Chemistry Major | Colleges in NC | Wingate University Chemistry Are you thinking about using your chemistry degree in the healthcare industry? Explore HPAW Get a leg-up on the competition in science-related careers and graduate school in Wingate’s Chemistry and Physics Department. Master the fundamentals of chemistry and physics in the lab while gaining hands-on experience with major scientific instrumentation. Work side-by-side at the bench with university professors in collaborative research that results in regional and national presentations and even publication. Lecture & Laboratory Classes Learn across the curriculum from professors who connect the study of chemistry and physics to other STEM areas in one of our four new research labs. Train on scientific instruments as early as sophomore year to develop skills that will make you career-ready. Research with Faculty Work collaboratively with a professor on research projects that challenge you to problem solve and hone your laboratory skills. Pursue summer research at Wingate that provides a stipend and covers housing and travel costs related to the research project. Become part of the wider scientific community when you present your research at regional and national conferences. Internships Experience life as a practicing chemist and earn academic credit with an internship. Many Wingate students participate in undergraduate research through the National Science Foundation and get paid to do summer research with companies and institutions. Chemistry Club Join our award-winning chapter of the American Chemical Society and bond with others who share your interests! This student-led organization takes chemistry out of the lab and into the community with outings, community service, and chemistry demonstrations at local schools. First Year Second Year Third Year Fourth Year Category To Do Courses CHEM101/102, MATH120/220, GATE101; Stay on track with core curriculum and GPS courses; Meet with chemistry advisor to develop course plan for semesters 2 and 3 Opportunities Connect with Chemistry Club; Explore other clubs/services around campus; Attend tutoring and/or SI sessions for chemistry courses Research Meet with faculty in department to explore research opportunities Exploration Take the Focus2 survey offered through career services; Talk with upperclassmen about career plans; Attend Lyceums ; Consider minors Category To Do Courses CHEM201/202, CHEM291/292, PHYS101/102, PHYS206* (*winter); Stay on track with core curriculum and GPS courses; Meet with chemistry advisor to develop plan for upcoming semesters (especially with regards to taking CHEM311/312) Opportunities Consider serving as a peer mentor for Gateway 101 or as a peer tutor/SI ; Explore on-campus job opportunities; Consider getting more involved with a club or organization, perhaps keep a leadership position in mind Research Take CHEM291/292 research class; Engage with your research advisor - ask questions and explore topics of interest; Explore REUs and other summer opportunities Exploration Begin to research possible areas in Chemistry that interest you; Attend Lyceums Category To Do Courses CHEM311/312*, CHEM331/332, CHEM391; Stay on track with core curriculum and GPS courses (*take when offered, junior year or senior year) Opportunities Explore internships Research Take junior level research (CHEM391/392 - one course required); Explore REUs and other summer opportunities; Attend and present at a conference Exploration Career exploration - consider industry vs. graduate school (explore your options); Attend lyceums Category To Do Courses CHEM311/312*, CHEM413, CHEM450, CHEM elective; Take exit exam; Finish core curriculum and GPS courses (*take if not taken during junior year) Opportunities Apply for jobs or to graduate schools; Take GRE if needed; Meet with advisor to ensure you are on track to graduate on time Research Take senior level research (CHEM491/492); Attend and present at conference Exploration Complete lyceum requirement My chemistry professors are my academic advisors, research supervisors, and more importantly, life mentors. The personal attention I get from the faculty has helped me greatly with the transition from high school to college and finding internships outside of campus. This past summer, I worked at a local chemical company called Goulston Technologies to apply my in-class knowledge to real-life problems by evaluating different additives for carpet samples to ensure that they remain durable and soft for commercial purpose Rachel Wu, Class of 2021, Chemistry Major Your web browser does not support the <video> tag. Faculty Heather Clontz Chair and Professor, Chemistry Chris Dahm Chair and Professor, Chemistry Todd Griffin Chemical Safety Officer and Lab Manager James Hall Professor, Chemistry and Physics Stacy Hutchison Coordinator, Chemistry Labs Jacob Plummer Associate Professor of Chemistry and Faculty Director of HPAW Brandi Risley Administrative Assistant Meeralakshmi Subramaniam Instructor Grant Thompson Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy Brandon Tutkowski Assistant Professor, Chemistry Shakena West Associate Professor, Chemistry Krista Wilson Associate Professor, Chemistry Post RSS Feeds Subscribe to Post Alerts W'Engage to tackle food insecurity in NC and New Orleans Wingate sophomores looking to live out the University’s “Faith, Knowledge, Service” motto via a domestic travel program will have a chance this spring to tackle a problem that affects 1 in 8 Americans — food insecurity. W’Engage classes will travel to New Orleans and to western North Carolina to learn and serve. Gibson remembered for his dedication to student learning Wingate University is mourning the loss of long-time chemistry professor Michael Gibson, who retired this summer and passed away Tuesday. Questions? Dr. Heather Clontz (704) 233-8391 h.clontz@wingate.edu