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With a tradition of preparing students for future employment and further achievements in a variety of fields, the Department of Chemistry at Southern Methodist University (SMU) emphasizes personal interaction with students in the classroom and hands-on research experience in the laboratory.

Whether aspiring for a career in industry, medicine, or academia, our comprehensive curriculum that includes B.S., B.A., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees provides you with the necessary knowledge and experience to excel.  Students have the opportunity to work closely with scientists who are experts in their fields and who pride themselves in providing a quality education. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about the exciting opportunities available through the Department.

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Department of Chemistry
Southern Methodist University
3215 Daniel Avenue
P.O. Box 750314
Dallas, TX 75275-0314

Telephone: (214) 768-2480
Fax: (214) 768-4089
Email: chem@smu.edu

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• Recent PhD graduates
  
• Professor Brian Zoltowski joins Department
  
• Laurieann Ram-Kern wins Outstanding Staff Award
  
• Professor Nicolay Tsarevsky joins Department
  
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• Sumerlin Named 2010 Sloan Research Fellow
  
• Recent PhD graduates
  
• Prof. Dieter Cremer joins Department
  
• Sumerlin named "Emerging Investigator"
  
• Prof. Elfi Kraka joins Department
  
• Sumerlin earns NSF CAREER award
  
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