Chemistry & Biochemistry

Andrew Brownfield

• Biochemistry

My four years at UWL prepared me for a wide variety of options. Between research, lectures and lab, I gained valuable experience in many settings and developed time-management strategies that remain critical to this day.

Ellie Schneider

• Biochemistry

When I started at Argonne National Laboratory as an intern, I hadn’t taken a single UWL biochemistry course yet. But I was so well prepared because I had been doing biochemistry research since my freshman year. Despite being so young, I still had more expertise in my field than other interns.

Madeline Brunner

• Biochemistry

It wasn’t until leaving UWL that I discovered how exceptional my undergraduate education was. As a student at UWL, we had accessible faculty who were often willing to go out of their way to ensure students succeeded. Classes at UWL were rigorous and the curriculum rivals (if not beats) that of top-tier universities.

Davin Evans

• Biochemistry

Starting my research experience during my first year of college has been invaluable, and it will set me up for future success. It has solidified my goal to attend graduate school.

Leslie Scheurer

• Chemistry

The personal connection I had with my professors was integral in navigating what classes I should take and what research group I should join to explore my options. Additionally, those professors helped me compile my application materials and wrote letters of recommendation for me.

Jason Schroeder

• Chemistry

I was able to present my research at a major international conference during my senior year. This was a great way to get a glimpse of what scientific life was like at the top level, and it helped me better-understand what was needed to reach that level.

Dr. Asieudu Boateng

• Biochemistry

My studies at UWL helped me develop the skills and experience needed to pursue graduate and professional studies as a career goal. A great deal of the rigorous and challenging coursework between biochemistry and chemistry helped me breeze through my doctorate program in pharmacy.

Elyse Sorenson

• Chemistry

UWL offered an exceptional undergraduate experience. Both the college of science and business had great courses and professors who drove engaging classes.

Hannah Piper

• Biochemistry

The rigor of courses at UWL prepared me for the high expectations in my graduate coursework. The extensive laboratory opportunities at UWL helped me to become an independent scientist. I feel that I learned many important lab skills in both my undergraduate coursework and research.

Ben Palet

• Chemistry

Working multiple positions within the Chemistry Department (stock room, lab prep, tutoring and research) allowed me to develop meaningful relationships with my professors and fellow students. Balancing these responsibilities taught me valuable lessons of time management and how to prioritize.

Janek Walker

• Biochemistry

Quite frankly, I couldn’t be where I am today without the training I received at UWL. The culmination of the rigorous curriculum and an abundance of practical laboratory experience gave me the confidence to begin a career in the life sciences and made me an ideal candidate for prospective graduate schools and employers.

Mark Radke

• Chemistry

UWL helped me understand that I wanted to work in a lab performing organic chemistry. I have now spent 29 years working for contract manufacturing organizations making active pharmaceutical ingredients for the pharma industry.