student handbook department of chemistry brigham young

Student HandbookStudent HandbookDepartment of ChemistryDepartment of Chemistry

Brigham Young University-IdahoBrigham Young University-Idaho

Welcome to the Chemistry Department!Welcome to the Chemistry Department!

You belong hereYou belong hereWe are very pleased to have you join our department. We want you to feel at home.We are very pleased to have you join our department. We want you to feel at home.

We careWe careOur faculty and staff are here because they care for students like you. The gospel of Jesus Christ unites us.Our faculty and staff are here because they care for students like you. The gospel of Jesus Christ unites us.

We will prepare youWe will prepare youWe are committed to helping you become a successful chemical professional and achieve your goals. We are committed to helping you become a successful chemical professional and achieve your goals. We will work with you.We will work with you.

Department OpportunitiesDepartment OpportunitiesPParticipate in Studentarticipate in StudentMentored Research ProjectsMentored Research Projects• • Gain valuable research experience as Gain valuable research experience as

you learn new chemical techniques, you learn new chemical techniques, instrumentation, literature skills, and instrumentation, literature skills, and presentation skills.presentation skills.

• • Make friends with other students. Make friends with other students. • • Present a poster or talk at the Research and Creative Works Present a poster or talk at the Research and Creative Works

Conference.Conference.• • Present at and attend a regional chemical society meeting.Present at and attend a regional chemical society meeting.

Get a Job in the Get a Job in the Chemistry DepartmentChemistry Department• • Students can become a Students can become a

teaching teaching assistant with assistant with instructor approval.instructor approval.

• • Students can work in the Students can work in the chemistry stockroom. Students chemistry stockroom. Students set up and take down labs, prepare stock solutions, and set up and take down labs, prepare stock solutions, and help other students.help other students.

• • Students can be hired to grade papers with instructor Students can be hired to grade papers with instructor approval.approval.

• • Students will learn by gaining work experience.Students will learn by gaining work experience.

Attend Department Attend Department SeminarsSeminars• • Network with visiting scientists Network with visiting scientists

anand ask them career questions. d ask them career questions. • • Learn about potential internship Learn about potential internship

opportunities.opportunities.• • Learn about graduate/professional school opportunities.Learn about graduate/professional school opportunities.• • Learn what is new and discover your chemical passion. Learn what is new and discover your chemical passion.

Join our Student Join our Student Chemistry SocietyChemistry Society• • Make friends with other students. Make friends with other students. • • Gain volunteer and leadership Gain volunteer and leadership

experience. experience. • • Do chemical demonstrations for the Do chemical demonstrations for the

public during the annual chemistry extravaganza.public during the annual chemistry extravaganza.• • Work on resumes, participate in service opportunities, and Work on resumes, participate in service opportunities, and

go on expeditions to graduate schools.go on expeditions to graduate schools.

The Future is Yours: Think Big!The Future is Yours: Think Big!The future is yoursThe future is yoursYYour chemical degree can open doors in multiple sectors. Explore your options.our chemical degree can open doors in multiple sectors. Explore your options.

Take it seriouslyTake it seriouslyPresident Russel M. Nelson stated: “Education is a religious responsibility”. Apply yourself to all your classes and do your very best. President Russel M. Nelson stated: “Education is a religious responsibility”. Apply yourself to all your classes and do your very best.

Find the full list at:Find the full list at:https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/careers/college-to-career/chemists.html https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/careers/college-to-career/chemists.html

Industry:Industry:Applied Research/Product DevelopmentApplied Research/Product DevelopmentCheminformaticsCheminformaticsChemical Engineering/TechnologyChemical Engineering/TechnologyCrystallographyCrystallographyDyes, Pigments, and InksDyes, Pigments, and InksIndustrial ManagementIndustrial ManagementLaboratory/Project ManagementLaboratory/Project ManagementChemical Health and SafetyChemical Health and SafetyHazardous Waste ManagementHazardous Waste ManagementRegulatory AffairsRegulatory AffairsQuality Assurance/ControlQuality Assurance/ControlToxicologyToxicologyChemical Information ManagementChemical Information ManagementHuman ResourcesHuman ResourcesTechnical Support/CommunicationTechnical Support/CommunicationFormulation ChemistryFormulation ChemistryProcess ChemistryProcess ChemistryMicroelectronics FabricationMicroelectronics FabricationTechnical Sales and MarketingTechnical Sales and Marketing

