UTSA chemistry students

Board of Regents approves chemistry doctorate

(Feb. 12, 2004)--The University of Texas System Board of Regents approved plans for a new doctoral program in chemistry. The proposal now goes to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for review.

The new doctoral program will produce chemists with a strong foundation in chemistry and research experience to integrate chemistry with biological systems including biotechnology and biomedical applications. Graduates from the program will help fill leadership needs in academic institutions and private companies.

"This is a big step forward for the Department of Chemistry and UTSA's endeavor to become a top-tier research institution, as well as for the development of the San Antonio scientific community," said Judith Walmsley, chair of the Department of Chemistry. "Chemistry is considered to be the 'central science' in that it is an important aspect of the other physical and biological sciences."

UTSA has 10 doctoral degree programs covering neurobiology, cell and molecular biology, computer science, educational leadership, culture, literacy and language, business administration, electrical engineering, English, biomedical engineering, and environmental science and engineering.

--Kris Rodriguez