Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Atmospheric Sciences
College of Science, Engineering, and Technology
Chemistry is the study of how matter behaves at its most basic level. The central science, chemistry, is involved in everything that we do. Its applications stretch across all areas of life, including medicine, engineering and agriculture.
Undergraduate Scholarship/Fellowship Programs
Chemistry Scholarships
Contact: Dr. Ken S. Lee, 601-979-3483; ken.s.lee@jsums.eduor Dr. Dalephine Davis, 601-979-1525; dalephine.e.davis@jsums.edu
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Drs. Richard H. Sullivan & Hursie Davis-Sullivan Scholarship (Coming soon)
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Soo & Kay Roh Scholarship ($2000)
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Dr. Margaret Wodetzki Scholarship ($1000)
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Earl L. Cooper Memorial Scholarship (Chemistry or Computer Science, $1000)
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Holloway Book Scholarship ($400 for Books)
Fellowships
Chemistry Scholarship ($1000 Research Scholarship per semester)
Who should apply: Incoming Freshman or Transfer Students
Contact: Dr. Dalephine Davis, 601-979-1525
Click here for award criteria and application form.
Partnership for Research & Education in Materials (PREM): National Science Foundation
Who should apply: All Students ($500-$600 /month)
Contact: Ms. Maxine Simpson, 601-979-3453
Restrictions: Must be US citizens or Permanent Residents
Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RISE): National Institutes of Health
Who should apply: Entering Freshmen and Sophomore ($500-$600 /month)
Contact: Ms. Maxine Simpson, 601-979-3453
Restrictions: Must be US citizens or Permanent Residents
Minority Access to Research Career(MARC): National Institutes of Health
Who should apply: Sophomores ($960 /month)
Contact: Ms. Sandra Hall, 601-979-2087
Restrictions: Must be US citizens or Permanent Residents
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The chemistry program involves a deep study of matter and its properties.
In your classrooms and labs, you will synthesize, analyze and test substances to gain understanding of how and why they combine or separate to form other substances, as well as how they interact with energy. You will also have opportunities to work with faculty on real-world research and gain field experience for pay or academic credit.
LEARN BY DOING
From your first day on campus, you will learn to be a scientist by BEING a scientist and work your way up to developing and testing your own hypotheses. You will create new substances, test theories using chemical analysis, create processes to make unstable molecules more stable, and more. At Jackson State University, you will become a part of the process of creating new scientific knowledge.
“Challenging Minds, Changing Lives.”
APPLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Your time will be spent collecting and analyzing data or running experiments on state-of-the-art equipment – not solely sitting at desks.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Chemistry majors have a plethora of career options after studying general, analytical, organic, physical chemistry, and biochemistry:
| Chemical Engineer | Chemical Analyst | Chemical Information Specialist | Chemical Oceanographer |
| Chemical Safety Officer | Chemical Technician | Chemist | Clinical Chemist |
| Clinical Data Analyst | Clinical Research Associate | Clinical Research Coordinator | Crime Lab Assistant |
| DNA Analyst | Energy Engineer | Energy Researcher | Food And Drug Inspector |
| Food Chemist | Forensic Lab Analyst | Industrial Chemist | Laboratory Manger |
| Materials Scientist | Nuclear Chemist | Petroleum Chemist | Pharmacist |
RESEARCH
For many years, we have played a central role in new chemical developments and advancements.
Want to learn more? Click below to view our advancements.
RESOURCES
PERSONNEL
READY TO JOIN?
For more information, please contact us at (601) 979-2171. We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS, AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES
