Chemistry

Spotlight on Brooklyn Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry mourns the loss of of Brooklyn College alum Jack Minker (class of 1949). Minker made important early contributions to the field of Artificial Intelligence.
Congratulations to doctoral students Yaron Marciano (Chemistry) and Afruja Ahad (Biology) in Professor Maria Contel's lab who won prizes at the VII Latin-American Meeting on Biological Inorganic Chemistry for best short talk presentation (Yaron) and a mention for best poster presentation (Afruya).
Donate blood at the yearly March for Life Blood Drive on Sunday April 25,2021 from 12-6pm at Tanger Hillel at Brooklyn College (2901 Campus Rd. Brooklyn, NY 11210). Sign up at this link.
Professor Mark Kobrak publishes "Relationship between liquid nanoscale structure in solvents and the strength of the Hofmeister effect in extraction experiments" in Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics.
A new post on the Brooklyn College Chemistry Careers Blog. Particle accelerators play a crucial role in studying materials and the very nature of matter, but they require enormous volumes of extremely low vacuum in order to function. Vacuum scientist Yev Lushtak talks about his journey into science and his work in an intriguing middle ground between basic science and engineering.

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IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR STUDENTS REGISTERING FOR SUMMER AND FALL CLASSES

Summer 2021 Registration

For Summer 2021, most classes will proceed in a fully online mode. The only exceptions are the Chem 2100 and Chem 3512 laboratories, where hybrid sections will run that give students the opportunity to perform some hands-on experiments. Students enrolling in these courses should take note whether the course is listed as “Hybrid” or “Online”. Students should enroll in an Online section if they choose not to come to campus for experiments.

Fall 2021 Registration

At this time, CUNY has instructed campuses to plan in-person offerings of courses for Fall 2021. This will be subject to change as NYC’s COVID situation continues to evolve, but it is a high priority for the Department of Chemistry to offer in-person laboratory experiences. Students should register for courses on the assumption that they will need to come to campus at the times indicated for the course. It is too early to make final decisions on course arrangements, so please do not ask for COVID-related accommodations at this time.

Students interested in General Chemistry for Fall 2021 should be aware that the following courses have been renumbered: Chem 1100, 2050, and 2100. If you are interested in taking one of these courses, you should read this FAQ on this topic.

A degree in chemistry can open doors to career paths in law, medicine and management as well as traditional careers in chemistry.

Are you thinking about a career in medicine or law?

You might want to consider a bachelor of science degree in chemistry. A B.S. in chemistry can take you far beyond the test tubes and beakers of traditional labs (although our programs will make you highly qualified in that setting, too). Dr. Mohammed Alsaidi, MD, a neurosurgeon at Pennsylvania State College of Medicine and a Brooklyn College alumnus, writes about his experiences at Brooklyn College and the day-to-day life of a physician in an exciting and demanding field.

A chemistry degree is also vital for anyone who wants to practice patent law, for instance, or conduct research in state-of-the-art medical labs. You will train to work at the forefront of scientific and medical research in industry, government, and academia. You will join our alumni who are employed as chemists across a range of fields—from government labs testing food, air, and water quality to private industries seeking new sources of energy. Your degree can also lead to positions in areas such as environmental law or managerial positions in fields relying on science and technology. Visit the advisement section and the American Chemical Society College-to-Career site to discover the range of opportunities.

Awards and Fellowships Available to Chemistry Students