Helena Valquier-Flynn
Biochemistry, class of 2018
Studying at Doane has been one of the best experiences—I've been able to conduct research, present at conferences, and have my work published.
At Doane University, we reward students for their achievements both in and outside of the classroom. Through scholarships, grants, work-study, and on-campus employment, our students look forward to starting jobs, not payment plans.
With over 60 student-led clubs and organizations, including a Student Programming Board that sponsors competitions and guest appearances, our campus is a community. From Athletes to Zumba enthusiasts, there is a place for you at Doane University.
One of the most important college experiences is engaging and learning in your classes. At the Doane Learning Center, our students have free access to academic counseling and support to exceed in their studies.
Chemistry is a diverse field that teaches more than just the broader strokes of its science. Due to its nature, students gain a large variety of skills such as spatial, system level, and critical thinking which can open many career pathways for them.
As the central science, chemistry serves as a connection point between fields like physics, biochemistry, biology, environmental science, psychology, mathematics and engineering. As such, Chemistry students gain interdisciplinary experience throughout the chemistry curriculum.
The chemistry curriculum is built to heavily emphasize students’ time in the laboratory. Chemistry students at Doane conduct research projects through one-on-one mentorship with a full-time professor. These projects often cover interdisciplinary topics and involve collaboration with faculty outside of chemistry. From this, students gain qualitative and quantitative analytical skills that can be applied to careers in a diverse range of industries, including pharmaceutical, chemical, petroleum, and environmental and healthcare as well as graduate and professional schools.
Chemistry is a diverse field that teaches more than just the broader strokes of its science. Due to its nature, students gain a large variety of skills such as spatial, system level, and critical thinking which can open many career pathways for them.
As the central science, chemistry serves as a connection point between fields like physics, biochemistry, biology, environmental science, psychology, mathematics and engineering. As such, Chemistry students gain interdisciplinary experience throughout the chemistry curriculum.
The chemistry curriculum is built to heavily emphasize students’ time in the laboratory. Chemistry students at Doane conduct research projects through one-on-one mentorship with a full-time professor. These projects often cover interdisciplinary topics and involve collaboration with faculty outside of chemistry. From this, students gain qualitative and quantitative analytical skills that can be applied to careers in a diverse range of industries, including pharmaceutical, chemical, petroleum, and environmental and healthcare as well as graduate and professional schools.
