UMass Boston

Student Resources

The Chemistry Department recognizes and values the time that students spend outside of the lab and classroom. Here we would like to highlight and provide information for career selection, study aids, scholarship/grant opportunities, as well as opportunities to become involved on campus with fellow chemistry students. 

The Chemistry Department also supports faculty in continuous professional development to strengthen teaching. Included here are also initiatives and resources for faculty in Chemistry and beyond.

Careers and Internships

UMass Boston has resources available for students looking into a career in Chemistry:

Additionally Miami University has an extensive list of links for career opportunities in Biology, Biochemistry, and Chemistry. 

UMass Boston also has resources available to students looking for internships and training: 

Scholarships & Aid

There are many opportunities for scholarships and aid for students pursuing a chemistry degree at UMass Boston. 

Financial Aid

  • Includes information regarding various financial aid and loan programs through the university

Merit Based Scholarships

  • Provides information on merit based scholarships for undergraduates

Student Employment at UMass Boston

  • Contains information regarding on-campus job opportunities, including the Federal Work-Study program

Undergraduate Research Funding

  • A list of different funding opportunities for Undergraduate Students

Graduate Research Funds

  • A list of different funding opportunities for Graduate Students

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

  • Information about the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program

Travel Expenses for dues paying GEO Members

  • Information on the Scholarly Support Fund (SSF) through the Graduate Employee Organization (GEO)

Resources

Below is a list of resources that our students might find useful in both their coursework and research: 

Graduate Students

Learning Goals for Graduate Students

The Graduate Committee of the Chemistry Department has developed the following learning goals for our graduate students:

  • Students will be trained to plan, conduct and report results from original chemical research, including the importance of adhering to the principles of scientific ethics with regard to use of sources, generating and reporting of data, and collaboration with colleagues.
  • Student will become experts in a narrowly focused area of chemical research.
  • Students will be able to comprehend and communicate advanced chemical principles as applied to the five major sub-fields of chemistry: organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry and biochemistry, with special emphasis on organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry and physical chemistry.
  • Students will develop an understanding of Green Chemistry and environmental responsibility.
  • Students will be able to think creatively and independently.
  • Students will receive training in good teaching practices.

Contacts

Neil Reilly
Graduate Program Co-Director
ISC, 3, 3740
Phone: 617.287.4065
Neil.Reilly@umb.edu

Wei Zhang

Graduate Program Co-Director
ISC 3400
Phone: 617.287.6147
Wei2.Zhang@umb.edu

Rita Lam

Graduate Program Assistant
University Hall 3rd Floor Chemistry Offices
Phone: 617.287.6190
Graduate.Chemistry@umb.edu