We invite high school students and their families to visit the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry for Explore Kent Chemistry Day on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 9:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. High school juniors and seniors come from all over Ohio and neighboring states for Explore Kent Chemistry Day!
At Explore Kent Chemistry Day, our chemistry and biochemistry Faculty will discuss our curriculum, career prospects with our degrees and research opportunities available to undergraduates. Current Kent State chemistry and biochemistry majors will provide insight into Kent State college life. We will participate in science demonstrations and take a tour of our state-of-the-art instructional and research laboratories. The visit will conclude with a question-and-answer gathering where attendees will have the opportunity to talk one-on-one with faculty and students about anything Kent State and Chemistry!
This event is programmed to let students decide what they want to learn more about. We proudly offer BS in Chemistry and a BS in Biochemistry, with Biochemistry concentrations in pre-medicine, pre-osteopathy, pre-dentistry, and pre-pharmacy. This is an opportunity to hear from NEOMED College of Medicine, NEOMED Pharmacy Program, NEOMED Dentistry, and College of Podiatric Medicine. Parents and guardians welcome. Please contact Olivia in the Undergraduate Office 330-672-2405 to request accessibility accommodation. We are dedicated to making chemistry accessible to all.
Schedule
9:00-9:30 AM- REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST RECEPTION
9:30-9:45- INTRODUCTION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
9:45-10:20- VISIT FROM MEDICAL SCHOOLS
10:20-10:35- CAREER PATHWAYS IN CHEMISTRY
10:35-10:50- UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
10:50-11:10- STUDENT PANEL
11:15-11:40- ADVISING AND CURRICULUM BREAKOUT SESSIONS
11:40 AM-12:15 PM- DEPARTMENTAL LAB AND INSTRUMENTATION TOUR
12:20-12:35- OPTIONAL Q&A/STUDENT ORGANIZATION EXPO & MEET AND GREET
12:45-1:45- LUNCH
2:00-3:00- OPTIONAL ADMISSIONS TOURS
Demos are integrated with information sessions about research, internships, curriculum, career pathways, and faculty advising. Optional Campus Tour. Scholarship opportunities also disbursed.
Please be sure to register by Friday, January 31st at 5:00 p.m. Link to come soon. Contact our Undergraduate Office at 330-672-2405 or to be notified for when registration is live.
Current Kent State students who are considering chemistry and biochemistry majors are also welcome and should contact the department directly to register at chemug@kent.edu.
Contact our Undergraduate Office at 330-672-2405 or if you have questions.
Check out our video gallery to hear our students describe their experiences in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.