alumni updates
Christopher Rabe [class of '23] has accepted an offer to be a Forensic Scientist at the North Dakota State Crime Lab. Beyann Alzoubi [class of '18] graduated with an MD from the UW Madison School of Medicine. Erica Vander Mause, PhD [class of '15] is first author on a...
Dr. Brian Rukamp receives Marilee White Award for outstanding contributions to UWO Fox Cities
Dr. Brian Rukamp received the Marilee White award for outstanding contributions by a member of the instructional academic staff at the Fox Cities campus. Dr. Rukamp is the lead instructor for both general chemistry and organic chemistry, which are foundational courses...
Professor William Wacholtz retires after 34 years teaching chemistry at UW Oshkosh
Congratulations to Spring 2023 Chemistry Graduates
Spring 2023 Chemistry Awards
Outstanding Senior Chemistry Major: Joshua Dewhurst ACS Division of Analytical Chemistry: Andrew Herman ACS Division of Inorganic Chemistry: Sebastian Barton ACS Division of Organic Chemistry: Ryan Purath ACS Division of Physical Chemistry: Christopher Rabe Ruth A....
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The UW Oshkosh Department of Chemistry offers American Chemical Society-certified bachelor’s degrees in chemistry and biochemistry, as well as chemistry with an emphasis in biomolecular science (for those interested in medical fields), and chemistry–secondary education.
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Goals and Objectives of the Department
To provide a high-quality, challenging, and modern curriculum which will prepare students for graduate/professional studies and employment in chemistry or related fields.
To offer courses that attract, challenge, and serve students majoring in disciplines other than chemistry, including providing courses that fulfill general education requirements for both the associate and bachelor’s degrees.
To promote the professional development of its faculty and staff by encouraging and supporting their scholarly and research activities.
To encourage and support undergraduate students to participate in research activities.
To maintain and enhance sustainable outreach activities through the use of government, University, local business and community liaisons.
Location and Hours
The Chemistry Department Office is
Halsey Science Center, Room 432.
The office is usually open
9:00 am - 3:30 pm.
Mailing Address
Department of Chemistry
UW Oshkosh
800 Algoma Blvd.
Oshkosh, WI 54901