GGovernment:overnment:Environmental ProtectionEnvironmental ProtectionPublic HealthPublic HealthChemical Health and SafetyChemical Health and SafetyHazardous Waste ManagementHazardous Waste ManagementToxicologyToxicologyWater ChemistryWater ChemistryChemistry and the LawChemistry and the LawPublic Information and OutreachPublic Information and OutreachRegulatory AffairsRegulatory AffairsScience PolicyScience PolicySocial Impact/ActivismSocial Impact/ActivismTechnical CommunicationTechnical CommunicationPatents and Intellectual PropertyPatents and Intellectual PropertyApplied Research/Product DevelopmentApplied Research/Product DevelopmentCheminformaticsCheminformaticsChemical Engineering/TechnologyChemical Engineering/TechnologyQuality Assurance/ControlQuality Assurance/ControlIndustrial/Product ManagementIndustrial/Product ManagementMilitary Science and TechnologyMilitary Science and TechnologyForensic ChemistryForensic Chemistry

AAcademia:cademia:High School Chemistry TeacherHigh School Chemistry TeacherAcademic Professional StaffAcademic Professional StaffBasic ResearchBasic ResearchCheminformaticsCheminformaticsChemistry ProfessorChemistry ProfessorChemical Information ManagementChemical Information Management

Other:Other:EnterprenuersEnterprenuersConsultingConsultingChemistry in the ArtsChemistry in the ArtsEnvironmental ProtectionEnvironmental ProtectionPublic HealthPublic HealthPublic Information Public Information Regulatory AffairsRegulatory AffairsScience PolicyScience PolicySocial Impact/ActivismSocial Impact/ActivismTechnical CommunicationTechnical Communication

Class Prerequisite MapClass Prerequisite Map

Biology 1BIO 180 (3)BIO 180L (1)

Biology 2BIO 181 (3)BIO 181L (1)

MicrobiologyBIO 321 (4)

Biochem LabBIO 377 (3)

Biochem 1CHEM 481 (3)

Phys. Chem 1CHEM 461 (3) (F)

Gen Chem 1CHEM 105 (3)CHEM 105L (1)

Gen Chem 2CHEM 106 (3)CHEM 106L (1)

Organic 1CHEM 351 (3)CHEM 351L (1)

Organic 2CHEM 352 (3)CHEM 352L (1)

INTERNSHIPCHEM 498 (1)

Apply for internships as soon as you

complete CHEM 106L

Phys. Chem 2CHEM 462 (3) (W)CHEM 464 (2) (W)

InstrumentalCHEM 420 (2) (F)CHEM 421 (2) (F)

InorganicCHEM 470 (3) (W)CHEM 471 (1) (W)

Biochem 2CHEM 482 (3) (W)

ONE OF:GeneticsCell Bio

HistologyImmunol.

Med. Micro.Virology

Adv. Phys.BIO xxx (3)

ANOTHER OF:GeneticsCell Bio

HistologyImmunol.

Med. Micro.Virology

Adv. Phys.BIO xxx (3)

Biochem LitCHEM 485 (1) (W)

Bio P-ChemCHEM 468 (3) (W)

WritingCHEM 391 (2)

Quant. AnalysisCHEM 220 (3) (F,S)Calculus 1

MATH 112 (4)Calculus 2MATH 215 (4)or MATH 113 (3)

Physics 1PH 121 (3)PH 150 (1)

Physics 2PH 220 (3)or PH223(4)PH 250 (1)

Calculus 3MATH 316 (4)

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GE/Elective (7) GE/Elective (4) GE/Elective (3) GE/Elect (1 or 5) GE/Elect (4 or 7) GE/Elect (8 or 10) GE/Elect (11 or 12) GE/Elect (11 or 12)

Class Prerequisite Map

Meet Your MentorMeet Your Mentor

Brian Lemon: BiochemistryBrian Lemon: BiochemistryChemistry Department ChairChemistry Department Chair

