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*\/\n.elementor-widget-container,\n.elementor-widget-wrap,\n.elementor-widget-wrap > .elementor-element,\n.elementor-section .elementor-container,\n.elementor-section .elementor-row,\n.e-con,\n.e-con-inner,\n.e-child,\n.e-con > .e-con-inner {\n    padding: 0 !important;\n    margin: 0 !important;\n    gap: 0 !important;\n    background: transparent !important;\n    background-color: transparent !important;\n    background-image: none !important;\n    border: none !important;\n    box-shadow: none !important;\n    max-width: none !important;\n    width: 100% !important;\n}\n\n\/* Section-level Elementor wrappers *\/\n.elementor-section,\n.elementor-top-section,\n.elementor-inner-section {\n    padding: 0 !important;\n    margin: 0 !important;\n    background: transparent !important;\n    background-color: transparent !important;\n    background-image: none !important;\n}\n\n\/* Strip Elementor heading color overrides *\/\n.elementor-widget-container h1,\n.elementor-widget-container h2,\n.elementor-widget-container h3,\n.elementor-widget-container h4,\n.elementor-widget-container h5,\n.elementor-widget-container p,\n.elementor-widget-container a {\n    color: inherit !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Dark section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\n   .hero and .cta-band.dk MUST stay dark regardless of\n   Elementor theme color injection.\n\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.hero,\n.hero * {\n    color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.hero__inner {\n    justify-items: center !important;\n    text-align: center !important;\n}\n.hero__inner > div {\n    display: flex !important;\n    flex-direction: column !important;\n    align-items: center !important;\n    text-align: center !important;\n    max-width: 780px !important;\n    margin: 0 auto !important;\n}\n.hero__btns {\n    justify-content: center !important;\n}\n.hero__desc {\n    max-width: 640px !important;\n    margin-left: auto !important;\n    margin-right: auto !important;\n}\n.hero__tag {\n    display: inline-block !important;\n}\n.hero {\n    background-color: #00152E !important;\n    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #00152E 0%, #002147 60%, #003366 100%) !important;\n    position: relative !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk {\n    background-color: #002147 !important;\n    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #00152E 0%, #002147 100%) !important;\n    color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk * {\n    color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk .btn--primary {\n    background-color: #00659E !important;\n    color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk .btn--outline-white {\n    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important;\n    color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Section background hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.sec {\n    background-color: #FFFFFF !important;\n    color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.sec--off {\n    background-color: #F3F7FB !important;\n    color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.sec--surface {\n    background-color: #E6EEF6 !important;\n    color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Text color hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.sec .sec-title,\n.sec .sec-eyebrow,\n.sec h2,\n.sec h3 {\n    color: #002147;\n}\n.sec p,\n.sec li,\n.sec dd,\n.sec dt {\n    color: #4A5060;\n}\n.sec a {\n    color: #00629A;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 About section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.about-facts {\n    background: #E6EEF6 !important;\n    border-radius: 8px !important;\n    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem) !important;\n}\n.about-facts__title {\n    color: #00629A !important;\n    font-weight: 700 !important;\n}\n.about-facts dl dt {\n    color: #636B78 !important;\n    text-transform: uppercase !important;\n    font-size: .72rem !important;\n    letter-spacing: .08em !important;\n    font-weight: 700 !important;\n}\n.about-facts dl dd {\n    color: #1C2430 !important;\n    font-size: .97rem !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.card {\n    background: #FFFFFF !important;\n    border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n    border-radius: 8px !important;\n}\n.card__eyebrow { color: #00629A !important; }\n.card__title   { color: #002147 !important; }\n.card__text    { color: #4A5060 !important; }\n.card__link    { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Faculty card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.faculty-card {\n    background: #FFFFFF !important;\n    border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n    border-radius: 8px !important;\n}\n.faculty-card__name  { color: #002147 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*\/\n.program-card {\n    background: #FFFFFF !important;\n    border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n    border-radius: 8px !important;\n    color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.program-card__name  { color: #002147 !important; }\n.program-card__level { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.program-card__dot   { background: #008ED6 !