The Department of Chemistry exists to develop and deliver innovative, appropriately challenging and engaging curricular and co‐curricular learning experiences leading to liberally educated graduates who are prepared for meaningful careers and lives as responsible citizens and life‐long learners.  We seek to provide curricular and co- curricular opportunities for students to develop laboratory skills, methodological proficiencies, and self-confidence for the design and safe conduct, analysis, evaluation, and clear reporting of a substantive chemical investigation.