Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering at Chicago State University
Program Overview
Interested in understanding how the world works? Developing strong critical thinking
skills? Engaging in hands-on and minds-on learning?
The Chemistry, Physics and Engineering Studies Department offers Bachelor of Science
degrees in chemistry & physics, and a foundational program for further study in engineering.
The American Chemical Society (ACS) has recognized Chicago State University’s Chemistry
CHEM option as an ACS-approved chemistry degree offering the highest level of collegiate
instruction. Physics does not have an accrediting body like Chemistry but has been
recognized for high quality teaching and mentoring by the American Physical Society
and the American Institute of Physics. |
Teaching, Learning and Research
We're dedicated to providing the best possible learning environment for our students.
Our teaching uses best practices, active learning, education research, and culturally
relevant pedagogy.
We're known for innovations in teaching and assessment and active, cutting-edge research
programs.
Our majors work alongside professors at CSU in independent research that include quantum
biology research, mapping archaeological pyramid structures in Mexico using physics,
and polymer analysis. These projects are funded by the National Science Foundation
and the Department of Energy.
Our department has received national recognition for teaching and learning.
- CSU is featured in the AIP TEAM-UP Report "The Time Is Now: Systemic Changes to Increase African Americans with Bachelor’s
Degrees in Physics and Astronomy."
- CSU Physics was recognized as a program of distinction in 2018 for Improving Undergraduate
Physics Education from the American Physical Society.
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“ The faculty and staff at CSU truly understand how to support students from diverse
cultural and socio-economic backgrounds … I continue to reference the stellar examples
that were set for me at CSU. As a sixteen-year-old high school graduate, CSU was the
only place that my parents would allow me to attend … when I recently asked my father
why he let me attend he responded, ‘I knew they would take care of you.’ ”
Geraldine Cochran
Physics and MAT Alumna
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