Research in Chemistry Experience (RiCh)

Chemistry research experiments with students and faculty

Chemistry Research in your First Year

Detroit Mercy’s Research in Chemistry Experience (RiCh) gives first-year students the opportunity to dive into real chemistry research from day one.

The program includes two courses taken during the student’s first year:

  • Fall Semester: Introduction to Research Methods in Chemistry and Biochemistry (CHM 1980) -- Learn the basics of how scientists conduct research.
  • Winter Semester: Research in Chemistry Lab (CHM 1150) -- Participate in a research-based general chemistry lab and perform experiments.

Research • Rigor • Real-world Application

Biochemistry, Chemistry or Biology Major?
Pre-Med, Pre-Dent, Pre-Pharm or Pre-PhD?
This program is for you!

SOAR Students APPLY for RiCh Program Today!

Contact

For more information, contact 

Dr. Matt Mio
Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
miomj@udmercy.edu