Hello! My name is Kate James, and I graduated from WU in 2024. I am currently working to receive my master's degree in Forensic Chemistry at Virginia Commonwealth University, and I later hope to work as a forensic toxicologist! Not only did I really enjoy the community at Waynesburg University but the education and mentoring I received there really helped prepare me for graduate school and my career, specifically the instrumentation and forensic science classes.
The research opportunities Waynesburg has rivals that of a larger school, and by encouraging students to pursue their own novel research, Waynesburg molds their students to think critically and independently.
Very few other universities can brag about having a 400 mHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Instrument, and Waynesburg allows students to gain experience on it as well as many other instruments. I found that independent research at Waynesburg helped me become a scientist with the knowledge and tools to make an impact on the forensic science field, and I am very thankful for all the opportunities that Waynesburg University provided me!
Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science
Waynesburg University's Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science sets itself apart with $1M in new, cutting-edge chemistry and forensic science equipment routinely used in professional labs, providing students with unmatched hands-on learning rarely found at similar institutions.
