Dr. Amber Schaefer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Amber Schaefer is an Instructional Associate Professor at Texas A&M University College of Arts and Sciences. Her primary research interests revolve around organic chemistry and organic laboratory instruction. She coordinates and teaches various laboratory courses including CHEM 237, CHEM 238, and CHEM 234, a writing-intensive lab course designed for chemistry majors. Schaefer enjoys guiding her students through new laboratory techniques while introducing them to current areas of research. She implements an electronic format for her courses, using electronic assignments and a digital lab notebook. Furthermore, she mentors teaching assistants to become effective lab instructors, enhancing the overall learning experience in her laboratory classes. Schaefer earned her Ph.D. from Rice University in 2007.

Research Interests

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.