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Tab hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.tabs__btn {\n    background: transparent !important;\n    color: #002147 !important;\n    border-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.tabs__btn[aria-selected=\"true\"] {\n    background: #002147 !important;\n    color: #FFFFFF !important;\n    border-color: #002147 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Accordion hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.accordion__trigger {\n    background: #FFFFFF !important;\n    color: #002147 !important;\n    border-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.accordion__trigger[aria-expanded=\"true\"] {\n    background: #002147 !important;\n    color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.accordion__body { \n    background: #FFFFFF !important; \n    color: #4A5060 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Nav drawer hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-drawer {\n    background: #002147 !important;\n    color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.fnav-drawer__header {\n    background: #00152E !important;\n    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}\n.hero__btns .btn--primary       { background-color: #00659E !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.hero__btns .btn--outline-white { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Breadcrumb hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.breadcrumb { background: #002147 !important; }\n.breadcrumb a, .breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75) !important; }\n.breadcrumb [aria-current=\"page\"] { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Contact section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.contact-items { color: #1C2430 !important; }\n.contact-item__label { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.contact-item__val   { color: #1C2430 !important; }\n.contact-item__val a { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Skip link \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.skip-link:focus {\n    background: #008ED6 !important;\n    color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 BTT button \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.jsu-btt {\n    background: #00659E !important;\n    color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Menu toggle \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-toggle {\n    background: #002147 !important;\n    color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.fnav-toggle:hover { background: #007ABB !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 WCAG: Ensure minimum contrast on all body text \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\nbody { \n    background-color: #FFFFFF !important; \n    color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 TICKER STRIP 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text-transform:uppercase;\n    padding:.35rem .75rem;\n    z-index:3;\n    white-space:nowrap;\n}\n.ticker-track{\n    display:flex;\n    align-items:center;\n    gap:0;\n    width:max-content;\n    animation:ticker-scroll 40s linear infinite;\n    padding-left:160px;\n}\n.ticker-track:hover{animation-play-state:paused;}\n.ticker-item{\n    display:inline-flex;\n    align-items:center;\n    gap:.5rem;\n    white-space:nowrap;\n    padding:0 1.5rem;\n    font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;\n    font-size:.78rem;\n    font-weight:500;\n    color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);\n    transition:color .2s;\n    text-decoration:none;\n}\n.ticker-item:hover{color:#3DB4F0;}\n.ticker-item::before{\n    content:'';\n    display:inline-block;\n    width:4px;height:4px;\n    border-radius:50%;\n    background:#008ED6;\n    flex-shrink:0;\n}\n@keyframes ticker-scroll{\n    0%{transform:translateX(0);}\n    100%{transform:translateX(-50%);}\n}\n@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){\n    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!important;\n}\n.breadcrumb {\n    margin-top: 0 !important;\n    scroll-margin-top: 65px !important;\n}\n#main-content {\n    scroll-margin-top: 65px !important;\n}\n.admin-bar body { padding-top: 97px !important; }\n.admin-bar .breadcrumb { scroll-margin-top: 97px !important; }\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Hero: full viewport height \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.hero {\n    min-height: 100vh !important;\n    height: 100vh !important;\n    display: flex !important;\n    align-items: center !important;\n    justify-content: center !important;\n    padding: 0 !important;\n    position: relative !important;\n}\n.hero__inner {\n    justify-items: center !important;\n    text-align: center !important;\n    padding: clamp(2rem, 4vh, 5rem) 0 !important;\n    width: 100% !