Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Guidance Counselor Advisory Board Winter Meeting December 4, 2009 Dean H. Johnston, Ph.D. Joan M. Esson, Ph.D. Gregory H. Hanson, Ph.D.

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry strives to create a strong sense of community, provide a variety of engaging and enriching opportunities for students inside and outside of the traditional classroom, and to prepare students for careers in chemistry and biochemistry.

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Our Department 6 full-time faculty, all with terminal (Ph.D.) degrees American Chemical Society (ACS) certified B.A. and B.S. degrees in both Chemistry and Biochemistry Highly active research programs with student researchers

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Our Curriculum Students take core courses in Analytical, Organic, Inorganic, Physical, and Biochemistry Many advanced/special topics courses are offered for students Students very involved in research programs

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Our Graduates Many go on to graduate school or other professional schools including medical, dental, pharmaceutical and veterinary. Graduate/Professional Schools Attended by Recent Graduates: Stanford NEOUCOM Wake Forest Case Western Johns Hopkins Ohio University University of Cincinnati Ohio State Other Careers: Pharmaceutical Industry Academia Government Laboratories Law Forensics

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Other Departmental/Student Activities American Chemical Society (ACS) Student Affiliate Section Undergraduate Affiliate Network of American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) Merck/AAAS Undergraduate Summer Research Program Cardinal Science Scholars Program

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Cardinal Science Scholars Program For Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics or Engineering majors Ten scholarships of $6,000 will be awarded Enhanced academic, social, and career programming Weekend summer immersion experience Involvement in a year-long mentoring triad Social activities with students and faculty Visits to regional graduate programs and industries Talks by leading scientists. Requirements (need to meet two of three): 3.0 GPA, ACT composite of 24 or higher, class rank in the top 25% Application deadline: March 1 For more information, contact: Dr. Joan Esson (614)

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Varying areas of research that will provide a variety of opportunities… Examination of key biological processes Synthesis of innovative organic and inorganic species Development of new analytical sensors Computational exploration of reaction pathways Faculty Research

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Hallmark of the liberal arts education available at Otterbein Collaboration with faculty Projects can last over multiple terms/years, involving many students Opportunities to present at conferences and write papers Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Summer research support possible Excellent preparation for graduate school, industry Far more opportunities than at major research institutions (e.g OSU) Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Research and teaching space recently expanded and modernized Instrumentation introduced early on, used in all courses Department well-equipped with tools for cutting-edge research Facilities/Instrumentation

Otterbein Students at 2009 Spring ACS Conference