Chem Club ends academic year with a bang
Chem Club President Connor Jensen started the thermite reaction, producing glowing drops of iron metal.
Research presented at annual Celebration of Scholarship & Creative Activity
Aedon Langkau described “Understanding Protein Secretion in Mycolicibacterium species RJGII-135 using the Plant Polymer Starch”, his Beckman Scholar project with Dr. Sabrina Mueller-Spitz, to other students. Dylan Stone studied “Microplastics in the Laurentian Great...
James Tobin named Fellow of the AVS
Dr. James Tobin, Chemistry and Physics Academic Staff Emeritus, has been named Fellow of the American Vacuum Society “for crucial contribution to present understanding of 5f electron states in actinides by means of advanced spectroscopic methods”. His award will be...
Chemistry faculty and staff helping plan ACS regional meeting
Chemists from academia, government, and industry will gather in Appleton June 4-6 for the American Chemical Society's Great Lakes Regional Meeting. Dr. Matthew Hammers is serving as General Co-Chair; Dr. Jennifer Mihalick is serving as Program Co-Chair; and Dr. Kevin...
UWO Chemistry graduate contributes to pharmaceutical development
As Vice President for Development Operations at Halia Therapeutics, Paul Flynn '01 helps change small molecules into drugs that fight diseases. In particular, the company is investigating novel approaches against chronic inflammation.
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The UW Oshkosh Department of Chemistry offers American Chemical Society-certified bachelor’s degrees in chemistry and biochemistry, as well as chemistry with an emphasis in biomolecular science (for those interested in medical fields), and chemistry–secondary education.
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Goals and Objectives of the Department
To provide a high-quality, challenging, and modern curriculum which will prepare students for graduate/professional studies and employment in chemistry or related fields.
To offer courses that attract, challenge, and serve students majoring in disciplines other than chemistry, including providing courses that fulfill general education requirements for both the associate and bachelor’s degrees.
To promote the professional development of its faculty and staff by encouraging and supporting their scholarly and research activities.
To encourage and support undergraduate students to participate in research activities.
To maintain and enhance sustainable outreach activities through the use of government, University, local business and community liaisons.
Location and Hours
Chemistry Department offices and labs are on the 4th floor of Halsey Science Center.
Department Assistants for Halsey Science areas can be found in HS 127 or HS 142.
Mailing Address
Department of Chemistry
UW Oshkosh
800 Algoma Blvd.
Oshkosh, WI 54901