Seminar Requirements

As part of the senior comprehensive requirement for all majors in our department, students must attend a total of 12 department seminars over 4 semesters (junior and senior years). A reduction of 3 to this total of 12 is granted for students who study off campus . The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has a long tradition of faculty and students meeting together with scientists from outside our university. These seminars have provided and will continue to provide exposure to science beyond what students see in our courses and on- campus research as well as opportunities to build community. That dual goal of exposure to cutting edge science and building community is one way our department supports our commitment to our students’ professional and career development.

Current Seminar Requirments

The department remains committed to our dual goals for the seminar requirement of exposing our students to science they would not otherwise see in their coursework and research at DePauw as well as building community among our students and faculty. Beginning this year (the 2022-2023 academic year), at least half of departmental seminars counted towards the graduation requirement must be attended in-person, or synchronously in the case of a live zoom event. Up to half of newly credited seminars can be pre-recorded virtual talks. Students will work with their advisors to record when they attend a virtual event. Students should expect to provide some kind of evidence that they actively engaged in the event. Come back to this page to find events you want to attend. We will also send you announcements of events.

Current Seminars