[email protected]@byui.eduROM 244ROM 244

Hector Becerril-Garcia: Physical ChemistryHector Becerril-Garcia: Physical ChemistryChemistry Major Internship CoordinatorChemistry Major Internship Coordinator


Shane Ruebush: BiochemistryShane Ruebush: BiochemistryBiochemistry Major Internship CoordinatorBiochemistry Major Internship Coordinator


Cindy Cooper: Analytical ChemistryCindy Cooper: Analytical ChemistryChemistry Society CoordinatorChemistry Society Coordinator


Susan Ward: Organic ChemistrySusan Ward: Organic ChemistryAssociate Dean of Faculty Development Associate Dean of Faculty Development


Kerensa Sorensen-Stowell: Organic ChemistryKerensa Sorensen-Stowell: Organic ChemistryDepartment Seminar CoordinatorDepartment Seminar Coordinator



Jared Bowden: BiochemistryJared Bowden: BiochemistryChemistry FacultyChemistry [email protected]@byui.edu

ROM 240ROM 240

David Collins: Analytical ChemistryDavid Collins: Analytical ChemistryChemistry FacultyChemistry [email protected]@byui.edu

ROM 246ROM 246

Ryan DaBell: Physical ChemistryRyan DaBell: Physical ChemistryChemistry FacultyChemistry [email protected]@byui.edu

ROM 238ROM 238

Scott Johnson: Organic ChemistryScott Johnson: Organic ChemistryChemistry FacultyChemistry Faculty


Amy Hanks: General ChemistryAmy Hanks: General ChemistryChemistry FacultyChemistry [email protected]@byui.edu

ROM 234ROM 234

Matthew Heywood: Analytical ChemistryMatthew Heywood: Analytical ChemistryChemistry FacultyChemistry Faculty



Les Manner: Inorganic ChemistryLes Manner: Inorganic ChemistryChemistry FacultyChemistry [email protected]@byui.edu

ROM 242ROM 242

Stephen Ott: General ChemistryStephen Ott: General ChemistryChemistry FacultyChemistry Faculty


Mark Pugh: Organic ChemistryMark Pugh: Organic ChemistryChemistry FacultyChemistry [email protected]@byui.edu

ROM 232ROM 232

Ryan Sargeant: Organic Chemistry Ryan Sargeant: Organic Chemistry Chemistry FacultyChemistry Faculty


Shane Sorenson: Physical ChemistryShane Sorenson: Physical ChemistryChemistry FacultyChemistry Faculty


Kendall Peck: General ChemistryKendall Peck: General ChemistryAssociate Online Vice PresidentAssociate Online Vice President

[email protected]@byui.eduSMITH 294BSMITH 294B


Brenda Pincock: Department SecretaryBrenda Pincock: Department SecretaryChemistry Department StaffChemistry Department Staff


Mike Wood: Stockroom Supervisor Mike Wood: Stockroom Supervisor Chemistry Department StaffChemistry Department Staff

[email protected]@byui.eduROM 213AROM 213A

• • Login to your student account and find the name of your Login to your student account and find the name of your mentor. Meet that person ASAP.mentor. Meet that person ASAP.

• • We are happy to advise about classes, electives, We are happy to advise about classes, electives, internships, jobs, graduate school, etc. internships, jobs, graduate school, etc.

• • Introduce yourself and ask thoughtful questions. We can Introduce yourself and ask thoughtful questions. We can only provide letters of reference if we know you.only provide letters of reference if we know you.

• • Be aware of the roles of other faculty/staff in the Be aware of the roles of other faculty/staff in the department so that you know who to approach for help department so that you know who to approach for help with specific needs.with specific needs.

InternshipsInternshipsGo on an internship

• • Internships last betweenInternships last between 7 and 12 weeks. You should plan to 7 and 12 weeks. You should plan to intern by the end of year two, even if you need to do it while intern by the end of year two, even if you need to do it while you are on-track. You will be a full-time student while on your you are on-track. You will be a full-time student while on your internship.internship.

Research internshipsResearch internships

• • You can intern at another unYou can intern at another university during their summer term. iversity during their summer term. This may lead to easier admission to their graduate school. This may lead to easier admission to their graduate school. Apply as soon as you complete CHEM 106L.Apply as soon as you complete CHEM 106L.

