Graduate Degree Programs

Student Programs

Chemistry Opportunities (CHOPS)

The Chemistry Opportunities (CHOPS) program invites approximately 20 highly qualified prospective students to the UW-Madison Chemistry Department for an all-expense-paid weekend to explore the chemistry Ph.D. graduate program.

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Catalyst

The Catalyst program is designed to help first-year graduate students from underserved populations succeed in the chemistry graduate program at UW-Madison.

Catalyst Students

Graduate Program News

Graduate Student Spotlight

  • The CHOPs to succeed: Marco Lopez

    A unique program from the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Department of Chemistry invites prospective students to explore the Ph.D. program at no expense.  The Chemistry Opportunities (CHOPs) program invites approximately 20 highly qualified prospective students to …

  • The CHOPs to succeed: Uriel Garcia

    A unique program from the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Department of Chemistry invites prospective students to explore the Ph.D. program at no expense.  The Chemistry Opportunities (CHOPs) program invites approximately 20 highly qualified prospective students to …

  • The CHOPs to succeed: Brittany Trinh

    A unique program from the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Department of Chemistry invites prospective students to explore the Ph.D. program at no expense.  The Chemistry Opportunities (CHOPs) program invites approximately 20 highly qualified prospective students to …

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Graduate Program Contacts

Helen Blackwell

Position title: Norman C. Craig Professor of Chemistry, Associate Chair for the Graduate Program, Director of Graduate Studies

Email: blackwell@chem.wisc.edu

Phone: 608.262.1503

Erin Grunewald

Position title: Graduate Program Coordinator

Email: egrunewald@wisc.edu

Phone: (608) 262-0215

Francisca Jofre

Position title: Graduate Program Director

Email: jofre@wisc.edu

Phone: 608-262-0363

Becca Moy

Position title: Administrative and Events Professional

Email: rebecca.moy@wisc.edu

Phone: 608-263-3980