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* 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{\n    background: #00152E;\n    padding: .3rem 0;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.2);\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__top-inner {\n    max-width: 1340px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem,4vw,3rem);\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: space-between;\n    gap: 1rem;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__util-links {\n    display: flex;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n    gap: .15rem .75rem;\n    list-style: none;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__util-links a {\n    font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n    font-size: .68rem;\n    font-weight: 500;\n    color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);\n    text-decoration: none;\n    letter-spacing: .02em;\n    transition: color .15s;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__util-links a:hover { color: #3DB4F0; }\n.jsu-global-nav__ctas {\n    display: flex;\n    gap: .4rem;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__cta {\n    font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n    font-size: .72rem;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: .05em;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    padding: .3rem .85rem;\n    border-radius: 4px;\n    transition: background .15s, color .15s;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__cta--apply {\n    background: #00659E;\n    color: #FFFFFF;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__cta--apply:hover { background: #007ABB; }\n.jsu-global-nav__cta--visit {\n    background: transparent;\n    color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);\n    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__cta--visit:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); color: #FFFFFF; }\n.jsu-global-nav__cta--give {\n    background: #3DB4F0;\n    color: #002147;\n    font-weight: 800;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__cta--give:hover { background: #6DC8F5; }\n\n.jsu-global-nav__main {\n    max-width: 1340px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    padding: 0 clamp(1.25rem,4vw,3rem);\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: space-between;\n    height: 64px;\n    gap: 1.5rem;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__logo {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: .65rem;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__logo-mark {\n    width: 44px;\n    height: 44px;\n    border-radius: 6px;\n    background: #FFFFFF;\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__logo-mark span {\n    font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n    font-weight: 900;\n    font-size: 1.05rem;\n    color: #002147;\n    letter-spacing: -.03em;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__logo-text { line-height: 1.15; }\n.jsu-global-nav__logo-text strong {\n    display: block;\n    font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    font-size: .88rem;\n    color: #FFFFFF;\n    letter-spacing: .01em;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__logo-text span {\n    font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n    font-size: .62rem;\n    font-weight: 500;\n    letter-spacing: .14em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    color: #3DB4F0;\n}\n\n.jsu-global-nav__menu {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: 0;\n    list-style: none;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li {\n    position: relative;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > a,\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > button {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    gap: .3rem;\n    font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n    font-size: .82rem;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);\n    text-decoration: none;\n    padding: .55rem .75rem;\n    border-radius: 6px;\n    background: none;\n    border: none;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    transition: color .15s, background .15s;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > a:hover,\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > button:hover {\n    color: #FFFFFF;\n    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > a::after,\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li > button.has-sub::after {\n    content: '';\n    display: inline-block;\n    width: 0; height: 0;\n    border-left: 4px solid transparent;\n    border-right: 4px solid transparent;\n    border-top: 4px solid currentColor;\n    opacity: .6;\n    margin-left: .2rem;\n    transition: transform .2s;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li:hover > button.has-sub::after,\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li:focus-within > button.has-sub::after {\n    transform: rotate(180deg);\n}\n\n\/* Dropdowns *\/\n.jsu-global-nav__dropdown {\n    position: absolute;\n    top: calc(100% + 4px);\n    left: 0;\n    min-width: 220px;\n    background: #001736;\n    border: 1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.25);\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.4);\n    padding: .5rem 0;\n    opacity: 0;\n    visibility: hidden;\n    transform: translateY(-8px);\n    transition: opacity .2s, visibility .2s, transform .2s;\n    z-index: 100;\n    list-style: none;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li:hover .jsu-global-nav__dropdown,\n.jsu-global-nav__menu > li:focus-within .jsu-global-nav__dropdown {\n    opacity: 1;\n    visibility: visible;\n    transform: translateY(0);\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__dropdown a {\n    display: block;\n    padding: .5rem 1.1rem;\n    font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n    font-size: .82rem;\n    font-weight: 500;\n    color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);\n    text-decoration: none;\n    transition: color .15s, background .15s;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__dropdown a:hover {\n    color: #FFFFFF;\n    background: rgba(0,142,214,.15);\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__dropdown .drop-group-label {\n    display: block;\n    padding: .65rem 1.1rem .25rem;\n    font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n    font-size: .65rem;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: .12em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    color: #3DB4F0;\n    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,142,214,.2);\n    margin-top: .35rem;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__dropdown .drop-group-label:first-child {\n    border-top: none;\n    margin-top: 0;\n}\n\n\/* Mobile menu toggle *\/\n.jsu-global-nav__mob-btn {\n    display: none;\n    background: none;\n    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);\n    border-radius: 6px;\n    color: #FFFFFF;\n    padding: .45rem .65rem;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    font-size: 1.15rem;\n    line-height: 1;\n    transition: background .15s;\n}\n.jsu-global-nav__mob-btn:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); }\n\n\/* Page body offset for fixed nav *\/\nbody { padding-top: 0 !important; }\n.breadcrumb {\n    margin-top: 54px !important; }\n.admin-bar .breadcrumb {\n    margin-top: 46px !important; }\n#main-content { scroll-margin-top: 104px !important; }\n\n\/* Sections scroll past nav *\/\n[id] { scroll-margin-top: 104px; }\n\n@media(max-width: 1024px) {\n    .jsu-global-nav__menu { display: none; }\n    .jsu-global-nav__mob-btn { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }\n}\n@media(max-width: 600px) {\n    .jsu-global-nav__logo-text { display: none; }\n}\n\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550 PDF \/ Document Inline Viewer \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 *\/\n.doc-embed-wrap {\n    margin: 1.25rem 0;\n    border: 1px solid #C2D4E6;\n    border-radius: 10px;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    background: #F3F7FB;\n}\n.doc-embed-toolbar {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: space-between;\n    padding: .6rem 1rem;\n    background: #002147;\n    gap: .75rem;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n}\n.doc-embed-toolbar__title {\n    font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n    font-size: .82rem;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    color: #FFFFFF;\n    flex: 1;\n    min-width: 0;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    text-overflow: ellipsis;\n}\n.doc-embed-toolbar__actions {\n    display: flex;\n    gap: .4rem;\n    flex-shrink: 0;\n}\n.doc-embed-toolbar__btn {\n    font-family: 'Sora',sans-serif;\n    font-size: .72rem;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    letter-spacing: .04em;\n    padding: .3rem .75rem;\n    border-radius: 5px;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    transition: background .15s, color .15s;\n    white-space: nowrap;\n}\n.doc-embed-toolbar__btn--view {\n    background: #00659E;\n    color: #FFFFFF;\n    border: 1px solid #008ED6;\n}\n.doc-embed-toolbar__btn--view:hover { background: #007ABB; }\n.doc-embed-toolbar__btn--dl {\n    background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);\n    color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);\n    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);\n}\n.doc-embed-toolbar__btn--dl:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); color: #FFFFFF; }\n.doc-embed-frame {\n    width: 100%;\n    height: 560px;\n    border: none;\n    display: block;\n    background: #FFFFFF;\n}\n@media(max-width:600px){ .doc-embed-frame { height: 380px; } }\n\n\n.pdf-embed-wrap{border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 2px 16px rgba(0,21,46,.1);margin:1.5rem 0;}\n.pdf-embed-header{background:#002147;padding:.75rem 1.25rem;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;}\n.pdf-embed-title{font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:.88rem;color:#FFFFFF;}\n.pdf-embed-actions{display:flex;gap:.5rem;flex-wrap:wrap;}\n.pdf-btn{font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-size:.75rem;font-weight:600;padding:.35rem .85rem;border-radius:4px;text-decoration:none;transition:background .15s;white-space:nowrap;}\n.pdf-btn--view{background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);color:#FFFFFF;}\n.pdf-btn--view:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.25);}\n.pdf-btn--dl{background:#00659E;color:#FFFFFF;}\n.pdf-btn--dl:hover{background:#007ABB;}\n.pdf-embed-frame{display:block;background:#F3F7FB;width:100%;border:1px solid #C2D4E6;border-radius:0 0 8px 8px;}\n\n<\/style>\n<style>\n.cards-grid {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));\n  gap: 1.5rem;\n}\n.card {\n  position: relative;\n  overflow: hidden;\n  display: flex;\n  flex-direction: column;\n  transition: border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, transform .25s ease !important;\n}\n.card::before {\n  content: \"\";\n  position: absolute;\n  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;\n  height: 4px;\n  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00629A 0%, #008ED6 100%);\n  opacity: .9;\n}\n.card:hover {\n  border-color: #008ED6 !important;\n  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 33, 71, .10) !important;\n  transform: translateY(-3px);\n}\na.card { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }\n.card__body { padding: 1.85rem 1.65rem 1.65rem; flex: 1; }\n.card__eyebrow {\n  font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n  font-size: .68rem;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  letter-spacing: .14em;\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n  