University of Wisconsin Graduate Program Preview

04/16/21
Students attending CHOPS.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Chemistry is hosting a graduate program early preview weekend on Sept 23-26, 2021, called CHOPs (CHemistry OPportunities), to showcase the exciting research, great facilities, and collaborative atmosphere of the Department of Chemistry, as well as the vibrant city of Madison. Thanks to our partners, P&G, DOW, and The University of Wisconsin-Madison, CHOPs is an all-expense-paid week that gives potential applicants an opportunity to visit Madison and the Department before applying to graduate school.

CHOPs weekend activities include the following: 

  • “Life in Graduate School” presentation by current graduate students 
  • Faculty research presentations  
  • Facility tours 
  • Individual meetings with faculty 
  • Poster session with current graduate students 
  • Presentation about applying to graduate schools 
  • Tour of Madison 
  • Interaction with current graduate students 
  • Interaction with CHOPs program alumni