McNeil Group

Our research program includes organic/organometallic synthesis and catalysis, polymer synthesis and applications, depolymerization/recycling, responsive hydrogel formation, and chemistry education.

Each graduate student and post-doc has their own bench and hood.

Each of our three “synthesis” labs has standard synthetic equipment.

Air- and moisture-free techniques are often required in our work.

Our new materials are characterized using a suite of instruments – both in house and on campus.

Our department has several state-of-the-art instrumentation facilities for walk-on use.

Graduate students have an opportunity to mentor undergraduate student researchers.

Undergraduate researchers have the opportunity to guide their own research projects.

Both formal and informal collaboration among students is encouraged.