Resources

Summer Research

• Millikin University Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program
• Directory of Experience Opportunities (ACS)
• ACS Searchable Database of chemistry-related opportunities
• International Summer Research Opportunities
• Argonne National Laboratory
• Nuclear and Radiochemistry Summer Schools
• Chicago Medical School Undergraduate Research Program (CHURP)
• Clemson University Summer Research Program in Solid State and Materials Chemistry (NSF-REU)
• Cornell University Materials Chemistry
• Cornell University National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NSF-REU)
• Kent State University (NSF-REU)
• Miami University (NSF-REU)
• National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network
• North Dakota State University
• Northwestern University (NSF-REU)
• The Ohio State University (NSF-REU) 
• Purdue University (NSF-REU) 
• San Jose State University/IBM Almaden Research Center (NSF)
• Synchotron Radiation Center (SRC-REU) (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
• Texas A&M (NSF-REU) 
• University of Georgia Center for Computational Chemistry
• University of Kentucky (NSF-REU) 
• University of Oklahoma (NSF-REU) 
• University of Oregon Materials Science (NSF-REU) 
• University of Pittsburgh (NSF-REU) 
• University of Southern California
• Wayne State University
• The Fund for American Studies (Washington, DC government and policy internships)
• Department of Energy Scholars Internships
• Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (summer teaching opportunities in chemistry and related courses)

Scholarships

• American Chemical Society Scholars Program (requires FAFSA)
• Department of Homeland Security Undergraduate Scholarships
• Knowles Science Teaching Foundation Fellowships
• Illinois Chemical Education Foundation ($2000 undergraduate scholarships for Illinois residents)
• U.S. Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program

Additional Resources

• Millikin University Career Center
• ACS Career Tools 
• Information About the GRE
• Information About the MCAT and Medical Schools
• Information About the PCAT
• Information About the History of Pharmacy and Apothecary
• Information About Pharmacy Schools
• Apply to become a Pharmacy Technician
• Information About Law Schools
• Information About Business Schools
• Spherion Staffing Services (Employment at Tate & Lyle North America: 3747 Rt. 36 East, Decatur IL 62521, 217-425-4070, decaturjobs@spherion.com)
• ADM Jobs and Internships
• Teach for America
• Knowles Science Teaching Foundation
• Kforce Scientific Staffing (for employment in the Chicago and St. Louis areas)
• Professional Science Master's (PSM) Degree Information

Can I do independent research?
Yes. The Chemistry Department encourages independent research. Internships and work study positions are also available. Many local internships are paid positions. Please ask a faculty member about these opportunities or see the Student ACS page. The Registrar has additional information about internship requirements.

What do chemistry majors do for fun?
The Student Chapter of the American Chemical Society is very active. In addition, the faculty holds events and gatherings for students.

What's the difference between a BA and a BS in chemistry?
The BA, or Bachelor of Arts, is a degree program that includes more courses outside of the major and has a foreign language requirement. It may be better suited to tight programs, such as education, or to double majors. The BS, or Bachelor of Science, requires more chemistry labs and has no foreign language requirement. Most chemistry majors complete the BS. Either degree can lead to successful careers in chemistry-related positions in many industries.

Can I get a double major?
It is possible to earn a chemistry degree in addition to another degree. Any decision about a double major involving chemistry should be discussed with our faculty members as well as faculty from the other department from which you wish to earn a degree.

Who are Leighty & Tabor?
The Leighty-Tabor Science Center is named after the generosity of donors John and Ula Leighty and Purvis F. and Roberta Tabor. Read more about Dr. Leighty, an MU Chemistry program graduate.

Is the Chemistry Department accredited?
Yes, Chemistry at Millikin is approved by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society. This means that the national organization for chemists has reviewed and approved our courses, pedagogy, library resources and facilities.

Can I study abroad?
Yes. Millikin University offers international programs for learning abroad.

If you decide you want to go to graduate school in chemistry, you should begin your search no later than fall semester of your senior year. The student ACS chapter maintains a list of links to various graduate departments.

Planning for Graduate Work in Chemistry guide provided by ACS

• Council on Undergraduate Research Registry of Undergraduate Researchers and Graduate Schools
• General information about graduate schools

Chemistry Graduate Schools

• Arizona State University (Professional Master's Degree)
• Baylor University
• Boston College
• Boston University
• Bowling Green State University
• Carnegie Mellon University
• Duquesne University
• Florida Atlantic University
• Florida State University
• George Washington University
• Illinois Institute of Technology
• Indiana University
• Iowa State University
• Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
• Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
• Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences(Master of Bioscience)
• Loyola University Chicago
• Marshall University(Forensics)
• Marquette University
• Medical College of Wisconsin
• Miami University
• Michigan State University
• Michigan Technological University
• Montana State University
• New Mexico Tech
• North Carolina State University
• Northern Illinois University
• Oklahoma State University
• Old Dominion University
• Oregon Health & Science University
• Purdue University
• Rice University
• Rice University (Professional Master's Degree)
• Temple University
• Texas A&M University
• The Ohio State University
• Towson University(Forensic Science)
• Tulane University
• University of Alabama at Birmingham
• University of Arkansas
• University of Buffalo
• University of California-Irvine
• University of Central Florida
• University of Cincinnati
• University of Delaware
• University of Florida
• University of Idaho
• University of Illinois-Chicago
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• University of Illinois at Springfield
• University of Iowa
• University of Kentucky
• University of Michigan
• University of Missouri-Columbia
• University of Nevada, Reno
• University of Notre Dame
• University of Pittsburgh
• University of Rochester Medical Center
• University of San Francisco
• University of South Carolina
• University of South Dakota
• University of Southern California
• University of Tennessee
• University of Utah
• University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Wayne State University