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My goal with students is not to teach them everything they’ll ever need to know, but to teach them that learning is worth the effort. Whether learning a complex chemistry concept or the art of getting along with others, it’s learning and growing in one’s self that is important. By challenging students in and out of the classroom, I strive to help them achieve excellence in academics as well as a responsibility to the greater world in which they live.
— ROBERT LETTAN, Ph.D., Chair of the Science Department and associate professor of chemistry
Dr. Lettan, chair of the science department and associate professor of chemistry, discusses his favorite courses to teach at Chatham, what he loves about teaching, and what inspires his instruction in the science fields.
The chemistry curriculum, approved by the American Chemical Society, includes intensive preparation for graduate study and careers in the chemical industry or governmental laboratories. Click the button below to explore sample courses and curriculum.
Explore Chemistry Curriculum : Checkerboard 1 - Courses & Curriculum
The Buhl Science Complex is Chatham’s 10,000 square-foot laboratory building, which features a three-story glass atrium and a modern greenhouse in addition to individual, specialized research spaces; laboratories and classrooms; a range of modern analytical equipment including cell and tissue culture facilities; spectrometers (nuclear magnetic resonance, UV-VIS, IR); and one of the few drift tube mass spectrometers in the country.
By engaging in guided research projects, students have opportunities to learn cutting-edge theoretical and practical skills while exploring interests in human physiology, evolution, microbiology, environmental chemistry, computational modeling, and more. Students can also apply for Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) positions sponsored by the National Science Foundation to participate in active research projects during the summer before their junior or senior year.
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Through Chatham’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program, students can apply to participate in ten-week summer work-study programs to gain more laboratory experience prior to senior year.
Nucleate is a student-led organization representing the largest global community of bio-innovators and empowering future biotech leaders. Chatham is a part of the Pittsburgh chapter, which is the region’s largest student-led biotech initiative.
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If one word could best sum up Chatham's faculty, it would be engaged. Professors bring their experiences to relate the course lessons to real-world situations. Click the button below to meet our faculty members.
Meet the Faculty : Checkerboard 6 - Program Faculty
Chatham has a robust pre-med advising program to support and mentor students interested in applying to medical-related graduate programs.
Pre-Med Advising Program : Checkerboard 7 - Pre-Med Advising Program
The Chatham chemistry program is accredited by the American Chemical Society (ACS), a sought-after designation that identifies high-quality academic programs across the nation. This means that Chatham students can receive ACS-certified degrees in chemistry and in biochemistry.
