Dr. Rebecca Broyer

Professor

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Biography

Rebecca M. Broyer received her B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of California, San Diego in 2000. After working in the biotechnology industry for several years, she pursued a Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University of California, Los Angeles, which she completed in 2009 under the supervision of Prof. Heather D. Maynard. Her graduate research focused on using controlled polymerizations to create synthetic modifications of peptides and the fabrication of multi-component protein nanoarrays. Following her doctorate, she was awarded the Andrew Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation Science at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, where she worked from June 2009 to August 2010. Dr. Broyer has co-authored various book chapters and journal articles, contributing to the fields of chemistry education and materials science. Her interests include the integration of multimedia tools in chemistry teaching, protein-polymer conjugation techniques, and directed assembly of nanoscale materials. She is actively involved in mentoring and supporting new generations of chemistry faculty.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor (Teaching)

2010-08-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and conducting research in the field of chemistry, focusing on educational innovation and experimental techniques.

Awards

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Andrew Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship

2009-06-01

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.