Chemistry - Houghton College

Tackle Real-world problems

Increase your knowledge of chemistry, define and answer significant questions about our world, and deepen your faith.

Why Chemistry at Houghton?

One of the benefits of a Christian liberal arts education in chemistry is that students are not simply exposed to learning about science. They are encouraged to deepen their faith as they increase their knowledge of science in general and chemistry in particular.

Courses of Study

»Chemistry Major

»Biochemistry Major

Minor available in Chemistry

Experienced faculty

At Houghton, experienced Christian faculty members in the chemistry department – all active scholars with doctorates – prepare and equip students interested in biochemistry, molecular biology, organic chemistry, physical chemistry and analytical chemistry to define and answer significant questions about our world.

Research Opportunities

Chemistry majors perform real-world research with Houghton faculty in our Summer Research Institute.

Careers in Chemistry

A degree in chemistry from Houghton College provides opportunities for a variety of fulfilling careers.

What They’re Doing

Analytical chemist
Biochemist
Business leader
College and university professor
Forensic chemist
High school science teacher
Linguist
Medical doctor
Medicinal chemist
Nutritional chemist

Missionary
Optometrist
Pharmaceutical chemist
Podiatrist
Polymer chemist
Process chemist
Quality-control chemist
Science-company sales representative
Youth counselor

Grad Schools Attended

Since the year 2000, about three-quarters of our chemistry majors have chosen to continue their education in graduate school or medical school.

M.D. or Equivalent Health-related Programs

Columbia – Ben Gurion Program
College of Podiatric Medicine, Temple University
Des Moines University
Johns Hopkins University
Midwestern University, Chicago
New York College of Optometry
Northeastern Ohio Universities’ College of Medicine
Syracuse University School of Medicine
Temple University School of Medicine
University at Buffalo School of Medicine
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Ph.D. Programs

Cornell University
Dartmouth
Northwestern University
Penn State
Princeton University
University of Buffalo
University of California, Davis
University of Colorado
University of Connecticut
University of Kansas
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
University of Michigan
University of Mississippi
University of Rochester
University of Wisconsin, Madison
State University of New York, Stony Brook
Vanderbilt University
Wake Forest University

Faculty & Staff

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Miriam Case

Academic Departments Coordinator

585.567.9280

mim.case@houghton.edu

Paine 219

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Paul Martino

Professor of Biochemistry

585.567.9300

paul.martino@houghton.edu

Paine 420A

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John Rowley

Associate Professor of Chemistry

585.567.9301

John.Rowley@houghton.edu

Paine 422

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Karen Torraca

Professor of Chemistry, Chair, Department of Chemistry

585.567.9383

karen.torraca@houghton.edu

Paine 420

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