Marine Chemistry

Philosophy 
The Marine Chemistry Program is dedicated to the protection and preservation of the environment. Through scientific research students see solutions to scientific problems to make the world a better place for all its inhabitants. 

Admission Process
The Marine Chemistry Program is a four-year scientific research program for highly capable students. The admission process begins in March of the student's 8th grade year. Invitations to apply to the program are sent directly to students scoring in the top 15% on the placement exam. Applications are sent out during the first two weeks in March. Interested students are then selected from the applicant pool to attend the week-long lab practical, which serves as "try-out" week. Invitation to apply to the program does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the lab practical. Following the lab practical, participating students are asked to write a research paper based on the data collected during the week. From the twenty-seven students participating in the lab practical, approximately 18 students are accepted to the program. This decision is based on the student application and performance during the lab practical week. Students are notified of admission to the program by the first week of August. For those students selected for the program, monthly classes begin in September of the student's freshman year.