Industrial internshipsIndustrial internships

• • You can intern at chemical or biotechnolYou can intern at chemical or biotechnology companies. This ogy companies. This may lead to easier job placement especially for applicants close may lead to easier job placement especially for applicants close to graduation. to graduation.

Government LaboratoriesGovernment Laboratories

• • Analysis and monitoring of food, water and air are important functions in society and internship opportunities are at Analysis and monitoring of food, water and air are important functions in society and internship opportunities are at local, state and federal laboratories.local, state and federal laboratories.

Department Resources to Help Students Find/Research InternshipsDepartment Resources to Help Students Find/Research Internships

• • https://byui.instructure.com/courses/47186/pages/work-experience-and-internshipshttps://byui.instructure.com/courses/47186/pages/work-experience-and-internships

Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development• • Invest your time in activities that will help you become a chemical professional. Learn about the field and about how to present Invest your time in activities that will help you become a chemical professional. Learn about the field and about how to present

your self in it. This will lead to better employment opportunities and increased career satisfaction.your self in it. This will lead to better employment opportunities and increased career satisfaction.• • Meet with your faculty mentor regularlyMeet with your faculty mentor regularly• • Meet with your Internship Coordinator (Brother Becerril or Brother Ruebush) Meet with your Internship Coordinator (Brother Becerril or Brother Ruebush) • • Complete on-line graduation planComplete on-line graduation plan• • Join and serve in our Chemistry Society (Sister Cooper)Join and serve in our Chemistry Society (Sister Cooper)• • Attend department seminars and college forums (Sister Sorensen-Stowell)Attend department seminars and college forums (Sister Sorensen-Stowell)

Attend career workshops and networking events:Attend career workshops and networking events:http://www.byui.edu/career-serviceshttp://www.byui.edu/career-services

Peruse job and internship postings:Peruse job and internship postings:http://www.byui.edu/career-services/job-search/job-search-toolshttp://www.byui.edu/career-services/job-search/job-search-tools

Attend the Research and Creative Works Conference: Attend the Research and Creative Works Conference: http://www.byui.edu/research-and-creative-works-conferencehttp://www.byui.edu/research-and-creative-works-conference

JJoin the American Chemical Society and read its magazine: oin the American Chemical Society and read its magazine: https://www.acs.org/ https://www.acs.org/

Explore careers in chemistry Explore careers in chemistry https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/careers/college-thttps://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/careers/college-to-career/chemistry-careers.htmlo-career/chemistry-careers.html

Department of ChemistryDepartment of ChemistryCareer Readiness PlanCareer Readiness Plan

Overriding Goals: Connection, Confidence, Persistance and EmployabilityOverriding Goals: Connection, Confidence, Persistance and Employability

Freshman Year 1: Create a Broad VisionFreshman Year 1: Create a Broad VisionTo Do Checklist:To Do Checklist:

• • Meet with your Faculty MMeet with your Faculty Mentor. You can find out who your assignedentor. You can find out who your assigned mentor is by logging onto your student account. mentor is by logging onto your student account. Contact information for all Mentors is included in this Student Handbook.Contact information for all Mentors is included in this Student Handbook.

• • Become familiar with the Student Handbook.Become familiar with the Student Handbook.• • Register for CHEM 105 (3 credits), CHEM 105L (1 credit) and MATH 112 (4 credits) your first semester.Register for CHEM 105 (3 credits), CHEM 105L (1 credit) and MATH 112 (4 credits) your first semester.• • If you are not qualified to take Calculus your first semester, enroll in MATH 109 as a corequisite or take the ALEKS test If you are not qualified to take Calculus your first semester, enroll in MATH 109 as a corequisite or take the ALEKS test

and score above 70 to have the prerequisite removed. If you have already taken or transferred math credit equivalent to and score above 70 to have the prerequisite removed. If you have already taken or transferred math credit equivalent to Calculus 1, you don’t need to enroll in math your first semester.Calculus 1, you don’t need to enroll in math your first semester.

