About Us

We are dedicated teachers and active researchers who have experience in a wide range of disciplines within chemistry, physics and astronomy.

Our Approach

Several focus areas or concentrations are available within our Chemistry and Physical Sciences degree programs. Our chemistry degree program is certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS), a mark of our commitment to the rigorous and comprehensive curriculum students will experience.

Students will work with faculty who have experience in a wide range of sub-disciplines within chemistry, physics, astronomy, forensics, and earth and space science, and are actively engaged in research. Students will be involved in research projects with faculty and collaborators at other universities, laboratories and observatories.

Our Opportunities

Engaging classroom and hands-on laboratory instruction
Access to state-of-the-art instrumentation
Smaller student-to-faculty ratio that allows easy access to faculty members
Opportunity to participate in undergraduate research
Opportunity to work at national and international high energy physics facilities such as Fermi, CERN and Argonne National Lab
Opportunity to observe and conduct research using the one of its kind robotic telescope in Northwest Indiana
Paid undergraduate TA opportunities
Scholarships for deserving students
Free tutoring and supplemental instruction (SI) in certain courses
Opportunities for social and service activities through the Chemistry and Physics Club, the College Ambassador’s Program, the regional Science Olympiad competition and outreach to local schools
Opportunities of employment in companies in Northwest Indiana that rely on physical sciences