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CPT Stephen R. Tangen, the 2012 Alexander Nininger Award for Valor at Arms recipient, speaking to cadets majoring in Chemistry & Life Science.

Cadets enrolled in Chem 102 performing the thermodynamics of cobalt complexation lab in the new Science Center

CDT Diana Kim (2012) demonstrates mesenchymal progenitor cells (MPCs) cultured 7 days on 50-100 nm collagen fiber substrates and a collagen-coated Petri Dish using immunofluorescence techniques for the proteins of interest.

Cadet Seth Johnson (ChEng major '12) using an ultraviolet lamp source to aid in cutting DNA samples out of an agarose gel. Seth is leading a team to develop a cheap, field-ready Vibrio cholerae biosensor system to test drinking water.

Cadets of the Chemical Engineering Club strike the “Hershey Moment of Chocolate Joy and Happiness” pose outside of Chocolate World in Hershey, PA during the Hershey Trip Section.

Science for Soldiers and Citizens

The Department of Chemistry and Life Science is responsible for teaching and research within the broad and exciting disciplines of chemistry, life science, and chemical engineering. Our faculty is keenly focused on providing a world-class undergraduate education and conducting state-of-the-art research in a wide array of sciences. Our broad undergraduate programs prepare cadets for a life-time of service to the Army and the Nation. Our Department emphasizes the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills both in the classroom and as cadets conduct original research in faculty laboratories; hence our motto: "Science for Soldiers and Citizens."

Faculty Highlights

Congratulations to LTC F. John Burpo on his appointment to Academy Professor.

Upcoming Events

19 Nov: Microbiology Symposium

30 Nov: AIAD (Summer Opportunities) Expo

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Alumni Highlight

Congratulations to CPT Stephen R. Tangen, a Chemistry & Life Science Major from the West Point Class of 2008.

CPT Tangen has been selected to receive the 2012 Alexander Nininger Award for Valor at Arms for his heroic actions during Operation Strong Eagle in Afghanistan in June and July 2010.

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