{"id":2555,"date":"2023-05-15T10:01:51","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T15:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/?page_id=2555"},"modified":"2026-03-04T09:28:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T14:28:51","slug":"chemistry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/chemistry\/","title":{"rendered":"Department of Chemistry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the <strong>Department of Chemistry<\/strong> at Marshall University, where we offer a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs that foster a passion for scientific exploration. Our department is home to nationally recognized faculty members, state-of-the-art research facilities, and an enthusiastic community of scholars, all dedicated to advancing the frontiers of chemistry.<\/p>\n<h2>Academic Programs<\/h2>\n<p>Our <strong>undergraduate<\/strong> programs are designed to provide students with a strong foundation in chemistry, while allowing them to explore their specific areas of interest. From Biochemistry to Forensic Chemistry, our undergraduate curriculum offers a range of courses that are both challenging and rewarding. Our small class sizes ensure that each student receives individual attention from our experienced faculty members, who are committed to helping students achieve their academic and career goals.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to our undergraduate programs, we offer <strong>graduate studies<\/strong> in Chemistry that provide a platform for innovative research and discovery. Our graduate students have access to cutting-edge research facilities and opportunities to collaborate with leading scientists in their fields. Whether it&#8217;s exploring new chemical reactions or developing innovative materials, our graduate programs prepare students for successful careers in academia, industry, or government.<\/p>\n<p>In the Department of Chemistry, we pride ourselves on our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse community of scholars is essential for scientific progress, and we actively seek to recruit and support students from all backgrounds. We also strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all students, with a range of resources available to help students succeed in their academic and personal lives.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re passionate about chemistry and want to join a community of scholars dedicated to advancing the frontiers of scientific knowledge, we invite you to explore our undergraduate and graduate programs. We look forward to welcoming you to the Department of Chemistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap justify-center items-stretch gap-8 cards-per-row-2\">\n\t\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card flex flex-col rounded-lg overflow-hidden relative transition-all duration-200 ease-out shadow-sm self-stretch\">\n\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 right-0 h-1 bg-linear-to-r from-green to-green-bright\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"p-6 pb-0 pt-7 bg-gray-50\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inline-flex items-center justify-center w-10 h-10 rounded-lg mb-4 bg-green\/10\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"h-[18px] w-[18px] shrink-0 text-green\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M21.42 10.922a1 1 0 0 0-.019-1.838L12.83 5.18a2 2 0 0 0-1.66 0L2.6 9.08a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.832l8.57 3.908a2 2 0 0 0 1.66 0z\"\/><path d=\"M22 10v6\"\/><path d=\"M6 12.5V16a6 3 0 0 0 12 0v-3.5\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"uppercase font-bold text-lg tracking-wider leading-tight text-gray-900\">\n\t\t\t\tDegrees\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"h-0.75 mt-4 w-10 bg-green\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"px-6 pt-4 pb-7 flex flex-1 flex-col styled-list text-[15px] bg-gray-50 text-gray-500\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex-1\">\n<p><strong>Undergraduate<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"styled-list\"><ul class=\"\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/academics\/programs\/biochemistry-bs\/\">Biochemistry, B.S.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/academics\/programs\/chemical-sciences-bs\/\">Chemical Sciences, B.S.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/academics\/programs\/chemistry-bs\/\">Chemistry (ACS Certified), B.S.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/academics\/programs\/environmental-chemistry-bs\/\">Environmental Chemistry, B.S.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/academics\/programs\/forensic-chemistry-bs\/\">Forensic Chemistry, B.S.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p><strong>Graduate<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"styled-list\"><ul class=\"\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/academics\/programs\/chemistry-ms\/\">Chemistry, M.S.