The Welch Lectureship Program was established in 1956 to encourage interest and excellence in chemical research within the state of Texas.  Outstanding scientists are invited to speak at three educational institutions in the state and deliver lectures on one or more research topics.  The smaller institutions are generally favored for this purpose since they do not have ready access to such lectures on a regular basis.

One of the purposes of the lectureship program is to expand the knowledge of chemistry and to promote interest of undergraduates and graduates in chemistry.  It is especially meaningful to these students to have the opportunity to talk to and to receive encouragement from chemists who excel in their fields.  We encourage the institutions to provide time for our lecturers to visit with students.

This program has succeeded in bringing the faculty and students at these institutions into close contact with many of the nation’s leaders in a very wide variety of topics in chemical research.