Elmhurst University
Signing Date
11/18/2016
Location
Elmhurst, IL, USA
Main Website
Description
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Elmhurst College is committed to teaching students about Green Chemistry principles. Students learn about and implement green techniques in the teaching laboratories and seminar series. In addition, our undergraduate research program includes a variety of green chemistry projects.
Faculty Size
7
Primary Contact
Dr. Colleen Munro-Leighton, c.munro-leighton@elmhurst.edu
Chemistry Degrees Offered
Minor, ACS Certified B.S. Degree, an Industrial track, and B.S. in Biochemistry
Implementation of Green Chemistry
Organic Chemistry; Inorganic Chemistry; Analytical Chemistry; Biochemistry; Physical Chemistry; Research, Chemistry Seminar Series
Student Groups
Chemistry Club
Goals
Add Toxicology to courses that allow critical thinking
Continue to use safer solvents
Reduce Waste within the lab
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