Department of
Chemistry and Biochemistry

"SFA was my first choice when applying to colleges. With the engagement and support of the chemistry department, I can say I made the right choice. I have had the opportunity to work with my SFA professors to help further my education and provide other students with tutoring and supplemental instruction sessions through the Academic Assistance and Resource Center. Through undergraduate research projects, I work closely with professors and my peers to gain more hands-on experiences and skills in the laboratory."

"I am deeply grateful for the support from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at SFA. My advisor has been fully dedicated to my success, always willing to adapt and guide me. Over the summer, I had the opportunity to collaborate with several professors on research projects, which fueled my passion for science and medicine. Without the support of the department, I wouldn’t be the proud, accomplished person I am today."

"As a biochemistry major, the opportunities SFA has provided me — being in the lab conducting undergraduate research, using instrumentation and gaining real-world skills — have been terrific. Everyone in the department has been incredibly helpful and supportive during my time at SFA."
 

"The biochemistry program at SFA has allowed me the opportunity to work with modern instruments that I would never have dreamed of touching at any other institution. With the experience I've gathered at SFA, and the instrumentation that has been sponsored through ThermoFisher Scientific, I have reinforced key important concepts I learned through lectures and am confident I can succeed through any career and further education."

"Majoring in biochemistry will open so many doors for me in the future. SFA challenges me with the courses they offer and has allowed me to find out what my goals are in life. Joining a team in the soils lab has given me lab experience and is setting me up for success for my goal of working with pharmaceuticals and becoming a pharmacologist to help people around the world."

"Being a biochemistry major at SFA has been a fruitful and rewarding experience. The invaluable guidance I’ve received from my professors and advisors has positively impacted my personal growth and my dream of becoming a medical professional. Both my participation in the Joint Admission Medical Program and in undergraduate research have broadened my confidence and solidified essential skills I’ll need moving forward. I’ve learned that with commitment and excellent mentoring, it is possible to accomplish even the most challenging endeavor."

"As a biochemistry major at SFA, I was able to take part in undergraduate research, which is strongly emphasized by The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. I received training through one-on-one mentoring and access to state-of-the-art instrumentation, which enhanced my overall learning experience. Research helped me think critically and connect theory with hands-on experience. As an overlap student, I was able to take graduate courses and get a head start on my master’s degree. My area of research is protein chemistry, which can incorporate many different techniques and methods. Learning these skills deepened my understanding of biochemical interactions and sharpened my problem-solving abilities."

"Being part of the Master of Science in Natural and Applied Science program, I feel fortunate to be exposed to cutting-edge research techniques, including scanning electron microscopy, ATR-FTIR, high-performance liquid chromatography and ion chromatography. My research focuses on microbial biofilms as probes to assess treated wastewater from wastewater treatment plants in the Deep East Texas area. My studies include exploring phytochemicals and nanomaterials as tools to inhibit biofilm growth. As an international student, the department’s support and access to advanced instrumentation have greatly enriched my academic endeavors and contributed immensely to my development as a researcher and educator."

"My experience at SFA has been beyond my expectations. The faculty members have been incredibly supportive of my study and understanding of my busy schedule. Being able to meet directly with the professors when I have questions is an asset that was not as available to me at my undergraduate university. My anticipated research focus is in regulation of myosin II folding, assembly, function and degradation by the molecular chaperone, UNC-45B. In the future, I plan to become a biochemistry professor and share my love of science with students."