• Loading upcoming events...

Rich Wells

Vice President of Research and Development, Thermo-Set Systems

Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry major

My years at Anderson University were truly fruitful and dynamic. While my colleagues can only relate to 500-seat lecture halls and remote professors, I recall hours of personal time with my professors touching on spiritual, educational and career topics. I would argue that the AU student-faculty relationship is far beyond the scope of any other university. Of course, the faculty have zeal for knowledge and teaching, but their academic fervor does not overshadow their love for their students and earnest desire to do the work of the Lord. For researchers in the sciences, an extensive scientific background and critical thinking skills are required, while inadequate training is exposed. As I look back on my career I must ask, “Did my program adequately prepare me for my field?” As the Vice President of Research and Development for an emerging adhesives company, I can securely say, “I was prepared.”

Some Highlights

• The new TeachScience Program offers students an opportunity to complete a science major in four years while gaining state teacher certification.
• The faculty are strongly committed to working with each student to shape a program uniquely right for them.
• The department has one of the best-equipped chemical instrumentation labs among comparable schools.
• Students have hands-on experience with instruments and learn the principles behind them.
• Department graduates are consistently successful at the medical and graduate schools where they enroll.
• Students are encouraged to participate in research experiences that provide opportunities for independent work.