Our department is dedicated to providing a supportive, rigorous and rewarding education community that will allow you to thrive. We are dedicated to chemistry, the central science, and to sharing our experience, knowledge and excitement with you. We come from diverse backgrounds, work together to cover all areas of chemistry and each bring a unique perspective to your education. We engage in research and are committed to exploring the unknown in chemistry with undergraduate research students.
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., University of Oregon; M.S., B.S., St. Louis University
Lab Instructor, Department of Chemistry & Physics
M.A., Boston University; B.S. Chemistry, Emmanuel College
Chair, Department of Chemistry and Physics; Associate Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., Analytical Chemistry, Vanderbilt University; B.A., Chemistry, Hanover College
Lecturer, Department of Chemistry and Physics
Ph.D., University of New Hampshire; B.A., Connecticut College
Lab Instructor, Department of Chemistry & Physics
B.S., Lafayette College; M.S., Boston College
Associate Professor of Physics, Department of Chemistry & Physics
Ph.D., M.S., University of Washington; B.S., California Institute of Technology
Associate Dean of Natural Sciences; Professor of Chemistry, Department of Chemistry & Physics
Ph.D., M.A., Clark University; M.S., B.S., Pedagogical University, Moscow
In a city known for innovation in healthcare, opportunities for Emmanuel students are bolstered by our location within the world-renowned Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA). With walking-distance access to cutting-edge scientific and medical institutions, ours is a neighborhood that stands hand-in-hand with the future.
As early as her second year at Emmanuel College, Jolie Erlacher '19 discovered the power of networking, seeing firsthand how the connections she has made at Emmanuel-and then beyond-have affected the course of her academic and career trajectory, each opportunity opening a door to the next.
Professor Aren Gerdon is the Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Physics and an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Emmanuel College. He leads his own chemistry research group, focusing on biomaterials, and works closely with other research groups across campus. Professor Gerdon is passionate about sharing his deep knowledge of chemistry with his students, guiding them from class work to practical, real-world lab experiments.
Brianna Wiseman '15 began her first year at Emmanuel with her mind set on becoming a teacher. So how, years later, did her path lead to Fidelity Investments and her current position as a Deployment Analyst?
During his time at Emmanuel, biology major Nicholas Verdini '17 has forged a bold and enterprising path toward his goal of becoming a physician, acquiring research experience in Emmanuel's state-of-the-art laboratories as well as at nearby Boston Children's Hospital and Merck Research Laboratories.
Emily's undergraduate science courses, along with her involvement in lab-based projects, served as building blocks for her appointment after graduation at MGH, her current graduate-level work, and her future aspirations as a nurse practitioner.
As an intern working as a Clinical Care Technician/Unit Coordinator at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Marwah experienced the front lines at a busy, urban hospital.
Connor Bradshaw '17 held an internship as a clinical research assistant in the Department of Otolaryngology at Boston Medical Center (BMC) during fall of his senior year.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner at MGH, Brynn O'Donnell '11 helps her patients attain health and wellness and breaks down stigma by educating them on the biology behind mental illness.
Joy Houlder '19 fills her time as a resident assistant, members of the BSU and Ukulele Club, her coursework in psychology and studio art and more.
A Biostatistics graduate, Alexandra Rogers '10, NP, used her strong foundation in math and science to earn her nursing degree and launch a thriving, Boston-based boutique cosmetic dermatology practice, LexRx.
Emmanuel is a place where students broaden their sense of what’s possible and prepare for inspiring careers in an ever-changing world. Be here.
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