Centered in the national and international crossroads of Washington DC, GW draws upon the rich array of resources from the national capital area to enhance its educational and research endeavors. GW is committed to the strengthening of undergraduate research in general and in the sciences particularly. The University’s strategic plan establishes a goal to “Inculcate leadership ability and reflective practice by creating undergraduate experiences that clearly integrate what students are learning in the classroom with their co-curricular activities, internships, jobs, and service-learning opportunities.”
Chemistry at GW
Rooted in the nation’s capital, the Department of Chemistry is a lightning rod for scientific opportunity. Faculty and students enjoy the benefits of partnerships with laboratories, museums and funding agencies in the Washington, D.C., area. The department is located in the Science and Engineering Hall on the Foggy Bottom campus. The building houses state-of-the-art laboratories, lecture halls and core facilities. It also includes 500,000 square feet of teaching and research space and an open layout that encourages cross-disciplinary collaboration — as well as easy access between students and faculty.