• • Join the Chemistry Society. Sister Cooper is the Chemistry Society Coordinator for the department. Society activities are Join the Chemistry Society. Sister Cooper is the Chemistry Society Coordinator for the department. Society activities are advertized around the department on the Department Canvas Page and via flyers posted outside of the classrooms. advertized around the department on the Department Canvas Page and via flyers posted outside of the classrooms. Incoming students can learn from upper classmen at Society events. They are a good resource!Incoming students can learn from upper classmen at Society events. They are a good resource!

To Know Checklist:To Know Checklist:

• • Do well in your classes! You could become a teaching assistant, grader or work in the stockroom in future semesters.Do well in your classes! You could become a teaching assistant, grader or work in the stockroom in future semesters.• • Attend Department Seminars. Sister Sorensen-Stowell is the Department Seminar Coordinator for the department. Attend Department Seminars. Sister Sorensen-Stowell is the Department Seminar Coordinator for the department.

Seminars are advertized around the department on the Department Canvas Page and via flyers posted outside of the Seminars are advertized around the department on the Department Canvas Page and via flyers posted outside of the classrooms. classrooms.



Sophomore Year 2: Explore and PlanSophomore Year 2: Explore and PlanTo Do Checklist:To Do Checklist:

• • Actively participate in the Chemistry Society.Actively participate in the Chemistry Society.• • Start networking with chemistry faculty, other students in the department, seminar speakers, chemical companies, etc.Start networking with chemistry faculty, other students in the department, seminar speakers, chemical companies, etc.• • Volunteer or do service in the department such as tutor for freshman level classes via the drop-in chemistry tutor lab, Volunteer or do service in the department such as tutor for freshman level classes via the drop-in chemistry tutor lab,

participate chemistry society activities or other experiences in the community.participate chemistry society activities or other experiences in the community.• • Get a job in the department at a teaching assistant for general chemistry labs, tutor for a general chemistry class, or Get a job in the department at a teaching assistant for general chemistry labs, tutor for a general chemistry class, or

work inwork in the stockroom to gain relevant work experience. the stockroom to gain relevant work experience.• • Create a resume. The Chemistry Society can help you with this!Create a resume. The Chemistry Society can help you with this!• • Go on an expedition to a gradGo on an expedition to a graduate school or company with the department to help you get ideas about what you may uate school or company with the department to help you get ideas about what you may

want to do in the future after graduation.want to do in the future after graduation.• • Get involved with Student Mentored Research Projects available with different faculty mentors in the department.Get involved with Student Mentored Research Projects available with different faculty mentors in the department.


• • Do well in your classes! You could become a teaching assistant, grader or work in the stockroom in future semesters.Do well in your classes! You could become a teaching assistant, grader or work in the stockroom in future semesters.• • Start thinking about internship opportunities. You don’t have to get one yet, but there is no reason not to try! Start thinking about internship opportunities. You don’t have to get one yet, but there is no reason not to try! • • Attend Department Seminars. Make notes about internship opportunities and graduate/professional school Attend Department Seminars. Make notes about internship opportunities and graduate/professional school

opportunities and requirements.opportunities and requirements.



Junior Year Junior Year 3: Implement, Evaluate, Adjust3: Implement, Evaluate, AdjustTo Do Checklist:To Do Checklist:

• • Start thinking serioStart thinking seriously about internship opportunities. You should plan to have an internship this year! Do not plan to usly about internship opportunities. You should plan to have an internship this year! Do not plan to put the internship off to the senior year.put the internship off to the senior year.

• • Continue to network with chemistry faculty, students in the department, seminar speakers, chemical companies, etc.Continue to network with chemistry faculty, students in the department, seminar speakers, chemical companies, etc.• • Actively participate or become an officer in the Chemistry Society.Actively participate or become an officer in the Chemistry Society.• • Volunteer or do service in the department such as tutor for lower level classes via the drop-in chemistry tutor lab, Volunteer or do service in the department such as tutor for lower level classes via the drop-in chemistry tutor lab,

participate chemistry society activities or other experiences in the community.participate chemistry society activities or other experiences in the community.• • Get a job in the department at a teaching assistant for chemistry labs, tutor for a chemistry class, or work in the Get a job in the department at a teaching assistant for chemistry labs, tutor for a chemistry class, or work in the

stockroom to gain relevant work experience.stockroom to gain relevant work experience.• • Go on several expeditions to graduate schools or companies with the department to help you decide what you want to do Go on several expeditions to graduate schools or companies with the department to help you decide what you want to do

after graduation.after graduation.• • Get involved with Student Mentored Research Projects available with different faculty mentors in the department.Get involved with Student Mentored Research Projects available with different faculty mentors in the department.• • Update your resume. The CUpdate your resume. The Chemistry Society can help you with this!hemistry Society can help you with this!


