Professor Melanie Chiu joined MSU’s Department of Chemistry in January 2023, bringing her love for organic chemistry and a drive to share it with her students. She knows organic chemistry can feel overwhelming, especially for beginners.

Chiu is excited about all the opportunities MSU can offer to students. She appreciates the department’s cutting-edge resources, such as advanced NMR facilities and on-campus glassblowers, which she believes will empower her research and enhance the learning experiences of her students.

It’s like a fast-moving escalator, and it can be tricky to jump on if you miss that first step,” she says. “Thankfully, there’s been so much innovation in chemistry pedagogy since the days of ‘Here’s your textbook, here’s your midterm, off you go.’ The goal is to understand what might be giving students trouble and how we can move forward because it is a powerful and beautiful subject.”

Melanie Chiu

Professor