Organic Chemistry Personal Statement

Atoms are the basic units of matter and all life is based on them. Life on earth is based on the element carbon. It is a highly versatile atom able to form four covalent bonds with itself or other atoms such as hydrogen and water. Atoms combine to form molecules and those that are carbon based are referred to as organic molecules. Organic molecules occur in four different types in living cells; carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. They are also known as hydrocarbons due to the presence of both hydrogen and carbon. Carbohydrates are made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen in the ratio 1:2:1. They are important sources of energy and are classified in three main groups; monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides.

Other fields of study that I am interested in are biochemistry and medicinal chemistry, particularly the synthesis and evaluation of drugs that can potentially treat health problems. Ever since taking Organic Chemistry the process of drug synthesis has intrigued me. My professor exposed me to the challenges faced by many scientists in creating synthetic drugs, and I would be more than happy to get involved with creating novel

Until about 2 years ago I was not quite sure what path I would choose for my future career, let alone what path I would choose when I arrived at college. I tended to be adept at subjects such as science and mathematics throughout my high school life, however I was never particularly fond of any one subject in particular. However, that changed my senior year of high school when I enrolled in AP Chemistry. I was intrigued by chemistry when I attended the pre-AP Chemistry course, however I was not particularly interested at that moment. However, AP Chemistry came with a plethora of hands-on experiments and procedures that existed to illustrate basic concepts of chemistry. Although it may sound mundane, I was amazed at some of the concepts we learned being implemented in front of our eyes, and I was especially

Purpose: To use indicators to test for the presence of organic compounds in certain substances.

After taking AP Chemistry, I knew that I wanted to study chemistry in college. I also have been a very inquisitive person my whole life, wondering why things are and how things worked. My inquisitive nature and love of chemistry is why chemical engineering appeals to me. I am drawn to Biomedical engineering due to its application of both chemistry and biology to solve medical problems. Doing a complete 360, I am interested in art history, because not only do I find art fascinating, but I also find it mesmerizing how artists visually represent and were inspired by the world around them.

Experiment 3 - Chromatography – Analyzing Analgesics by TLC and Isolation of β–Carotene by Column Chromatography

Dispense .5 mL water into the already weighed conical vial, replace cap and face insert on its down side.

During math class, I always dread seeing a complexion of lament and irritation across my peers’ faces as another peer asks them a question about trigonometric identities. In the fiercely competitive school of Paly, most students are reluctant to assist others in any way that hinders their chances of a golden college application. However, I think that with such diverse personalities and intelligent minds, I believe that students should collectively build a network that is willing to share information and grow stronger together. As a compassionate person, I have never seen helping others as a cumbersome task or a loss of time.

My first opportunity to do undergraduate research occurred while I was at MDC. During my first summer I applied MDC’s new research program. The limited number of research opportunities at MDC prevented me from doing research in physics but offered me an opportunity in biology at St. Thomas University, a partner university. I worked on “Anti-Cancer Activity of Water and Ethanol Extracts from the Leaves of Acacia auriculiformis.” Unfortunately, the research was inconclusive because the cancer cells perished by accident at the hands of careless lab personnel. I, however, gained my first taste of scientific research. I re-applied to the research program the following summer. This time the partner institution was FIU. I explored biophysics under the topic of “Distribution of Light in the Retina: Wavelength Effect.” In this project I realized the importance of the computational skills required

Chemistry has been called the science of what things are. Its intent is the exploration of the nature of the materials that fabricate our physical environment, why they hold the different properties that depict them, how their atomic structure may be fathomed, and how they may be manipulated and changed.

Learning Chemistry, Maths and Physics never got me tired. I’ve started to experience enthusiastic feelings towards those subjects during my high school as I was acknowledged to proceed with my upper school in science stream. I couldn’t agree more that being a science student is very challenging as it involves critical thinking which relates with the theories and practical. However, after a couple of months of learning, I came to realize that I have been intrigued by those subjects despite the challenging parts of understanding. Hence, I really look forward to further my studies in Chemical Engineering which involves deeper understanding of those subjects.

I would like to thank you and take this opportunity to provide my statement of purpose before you. I am Saichandra Bandi, 22 years old. I completed my B. Pharmacy in the reputed college of pharmacy, kakatiya university. It is to this belief that I attribute all my accomplishments till today

I am submitting a formal request to have general chemistry 1 autumn semester of 2013, as well as Precalculus spring semester of 2014, removed. In autumn of 2013, I moved back home to Lima, Ohio to take care of my father. I decided that by moving back home with my dad, I would be able to provide for him financially and mentally. Also, I assumed with this new responsibility, stress would be involved, so my plan of action was to take a few classes to continue my education. In Autumn 2013 I enrolled in Latin American History to 1825 and Chemistry 1220. I didn’t fully encompass the responsibilities of taking care of my very ill father and shortly, I became overwhelmed with school. It was one thing after another with my dad not only assisting him to his doctor appointments but cleaning, cooking, working, and the endless nights staying up at the hospital. I didn’t feel defeated just quite yet though; I remained determined to do well in my courses. When things seemed like they were heading in the right direction, somehow things would turn for the worse with my dad. I specifically remember one night trying to work on chemistry and I heard my dad faintly call my name so I head to go see what he wants. To my horror I see my dad on the floor of the bathroom unconscious, the toilet seat was broken with blood and urine everywhere. I was utterly horrified, I called 911 and before they got there I frantically tried to clean him up and carry a 210-pound man down the stairs of a two story

Organic compounds are, by definition, any chemical compound containing carbon. These compounds include carbohydrates, polysaccharides, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Each one of these compounds has a different purpose. Carbohydrates give energy to cells when consumed. Lipids are basically the fats of a cell. Proteins are the building blocks of muscle in a cell. Nucleic acids are used to transfer genetic information from one cell to the other.

Chemistry is ubiquitous and its prevalence is evident in everything right from environment, biology and even in technology. It is this versatility, which aids me in gaining insight in every field of science. Being a graduate in Bio-analytical Chemistry and Organic chemistry, my enthusiasm and inclination grew towards quantitative and qualitative analysis of natural and synthetic compounds in research laboratory. It is with this passion, I look forward to unravel the mystics of analytical chemistry through theoretical and practical knowledge. Therefore, I would like to apply for the Doctoral Program in Analytical Chemistry at University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth.