Welcome to Chemistry at Haverford
Chemistry is central to the development of new medicines and materials, the understanding of biological processes on a molecular level and many important global issues of today, including the environment and energy.
Why Chemistry at Haverford: Student Research
You'll have research opportunities at all levels of the curriculum throughout the academic year and during the summer months, with about 70% of our students presenting their work at meetings and some 20% appearing as a co-author on a peer-reviewed publication. More on Student Research >
Why Chemistry at Haverford: Curriculum
The curriculum provides a strong foundation in the fundamentals of chemistry and in interdisciplinary areas at the forefront of science, including environmental chemistry, renewable energies, novel materials, biological systems and medical treatments. More on Curriculum >
Why Chemistry at Haverford: Lab Experience
Ours is an inquiry-based lab experience, including a year-long advanced lab emphasizing state-of-the-art research methods and instrumentation. More on Instruments & Facilities >
Why Chemistry at Haverford: Major Program
You'll have several entry levels into the major depending upon high school preparation; students of all backgrounds are challenged and trained as scientific thinkers. More on Curriculum >
Why Chemistry at Haverford: Post Graduation
The major and minor chemistry programs and concentrations prepare our students for first-rate professional programs leading to careers in science, medicine, law, business, education and more. More on Alumni >
Inside Chemistry @ Haverford
-
Curriculum: Learn more about our American Chemical Society (ACS) certified major (which may be combined with an area of concentration in Biochemistry) and our courses. [more] 
Additional information about the Chemistry Department is available from menu links at the left side of this page.
Summer 2009 Chemistry Researchers:
Chemistry Department News and Events
-
Alfieri is a recipient of a Student Travel Award from the Biophysical Society, and will attend the Society’s 54th Annual Meeting February 20-24 in San Francisco. She’ll present a poster based on her senior thesis research.
Friday, February 12th, 2010
PM
-
2:30Cassandra Searls and Brian Pepe-Mooney Haverford Senior SeminarCassandra Searls and Brian Pepe-Mooney Haverford Senior Seminar http://www.haverford.edu/calendar/details/125691 KINSC Hilles 109 2010-02-12T14:30:00 2010-02-12T16:00:00
Friday, February 19th, 2010
PM
-
2:30Phil Kim and Aldo Garcia Haverford Senior SeminarPhil Kim and Aldo Garcia Haverford Senior Seminar http://www.haverford.edu/calendar/details/125701 KINSC Hilles 109 2010-02-19T14:30:00 2010-02-19T16:00:00
-
4:00Chemistry Seminar by Scott McN Sieburth at Bryn Mawr CollegeChemistry Seminar by Scott McN Sieburth at Bryn Mawr College http://www.haverford.edu/calendar/details/125271 Park Science Building, Room 180 2010-02-19T16:00:00 2010-02-19T17:00:00
Friday, February 26th, 2010
PM
-
3:00Gabe Schwartz and Sarah Choyke Haverford Senior SeminarGabe Schwartz and Sarah Choyke Haverford Senior Seminar http://www.haverford.edu/calendar/details/125631 KINSC Hilles 109 2010-02-26T15:00:00 2010-02-26T16:00:00
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
PM
-
4:30Iron Wars: A Ferrous HopeIron Wars: A Ferrous Hope http://www.haverford.edu/calendar/details/105672 KINSC Hilles 109 2010-03-17T16:30:00 2010-03-17T18:00:00Young Academic Alumni Lecture Series Talk by Matthew Sazinsky '99, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Pomona College
Friday, March 19th, 2010
PM
-
2:30Justin Sears and Casper Hu Haverford Senior SeminarJustin Sears and Casper Hu Haverford Senior Seminar http://www.haverford.edu/calendar/details/125711 KINSC Hilles 109 2010-03-19T14:30:00 2010-03-19T16:00:00
Friday, April 16th, 2010
PM
-
3:00Chemistry Seminar by David McCamant, University of RochesterChemistry Seminar by David McCamant, University of Rochester http://www.haverford.edu/calendar/details/128951 KINSC Hilles 109 2010-04-16T15:00:00 2010-04-16T16:30:00Photochemistry of DNA