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Department of Chemistry

The field of chemistry is concerned with the structure of matter, its transformations, and the energy changes related to these transformations. The Department of Chemistry at the University of Southern Maine is comprised of active and engaged faculty who are committed to involving students in scientific research and has been a leader in providing students with meaningful research experiences early in the curriculum.

Our Chemistry Undergraduate Research Center is a novel program that brings research projects from chemistry, biology, psychology, environmental science, toxicology, marine science, and engineering into the first year laboratory course. Students at all levels are encouraged to become involved in research opportunities within the Department.

News & Events

Posted February 3, 2013
Applications are now being accepted for the John Ricci Fellowship.
Posted September 23, 2012
The University of Southern Maine and Cornerstones of Science announce the first in a series of Science Cafés to be held at Portland Public Library on the last Thursday of each month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. throughout the fall.
Posted July 19, 2012
Children of all ages will be entertained when the University of Southern Maine Chemistry Club blow up Portland’s Deering Oaks Park as part of the Crusher’s Kids Concert in the Park series at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, July 26 at the Bandstand. All the event’s demonstrations performed by USM students — dissolving a metal spoon, igniting dollar bills that will not burn, and all those explosions — are designed to make science fun and accessible to kids during this free, family event.
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