{"id":4,"date":"2024-07-18T19:23:07","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T19:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/biology-new\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2025-08-25T19:50:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T19:50:19","slug":"program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-chemistry\/","title":{"rendered":"Chemistry"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-4\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-0-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"widget_text smcm-intro-section panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-0-0-0\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h2>Hands-on research in a small class setting: the best way to earn your Bachelor of Science<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>As a chemistry major at St. Mary\u2019s College, you\u2019ll study in an American Chemical Society\u2013approved program. You\u2019ll get hands-on experience in the lab and work closely with your professors. In your senior year, you can complete your own independent research project (the St. Mary\u2019s Project). Our flexible liberal arts program also makes it easy for many chemistry students to study abroad.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-0-1-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uNikV9Kx21Q?si=whEXZXXXUNC_Xx3D\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/chemistry\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-regular fa-address-book\"><\/i>Meet the Chemistry &amp; Biochemistry Department<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#about-the-major\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i>About the Major <\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#honors-college-promise\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-handshake\"><\/i>Honors College Promise<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#after-you-graduate\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-graduation-cap\"><\/i>After you Graduate<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/chemistry\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-bell\"><\/i>Stay Up to Date with Chemistry<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#stay-up-to-date\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-building-columns\"><\/i>Student Resources<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-card-container panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-card-container so-widget-smcm-card-container-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-card-container\"><div class=\"card factcard red \"><span class=\"topText\">100%<\/span><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>of chemistry majors complete a capstone project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card factcard lightblue \"><span class=\"topText\">TOP 25<\/span><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>Hidden Gems for Women in STEM by CollegeRaptor.com<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card factcard navy \"><span class=\"topText\">10:1<\/span><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>10:1 student-to-faculty ratio is one of the lowest in the nation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/186\/2025\/06\/SMCM_10-25-17_0940.jpeg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/186\/2025\/06\/SMCM_10-25-17_0940.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/186\/2025\/06\/SMCM_10-25-17_0940-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/186\/2025\/06\/SMCM_10-25-17_0940-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/186\/2025\/06\/SMCM_10-25-17_0940-768x1152.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" alt=\"A person wearing safety goggles and gloves conducts a laboratory experiment, using a pipette and burette, and smiles at the camera.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div id=\"about-the-major\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-3-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Chemistry <strong>Major<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-3-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"7\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"415\">At St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland, the Chemistry major gives students a deep and exciting look at how matter works\u2014how it\u2019s built, how it changes and what it can do. The program is based on the values of a strong liberal arts and honors college education. Students learn to think carefully, solve tough problems and explain their ideas clearly.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"742\">The classes cover all the main areas of chemistry like general, organic, physical, inorganic and analytical chemistry. Students also do hands-on lab work to build strong science skills. With small class sizes and helpful professors, students get to learn together and explore their own interests as they grow as scientists.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"1249\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Chemistry students use modern lab equipment to do original research and complete a two-semester project called the St. Mary\u2019s Project, where they design and carry out their own experiments. There are also chances to do internships or work across different subjects. Graduates are ready for careers in science, healthcare, the environment, teaching or more school in graduate or professional programs. At St. Mary\u2019s College chemistry isn\u2019t just something to study\u2014it\u2019s a way to explore, invent and make a difference.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-4-3-1-2\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Chemistry, BS\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Chemistry Major Requirements\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Chemistry Major Requirements<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"degree_planner\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Chemistry, BS\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Planning your Chemistry Major\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Planning your Chemistry Major<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Courses <strong>Offered<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-4-0-1\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><div class=\"smcm-accordion\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Chemistry Courses<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><ul class=\"acalog\" data-acalog-data=\"courses\" data-acalog-course-type=\"Chemistry\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Chemistry Courses><li><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div id=\"honors-college-promise\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-5-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Honors College <strong>Promise<\/strong> <\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"592\">Like all degrees from Maryland\u2019s Public Honors College, a Chemistry major from St. Mary\u2019s College helps students turn their interest in science into real careers. Many graduates go on to study more in chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science or medicine. They are well prepared because of the challenging classes, research with professors, their own capstone project called the St. Mary\u2019s Project. Other students go straight into jobs in areas like medicine, forensics, materials testing or science teaching.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"1043\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">During college, students also get real-world experience through internships at research labs, government offices or science companies. They use what they\u2019ve learned to help solve problems in health, the environment and new technology. With strong lab skills, sharp thinking and a focus on doing what\u2019s right, SMCM Chemistry graduates are ready to do more than just work in science\u2014they\u2019re ready to lead, ask questions and come up with new ideas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/186\/2025\/06\/39864113942_65042d9854_o.jpeg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/186\/2025\/06\/39864113942_65042d9854_o.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/186\/2025\/06\/39864113942_65042d9854_o-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/186\/2025\/06\/39864113942_65042d9854_o-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/186\/2025\/06\/39864113942_65042d9854_o-272x182.jpeg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" alt=\"Person wearing safety goggles and a blue sweatshirt closely observes something in a laboratory or classroom setting.