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Department of Chemistry
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.
Our curriculum is designed to allow chemistry majors to learn fundamental chemical concepts and laboratory skills and to have ample opportunity to engage in original research with guidance from a faculty mentor. We strive to provide a cohesive and inclusive educational experience for all members of our diverse student body, and continue to collaborate with our students in anti-racism work guided by 13 departmental commitments articulated in September 2020.
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Mukhtar’s thesis explores the production of type II polyketides, diverse and chemically active natural products that hold promise as anticancer and antibacterial agents.