Excellence in Chemistry Research

Issued by University at Albany, SUNY

Students awarded this badge have demonstrated a high level of proficiency, commitment, and professionalism in lab-based research directed by a faculty mentor. This is only awarded for significant, sustained research experiences that also included a formal presentation component (such as a poster, paper, or talk), and should be considered roughly equivalent to an “Honors Thesis”.

Type Learning
Level Advanced
Time Hours
Cost Free

Skills

Attention To Detail
Chemical Analysis
Chemical Synthesis
Data Analysis
Independent Studies
Interpret Research Results
Laboratory Research
Problem Solving
Scientific Communication
Scientific Writing
Teamwork

Earning Criteria

300 hours of mentored research in a UAlbany faculty lab.
Research presented in a public forum, either as a poster, oral presentation, or formal thesis presentation.
Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, analyze, and interpret chemical experiments from start to finish.