About the School of Science and Engineering

The Student Member ACS chapter is an academic, social, and service organization open to all science majors who strive to attain academic and professional success at Duquesne. Members receive a free National ACS Membership. The group organizes outreach projects on-and-off-campus and acts as an active support network for its members. Students host a symposium each spring for area students to present their undergraduate research.

The ACS student chapter has been nationally recognized as an OUTSTANDING CHAPTER for 12 of the past 13 years and won the GREEN CHEMISTRY award for the past 8 years. In recent years, this chapter has been twice named the best student organization on campus.

Faculty Mentors: Drs. Paul Lummis, Tim Evans and Nithya Vandanythan

The Duquesne student chapter of the American Society for Microbiology is for those students whose interests lie in microbiology and bacteriology. The group organizes student-planned field trips and projects.

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Wook Kim

The American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) student chapter at Duquesne is dedicated to the advancement of undergraduate research and education in biochemistry and molecular biology. The Molecular Biology Concentration in the Department of Biological Sciences at Duquesne is accredited by ASBMB In addition to the opportunity to participate in local student activities, student members receive free membership to ASBMB. This membership provides access to the following: ASBMB-related journals publications related to graduate education and career choices, awards and scholarships.

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jana Patton-Vogt 

The Bayer School Ambassador Program is a service organization to the Bayer School of Natural & Environmental Sciences. The primary purpose of this organization is to provide service, promote pride, and communicate an increased understanding of the school and Duquesne University. The ambassadors are the official student public relations representatives, tour guides, student recruitment agents, and hosts/hostesses for the Bayer School. Ambassadors work closely with the Dean's Office and faculty members, and have interaction with alumni and prospective students

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Palmer

The objectives and purposes to which BAGS is dedicated are as follows: to provide a forum for discussion of issues of concern to graduate students to represent graduate student interests before Duquesne faculty and administration to organize, promote, and conduct activities beneficial to graduate student life to disseminate information of interest to graduate students to own and manage property and accounts that will assist in securing the above objectives to select graduate students for appointment to faculty and university committees, as needed

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Palmer

The mission of this organization is to form an association of students within the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics as a means to promote diversity and multicultural sensitivity within the field on the Duquesne campus while providing a network for students and professionals interested in STEM related careers, internships, research and community engagement and service, while in accordance with the Duquesne University Mission

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Palmer

• Full-tuition scholarship for four years of undergraduate study while pursuing a degree in the Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Physics, Environmental Science (through the Center for Environmental Research and Education (CERE)) and/or Forensic Science and Law. 
• Participation in a funded summer research experience at Duquesne University during the summer of the freshman year.
• Assistance with securing a funded research during the summer of your sophomore and junior year, internship experience within Duquesne University, or external to the University- including local organizations such as the Citizens Science Lab, University of Pittsburgh, UPMC Children's Hospital, Magee Women's Research Institute and beyond.
• Personalized mentorship opportunities by the Bayer School faculty.
• Specialized academic and career development.
• Networking opportunities with Bayer School alumni.

• The STEM scholarship includes a full-tuition scholarship for four years of undergraduate study.
• Summer 1- participate in the 10-week Undergraduate Research Program- receive a generous stipend to work on research in a Bayer School or Duquesne University research lab - participate in a scientific ethics forum, participate in organized community service projects, and attend and present at an Undergraduate Research Symposium. During this 10-week period, you will live in the Duquesne University dorms free of charge.
• Summer 2 (after your sophomore year) and Summer 3 (after your junior year) we assist you with finding a paid summer research or internship experience, locally nationally. This opportunity can range from academic institutions, governmental agencies, other non-profit organizations, and private industry. Proper discussion and planning for these opportunities will be conducted in conjunction with the program director ahead of time.

• Your application must be completed with all required accompanying information attached no later than the University application deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.
• The Scholarship Committee will meet to review scholarship applications and select finalists who will be further considered for the scholarship.
• Finalists may be selected for a phone or Zoom interview at a later time.
• Applicants selected to be a STEM Scholar are contacted in late February or early March to be notified of the award.
• Admission to the program is extremely competitive. We request that you let us know as soon as possible if you plan to accept the invitation to participate. If you are certain that you will not pursue the Bayer School STEM Scholarship opportunity, please notify us right away so that we may offer this opportunity to another qualified student.