Discover the science behind ignition with this captivating DIY experiment as we create a giant homemade match using potassium nitrate and sugar. Watch the step-by-step process of mixing and heating, ...

National Chemistry Week (NCW) is a public awareness campaign that promotes the value of chemistry in everyday life. ACS members and chemistry enthusiasts celebrate NCW by coordinating events and ...

In RIT’s chemistry BS, you’ll research chemicals to discover, develop, or improve products like paints, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, electronic components, and more. Prepare for Advanced Degrees: ...

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RIT offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs that prepare you for professional work in research laboratories and industrial settings. The materials science graduate program seeks to provide ...

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The chemistry tutorial center is in Room 238 of Walker Science Building. A small cluster of computers connected to the internet are available for all chemistry students to use. The hours of operation ...

Will chemistry as a discipline be a part of science in the future? This is a question that chemists and chemical engineers have been pondering for a long time, as evidenced by reports, surveys, and ...

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