Chemistry

The chemistry program uses 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.  This photo shows LSSU students working in our Class100 Clean-room analyzing samples on the Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICPMS)        

• Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICPMS)
• Cleanroom - dedicated to support trace elemental analysis using ICMPS
• New January 2005, Purge and Trap GCMS
• Microwave Digester
• Gas Chromatographs (FID)
• High Performance Liquid Chromatography
• 60MHz NMR
• Graphite Furnace/Flame Ionization Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer
• Infrared Spectrophotometers
• Diode Array UV/Vis Spectrophotometer
• Elemental Analyzer
• Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer
• Ion Chromatograph)
• HEPA & Perchloric Acid hoods

Students using a clean room for trace elemental analysis using ICMPS

We would enjoy the opportunity to discuss careers in the chemical sciences with you. During a campus visit, be sure to ask to speak with the Chemistry Department. We would like to show you our excellent facilities and take the time to discuss some of the exciting research projects now underway.

"I graduated from LSSU in 2003 with a B.S. in Chemistry. I had a wonderful experience as an undergraduate student in the chemistry department. The faculty were always very approachable and eager to help me and their other students understand their course material. The small class size of the upper level classes provided a more intimate learning environment which encouraged me to engage more in class discussions and aided in my desire to learn and do well in my classes. It is obvious the faculty are passionate about providing the best learning environment possible and stimulating students to get excited about chemistry. I had exposure to an impressive variety of instrumentation which I though would only be possible at large university. It allowed me to apply the knowledge I gained through my classes and give me a better understanding of how chemistry could be used in a real world situation.

I am currently attending Johns Hopkins University where I received my masters in chemistry in 2005 and am working towards a Ph.D. degree. Initially graduate school was not even a consideration for me until some of the faculty members in the chemistry department at LSSU encouraged me to apply. I am appreciative for all the people in the department who helped me attain a great education while I was there and I thank them for the huge part they played in my academic success."

--Leslie (Machado) Bransfield
Graduate Studies,
Johns Hopkins University