Opportunities: Career

Research

• Research opportunities are available within the department year-round

• Many chemistry graduates continue developing their research careers by enrolling in graduate programs in chemistry and allied fields. Brochures received from a wide variety of graduate schools are posted daily in the halls of Breyer.

Internships

• The department runs a regular Summer Research Program with several faculty and students for a ten-week period, with free housing and a stipend provided for students.
• The geographical location of Wheaton provides a rich resource for links with government research centers (Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory), major universities and industrial research facilities.
• Overseas internships are also possible, including a chemistry-oriented experience in the HNGR (Human Needs and Global Research) Program.