Welcome to NMHU Chemistry
Chemistry at NMHU
Mission and Goal of the Chemistry Program
The mission of the Chemistry program here at New Mexico Highlands University is to offer a quality education to student , whether they are fulfilling general education requirements, taking background courses for other sciences, pre-professional, or following a course of study for a Chemistry major or minor while incorporating carefully mentored, hands-on laboratory and research experiences. This program will effectively prepare chemistry graduates to enter the workforce with a B.S/B.A degree or to handle the rigors of a more advanced M.S or Ph.D program of study. Course preraration and advisement are available for students who choose to enter a postgraduate, licensed professional program of study for a career in medicine, veterinary science, dentistry, optometry, physical therapy, pharmacy and more!
Faculty and Staff
Chemistry
Faculty and Staff
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David Sammeth, Ph.D.
Department Chair/Professor
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Steven Karpowicz, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
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Nabanita Saikia, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
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Luis R. Castaneda
Assistant Professor
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AJ Warwell
Administrative Assistant
2022-2023 undergraduate catalog: Chemistry
Undergraduate catalog: Chemistry (BA)
Undergraduate catalog: Chemistry (BS)
Undergraduate catalog: Biochemistry (BA)
Undergraduate courses in chemistry
The New Mexico Highlands undergraduate catalog outlines your options and the steps you need to take to complete degree requirements for your chosen major. To ensure the seamless completion of your degree, consult often with your academic adviser and utilize Highlands’ Degree Audit tool to keep track of your academic progress.
Graduate Admission Requirements: Chemistry
Graduate course catalog: Chemistry
Graduate students are assigned to a faculty adviser within their area of study. The faculty adviser will help the student complete a program of study to satisfy the specific course requirements within their area, outlined in the Graduate Catalog. The courses listed must satisfy the course requirements prescribed in the catalog of record. The academic adviser will provide guidance in completing your program of study.
Graduate Coordinator
Luis R. Castaneda: lrcastaneda@nmhu.edu
Office phone: 505-426-2035
Requirements:
Statement of educational goals
2 letters of recommendation
Transcripts from all previously attended regionally accredited institutions (3.0 GPA or higher). Will consider those who do not meet the GPA requirement.
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Deadlines: Rolling admissions for fall and spring terms