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Today's the day!
Inspired by Northern Michigan University's Charter in April 1899, NMU will launch a new Giving Day on April 18, 2024. A day to celebrate the collective power of giving back. A day to remember what binds us.
This Giving Day, you can DOUBLE your support for NMU students when you give to the Chemistry Department. On April 18, gifts will be matched dollar for dollar up to $100,000. PLUS the three departments with the highest number of donors will split an additional $25,000! Help us create MORE opportunities for your fellow Wildcats!
Past NMU Chemistry Department Speakers
Thank You Dr. Nadakuduti!
Thank you Dr. Nadakuduti for joining us via Zoom from the University of Florida to participate in the Medicinal Plant Chemistry Seminar Series. Her presentation on "Deciphering Monoterpene Indole and Oxindole Alkaloids Biosynthesis In Mitragyna Species" was graciously received.
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Thank you Professor Verpoorte!
We appreciate Professor Verpoorte making arrangements with our very own Dr. Kirakosyan to join us via Zoom from Leiden University in the Netherlands! Thank you for presenting your seminar Synergy: Learn From Nature, Learn From Our Ancestors and sharing what you have learned from your decades of research in the field of natural products and plant biotechnology.
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A great big thanks to alumni Coleman Fields and Alek Harmeyer from Reassurance Labs!
It was great having you back on campus to present your seminar, "Clearing the Smoke: Our Paths In Cannabis Testing," in person. We appreciate you making the trek up from downstate Warren.
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Thank you Dr. Cory Harris
Thanks to Dr. Harris, from the University of Ottawa, for crossing an international border to share with us his research findings on native Canadian plants used for food and medicine.
About the Chemistry Department
Northern’s four chemistry majors explore how chemistry touches every aspect of life. These programs develop both the knowledge and research foundations you’ll need to head into the job market, graduate school or a professional program. If you have an interest in science, we can help you develop the skills needed to be successful in your career. The department's programs are accredited by the American Chemical Society.
Bachelor's degrees are granted in chemistry, biochemistry and forensic biochemistry. The chemistry major also prepares students for medical, dental and veterinary training, and many undergraduate students who major in chemistry at NMU are in the pre-med/pre-dental/pre-pharmacy program.
What You'll Do at NMU
As a NMU chemistry student, you’ll have access to some amazing science facilities and equipment. Most of the courses in your major will be taken in NMU’s Seaborg Science Complex, one of the finest university science facilities in the Midwest. You’ll also have the opportunity to do high-caliber student-faculty collaborative research. Northern students often present their research results at regional and national conferences. These experiences often lead to exciting opportunities off-campus such as summer internships. During every step of the way, you'll have the support of talented, caring and dedicated professors.
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Thank You Donors
The Chemistry Department acquired a new instrument called a Nanadrop UV/VIS Spectrometer. This upgrade improves lab research and testing capabilities. In addition to this, other instruments in the department need costly chemicals and gases to operate. Thanks to gifts made this year by NMU alumni and friends, department faculty have funding to buy important instruments and supplies for lab equipment.
Experience Learning
At Northern, we believe students learn best when they are fully engaged in the subject matter and the best way to engage if you are one of our students is to work in a laboratory. Faculty are always eager to work with students on projects. There are a variety of opportunities ranging from topics like improving the synthesis of carbon Buckyballs, modeling protein-drug interactions, the detection of trace detonation materials, to the remediation of environmental pollutants. Off campus, NMU students have interned at crime labs throughout the Upper Midwest and at other universities in the summer.
Career Excellence
Chemistry touches virtually every aspect of modern life leading to career opportunities in industry, academics, and government. Chemists develop new drugs and vaccines, analyze forensic evidence, monitor environmental pollutants, reformulate consumer products, and design novel materials for electronics. At NMU, your training in chemistry will prepare you for a wide range of jobs, such as crime lab analyst, environmental chemist, or educator. The chemistry degree also provides excellent preparation for pharmacy, medical and dental professions.