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Chemistry and Life Science is proud to announce the first ever certification of its Chemistry Program by the American Chemical Society.

Cadets enrolled in General Chemistry II performing the course capstone lab on Tactical Energy Charge and Discharge Rates .

Dr. Randall Goldsmith from the University of Wisconsin's Department of Chemistry discusses exciting single molecule science and applications to cadets and faculty from the Department of Chemistry and Life Science on 25 March 2013.

CDT Diana Kim (2012) demonstrates mesenchymal progenitor cells (MPCs) cultured 7 days on 50-100 nm collagen fiber substrates and a collagen-coated Petri Dish using immunofluorescence techniques for the proteins of interest.

CPT Stephen R. Tangen, the 2012 Alexander Nininger Award for Valor at Arms recipient, speaking to cadets majoring in Chemistry & Life Science.

Cadet Seth Johnson (ChEng major '12) using an ultraviolet lamp source to aid in cutting DNA samples out of an agarose gel. Seth is leading a team to develop a cheap, field-ready Vibrio cholerae biosensor system to test drinking water.

Science for Soldiers and Citizens

The Department of Chemistry and Life Science is responsible for teaching and research within the broad and exciting disciplines of chemistry, life science, and chemical engineering. Our faculty is keenly focused on providing a world-class undergraduate education and conducting state-of-the-art research in a wide array of sciences. Our broad undergraduate programs prepare cadets for a life-time of service to the Army and the Nation. Our Department emphasizes the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills both in the classroom and as cadets conduct original research in faculty laboratories; hence our motto: "Science for Soldiers and Citizens."

Cadet Highlights

Congratulations to the Cadet groups that were recognized as the best projects presented during the Department's Projects Day.

Chemistry: CDT Isaiah Levy and CDT Logan Pearce

Life Science: CDT Sam Brown and CDT Stephen Chong

Chemical Engineering: CDT Robert Walker

Upcoming Events

25 May: Graduation Class of 2013

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Department Highlights

The Chemistry Department would like to congratulate our newest academic promotees. Dr. J. Ken Wickiser was promoted to Associate Professor. Also, Majors Nicholas Talbot and Joseph King were promoted to Assistant Professor. Congratulations again for a job well done.

Alumni Highlight

Congratulations to CPT Stephen R. Tangen, a Chemistry & Life Science Major from the West Point Class of 2008.

CPT Tangen received the 2012 Alexander Nininger Award for Valor at Arms for his heroic actions during Operation Strong Eagle in Afghanistan in June and July 2010.

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