Lake Superior State University
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Luke Fera

Luke Fera '06
Biology Major

"LSSU has a great reputation for placing students in graduate and professional schools. Many of my classmates from LSSU are now pursuing graduate and professional studies at some of the finest universities in Canada and the United States."

"The student-faculty interaction and the ability to conduct research at the undergraduate level really helped me to achieve success in a competitive graduate program. My professors at LSSU were always interested in helping us succeed."

Luke Fera of Sault Ste. Marie graduated from LSSU in 2006 with a degree in biology and is now working toward a master's degree in epidemiology at University of Western Ontario in London. He plans to continue his studies in the medical sciences.

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School of Physical Sciences

Department of Chemistry and Environmental Sciences

The chemistry department at Lake Superior State University provides a great environment in which to work and learn with others.  Our faculty are ready to work with you to achieve your academic and professional goals.  Our state-of-the-art chemical instrumentation is here for you to use, preparing the hands-on experiences needed to help you be a valuable and valued member of our profession after graduation. 

Mission & Vision

We offer the ONLY accredited environmental health program in Michigan!

Unlike larger universities, we offer a small, active, hands-on learning experience for our students where they work directly with the faculty members in the department.  Depending upon your interests, several program options are available to students who are contemplating a career in the environmental sciences.

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Environmental Analysis Lab

The department of chemistry operates a full compliment of analytical chemical instrumentation.  Our undergraduate students use these instruments in both in their laboratory experiences and to support their senior research projects. Learn more...

Partial List of Equipment:

  • Anasazi FT-NMR 
  • Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICPMS)
  • Cleanroom - dedicated to support trace elemental analysis using ICMPS
  • Purge and Trap GCMS
  • Microwave Digester
  • Gas Chromatographs (FID)
  • High Performance Liquid Chromatography

Department of Geology and Physics

Lake Superior State University provides an excellent opportunity to study geology. Located on the edge of the Canadian Shield and Michigan Basin, we offer a highly innovative, project-centered curriculum that was developed with the financial support of the National Science Foundation. Our classes and field courses emphasize learning through active participation and hands-on experience. The small size of our department fosters a close, personal relationship among students and between students and faculty. Our very active Geology Club organizes regular social activities and local field trips. Students also have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty on research in geomagnetics and micropaleontology.

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Academic Programs (Degrees/Certificates and Majors)

Baccalaureate

Associate

  • Chemistry

Associate of Applied Science

  • Chemical Technology

 

Career Focused...
Rebecca Secrest

Rebecca Secrest
Social Science
Alanson, MI

"LSSU's size is perfect. I see familiar faces every day. There is a security and comfort in that. The professors are wonderful, and there is a lot of interaction in the smaller classes. The level of attention students get is the same as at a small private college, but at a great price." [ more ]

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