Undergraduate Chemistry Research
Undergraduate Research
Chemistry
Undergraduate research and mentorship is a fundamental pillar of the chemistry experience at RIT. Chemistry undergraduates learn lab techniques reserved for graduate students at other universities. Grab your lab coat, goggles, and gloves, and get ready to discover!
What Our Students Have to Say
"I like how first-year students can join a research group rather than wait until their third or fourth year. I also like the multiple opportunities to present work at conferences and have your name in publications."
Kaitlyn Clark '19, '22
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"I had little to no idea what research entailed, but with the guidance of faculty, I am now proficient in research. All my mentors have been helpful, including assisting me with my grant and scholarship applications."
Nana Aikins '21
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"My research mentor, Dr. Hans, was a good balance of being hands on and available to answer any questions while allowing me to be an independent researcher and come up with my own solutions and conclusions."
Chelsea Wiedman Burke '15
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What projects are our students working on?
- Synthesis and Characterization of Gallium Complexes for Monolayer Doping of Silicon
- FRET-Based Targeted Molecular Imaging Agent for the Photoacoustic Imaging of Breast Cancer
- Enhanced vesiculation of E. coli in the presence of beta-lactam antibiotics
- Composition of Volatile Compounds from Rare and Endangered Illicium species, Endemic to Hispaniola
- Characterization of materials used in clear face masks and of sustainable polymers
- Synthesis of Bismuth Nanoparticles for Applications in Oncology
- The Effect of Gamma-B Crystallin Inter-Protein Interactions on Cataract Formation
- Metal Doped Hematite Nanoparticles for Enhanced Diesel Combustion Efficiency
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Chemistry News
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April 17, 2024
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New microplastics research hub aims to unravel health impact in changing climate
RIT is spearheading a transformative $7.3 million research hub in collaboration with the University of Rochester. The center will study the lifecycle of microplastics, including its origin as plastic waste, distribution, and movement in the Great Lakes freshwater ecosystem.
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April 15, 2024
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Biochemistry student receives Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship
RIT third-year biochemistry student Aidan Miller has been awarded a Barry Goldwater Scholarship, the most prestigious undergraduate research scholarship in the United States, given to students pursuing a career in the natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering. -
February 14, 2024
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RIT receives diversity and inclusion award from National Institutes of Health
RIT has been announced as one of 10 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Institutional Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) in Biomedical and Behavioral Research Prize Competition award winners.
