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Chemistry

Chemistry at Davidson

The Chemistry Department provides an exceptionally rich learning environment for the study of this foundational science.

Faculty members, who are generous with their time and knowledge, teach all courses in the department and plan and facilitate all research.

The department focuses on providing students with individual attention, promoted through small lecture and lab classes taught by professors committed to one-on-one and small-group interactions.

Planning Your Study

Whether you are pursuing a major or just dipping your toe in a chemistry course, we have gathered all you need to know about planning your studies at Davidson.

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Research

Faculty members have a wide variety of research interests and offer ample opportunities for students to collaborate in research projects, or take on independent research.

Education Abroad

Thanks to Davidson's distinctively supportive and flexible curriculum, chemistry students have ample opportunity to engage in international learning.

Internships & Careers

The Chemistry Department is committed to giving students opportunities and guidance to be successful internship, graduate school, and career candidates.

Facilities and Instruments

The Chemistry Department is located in the E. Craig Wall Jr. Academic Center, a $74 million building that opened in fall 2016 and features teaching laboratory spaces, research labs for independent faculty research and student collaboration, shared faculty and student common areas, multiple learning environments for lectures, presentations, and group discussions, open forum space, and faculty offices.

Explore the Chemistry Department's Facilities and Instruments

Beyond the Classroom Student Organizations

There are many opportunities for students to participate in groups and activities that center around and support an interest in chemistry.

Chemistry Student Organizations

Chemistry News

Award Will Boost Chemistry Professor’s Research and Bring New Dimension to Lab Sessions

Research to make a wide range of products made from polymers recyclable or reusable will benefit from the Cottrell Scholar award. Davidson College professor Bassil El-Zaatari will use the award from the Research Corporation for Science Advancement to advance work in the lab and enhance his teaching. Learn more.