Steven C. Welch Outstanding Graduate in Chemistry Award Fund
Dr. Steven C. Welch, a renowned natural product synthetic chemist, served as the founding
faculty for the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at CSUSM. He arrived in 1990,
playing a pivotal role in designing the Chemistry major and developing a curriculum
that has endured and met the highest standards of the American Chemical Society. Dr.
Welch’s foresight in integrating undergraduate research into the degree program enriched
the educational experiences of countless students, ensuring they were well-prepared
for both industry roles and graduate studies.