Research

Research is the centerpiece of our curriculum and our faculty view the mentorship of undergraduate researchers as their most important and fulfilling work.

Joseph Langenhan, PhD Professor, Department of Chemistry

Do Real Science. Build Vital Career Skills.

In our Chemistry department, you’ll learn foundational skills in a team environment while benefitting from a culture that supports collaboration, encourages research, values service and inspires a love of learning. And with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, there’s always time for a one-on-one discussion about your coursework, research interests and career plans. At Seattle University, you’ll have faculty-led and student-driven research opportunities and receive personal attention that only an institution like Seattle University can offer. Working side by side with professors who address the world’s most pressing problems, you’ll be investigating on the cutting edge of science.

Our university, based in the thriving heart of Seattle, not only offers you the opportunity to connect to leading research institutes and hospitals in the area, but also the experiences and excitement a city campus provides. At Seattle University, you can start building your academic success alongside your future career path while living in one of the nation’s leading cities for culture and business.

Do Real Science. Build Vital Career Skills.