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card flex flex-col rounded-lg overflow-hidden relative transition-all duration-200 ease-out shadow-sm self-stretch\">\n\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 right-0 h-1 bg-linear-to-r from-green to-green-bright\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"p-6 pb-0 pt-7 bg-gray-50\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inline-flex items-center justify-center w-10 h-10 rounded-lg mb-4 bg-green\/10\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"h-[18px] w-[18px] shrink-0 text-green\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M10 18v-7\"\/><path d=\"M11.12 2.198a2 2 0 0 1 1.76.006l7.866 3.847c.476.233.31.949-.22.949H3.474c-.53 0-.695-.716-.22-.949z\"\/><path d=\"M14 18v-7\"\/><path d=\"M18 18v-7\"\/><path d=\"M3 22h18\"\/><path d=\"M6 18v-7\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"uppercase font-bold text-lg tracking-wider leading-tight text-gray-900\">\n\t\t\t\tPrograms\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"h-0.75 mt-4 w-10 bg-green\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"px-6 pt-4 pb-7 flex flex-1 flex-col styled-list text-[15px] bg-gray-50 text-gray-500\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex-1\">\n<div class=\"styled-list\"><ul class=\"\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/chemistry\">Chemistry<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Strategic Plan<\/h2>\n<p>In alignment with the university\u2019s strategic plan, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/strategicplan\/\">Marshall for All, Marshall Forever<\/a>, we are focusing on developing an excellent environment for scientific and personal development through three key values: research, students, and service. Read more about our strategic plan on our Plan-on-a-Page.<\/p>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/CHM-Plan-on-a-Page-20240523.pdf\" target=\"_self\" class=\"button button--secondary \">\n\t\t<span>View our Plan-on-a-Page<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-8 lg:my-12\">\n\t\t\t<h2>Department News<\/h2>\n\t\n  <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-4 md:gap-8\">\n\t\t      <article class=\"news-card group bg-white border border-gray-200 hover:border-green rounded-lg  flex flex-col transition-all duration-200 ease-snappy relative overflow-hidden hover:-translate-y-0.5 hover:shadow-md\">\n\n        <div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 right-0 h-0.75 bg-green scale-x-0 origin-left transition-transform duration-300 ease-snappy group-hover:scale-x-100 z-10\"><\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"aspect-video overflow-hidden\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-300 ease-snappy group-hover:scale-105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/chemistry-manna-student-success-champion-300x200.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/chemistry-manna-student-success-champion.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/chemistry-manna-student-success-champion-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, 25vw\" alt=\"Chemistry faculty member honored as Student Success Champion\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\">\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"p-5 flex flex-col flex-1\">\n          <a class=\"text-base lg:text-lg font-semibold leading-snug flex-1 mb-4 no-underline text-green hover:text-green-dark hc:text-gray-900 contrast-more:text-gray-900 group-hover:underline after:absolute after:inset-0 after:content-['']\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/2026\/04\/23\/chemistry-faculty-member-honored-as-student-success-champion\/\">\n            Chemistry faculty member honored as Student Success Champion\n          <\/a>\n\n          <span class=\"text-sm font-medium pt-3 text-gray-400 hc:text-gray-600 contrast-more:text-gray-600 border-t border-gray-100\">\n            April 23, 2026\n          <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n\t\t      <article class=\"news-card group bg-white border border-gray-200 hover:border-green rounded-lg  flex flex-col transition-all duration-200 ease-snappy relative overflow-hidden hover:-translate-y-0.5 hover:shadow-md\">\n\n        <div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 right-0 h-0.75 bg-green scale-x-0 origin-left transition-transform duration-300 ease-snappy group-hover:scale-x-100 z-10\"><\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"aspect-video overflow-hidden\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-300 ease-snappy group-hover:scale-105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/chemistry-alumn-ethan-adkins-phd-300x200.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/chemistry-alumn-ethan-adkins-phd.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/chemistry-alumn-ethan-adkins-phd-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, 25vw\" alt=\"Chemistry alumnus completes PhD, advances to medical training\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\">\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"p-5 flex flex-col flex-1\">\n          <a class=\"text-base lg:text-lg font-semibold leading-snug flex-1 mb-4 no-underline text-green hover:text-green-dark hc:text-gray-900 contrast-more:text-gray-900 group-hover:underline after:absolute after:inset-0 after:content-['']\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/2026\/04\/10\/chemistry-alumnus-completes-phd-advances-to-medical-training\/\">\n            Chemistry alumnus completes PhD, advances to medical training\n          <\/a>\n\n          <span class=\"text-sm font-medium pt-3 text-gray-400 hc:text-gray-600 contrast-more:text-gray-600 border-t border-gray-100\">\n            April 10, 2026\n          <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n\t\t      <article class=\"news-card group bg-white border border-gray-200 hover:border-green rounded-lg  flex flex-col transition-all duration-200 ease-snappy relative overflow-hidden hover:-translate-y-0.5 hover:shadow-md\">\n\n        <div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 right-0 h-0.75 bg-green scale-x-0 origin-left transition-transform duration-300 ease-snappy group-hover:scale-x-100 z-10\"><\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"aspect-video overflow-hidden\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-300 ease-snappy group-hover:scale-105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/kolling-2026-distinguished-scholar-300x200.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/kolling-2026-distinguished-scholar.