentation Center. The Resource Center provides free tutoring by teaching
assistants and a computer lab with specialized software. The Undergraduate
Instrumentation Center has a large variety of instrumentation where all students have
the opportunity to experience hands-on training.
Other Opportunities
Activities
The Department of Chemistry sponsors two student organizations, the American
Chemical Society Student Chemistry Club and Phi Lambda Upsilon, a Chemistry Honor
Society that offers a variety of social and professional development opportunities.
American Chemical Society Student Chemistry Club
Phi Lambda Upsilon
Chemistry Day
(to Recruit High School Students)
Chemistry Day, usually held in the fall, is the Department’s open house where high
school students, teachers, and parents can learn about our research and educational
programs. Entering chemistry freshmen are eligible for Chemistry Day scholarships of
$500.
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