margin-bottom: .75rem;\n  display: block;\n  color: #00629A;\n}\n.card__title {\n  font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n  font-size: 1.35rem;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  line-height: 1.25;\n  margin-bottom: .9rem;\n  display: block;\n  color: #002147;\n}\n.card__text {\n  font-family: 'Crimson Pro', Georgia, serif;\n  font-size: 1rem;\n  line-height: 1.65;\n  display: block;\n  color: #4A5060;\n}\na.card--action .card__title {\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  gap: .65rem;\n  font-size: 1.25rem;\n}\na.card--action .card__title::after {\n  content: \"\\2192\";\n  color: #00629A;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  margin-left: auto;\n  font-size: 1.35rem;\n  transition: transform .2s ease;\n}\na.card--action:hover .card__title::after { transform: translateX(4px); }\n\n\/* Stat card \u2014 reused *\/\n.stat-card {\n  background: #FFFFFF;\n  border: 1px solid #C2D4E6;\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;\n  text-align: center;\n  transition: border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;\n}\n.stat-card:hover {\n  border-color: #008ED6;\n  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 33, 71, .08);\n}\n.stat-card__num {\n  font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n  font-size: 2.5rem;\n  font-weight: 800;\n  color: #00629A;\n  line-height: 1;\n  margin-bottom: .5rem;\n}\n.stat-card__label {\n  font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n  font-size: .9rem;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  color: #002147;\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n  letter-spacing: .08em;\n  margin-bottom: .55rem;\n}\n.stat-card__note {\n  font-family: 'Crimson Pro', Georgia, serif;\n  font-size: .95rem;\n  line-height: 1.45;\n  color: #4A5060;\n}\n\n\/* Rankings tri-block \u2014 for the 3rd\/2nd\/3rd national rankings *\/\n.rankings-block {\n  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002147 0%, #00629A 100%);\n  color: #FFFFFF;\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  padding: 2rem 2.25rem;\n}\n.rankings-block__eyebrow {\n  font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n  font-size: .72rem;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  letter-spacing: .12em;\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n  color: #6DC8F5;\n  margin-bottom: .65rem;\n  display: block;\n}\n.rankings-block__title {\n  font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  font-size: 1.4rem;\n  color: #FFFFFF !important;\n  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;\n}\n.rankings-row {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));\n  gap: 1.25rem;\n}\n.ranking-tile {\n  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);\n  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .25);\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  padding: 1.25rem 1rem 1.15rem;\n  text-align: center;\n}\n.ranking-tile__rank {\n  font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n  font-size: 2.5rem;\n  font-weight: 800;\n  color: #6DC8F5;\n  line-height: 1;\n  margin-bottom: .25rem;\n}\n.ranking-tile__rank-sup {\n  font-size: 1.25rem;\n  vertical-align: super;\n}\n.ranking-tile__label {\n  font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;\n  font-size: .85rem;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n  letter-spacing: .08em;\n  color: #FFFFFF;\n}\n.rankings-block__attribution {\n  font-family: 'Crimson Pro', Georgia, serif;\n  font-style: italic;\n  font-size: .92rem;\n  margin: 1.35rem 0 0;\n  color: #FFFFFF !important;\n  line-height: 1.45;\n}\n\n\/* Feature callout \u2014 reused *\/\n.feature-callout {\n  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002147 0%, #00629A 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href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/cset\/\">CSET<\/a><\/li>\n  <li><span aria-current=\"page\">Department of Chemistry<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/nav>\n\n<main id=\"main-content\" class=\"jsu-main-content\">\n\n  <!-- HERO -->\n  <section class=\"hero dk\" aria-labelledby=\"hero-h\">\n  <div class=\"w\"><div class=\"hero__inner\"><div>\n    <span class=\"hero__tag\">College of Science, Engineering, and Technology \u00b7 Chemistry<\/span>\n    <h1 class=\"hero__title\" id=\"hero-h\">\n      Department of <em>Chemistry<\/em>\n    <\/h1>\n    <p class=\"hero__desc\">\n      The central science \u2014 the study of how matter behaves at its most basic level, with\n      applications across medicine, engineering, agriculture, and every part of modern life.\n    <\/p>\n    <div class=\"hero__btns\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/apply\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Apply Now<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/futuretiger.jsums.edu\/tourpicker.asp\" class=\"btn btn--outline-white\" aria-label=\"Visit JSU \u2014 schedule a campus tour\">Visit JSU<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ABOUT -->\n  <section class=\"sec\" id=\"about\" aria-labelledby=\"about-h\">\n  <div class=\"w\">\n    <div class=\"about-grid\">\n      <div class=\"about-body\">\n        <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">About the Program<\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"about-h\">One of the nation's top Chemistry programs<\/h2>\n        <p>\n          Chemistry is the study of how matter behaves at its most basic level. The central science\n          is involved in everything we do \u2014 with applications across medicine, engineering,\n          and agriculture.