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Chemistry and Biochemistry at EOU
The EOU Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is dedicated to providing high-quality undergraduate education in a supportive learning environment. Our programs are designed with the student in mind, ensuring that each individual receives personalized attention and guidance throughout their academic journey. By maintaining small class sizes and fostering one-on-one interaction with faculty, we create an atmosphere where students can engage deeply with the material, ask questions freely, and build strong relationships with their professors and peers. This close-knit community fosters an environment conducive to learning and academic excellence.
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Chemistry-Biochemistry, with pathways in both Chemistry and Biochemistry to suit students’ specific interests and career goals. Additionally, we offer minors in Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry, allowing students to complement their major studies or explore interdisciplinary fields. These diverse program options equip students with a solid foundation in chemical and biochemical principles, preparing them for a wide range of careers in science, research, and industry, as well as for further academic pursuits in graduate or professional schools.
Facilities
The Chemistry and Biochemistry Departments are housed in Badgley Hall, the newest addition to the EOU campus. This state-of-the-art science center provides classrooms and laboratories for biology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, physics, and psychology programs. Badgley Hall maintains a full-time support-staff consisting of an office specialist, instrument technician, and stockroom manager.
The Chemistry and Biochemistry Departments offer an extensive collection of chemical instrumentation.
Research Equipment
- JEOL AS400 400 MHz NMR spectrometer
- Applied Photophysics SX.18MV-R stopped-flow dual mixing spectrophotometer (dead time ~1ms) with photomultiplier and diode array detection units, housed within an anaerobic glove box
- Two Cary 50 UV/vis spectrophotometers (both with thermostatted cell holders for kinetic studies)
- Nicolet Avatar 360 Fourier-transform infrared spectrophotometer
- Varian Saturn 2200 mass spectrometer with a GP 3800 gas chromatograph and Tekmar purge and trap sampler
- Varian GP 3380 gas chromatograph
- Beckman DNA sequencer
- AKTA UPC-10 protein chromatography system
Chemistry Club
The EOU Student Member Chapter of the American Chemical Society is one of the most active clubs on the university campus. The club participates in many activities, including outreach to the community, professional engagements, service to the university, and fundraising.
Community Outreach
In an effort to attract young people to science in rural Eastern Oregon, the chemistry club hosts annual magic shows for grade school and middle school students. These shows are a great source of entertainment and education for students, and allow them to experience the “explosive” side of chemistry! Many members of the chemistry club and chemistry department also participated in Girls in Science, a day-long event that brings over 100 girls, sixth to eighth grade, to solve a scientific mystery. In addition, the club has also volunteered with the annual EOU Robotics Competition and Boy Scouts of America.
National ACS Meetings
Through many different fundraising activities, the chemistry club raises money to send members to National American Chemical Society (ACS) meetings. At national meetings, students present research posters at undergraduate sessions, and are also able to attend various workshops and lectures pertaining to new research in chemistry. Students also have the opportunity to learn about graduate school and job opportunities in the great field of chemistry.
“I took every opportunity I could to be more involved on and off campus. Being an officer of multiple clubs helped develop my leadership skills and broaden my network.”
Philip Deenik, '16
Chemistry, Biology
Ph.D. Candidate, University of New Mexico
