Seminars

Seminars are held regularly in physical/theoretical, inorganic, organic and polymer chemistry. The department also holds large research colloquia featuring speakers of national and international stature from all branches of chemistry. Graduate students have the opportunity to meet with these speakers. Students are expected to attend seminars and colloquia; this is an integral part of graduate education.

Several other seminar series are designed specifically for graduate students. For incoming students, research presentations are given by the faculty at the beginning of the fall semester. These seminars acquaint students with the full range of research activities and opportunities in the department.

A graduate student research symposium is held annually in September on Catalina Island, 25 miles off the California coast. Student lectures and poster sessions fill mornings and evenings, with afternoons free for informal discussions, swimming, snorkeling and hiking.

Chemistry Graduate Student Organization

Our graduate students can be associated with the Chemistry Graduate Student Organization (CGSO). For questions regarding the activities of the CGSO, you can contact the current CGSO Chair:

Oscar Rebolledo-Mayoral
rebolled@usc.edu

Women in Science and Engineering (WISE)


The University of Southern California has an active and comprehensive program for women in science and engineering (WISE).
For description of specific programs and activities plase go to http://www.usc.edu/admin/provost/WISE/ and follow the links from there.