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-research\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-book-open-reader\"><\/i>Research Opportunities<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-7-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-7-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"careers-in-chemistry\/#internships\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-briefcase\"><\/i>Internships<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-7-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-7-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/ie\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plane-departure\"><\/i>Study Abroad<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-quote panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-quote so-widget-smcm-quote-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-quote gold\"><div><p>\"One of my biochemistry faculty allowed me to participate in a year-long laboratory project with her and eventually publish an abstract with her and other students about breast cancer.\"<\/p><p class=\"quote-attribution\">- cici shannon \u201918 biochemistry major, now working as a clinical research coordinator in washington, d.c.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"hsac\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-9\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-9-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-9-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong><\/strong>OPTIONAL<strong><\/strong> <strong><\/strong>RELEVANT<strong><\/strong> <strong><\/strong>RESOURCES<strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-9-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"20\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-9-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"\">Learn more about SPECIAL FEATURE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"after-you-graduate\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-10\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">After you <strong>Graduate<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-10-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"23\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>A Chemistry major can lead to many different paths after graduation. Some students go on to earn advanced degrees in chemistry, environmental science, materials science or engineering. Others go to medical, dental, pharmacy or veterinary school. The challenging classes and research at St. Mary\u2019s help them get ready for these next steps.<\/p>\n<p>Many graduates also begin careers in areas like medicine, environmental testing, forensic science, teaching or working in labs that check the quality of products. Because SMCM focuses on good communication, clear thinking and hands-on research, students leave with more than just science knowledge\u2014they become flexible, thoughtful problem-solvers.<\/p>\n<p>Whether they\u2019re testing pollution levels, making new materials or helping improve healthcare, SMCM chemistry graduates use curiosity, clear thinking and honesty in everything they do.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-10-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"24\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"careers-in-chemistry\/\">Careers in Chemistry<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-10-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"25\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"careers-in-chemistry\/#grad-school\">Graduate School<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-10-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-10-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"26\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/186\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-06-at-12.03.56-PM-e1754497161243.png\" width=\"1170\" height=\"1070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/186\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-06-at-12.03.56-PM-e1754497161243.png 1170w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/186\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-06-at-12.03.56-PM-e1754497161243-300x274.png 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/186\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-06-at-12.03.56-PM-e1754497161243-1024x936.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/186\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-06-at-12.03.56-PM-e1754497161243-768x702.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" title=\"Screenshot 2025-08-06 at 12.03.56\u202fPM\" alt=\"A person wearing safety goggles and a hoodie observes a science experiment involving glassware and metal stands in a laboratory setting.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-11\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-11-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-11-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"27\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>LATEST<\/strong> NEWS<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-12\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-12-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-12-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child\" data-index=\"28\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-container\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-row\"style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/2026\/05\/biochemist-sherrer-presents-posters-asbmb-annual-meeting\"><div class=\"row-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/convert_to_webp_only\/public\/news\/2026\/05\/Sherrer-at-ASBMB-with-poster.jpg.webp?itok=oR95oB_K\" alt=\"\"><\/div><h3>Biochemist Sherrer Presents Posters at ASBMB Annual Meeting<\/h3><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-row\"style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/2026\/05\/william-c-rose-awardee-mertz-gives-talk-asbmb-meeting\"><div class=\"row-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/convert_to_webp_only\/public\/news\/2026\/05\/Mertz-giving-speech-at-ASBMB.jpg.webp?itok=Wi5LGvve\" alt=\"\"><\/div><h3>William C. Rose Awardee Mertz Gives Talk at ASBMB Meeting<\/h3><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-row\"style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/2026\/05\/professor-bowers-students-present-acs-conference\"><div class=\"row-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/convert_to_webp_only\/public\/news\/2026\/05\/ACS-students-and-profs-2.jpg.webp?itok=qc1TRft7\" alt=\"\"><\/div><h3>Professor Bowers &amp; Students Present at ACS Conference<\/h3><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-12-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"29\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/category?field_news_post_category_target_id=652\">More Chemistry News<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-13\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-13-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-13-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"30\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-wrapper\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-container\"><h2>Connect with Your Program Chair<\/h2><p class=\"smcm-dh-info\">All the faculty here at Çï¿ûÊÓƵ want to help you explore your interests and set you up for success. We look forward to connecting with you and meeting you on campus.<\/p><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-items\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-row\"><div>  <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/convert_to_webp_only\/public\/2019-06\/Geoffrey-Bowers.jpg.webp?itok=hCk2d1i8\" width=\"500\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Geoffrey M. Bowers\" class=\"restdept652\" \/>\n\n\n<\/div><div class=\"smcm-dh-label-container\"><a class=\"smcm-dh-name\" href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/geoffrey-m-bowers\">Geoffrey M. Bowers<\/a><p><strong>Department Chair<\/strong><\/p><p>Associate Professor of Chemistry<\/p><a class=\"smcm-dh-email\" href=\"mailto:gmbowers1@smcm.edu\">gmbowers1@smcm.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a chemistry major at St. Mary\u2019s College, you\u2019ll study in an American Chemical Society\u2013approved program. 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