Chemistry
For all students, whether through coursework or research, the Chemistry Department fosters the development of creativity, rigor, and flexibility in problem solving along with the ability to communicate ideas and processes with clarity and precision in the context of chemistry.
The Senior Program
All senior chemistry students work collaboratively with faculty members on research projects as part of the Senior Program. This intensive two-semester project combines original scientific research with reading and understanding the scientific literature. It culminates in a Senior Thesis that is defended in a public presentation to departmental faculty and student chemistry majors.
Recent projects in chemistry include:
- 2-Chloro-N-(1-ethoxyvinyl)pyridinium triflate as an electrophile in transition metal-free SNAr reactions with electron-rich aromatic compounds
- Analysis of Different norbornene derivative electrocatalysts for CO2 Reduction
- Investigation of Amine Polymer Supports of CoPc Electrocatalyst for CO2 Reduction
- Covalent Immobilization of Bipyridine-based Rhenium Electrocatalyst for CO2 Reduction
- Photoredox-Catalyzed Radical Vinylation Alex Szyperek, (Even More) Progress Towards the Total Synthesis of Melokhanine A
Contact
Department Name
Chemistry Department
Contact Name
Karen Brewer, Chair
Clinton, NY 13323
