Dale Kempf ’78 earns University of Illinois 2019 Alumni Achievement Award
Dale Kempf '78 is a distinguished research fellow at research biopharmaceutical company AbbVie where he coordinates its Neglected Diseases Program.
Chemistry Major & Minor
About
When applying for jobs and graduate programs, experience is key. At Goshen College, you will get hands-on experience in small classes with top-notch faculty in a faith-based learning environment. Even in your first semester at GC you’ll have access to scientific instrumentation that at large universities is normally restricted to upper-level or graduate students.
If you study chemistry at GC, you’ll be among students who score, on average, in the 75th percentile nationally on the standardized exit exam. About 90 percent of pre-med graduates are accepted into medical schools, which is twice the national acceptance rate. Likewise, 80 percent of chemistry and biochemistry graduates are accepted into graduate school programs, far above the national average.
In the Goshen College chemistry program, we’ll take your natural curiosity and supply you with the skills you’ll need to be successful in industry, medical school, graduate school, and beyond.
News & Events
Grants provide renewal for faculty scholarship
Goshen College President Rebecca Stoltzfus introduced the new Faculty Renewal Grants, with the first round of proposals funded last spring.
2018 Maple Scholars investigate mosquito genetics, interactive graphic novels, groundnut toxins and more
Thirteen Goshen College students participated in this year’s Maple Scholars research program, an eight-week program which gives undergraduate students the unique opportunity to create and present scholarly works.
Stats
Top 25%
GC chemistry seniors score in the top 25 percentile on the national Major Field Test in Chemistry
92%
of GC pre-med graduates are accepted into medical school (twice the national rate)
#2
Ranking in the percentage of graduates going on to earn doctorates among all Indiana institutions
Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.
Students & Alumni
Physics and Chemistry Double Major
Ulises Martinez '04
Ulises Martinez, a 2004 chemistry and physics graduate, developed a clean energy catalyst that powers carbon-neutral vehicles.
Ulises' story
Professor of Chemistry
Dan Smith
Dan Smith decided to teach chemistry at Goshen College because he wanted to work with students on an individual basis and be able to share his faith in God with them.
Dan's story
Research Fellow in Drug Discovery
Dale Kempf '78
Dale discovered and developed new drugs for HIV and hepatitis C virus therapy. Currently he directs a program at AbbVie for the discovery of new drugs for neglected tropical diseases, tuberculosis and malaria.
Dale's story
Chemistry and Biology Double Major
Sara Lerch '12
Sarah Lerch, a 2012 graduate from Spring Valley, New York, studied chemistry and biology. While at Goshen College, she had the opportunity to study alongside graduate students and professors in lab settings.
Sara's story
University Professor
Rushika Perera '95
Rushika works at Colorado State University researching how dengue virus interacts with its human host and mosquito vector to replicate and spread.
Rushika's story
Professor of Chemistry
Doug Schirch
Doug Schirch is not only passionate about chemistry: he has also led Study-Service Term in Nicaragua and serves as an adviser to the Social Reform and Pax clubs.
Doug's story
