Welcome
to the Vanderbilt University Department of Chemistry!
Shortly after the American Civil War, Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt’s
vision was to create an institution that would “contribute to strengthening
the ties that should exist between all sections of our common country.” Today,
Vanderbilt University is renowned for its many interdisciplinary scientific
research programs. Our students and faculty come from all across the United
States and from around the world. Vanderbilt has the intellectual and financial
resources to sustain an aggressive expansion in teaching and scientific
research across the spectrum of disciplines in Chemistry. These include
major research initiatives focusing on problems at the chemical biology
interface, nanotechnology and materials science, and in structural biology.
If you are a chemistry student, I encourage you to explore 
the
many possibilities as you consider how our academic programs
might fit with your training, research interests, and career goals.
The details of our Chemistry major, including exciting new coursework
options in the comprehensive Chemical Sciences, Chemical Biology,
Environmental Chemistry, and Materials Chemistry, may be found here. Prospective
Ph.D. students will find details of our graduate program, descriptions of
the many interdisciplinary research opportunities available, and application
instructions. I believe you will find that our Department is large enough
to provide you with exciting opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities,
yet small enough to treat you as an individual. We value each of our outstanding
students! Selecting your intellectual environment is one of the most important
decisions that you will make in your academic career. I hope you will seriously
consider Vanderbilt Chemistry as your academic home.
Finally, if you are a Vanderbilt Chemistry alumnus, we would always love
to hear from you. Your alma mater and your Department of Chemistry
have experienced a period of unprecedented growth and expansion--please
do visit us the next time you find yourself in Nashville!
Michael P. Stone - Chairman
