Chemistry provides the foundation for a number of disciplines, such as biology, medicine, materials science, and environmental science. Therefore, possessing an understanding of the chemical sciences provides insights into a range of physical and biological phenomena that underpins much of the efforts of scientists and engineers to improve life for humankind. Our chemistry major curriculum is certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS), the world's largest scientific organization with the mission of advancing the broader chemistry enterprise. As an ACS approved program, our curriculum is recognized as offering a broad-based and rigorous chemistry education that gives cadets intellectual, experimental, and communication skills to become effective scientific professionals. In addition, the opportunity for cadets to enrich their education through research enables them to successfully compete for admission to competitive medical schools and for technical scholarships (e.g. National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP), Graduate Education for Minority (GEM) Students Fellowship, Purdue Military Research Initiative (PMRI)) to pursue advanced degrees in the chemical and biological sciences.