Welcome...

With a tradition in 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 academic research, our comprehensive curriculum offering B.S., B.A., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees provide 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.

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
 

How you can help...
A capital campaign is currently underway in the Department of Chemistry to aid in recruiting the very best faculty via endowed chair positions. To find out more about ways you can help, please contact Dr. Edward R. Biehl at ebiehl@smu.edu or (214) 768-1280.

Faculty Spotlight

Professor Brent Sumerlin reported the preparation of "smart" hyperbranched polymers with a precisely-tunable temperature response. The work was recently featured on the cover of a special edition of the Australian Journal of Chemistry.

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