Chemical reactions make it possible for the world to buzz with life and humans to tailor the very molecules around them. If you peer through the lens of chemistry and biochemistry, the details and possibilities of God’s creation will take your breath away.
With a faculty committed to Christ, a community that loves to discover new knowledge, and over $8 million in research grants awarded over the past decade, Calvin chemistry is a tightly knit community that produces world-changing scholars.
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Quick Facts
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Top 3%
of private colleges whose graduates go on to earn a PhD in the sciences.
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100%
of Calvin graduates who wanted to pursue their studies further in graduate school have been accepted. All received assistantships or fellowships.
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27
students were employed for full-time summer 2016 research
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Calvin students earn Goldwater honors
Over the past decade, Calvin has been a national leader in producing Goldwater scholars and those recognized as honorable mentions; this year was no exception, with four students recognized as honorable mentions. News & Stories, May 17, 2018 -
Symposium creates community for those affected by rare disease
On March 3, 2018, Calvin College will host the first Rare Disease Symposium, providing an opportunity to learn about current research efforts in rare diseases that affect members of the local community and to hear from local patients and their families about living with rare diseases. News & Stories, February 13, 2018 -
Calvin students present research at Midwest Enzyme Conference
In fall 2017, five Calvin students presented their research at the Midwest Enzyme Chemistry Conference at Loyola University Chicago. News & Stories, November 3, 2017 -
Exploring new ground through summer research
This summer, 85 students participated in Calvin College’s summer research. The program spans 10 weeks and allows students to explore one of 56 projects in eight different STEM fields. News & Stories, August 4, 2017 -
Walking Boldly: Sarah Witt
Through engaging classes, dedicated professors, an off-campus interim and the liberal arts, Calvin prepared Sarah Witt ’17 to study veterinary medicine on the other side of the world. News & Stories, July 11, 2017 -
Walking Boldly: Nolan Coallier
Because of a mission trip to Honduras, Nolan Coallier ’17 knew he wanted to pursue medical missions. Calvin, and a full-tuition scholarship to the Medical College of Wisconsin, are helping him achieve that goal. News & Stories, July 6, 2017 -
Calvin graduate continues incredible journey
On May 20, 2017, Garrett Bazany graduated from Calvin College—the latest achievement in an incredible seven-year journey. News & Stories, May 20, 2017 -
Calvin celebrates the Class of 2017
On Saturday, May 20, 2017, more than 900 students participated in the college's 97th annual Commencement ceremony. News & Stories, May 19, 2017
