Graduate Additional Information

The quality and vitality of the graduate program in chemistry and biochemistry at New Mexico State University are best demonstrated by its rapid growth since it began in 1965. The program was granted full accreditation in 1972 by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. More than one hundred fifty students, representing virtually every geographical area, have received doctoral and/or master's degrees from the department in analytical, biochemical, inorganic, organic, and physical disciplines.

Because the graduate program is not large by comparison with programs in many other institutions, students are offered the special advantages of small, individual research groups in an active research environment. These advantages are reflected in the success of NMSU graduates in the job market, both in finding employment in academia, government, and industrial laboratories, and in advancing in their careers in chemistry and biochemistry.

The graduate program typically includes approximately 60 graduate students and 20 postdoctoral research associates. The graduate faculty numbers 23. The general mood and effort of the graduate program reflects its young faculty and modern facilities. More than 200 research publications have appeared during the past five years as a result of research done by the faculty and students of the department. Additional works have been published in the area of chemical education, including instructional texts.

Housing
Graduate students may live off or on campus. The community offers an affordable range of rental houses and apartments. The university maintains residence halls for single men and women as well as campus housing for married couples. Inquiries should be addressed to: Director, Housing Department, Box 3BB, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003.

Employment
Spouses of graduate students often find full- or part-time employment in labs and offices on campus. In addition, Las Cruces is a fast-growing city with job opportunities in general business and services. Two university offices serve job seekers. The Placement Office staff helps students' spouses find employment off campus or temporary part-time work on campus. The Personnel Office assists with campus employment.

Stipends
Financial support is available to graduate students in chemistry through numerous teaching and research assistantships, as well as federally supported traineeships and fellowships. Stipends change frequently to keep pace with the rising cost of living and are competitive with other universities in the region. Stipend increases are also given as the student makes progress toward degrees. Other benefits include Health Center services and low-cost insurance.


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The quality and vitality of the graduate program in chemistry and biochemistry at New Mexico State University are best demonstrated by its rapid growth since it began in 1965. The program was granted full accreditation in 1972 by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. More than one hundred fifty students, representing virtually every geographical area, have received doctoral and/or master's degrees from the department in analytical, biochemical, inorganic, organic, and physical disciplines. Because the graduate program is not large by comparison with programs in many other institutions, students are offered the special advantages of small, individual research groups in an active research environment. These advantages are reflected in the success of NMSU graduates in the job market, both in finding employment in academia, government, and industrial laboratories, and in advancing in their careers in chemistry and biochemistry. The graduate program typically includes approximately 60 graduate students and 20 postdoctoral research associates. The graduate faculty numbers 23. The general mood and effort of the graduate program reflects its young faculty and modern facilities. More than 200 research publications have appeared during the past five years as a result of research done by the faculty and students of the department. Additional works have been published in the area of chemical education, including instructional texts. Housing Graduate students may live off or on campus. The community offers an affordable range of rental houses and apartments. The university maintains residence halls for single men and women as well as campus housing for married couples. Inquiries should be addressed to: Director, Housing Department, Box 3BB, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003. Employment Spouses of graduate students often find full- or part-time employment in labs and offices on campus. In addition, Las Cruces is a fast-growing city with job opportunities in general business and services. Two university offices serve job seekers. The Placement Office staff helps students' spouses find employment off campus or temporary part-time work on campus. The Personnel Office assists with campus employment. Stipends Financial support is available to graduate students in chemistry through numerous teaching and research assistantships, as well as federally supported traineeships and fellowships. Stipends change frequently to keep pace with the rising cost of living and are competitive with other universities in the region. Stipend increases are also given as the student makes progress toward degrees. Other benefits include Health Center services and low-cost insurance.
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