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Are there phones in the laboratories?
Hallway telephones are located on most floors of the Chemistry Complex. These phones are restricted to local calls only and should be reserved for emergencies. Anyone needing to contact you should call on the phone nearest your lab. If you have a service problem, please contact the Business Office, Room 119, 845-3335 to expedite repairs.
Can I renovate/redecorate my office/labs?
Significant alterations to building space should first be discussed in detail with Ron Carter (977-845-3335) who will obtain cost estimates for the work requested. These requests will be presented to the Department Head for consideration. Requests for addition or removal of furniture should be made to Ronald G. Carter, 977-845-3335.
How do I put in a request for repairs and cleaning services?
Contact the Business Office, Room 119, 977-845-3335, or email chem-maint@tamu.edu with a brief description of the request.
Who do I call about safety concerns?
Please report any hazardous conditions to Ron Carter (977-845-3335)
How do I send unused equipment to surplus?
Submit a completed the Property Transfer form to the Chemistry Department Business Office, Room 119, 845-3335. Surplus equipment is defined by the University's Property Management Office as and longer needed, not working, or cannibalized. Do not leave equipment in the hallway without contacting the Chemistry Business Office.
Can we obtain equipment from the surplus warehouse?
Yes. Submit a completed copy of the Property Transfer form to the Chemistry Department Business Office, Room 119, 845-3335 for authorization to transfer the requested equipment. Contact Selina Garcia at 977-845-3335.
Can we use the departmental truck?
The department's full-size pickup truck can be reserved hourly between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM from the Business Office and is restricted for university business only. Reservations require a Department of Chemistry ID and a valid driver license.
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Where can I get office supplies?
There is a limited supply of office stationery and office supplies available in the Stockroom (Rm. 014). All other office supplies must be purchased through Buy A&M. Contact the Business Office in room 119 if you do not have Buy A&M access.
Can I ask someone to help me type documents?
Contact Ms. Teresa Wyatt, 977-845-0414, for general typing requests on special jobs of short duration. If assistance is required over a prolonged period of time, a source of funds should be identified.
Where can I make copies of course materials?
There are two departmental copiers, one in Chemistry 116 (Xerox 5355) and another in Heldenfels 412 (Xerox 1090), that are available for use. Request forms for work to be copied should be submitted to the receptionist in Room 119. Should the copier malfunction or you have a question as to its operating abilities, please come to Room 119.
Can I still make transparencies?
Equipment for making transparencies for use in overhead projection is available in Room 116. Supplies for making transparencies are available in Room 014.
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What chemicals and services are available in the department stockroom?
The Chemistry Stockroom is located in Room 014, 845-3335. For security reasons, we no longer extend sales outside the department.
Vacuum pumps to be repaired are to be taken to the Research Stockroom, Room 014 with a form indicating your name, room number, and account/contract number to charge. If possible, state the problem.What is our mailing address?
US MAIL
- Dept. of Chemistry
- Texas A&M University
- P.O. Box 30012
- College Station, TX 77842-3012
Express Shipping
- Texas A&M university
- Department of Chemistry
- Ross @ Spence Street
- College Station, Tx 77843
Campus Mail
- Department of Chemistry
- TAMU 3255
- College Station, TX 77843-3255
Will the chemicals I ordered be delivered to my lab?
All purchases are delivered to Room 014 in order to provide inventory packing list and invoicing control. Likewise, requests to have material shipped from the Department should be delivered there.
How do I ship my chemical samples for analysis?
There are federal regulations that govern the shipment of hazardous material. Please read our Shipping Instructions for more information.
Where can I get liquid nitrogen?
The liquid nitrogen facility is located in Chemistry Room 036 and is automated for user dispensing. For access to system, contact Tim Pehl, Room 2401, 845-2632.
How do I order mercury?
Contact Ronald G. Carter, Business Office, Room 119, 977-845-3335.