Chemistry

Spotlight on Brooklyn Chemistry

Congrats to Prof. Laura J. Juszczak on publishing “Clock It: Solving the 3-D Chirality Problem with a 2-D Method-A Simple Algorithm for Teaching and Determining Enantiomers in General Chemistry.” in Journal of Chemical Education, September 8, 2021, Articles ASAP (Communication).
Congrats to Prof. Maria Contel on publishing "Investigation of the effects and mechanisms of anticancer action of Ru(II)-arene iminiphosphorane compound in triple negative cancer cells" in ChemMedChem.
Congrats to Mim Lal Nakarmi, physics, (PI) and Laura Juszczak, chemistry (co-PI) for having been awarded an NSF 18-513 Major Research Instrumentation Award for a streak camera to greatly expand the time resolution of fluorescence lifetime measurements for an existing laser-based system.
Professor Ryan Murelli was awarded the 2021 Graduate Center Award for Excellence in Mentoring. Congrats Ryan!
Congrats to Assistant Professor Mariana Torrente on both her selection to the ChemBio Connections 2021 Summer Seminar Series, hosted by ACS Publications, and her selection to the 2021-2022 Cohort of the Accomplishing Career Transitions (ACT) Program, hosted by the American Society of Biology.

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Chemistry considers the nature of matter, its transformation, and its interaction with energy. The discipline provides the foundation for modern biology and is a cornerstone to such emerging fields as material science and nanotechnology. The department has particular strength in biochemmistry and medicinal chemistry, and departmental research has led to patents and commercial technologies. The Brooklyn College Department of Chemistry offers a bachelor of science degree and a bachelor of arts degree in chemistry, as well as minors in chemistry and biochemistry.

You can find advice on choosing the right chemistry course for your needs, as well as a look at the degree options offered by the Department of Chemistry here.

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