• • Do well in your classes! You could become a teaching assistant, grader or work in the stockroom in future semesters.Do well in your classes! You could become a teaching assistant, grader or work in the stockroom in future semesters.• • Attend Department Seminars. Make notes about internship opportunities and graduate/professional school Attend Department Seminars. Make notes about internship opportunities and graduate/professional school

opportunopportunities aities and requirements.nd requirements.



Senior Year 4: Mighty OaksSenior Year 4: Mighty OaksTo Do Checklist:To Do Checklist:• • If you haven’t already done so, get an internship. If you haven’t already done so, get an internship. • • Apply for jobs or apply toApply for jobs or apply to and take qualifying exams for graduate/professional schools. Be aware of deadlines! and take qualifying exams for graduate/professional schools. Be aware of deadlines!• • Go on expeditions to graduate schools or companies with the department to solidify what you plan to do after graduation.Go on expeditions to graduate schools or companies with the department to solidify what you plan to do after graduation.• • Get involved with Student Mentored Research Projects available with different faculty mentors in the department.Get involved with Student Mentored Research Projects available with different faculty mentors in the department.• • Present your research at a professional conference. The department does take students to regional chemistry Present your research at a professional conference. The department does take students to regional chemistry

conferences when the students are prepared to go and actively participate.conferences when the students are prepared to go and actively participate.• • Become an officer in the Chemistry Society.Become an officer in the Chemistry Society.• • Update your resume. The Chemistry Society can help you with this!Update your resume. The Chemistry Society can help you with this!• • Get a job in the department at a teaching assistant for chemistry labs, tutor for a chemistry class, or work in the Get a job in the department at a teaching assistant for chemistry labs, tutor for a chemistry class, or work in the

stockroom to gain relevant work experience.stockroom to gain relevant work experience.• • Volunteer or do service in the department such as tutor for lower level classes via the drop-in chemistry tutor lab, Volunteer or do service in the department such as tutor for lower level classes via the drop-in chemistry tutor lab,

participate chemistry socieparticipate chemistry society activities or other experiences in the community.ty activities or other experiences in the community.


• • Do well in your claDo well in your classes! You could become a teaching assistant, grader or work in the stockroom.sses! You could become a teaching assistant, grader or work in the stockroom.• • Become a peer mentor to incoming students in the department. Share what you have learned!Become a peer mentor to incoming students in the department. Share what you have learned!• • Attend Department Seminars. Make notes about graduate/professional school opportunities and requirements.Attend Department Seminars. Make notes about graduate/professional school opportunities and requirements.

https://www.byui.edu/devotionals/justin-hodgeshttps://www.byui.edu/devotionals/justin-hodges

Plan for Life After GraduationPlan for Life After GraduationGet a JobGet a Job• • Some students get jobs after graduationSome students get jobs after graduation• • Internships sometimes lead to employment opportunities.Internships sometimes lead to employment opportunities.• • Get letters of recommendation for your applications.Get letters of recommendation for your applications.• • Have a good resume.Have a good resume.• • Know where to find job boards.Know where to find job boards.

Go to GradGo to Graduate Schooluate School• • Some students go to graduate school after graduation.Some students go to graduate school after graduation.• • You should apply to graduate schools in the fall the year You should apply to graduate schools in the fall the year

before you graduate.before you graduate.• • Have a good resume.Have a good resume.• • You will need to take the GRE in the fall the year before you You will need to take the GRE in the fall the year before you

graduate.graduate.• • Get letters of recommendation from ~3 faculty members for Get letters of recommendation from ~3 faculty members for

your applications.your applications.• • Put out your applications by the end of fall semester the year before you plan to graduate.Put out your applications by the end of fall semester the year before you plan to graduate.