\n        <\/p>\n        <p>\n          With a team of <strong>20 outstanding and diverse faculty members<\/strong>, the JSU\n          Chemistry program offers <strong>BS, MS, and PhD degree programs<\/strong>. The BS degree\n          has been certified by the American Chemical Society since 1973, with career paths\n          including biomedical science, environmental science, forensic science, pre-medicine,\n          pre-dentistry, pre-pharmacy, and pre-engineering.\n        <\/p>\n        <p>\n          Graduates receive excellent preparation for graduate and professional schools, as well\n          as careers in industry, academia, and government. The department is dedicated to\n          building the country's premier PhD program, fostering a culture and environment\n          conducive to underrepresented minorities. Faculty members are prolific researchers,\n          averaging 7 papers per faculty per year, and the department consistently ranks among\n          the top chemistry departments in the country.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"about-facts\">\n        <dl>\n          <div><dt>Department<\/dt><dd>Chemistry, Physics &amp; Atmospheric Sciences<\/dd><\/div>\n          <div><dt>College<\/dt><dd><a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/cset\/\">Science, Engineering &amp; Technology<\/a><\/dd><\/div>\n          <div><dt>Degrees<\/dt><dd>BS \u00b7 MS \u00b7 PhD<\/dd><\/div>\n          <div><dt>ACS Certified<\/dt><dd>BS since 1973<\/dd><\/div>\n          <div><dt>Faculty<\/dt><dd>20 members<\/dd><\/div>\n          <div><dt>Office<\/dt><dd><a href=\"tel:+16019792171\">(601) 979-2171<\/a><\/dd><\/div>\n          <div><dt>Contact<\/dt><dd><a href=\"tel:+16019797021\">(601) 979-7021<\/a><\/dd><\/div>\n          <div><dt>Address<\/dt><dd>1325 J. R. Lynch St.<\/dd><\/div>\n        <\/dl>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- BY THE NUMBERS -->\n  <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"numbers\" aria-labelledby=\"numbers-h\">\n  <div class=\"w\">\n    <div class=\"sec-head\">\n      <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">By the Numbers<\/span>\n      <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"numbers-h\">A program recognized nationally<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"sec-body\">\n        Decades of accreditation, productive faculty, and a strong graduation-to-advanced-study\n        pipeline.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"cards-grid\">\n      <div class=\"stat-card\">\n        <div class=\"stat-card__num\">1973<\/div>\n        <div class=\"stat-card__label\">ACS Certified<\/div>\n        <div class=\"stat-card__note\">The BS degree has been certified by the American Chemical Society since 1973.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"stat-card\">\n        <div class=\"stat-card__num\">20<\/div>\n        <div class=\"stat-card__label\">Faculty Members<\/div>\n        <div class=\"stat-card__note\">A team of outstanding and diverse faculty across the chemistry program.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"stat-card\">\n        <div class=\"stat-card__num\">72%<\/div>\n        <div class=\"stat-card__label\">Advance to Grad School<\/div>\n        <div class=\"stat-card__note\">Of BS\/MS graduates pursue advanced degrees within one year of graduation.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"stat-card\">\n        <div class=\"stat-card__num\">7<\/div>\n        <div class=\"stat-card__label\">Papers Per Faculty \/ Year<\/div>\n        <div class=\"stat-card__note\">Average annual research publication rate per faculty member.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- National rankings featured block -->\n    <div class=\"rankings-block\" style=\"margin-top:2rem;\">\n      <span class=\"rankings-block__eyebrow\">National Rankings<\/span>\n      <h3 class=\"rankings-block__title\">Among the nation's top Physical Sciences programs<\/h3>\n      <div class=\"rankings-row\">\n        <div class=\"ranking-tile\">\n          <div class=\"ranking-tile__rank\">3<span class=\"ranking-tile__rank-sup\">rd<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"ranking-tile__label\">Bachelor's Degrees<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ranking-tile\">\n          <div class=\"ranking-tile__rank\">2<span class=\"ranking-tile__rank-sup\">nd<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"ranking-tile__label\">Master's Degrees<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ranking-tile\">\n          <div class=\"ranking-tile__rank\">3<span class=\"ranking-tile__rank-sup\">rd<\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"ranking-tile__label\">Doctoral Degrees<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <p class=\"rankings-block__attribution\">\n        Per the source, the JSU Chemistry program ranks 3rd in Bachelor's, 2nd in Master's, and\n        3rd in Doctoral degrees in Physical Sciences (mainly chemistry) awarded to African\n        Americans.