Resources
Find more information here about the Department of Chemistry Policies, Organizational Chart, and Department Committees.
Would you like to make some money, while also working close to your chemistry classes? What better way then to become an employee of the Chemistry Department!? Here are some options for jobs you can apply for:
- Teaching Assistant (TA): Contact Prof. Jeff Statler if you would like to help lead discussion or undergraduate laboratories, and ensure that freshmen/sophomores have a great experience in their first years in the chemistry department. (Class credit also available as a form of payment)
- Laboratory Attendant: Contact Ashlie Kinross to be involved in helping to prepare labs for undergraduate students, and ensure that students have a smooth and easy experimental procedure.
Chemistry majors are strongly encouraged to participate in STEM experiences outside of the classroom, by involvement in both Research and Internships.
Research involves working with a U of U faculty member to experience the excitement of searching for answers to real world problems. There is no lab manual and there is no better way to learn chemistry than to apply all that you have learned in your courses to your own research project.
With an Internship, you can work with an employer in a position to give you skills and experience for what a chemist does after graduation. You are able to try out what your future career may look like, and make great connections and money while you do so!
There are a multitude of research and internship opportunities for undergraduates in chemistry, at U of U, in Utah and at institutions all over the country and even the world! Check out the pages above for advise on how to get involved, or schedule an appointment with your chemistry advisor to discuss the process and receive assistance. Talk with your academic advisor about how an internship or research could apply to your degree requirements!!
Need help in lower-division chem, biology, math, or physics courses? Visit the Learning Center (M LIB 1738). One-on-one tutoring is available for free to currently enrolled University of Utah students. See learningcenter.utah.edu for more information.
**If you would like tutoring for upper division classes, come speak with a chemistry advisor.
Once you have found a professor to work with, you can apply to the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) and get paid $1200 your 1st semester, and $600 the following semester. Plus! You can also qualify to receive the Undergraduate Research Scholar Designation (URSD) on your transcripts.
Study abroad is possible even as a chemistry major. Please contact the chemistry advisor and the College of Science Learning Abroad Coordinator, Eric Boscan for more information.
A writing resource from your freshman classes through graduate school. They work on papers from all disciplines, not just writing classes. Best of all, the writing center is a free service to students and faculty of the University of Utah. They want to help you develop strategies to make you a better writer and help you see your potential as an academic author. Located on the 2nd floor of the Marriott Library.
If you are Pre-Health or Pre-Law, please schedule an appointment to see an advisor who can help prepare you to get into the program of your choice.
UCC offers opportunities for personal development that will lead to enhanced learning and contribution to the University. The Center helps students, staff, and faculty resolve existing problems, prevent potential problems, and develop new skills that will enrich their lives. Services address personal, career, and academic learning issues. Formats include individual and group counseling, classes, and workshops. Located in SSB Rm 426.
Did you know the College of Science has their own Career Coaches!? They are here for you to help you in multiples ways, from writing resumes and cover letters to interview prep. They are also well connected in the STEM world and can help you find companies that are hiring to looking for interns. Use this link to schedule an appointment.