Chemistry Department

Chemists understand the natural world through the structure and bonding of atoms. From their first course in chemistry, St. Lawrence students learn through hands-on experiences in the classroom and cutting-edge labs. They pursue independent research projects with faculty mentors to discover new medications, forms of renewable energy, and insights into the structure of proteins. Many students present their results at regional and national conferences. Our chemistry program builds from its liberal arts setting to educate the whole person, and the National Science Foundation (NSF) couldn’t agree more, providing us with a grant to create the new Liberal Arts Science Scholars program.

Our chemistry majors have gone on to successful careers and prestigious graduate schools, including:  Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Columbia University, Cornell University, PerkinElmer, University of California, Berkeley, University of California San Diego, University of Washington, University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Virginia, Vanderbilt University, Vertex Pharmaceuticals and more.

Did You Know…
The World's Most-Famous Female Scientist, Madame Marie Curie is a Laurentian?

In 1929, St. Lawrence University was honored to be selected by the first female (and two-time) Nobel Prize-winning, World-renowned Scientist, Madame Marie Sklodowska Curie for a visit to dedicate the Hepburn Hall of Chemistry (constructed in 1926) during her second and final trip to America. During her visit to the university, Madame Curie was awarded an honorary Doctor of Sciences degree.

Pictured Below:
(October 26th, 1929) - Madame Curie receives a graduation cap from
St. Lawrence University Trustee, Owen D. Young. 

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Marie Curie Once Visited the North Country - - The Adirondack Almanack