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- ABOUT THE PROGRAM (Body content) -->\n  <section class=\"sec\" id=\"program\" aria-labelledby=\"program-h\">\n  <div class=\"w\">\n    <div class=\"about-grid\">\n      <div class=\"about-body\">\n        <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">In the Lab<\/span>\n        <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"program-h\">Become a scientist by being a scientist<\/h2>\n        <p>\n          The chemistry program involves a deep study of matter and its properties. In classrooms\n          and labs, students synthesize, analyze, and test substances to gain understanding of how\n          and why they combine or separate to form other substances, and how they interact with\n          energy.\n        <\/p>\n        <p>\n          <strong>Learn by doing.<\/strong> From your first day on campus, you will learn to be a\n          scientist by <em>being<\/em> a scientist \u2014 working your way up to developing and\n          testing your own hypotheses. You will create new substances, test theories using\n          chemical analysis, create processes to make unstable molecules more stable, and become\n          part of the process of creating new scientific knowledge.\n        <\/p>\n        <p>\n          <strong>Apply your knowledge.<\/strong> Time is spent collecting and analyzing data or\n          running experiments on state-of-the-art equipment \u2014 not solely sitting at desks.\n        <\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"about-facts\">\n        <dl>\n          <div><dt>Sub-Disciplines<\/dt><dd>General \u00b7 Analytical \u00b7 Organic \u00b7 Physical \u00b7 Biochemistry<\/dd><\/div>\n          <div><dt>Hands-On<\/dt><dd>State-of-the-art lab equipment<\/dd><\/div>\n          <div><dt>Research<\/dt><dd>Real-world research with faculty<\/dd><\/div>\n          <div><dt>Experience<\/dt><dd>Field experience for pay or academic credit<\/dd><\/div>\n        <\/dl>\n        <div class=\"motto\">\n          <p class=\"motto__quote\">\u201cChallenging Minds, Changing Lives.\u201d<\/p>\n          <span class=\"motto__attr\">Jackson State University<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- CURRICULUM -->\n  <section class=\"sec sec--off\" id=\"curriculum\" aria-labelledby=\"curriculum-h\">\n  <div class=\"w\">\n    <div class=\"sec-head\">\n      <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Curriculum<\/span>\n      <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"curriculum-h\">Undergraduate &amp; graduate programs<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"sec-body\">\n        Two structured curriculum paths \u2014 the ACS-certified BS for undergraduates and the\n        MS\/PhD pathway for graduate research and specialization.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"cards-grid\">\n\n      <a class=\"card card--action\" href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/chemistry\/\">\n      <div class=\"card__body\">\n        <div class=\"card__eyebrow\">Undergraduate<\/div>\n        <div class=\"card__title\">Chemistry \u2014 Undergraduate Program<\/div>\n        <div class=\"card__text\">\n          The BS in Chemistry \u2014 ACS-certified since 1973. Program objectives, course\n          sequences, and general requirements.\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n\n      <a class=\"card card--action\" href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/chemistry\/\">\n      <div class=\"card__body\">\n        <div class=\"card__eyebrow\">Graduate<\/div>\n        <div class=\"card__title\">Chemistry \u2014 Graduate Program<\/div>\n        <div class=\"card__text\">\n          The MS and PhD in Chemistry \u2014 graduate degree requirements, research focus areas,\n          and program structure.\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"margin-top:2rem;\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/jsums.org\/chemistry\/\" class=\"btn btn--primary\">Prospective Students<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- CAREER OPPORTUNITIES -->\n  <section class=\"sec\" id=\"careers\" aria-labelledby=\"careers-h\">\n  <div class=\"w\">\n    <div class=\"sec-head\">\n      <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Career Opportunities<\/span>\n      <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"careers-h\">Where Chemistry majors go<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"sec-body\">\n        Chemistry majors have a plethora of career options after studying general, analytical,\n        organic, and physical chemistry, and biochemistry. The BS supports multiple\n        career-preparation tracks:\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h3 style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin:1.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:1.25rem;\">Career-Preparation Tracks<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"program-list\">\n      <div class=\"program-card\">\n        <div class=\"program-card__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"program-card__name\">Biomedical Science<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"program-card\">\n        <div class=\"program-card__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"program-card__name\">Environmental Science<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"program-card\">\n        <div class=\"program-card__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"program-card__name\">Forensic Science<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"program-card\">\n        <div class=\"program-card__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"program-card__name\">Pre-Medicine<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"program-card\">\n        <div