The Department of Chemistry at Fort Hays State University offers both Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees, as well as degree emphases in the areas of Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Forensic Science, and Teacher Education. In addition, the Chemistry Department participates in special programs like the Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science (KAMS) and the Master of Liberal Studies (MLS). The central focus of the department is to use the experimental nature of chemistry to help students develop their analytical and problem-solving skills.
With the rapid expansion of programs the Chemistry Department administers or participates in, there is a growing need for state-of-the-art laboratory and educational equipment and supplies. In addition, both KAMS and MLS students are expected to work with Chemistry faculty members on research projects, creating increased demands on our analytical instrumentation. The Chemistry Department remains committed to making top quality science education available to all FHSU students. Funding support for the acquisition of equipment, supplies and analytical instrumentation will assure all students have access to the research experience.
Department of Chemistry Needs
Student Labor $2000
Upper level chemistry students employed to assist faculty with laboratory preparation, supervision, and grading.
Consumable Resources $8000
Chemicals and other research and lab related materials.
Vacuum Equipment for Organic Chemistry Lab $3,245
Vacuum hoods are standard for a chemistry lab. Increased enrollment requires additional lab sections. Additional hoods are needed to for the new lab stations.
Tabletop ultra centrifuge $80,000
Upper level bio-chemistry classes and research projects require a centrifuge with higher speeds capable of better isolation and separation suspensions.
Polymerase Chain Reaction equipment $8,000
This equipment will add to and upgrade the department’s resources used to measure the amount of nucleic acid in a biological sample. This process is an integral part of upper level bio chemistry and bio technology labs and is widely used in industry and graduate programs. Today’s graduates require education and training in this area to compete for positions in industry and graduate school.
Isothermal Titration Calorimeter $75,000
Isothermal Titration Calorimetry (ITC) is used to measure heat produced in bio-chemical interactions. It is most often used to study the binding of small molecules (such as medicinal compounds) to larger macromolecules (proteins, DNA etc.). This equipment will enhance upper-level bio chemistry and physical chemistry classes.
High Field NMR $150,000
Cooling liquids $10,000
Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy exploits the magnetic properties of certain nuclei. The impact of NMR spectroscopy on the natural sciences has been substantial. It is the technology behind magnetic diagnostic imaging (MRI) used in the medical profession.
NMR Spectroscopy has applications for three of the four science degree programs; chemistry, physics, and biology. NMR technology is common in industry and graduate programs. Incorporating high field nuclear magnetic resonance in curriculum and research opportunities will better prepare FHSU graduates for work in their fields.
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