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Chemistry Department

Department Mission & Goals

Mission

The Chemistry department provides transformational educational experiences that encourage student success, supports faculty in their professional development as teachers and scholars, and works collaboratively with the campus community in support of the college's mission and goals.

Department goals

  • Develop and deliver courses and academic programs that support student success and maintain the highest level of academic rigor, including specialized courses and opportunities for authentic undergraduate research.
  • Encourage and support faculty as teachers, scholars, and members of an academic community who provide college service to advance the goals of the institution.
  • Collaborate with Academic Affairs, other academic departments, and the campus community in support of academic initiatives for student success and the college's mission and goals.
  • Develop and implement processes and practices that assess student learning and support the college's mission and goals.

 

Programs of Study

  • Chemistry (Dual/Joint A.S./B.S. Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences with York College)

    • Adviser: Dr. Kevin Kolack

  • Science for Forensics (Dual/Joint A.S./B.S. Degree with John Jay College of Criminal Justice)

    • Adviser: Dr. Kevin Kolack

  • Radiation Safety Certificate Program 

    • Advisers: Dr. Sharon Lall Ramnarine, Dr. Paul Sideris

Upcoming Events

Event
Location
Date
Registration Deadline
Websites/Link
Transition to John Jay with Guaranteed Admission (Info Session) QCC Room S111 + Zoom 10/08/202512–12-2PM Zoom Registration Zoom Link
CUNY Justice Academy Virtual Information Session Online (Zoom) 10/15/2025 –12PM Register here Zoom Link
NY ACS National Chemistry Week Celebration (Topic: Hidden Life of Spices) NY Hall of Science, Queens 10/19/2025 –10AM-12PM 10/10/2025; $30 table fee Event Website
Dr. Kevin Kolack’s Seminar at Teaching Matters (CUNY Innovative Teaching Academy) CUNY Central (online seminar) 11/07/2025 Register via CUNY Teaching Matters site Event Link
ACS Long Island - Frances S. Sterrett Environmental Chemistry Symposium (PFAS focus) Berliner Hall, Room 117, Hofstra University or via Zoom 11/08/2025 –9AM-3PM Google Form Registration (required) Event Webpage

Announcements

New courses in Radiation Certificate Program

Campus Cultural Centers

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