GoGo to Professional School to Professional School• • Some students go to professional school after graduation.Some students go to professional school after graduation.• • You should apply in the spring the year before you graduate.You should apply in the spring the year before you graduate.• • Have a good resume.Have a good resume.• • You will need to take the MCAT, DAT, PCAT, OAT, or other professional entrance exam in the spring the year before you graduate.You will need to take the MCAT, DAT, PCAT, OAT, or other professional entrance exam in the spring the year before you graduate.• • Get letters of recommendation from ~3 professionals/professors for your applications.Get letters of recommendation from ~3 professionals/professors for your applications.• • Put out your applications by the spring semester 1 year before you plan to graduate.Put out your applications by the spring semester 1 year before you plan to graduate.

Chemistry Student Graduation AwardsChemistry Student Graduation AwardsOverall AwardOverall Award

• • The individual will have a cumulative 3.5 GPA or better with active involvement in chemistry-related voluntary The individual will have a cumulative 3.5 GPA or better with active involvement in chemistry-related voluntary service for at least two (2) semesters, and active involvement in chemistry-related research with a BYU-Idaho service for at least two (2) semesters, and active involvement in chemistry-related research with a BYU-Idaho chemistry faculty member for at least two (2) semesters while a student at BYU-Idaho. chemistry faculty member for at least two (2) semesters while a student at BYU-Idaho.

Academic AwardAcademic Award

• • The individual will have a cumulative 3.8 GPA or better with obvious, demonstrated professionalism. Examples The individual will have a cumulative 3.8 GPA or better with obvious, demonstrated professionalism. Examples of professionalism include the following: 1) limited requests for academic exceptions, 2) courteous behavior, of professionalism include the following: 1) limited requests for academic exceptions, 2) courteous behavior, 3) acceptance of faculty policy, 4) timely and high-quality completion of assignments, and 5) respect for others.3) acceptance of faculty policy, 4) timely and high-quality completion of assignments, and 5) respect for others.

Research AwardResearch Award

• • The individual will have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or better with active involvement in chemistry-related research The individual will have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or better with active involvement in chemistry-related research with a BYU-Idaho chemistry faculty member for at least three (3) semesters while a student at BYU-Idaho. with a BYU-Idaho chemistry faculty member for at least three (3) semesters while a student at BYU-Idaho. Ideally the student will have presented research several times at the Research & Creative Works Conference atIdeally the student will have presented research several times at the Research & Creative Works Conference atBYU-Idaho and disseminated their results regionally, nationally, or internationally (e.g., presentation or BYU-Idaho and disseminated their results regionally, nationally, or internationally (e.g., presentation or publication).publication).

Service AwardService Award

• • The individual will have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or better with active involvement in chemistry-related voluntary The individual will have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or better with active involvement in chemistry-related voluntary service (e.g., Chemistry Society, community chemical education, chemistry merit badge assistance, and service (e.g., Chemistry Society, community chemical education, chemistry merit badge assistance, and Chemistry Drop-in Tutor Lab) for at least three (3) semesters while a student at BYU-Idaho.Chemistry Drop-in Tutor Lab) for at least three (3) semesters while a student at BYU-Idaho.

Employee AwardEmployee Award

• • The individual will have a history of excellent work for many faculty and the stockroom for several semesters.The individual will have a history of excellent work for many faculty and the stockroom for several semesters.

Student Recipients of Student Recipients of 20202020 Graduation Awards Graduation AwardsOutstanding Overall PerformanceOutstanding Overall Performance

Thom HallmarkThom Hallmark

Outstanding Academic Performance Outstanding Academic Performance

Traeson Brandenburg Traeson Brandenburg

Outstanding Academic PerformanceOutstanding Academic Performance

Rachel Kurtzer Rachel Kurtzer

Outstanding Student EmployeeOutstanding Student Employee

Sam GeeSam Gee

Outstanding Research PerformanceOutstanding Research Performance

Nick Stewart Nick Stewart


Daniel Wilson Daniel Wilson

Outstanding Research Performance Outstanding Research Performance

Hayden NelsonHayden Nelson


Josh Richmond Josh Richmond

Student NotesStudent Notes

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