Department of Chemistry Student Engagement

Become a Chemistry Tutor

Peer tutors have experience in multiple chemistry courses, and have a passion for helping others learn chemistry. Tutors are selected by the department. Need a tutor?

Chemistry Tutor Application

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Become a Lead TA

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Lead TA Application

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Become a Support TA

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Support TA Application

Become a Chemistry Ambassador

WKU Chemistry and Biochemistry Ambassadors serve as public relations and promotional representatives for the department and assist in a variety of ways, including recruitment and retention events.  Ambassadors have opportunities to interact with prospective students and parents, local employers, faculty, staff, and fellow students in their work helping visitors appreciate that WKU is an exceptional university.  Ambassadors are expected to represent the department, college, and university in a positive, professional, and responsible manner at all times.

Roles of a WKU Chemistry and Biochemistry Ambassador

• Represent the department and/or the college at recruitment events
• Assist with department-specific freshmen orientation events
• Serve as hosts for visitors to the department and conduct interviews of alumni, faculty, and students
• Conduct tours of department facilities in Ogden College Hall, Snell Hall, and Kelly Thompson Hall
• Assist with other department programs and events such as visits by local school students for hands-on activities
• Serve as student members or consultants to department committees
• Write letters to prospective students and financial donors
• Assist with social media posts

Requirements of a WKU Chemistry and Biochemistry Ambassador

• Full time undergraduate student with minimum GPA of 2.75
• Declared chemistry or biochemistry major
• Have completed at least CHEM 120/121 and 222/223 and have sophomore standing by first semester of ambassador duties
• Attend all ambassador meetings and training sessions
• Participate in at least 30 hours of ambassador duties during the semester
• Always present yourself in a professional manner, including excellent oral communication with visitors

Application materials

• Applicant Information form on the following page
• Professional resume, including
  • all campus activities and organizations with specific roles indicated
  • hobbies and extra-professional activities and interests
  • current employment (if any) and number of hours worked per week
• Responses to these three (3) essay prompts (limit 300 words each) – electronic/typed responses ONLY:
  • What strengths and assets would you bring as a WKU Chemistry and Biochemistry Ambassador?
  • What benefit(s) do you hope to gain from being a WKU Chemistry and Biochemistry Ambassador?
  • What would you say if you were to describe the WKU Chemistry and Biochemistry Department and the Ogden College of Science and Engineering to a prospective student?
• Letter of recommendation from one (1) WKU faculty member
• Names and contact information for two (2) additional references (one WKU peer/student and one WKU faculty/staff or Bowling Green community member)

 How to Apply to Be an Ambassador

• Verify that you meet the requirements above
• Complete the Ambassador Application and submit it by April 15.

Email carnetta.skipworth@wku.edu if you would like to learn more about becoming a WKU Chemistry Ambassador.

Ambassador Application

Undergraduate Prospective/Current Student Resources

Find information on our degree programs and the exciting research opportunities in our department through our website, or find out more about WKU with the following resources.