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/kolling-2026-distinguished-scholar-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, 25vw\" alt=\"Chemistry professor Dr. Kolling honored with Distinguished Artists and Scholars Award\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\">\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"p-5 flex flex-col flex-1\">\n          <a class=\"text-base lg:text-lg font-semibold leading-snug flex-1 mb-4 no-underline text-green hover:text-green-dark hc:text-gray-900 contrast-more:text-gray-900 group-hover:underline after:absolute after:inset-0 after:content-['']\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/2026\/04\/10\/chemistry-professor-dr-kolling-honored-with-distinguished-artists-and-scholars-award\/\">\n            Chemistry professor Dr. Kolling honored with Distinguished Artists and Scholars Award\n          <\/a>\n\n          <span class=\"text-sm font-medium pt-3 text-gray-400 hc:text-gray-600 contrast-more:text-gray-600 border-t border-gray-100\">\n            April 10, 2026\n          <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n\t\t      <article class=\"news-card group bg-white border border-gray-200 hover:border-green rounded-lg  flex flex-col transition-all duration-200 ease-snappy relative overflow-hidden hover:-translate-y-0.5 hover:shadow-md\">\n\n        <div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 right-0 h-0.75 bg-green scale-x-0 origin-left transition-transform duration-300 ease-snappy group-hover:scale-x-100 z-10\"><\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"aspect-video overflow-hidden\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover transition-transform duration-300 ease-snappy group-hover:scale-105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/chemistry-Darla-Hamilton-McCormack-alumni-awards-2026-300x200.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/chemistry-Darla-Hamilton-McCormack-alumni-awards-2026.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/chemistry-Darla-Hamilton-McCormack-alumni-awards-2026-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, 25vw\" alt=\"Chemistry alumna Darla Hamilton McCormack honored with College Award of Distinction\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\">\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"p-5 flex flex-col flex-1\">\n          <a class=\"text-base lg:text-lg font-semibold leading-snug flex-1 mb-4 no-underline text-green hover:text-green-dark hc:text-gray-900 contrast-more:text-gray-900 group-hover:underline after:absolute after:inset-0 after:content-['']\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/2026\/04\/06\/chemistry-alumna-darla-hamilton-mccormack-honored-with-college-award-of-distinction\/\">\n            Chemistry alumna Darla Hamilton McCormack honored with College Award of Distinction\n          <\/a>\n\n          <span class=\"text-sm font-medium pt-3 text-gray-400 hc:text-gray-600 contrast-more:text-gray-600 border-t border-gray-100\">\n            April 6, 2026\n          <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/article>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Administration<\/h2>\n<div class=\"flex flex-wrap -mx-2 lg:-mx-6 py-6 border-b border-gray-100 first:mt-0\"><div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-1\/6 lg:px-6 mt-6 lg:mt-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/mccunn-1-200x300.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/mccunn-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/mccunn-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/mccunn-1.jpg 800w\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/mccunn-1-200x300.jpg\" class=\"rounded-lg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-5\/12 lg:px-6 mt-6 lg:mt-0\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/profile\/laura-mccunn\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"underline hover:no-underline\">Laura McCunn<\/a><\/strong><br>Chemistry Chair<br>Location: S 450<br>Telephone: <a href=\"tel:+1-304-696-2319\">304-696-2319<\/a><br>E-mail: <a href=\"mailto:mccunn@marshall.edu\">mccunn@marshall.edu<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/mupages.marshall.edu\/sites\/lrmccunn\/\" target=\"_blank\">Website<\/a><\/div><div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-5\/12  lg:px-6   mt-6 lg:mt-0\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"flex flex-wrap -mx-2 lg:-mx-6 py-6 border-b border-gray-100 first:mt-0\"><div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-1\/6 lg:px-6 mt-6 lg:mt-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/nilles1-1-200x300.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/nilles1-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/nilles1-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/nilles1-1.jpg 800w\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/files\/nilles1-1-200x300.jpg\" class=\"rounded-lg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-5\/12 lg:px-6 mt-6 lg:mt-0\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/cos\/profile\/elizabeth-nilles\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"underline hover:no-underline\">Elizabeth Nilles<\/a><\/strong><br>Office Administrator<br>Location: Science Building 450<br>Telephone: <a href=\"tel:+1-304-696-2430\">304-696-2430<\/a><br>E-mail: <a href=\"mailto:nilles1@marshall.edu\">nilles1@marshall.edu<\/a><\/div><div class=\"columns w-full lg:w-5\/12  lg:px-6   mt-6 lg:mt-0\"><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the Department of Chemistry at Marshall University, where we offer a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs that foster a passion for scientific exploration. 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