  {"id":127,"date":"2016-05-09T22:05:27","date_gmt":"2016-05-09T22:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/chem\/?page_id=127"},"modified":"2026-01-21T16:18:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T16:18:31","slug":"eou-chemistry-biochemistry-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/chem\/","title":{"rendered":"EOU Chemistry &#038; Biochemistry Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:350px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2774\" height=\"957\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-139\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/chem\/files\/2016\/05\/COXC2442-copy1.jpg\" style=\"object-position:46% 24%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"46% 24%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/chem\/files\/2016\/05\/COXC2442-copy1.jpg 2774w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/chem\/files\/2016\/05\/COXC2442-copy1-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/chem\/files\/2016\/05\/COXC2442-copy1-1024x353.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2774px) 100vw, 2774px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">Chemistry-Biochemistry<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">Programs that take you to the next level. Award winning club, access to incredible facilities, and faculty that you can work with.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:67.6%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chemistry and Biochemistry at EOU<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The EOU Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is dedicated to providing high-quality undergraduate education in a supportive learning environment. Our programs are designed with the student in mind, ensuring that each individual receives personalized attention and guidance throughout their academic journey. By maintaining small class sizes and fostering one-on-one interaction with faculty, we create an atmosphere where students can engage deeply with the material, ask questions freely, and build strong relationships with their professors and peers. This close-knit community fosters an environment conducive to learning and academic excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Chemistry-Biochemistry, with pathways in both Chemistry and Biochemistry to suit students&#8217; specific interests and career goals. Additionally, we offer minors in Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry, allowing students to complement their major studies or explore interdisciplinary fields. These diverse program options equip students with a solid foundation in chemical and biochemical principles, preparing them for a wide range of careers in science, research, and industry, as well as for further academic pursuits in graduate or professional schools.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:32.4%\">\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 btn-block\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/catalog\/\">EOU Academic Catalog<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 btn-block\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.eou.edu\/content.php?catoid=7&amp;navoid=499\">Program Learning Outcomes<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 btn-block\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-red-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/admissions\/apply\/\">Apply to EOU<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 btn-block\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-eastern-navy-color has-eastern-gold-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/slate.eou.edu\/register\/request-information\">Request Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column well is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Facilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity blue\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chemistry and Biochemistry Departments are housed in Badgley Hall, the newest addition to the EOU campus. This state-of-the-art science center provides classrooms and laboratories for biology, biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, physics, and psychology programs. Badgley Hall maintains a full-time support-staff consisting of an office specialist, instrument technician, and stockroom manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chemistry and Biochemistry Departments offer an extensive collection of chemical instrumentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-1270\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Research Equipment<\/h4><div id=\"ac-1270\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>JEOL AS400 400 MHz NMR spectrometer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applied Photophysics SX.18MV-R stopped-flow dual mixing spectrophotometer (dead time ~1ms) with photomultiplier and diode array detection units, housed within an anaerobic glove box<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two Cary 50 UV\/vis spectrophotometers (both with thermostatted cell holders for kinetic studies)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nicolet Avatar 360 Fourier-transform infrared spectrophotometer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Varian Saturn 2200 mass spectrometer with a GP 3800 gas chromatograph and Tekmar purge and trap sampler<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Varian GP 3380 gas chromatograph<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beckman DNA sequencer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AKTA UPC-10 protein chromatography system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column well is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chemistry Club<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity blue\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The EOU Student Member Chapter of the American Chemical Society is one of the most active clubs on the university campus. The club participates in many activities, including outreach to the community, professional engagements, service to the university, and fundraising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-1271\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Community Outreach<\/h4><div id=\"ac-1271\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>In an effort to attract young people to science in rural Eastern Oregon, the chemistry club hosts annual magic shows for grade school and middle school students. These shows are a great source of entertainment and education for students, and allow them to experience the \u201cexplosive\u201d side of chemistry! Many members of the chemistry club and chemistry department also participated in Girls in Science, a day-long event that brings over 100 girls, sixth to eighth grade, to solve a scientific mystery. In addition, the club has also volunteered with the annual EOU Robotics Competition and Boy Scouts of America.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h4 id=\"at-1272\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">National ACS Meetings<\/h4><div id=\"ac-1272\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>Through many different fundraising activities, the chemistry club raises money to send members to National American Chemical Society (ACS) meetings. At national meetings, students present research posters at undergraduate sessions, and are also able to attend various workshops and lectures pertaining to new research in chemistry. Students also have the opportunity to learn about graduate school and job opportunities in the great field of chemistry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button btn-block\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/chem\/club\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column well is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get started<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity blue\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"371\" height=\"277\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/chem\/files\/2024\/05\/Chem2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/chem\/files\/2024\/05\/Chem2.jpg 371w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/chem\/files\/2024\/05\/Chem2-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 371px) 100vw, 371px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EOU Admissions Office<\/strong><br><strong>Email:<\/strong>  <a href=\"mailto:personName@eou.edu\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:admissions@eou.edu\">admissions@eou.edu<\/a><br><strong>Phone:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:\"><\/a><a href=\"tel:8004528639\">800-452-8639<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 btn-block\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/chem\/faculty\/\">Chem and Biochem Faculty<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\t\t\n    \n             <div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\"col-md-10\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"goodword-content\"><blockquote>\u00a0&#8220;I took every opportunity I could to be more involved on and off campus. Being an officer of multiple clubs helped develop my leadership skills and broaden my network.&#8221;<\/blockquote><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t             <p style=\"text-align: right; margin-right: 2%;\">Philip Deenik, &#039;16<br \/>Chemistry, Biology<br \/>Ph.D. Candidate, University of New Mexico<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-2 pull-right\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/the-good-word\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/215\/files\/2016\/09\/pdeenik-e1473268700739-150x150.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/the-good-word\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/215\/files\/2016\/09\/pdeenik-e1473268700739-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/the-good-word\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/215\/files\/2016\/09\/pdeenik-e1473268700739-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/the-good-word\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/215\/files\/2016\/09\/pdeenik-e1473268700739.jpg 667w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n        \n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The EOU department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is dedicated to providing high-quality undergraduate education in a supportive learning environment. 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