class=\"program-card__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"program-card__name\">Pre-Dentistry<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"program-card\">\n        <div class=\"program-card__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"program-card__name\">Pre-Pharmacy<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"program-card\">\n        <div class=\"program-card__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"program-card__name\">Pre-Engineering<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h3 style=\"font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;font-weight:700;color:#002147;margin:2.5rem 0 1rem;font-size:1.25rem;\">Career Paths<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"program-list\">\n      <div class=\"program-card\">\n        <div class=\"program-card__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"program-card__name\">Chemical Engineer<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"program-card\">\n        <div class=\"program-card__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"program-card__name\">Chemical Analyst<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"program-card\">\n        <div class=\"program-card__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"program-card__name\">Chemical Information Specialist<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"program-card\">\n        <div class=\"program-card__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"program-card__name\">Chemical Oceanographer<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"program-card\">\n        <div class=\"program-card__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"program-card__name\">Chemical Safety Officer<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"program-card\">\n        <div class=\"program-card__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"program-card__name\">Chemical Technician<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"program-card\">\n        <div class=\"program-card__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"program-card__name\">Chemist<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"program-card\">\n        <div class=\"program-card__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"program-card__name\">Clinical Chemist<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"program-card\">\n        <div class=\"program-card__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"program-card__name\">Clinical Data Analyst<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"program-card\">\n        <div class=\"program-card__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"program-card__name\">Clinical Research Associate<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"program-card\">\n        <div class=\"program-card__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"program-card__name\">Clinical Research Coordinator<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"program-card\">\n        <div class=\"program-card__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"program-card__name\">Crime Lab Assistant<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"program-card\">\n        <div class=\"program-card__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"program-card__name\">DNA Analyst<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"program-card\">\n        <div class=\"program-card__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"program-card__name\">Energy Engineer<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"program-card\">\n        <div class=\"program-card__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"program-card__name\">Energy Researcher<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"program-card\">\n        <div class=\"program-card__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"program-card__name\">Food and Drug Inspector<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"program-card\">\n        <div class=\"program-card__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"program-card__name\">Food Chemist<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"program-card\">\n        <div class=\"program-card__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"program-card__name\">Forensic Lab Analyst<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"program-card\">\n        <div class=\"program-card__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"program-card__name\">Industrial Chemist<\/div><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"program-card\">\n        <div class=\"program-card__dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <div><div class=\"program-card__name\">Laboratory Manager<\/div><\/div>\n      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<div class=\"sec-head\">\n      <span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Research &amp; Training<\/span>\n      <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"research-h\">Central role in chemical advancements<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"feature-callout\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"feature-callout__eyebrow\">Research &amp; Training Programs<\/div>\n        <h3 class=\"feature-callout__title\">Scholarships, fellowships &amp; internships<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"feature-callout__text\">\n          For many years, the department has played a central role in new chemical developments\n          and advancements. 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