Learning research skills is challenging yet rewarding as a Chemistry – Applied Research major. By gaining deeper knowledge and getting hands-on experience with research, you can become equipped to enter graduate school and a research-oriented career. The 11 new laboratory spaces in the Walt and Rowena Shaw Collaborative Learning Center allow you to explore specialties like eDNA research, cell and molecular biochemistry, ecology and environmental science, physics, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, instrumentation, biology preparation, chemistry preparation, and collaborative innovation — all with the expert mentorship of faculty.