Environmental Chemistry Graduate Program
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Environmental chemistry is a challenging field, requiring core training in physical, analytical, organic and inorganic chemistry and an understanding of how these disciplines can be applied to complex environmental systems. It is also a highly rewarding discipline, as it provides a quantitative and fundamental approach to understanding the processes that influence the quality of the environment we live and work in.
Degree RequirementsConsider a degree in Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Chemistry is a diverse and highly interdisciplinary field that focus on the chemical processes influencing the composition and chemical speciation of natural systems (air, water and soils), the chemical fate and mobility of contaminants in the environment, chemical processes that affect the toxicity and bioavailability of contaminants, and chemical aspects of contaminant remediation and pollution prevention (green chemistry). The common link to all these areas of study is a focus on the underlying chemical structure, reactivity and mechanisms that dictate the extent and rates of environmentally important chemical reactions. Environmental chemistry is a challenging field, requiring core training in physical, analytical, organic and inorganic chemistry and an understanding of how these disciplines can be applied to complex environmental systems. It is also a highly rewarding discipline, as it provides a quantitative and fundamental approach to understanding the processes that influence the quality of the environment we live and work in.
Program Coordinators
William Simpson
Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D. Stanford University, 1995. (Physical and Atmospheric Chemistry; Environmental Chemistry; Spectroscopy)
Faculty Profile
Thomas P. Trainor
Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D. Stanford University, 2001. (Environmental Chemistry and Geochemistry; Surface Chemistry)
Faculty Profile
- Graduates attain a level of technical ability and knowledge to function as professionals in their discipline.
- Masters graduates have performed research using technical and problem solving skills to contribute to their field. Doctoral graduates demonstrate that they can independently identify a problem and devise appropriate methods for its solution, contributing original knowledge to that field.
- Communication/presentation skills are consistent with professional standards.
- Graduates obtain employment or continue education in the field following graduation.
Funding
Graduate students in the Environmental Chemistry program are typically supported through teaching and research assistantships or fellowships. Click on the button below for more information about assistantships.
Assistantships