Chelsea Lang ’16 works at NSL Analytical Services in Cleveland.
Editor’s Note: The Happy Beginnings series features recent College of Arts & Sciences graduates who are getting started in careers, graduate school and service.
By Chelsea Lang ’16
B.S. in Forensic Chemistry from the College of Arts & Sciences at Ohio University
Ever since high school, I was sure I wanted to become a forensic scientist. Not many universities offer this specific major; therefore, I only visited and applied to Ohio University.
When I first arrived on OHIO’s campus, I was stunned. I had never seen a college campus like it before. I was in love before I even stepped foot out of my car.
Chelsea Lang ’16
Of course, I decided that the Forensic Chemistry program at Ohio University was the right path for me. This particular program is challenging and intriguing. I became close with many of my professors throughout my time at OHIO that I am still in contact with today.
Forensic chemistry is such an interesting topic and the knowledgeable professors at Ohio University made it much more stimulating. While being involved in this major, I was also a chemistry teaching assistant as well as a member of Alpha Chi Sigma professional chemistry fraternity and Delta Zeta sorority.
I graduated from OHIO in 2016 (sadly… miss it so much), and not even a month later, I received a job at NSL Analytical Services in Cleveland, Ohio. NSL is a small quality assurance laboratory with multiple areas of work.
I spend most of my time in the organic lab (which is ironic because organic chemistry was my worst subject in school), and I really enjoy the work I do here. I have continued to learn after graduation and work my way up to my dream job. I will continue my career path in forensics after I receive an ample amount of experience from my first job.
Even though the forensic chemistry major is challenging, it is absolutely worth it and I am so glad I did not give up even when I wanted to the most!
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