Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
1886-1900
In 1885, Charles F. Mabery becomes the Head of the department. His research specialty was petroleum research and he remained active in research until 1927.
After the fire, a separate wooden building was opened in 1887 for the Chemistry lab. The building was replaced by a new brick building that opened in 1892.
In 1897, Albert W. Smith, became Professor of Metallurgy and Analytical Chemistry. He became Head of Mining Engineering department in 1907.
The department added a graduate program in ???. In 1900, the department had three graduate students, seven seniors, seven juniors, and nine sophomore as chemistry majors.
