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What Chemists Can Do
Chemistry is the fundamental science. It is often referred to as the Central Science because the information chemists learn is essential to all other areas of science. Discoveries such as glass, plastic, aluminum, and even new medicines in chemistry have significantly influenced and will continue to shape our society.
Everything you see
is made of chemicals. Likewise, many of the natural changes you see taking
place around you are the results of chemical reactions. For example, the
blooming of flowers in the spring, the color change of leaves in the fall,
and the growth and aging of a human body all constitute chemical
reactions. To have an understanding of these or any other processes in
life you must have a basic understanding of chemistry.
A chemistry degree is a powerful springboard, which can launch you into a fascinating and rewarding career. Some discover new concepts and laws about matter and the universe; others apply chemistry to a range of industrial and societal
needs. A bachelor level graduate in chemistry is able to assume a variety
of positions in industry, government, or academia. More opportunities are
also available to those who combine their undergraduate chemistry degree
with advanced studies in other fields. Those with a significant knowledge
of chemistry are also employed in related professions such as molecular
biology, biotechnology, materials science, forensic science, hazardous
waste management, textile science, and information management.
There are cornucopias of applicable chemical principles and many specialties
within the field of chemistry. This creates the need for a variety of
chemists. Therefore, students desiring to have a future in chemistry
should familiarize themselves with the options available in their desired
career field. By doing this the student will have successfully completed
the first step in initializing their future career. This will ensure them
to achieve their career goals.
The following list of career areas is by no means exhaustive;
however, it presents options available to those who obtain degrees in the
chemical sciences. A sample of career areas are: Agricultural Chemistry,
Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Catalysis, Chemical
Education, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Information, Chemical Sales and
Marketing, Chemical Technology, Colloid and Surface Chemistry, Consulting,
Consumer Products, Environmental Chemistry, Food and Flavor Chemistry,
Forensic Chemistry, Geochemistry, Hazardous Waste Management, Inorganic
Chemistry, Materials Science, Medicinal Chemistry, Oil and Petroleum
Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Pulp
and Paper Chemistry, R&D Management, Science Writing, Textile
Chemistry and Water Chemistry.
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