Welcome to the Cameron University Sciences Complex

1. Welcome to the Cameron UniversitySciences Complex

2. Careers in Physical ScienceFebruary 11, 2010 • Cameron University • E. Ann Nalley, Ph.D., Physical Sciences Dept. • annn@cameron.edu (580) 581-2889 • Gary Buckley, Ph.D., Physical Sciences Dept. • garyb@cameron.edu (580) 581-2885

3. CAMERON UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES OFFERS DEGREE PROGRAMS IN: CHEMISTRY PHYSICS CHEMICAL EDUCATION

4. DO YOU WANT TO BE A SCIENTIST • Do you like knowing how things are made? • Are you interested in how things work? • Would you like a career which gives you opportunities to be creative? • Do you like Math and Science? • Are interested in making our world a better place to live? • Are you interested in being a teacher?

5. A CAREER IN PHYISCAL SCIENCE MIGHT BE THE ONE FOR YOU • Challenging • Interesting – engaging • Prestige • Rewarding emotionally and monetarily • Independence • Employable

6. A CAREER IN CHEMISTRY

9. ? ? ? What valuable skills can you develop by studying chemistry? ? ? ? ? ? ?

10. Practical skills Communication skills Numeracy ICT skills Problem solving Teamworking skills

11. Some careers using chemistry analytical chemist process chemist atmospheric chemist research and development chemist chemical engineer pharmaceutical chemist clinical biochemist instrumentation technician cosmetic scientist materials scientist crystallographer nuclear scientist biochemist environmental chemist biotechnologist forensic chemist food scientist formulation chemist molecular biologist health and safety adviser toxicologist marine chemist medical laboratory scientist

12. ? ? ? How else could you use your skills? ? ? ? ? ? ?

13. Using your skills outside the laboratory accountant civil servant science teacher doctor computer programmer vet university lecturer dentist lawyer information scientist manager photographer patent attorney journalist science writer technical sales executive computer systems analyst marketing and sales manager

14. Career profiles Lab chemist Teacher Patent attorney Marketing Profiles on the web

15. In profile Lab chemist “ Research chemists explore and invent new products and processes ”

16. One type of lab chemist is a medicinal chemist. As a medicinal chemist, I use my knowledge of chemistry, biochemistry and physiology to find solutions to health-related problems. • My everyday work involves:synthesizing new drugs for treating disease • synthesizing test compounds, forwarding them to biologists for screening and using the results to decide on my next step • working at the cutting edge of • drug discovery. • I am sometimes in the office, sometimes in the lab and occasionally at conferences. The work is very varied and no two days are ever the same. ” My qualifications MChem in Medicinal Chemistry.

17. In profile Teacher “ Every day is different – a stimulating and demanding career ”

18. My work really is never the same two days in a row – every day is unique. My main tasks include: •preparing and teaching chemistry lessons •marking and assessing work •managing the science department, liaising with the heads of other departments and monitoring standards achieved by staff and students •supporting teachers and technicians •administration (and inevitably discipline). My qualifications BSc honours degree in Chemistry. PhD in Chemistry. PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) in Chemistry and Science.

19. In profile Patent attorney “ As well as technical knowledge, good communication skills are vital ”

20. I wanted a career that would draw on my science background and would also make use of my good communication skills. Working as a patent attorney is challenging and uses all my skills. I am involved in: •providing protection for inventions by writing and prosecuting patent applications •liaising with inventors from the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries •advising clients on their patent strategy. My qualifications BSc (double honours) degree in Chemistry and Biochemistry. PhD in Bio-organic Chemistry. Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property. Patent Agents’ Practice, advanced level examination. European Qualifying Exams (to become a European Patent Attorney).

21. In profile “ A chemical science qualification is a good training for a career in marketing; employers value the key skills of numeracy, problem solving and communication that are an integral part of all chemistry courses Marketing project manager ”

22. Marketing is about identifying the needs and goals of a customer and producing a product that satisfies those criteria. My job involves: •market research, product design and pricing •promotion and distribution of the final product •working with people in different countries and coordinating activities across departments. Every day brings different challenges! My qualifications Masters degree in Chemical Engineering. Advanced Certificate in Marketing from the CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing). Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing from the CIM.

23. How to find out more Education Department Royal Society of Chemistry Burlington House, Piccadilly London W1J 0BA. Tel: 020 7440 3344 Fax: 020 7287 9825 E-mail: education@rsc.org www.rsc.org/studentzonepacked with careers information, homework help and games www.rsc.org/profilesprofiles of chemical scientists in all sorts of careers www.rsc.org/chemsocinformation about all aspects of chemistry and the chemical sciences Registered Charity Number: 207890

24. WHAT SHOULD I DO IN HIGH SCHOOL IF I AM INTERESTED IN CAREER AS A PHYSICAL SCIENTIST? • Take at least four years of math and science • Study, Study, Study! • Make good grades and learn the material • Attend talks and seminar presentations given by a scientist • Join medical explorers or other science clubs • Shadow a health professional

25. WHERE SHOULD YOU GO TO COLLEGE? • Cameron of course • Small classes • Dedicated faculty • Close to home • Cameron offers excellent programs which will enable you to find a job or gain admission to the graduate or professional program you are interested in.

26. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO OUR SUCCESS • SMALL CLASSES • OUTSTANDING FACULTY WHO CARE ABOUT THE STUDENTS • SUCCESSFUL GRADUATES WHO ARE EMPLOYED IN ALL AREAS OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND HEALTH CAREERS • AN ANNUAL CALENDAR PACKED WITH ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS • A GOOD BALANCE BETWEEN ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL EVENTS

27. SCIENCE CAREER PROGRAMS • OPEN HOUSE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THEIR SPONSORS • CAREER ENHANCEMENT AND GRADUATE RECRUITMENT DAY FOR CAMERON STUDENTS • A REGULAR SEMINAR PROGRAM WHICH BRINGS IN OUTSTANDING SPEAKERS IN THE FIELDS OF CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS. • OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS THROUGH PRESENTATIONS AT SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS AND CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS DEMONSTRTIONS TO THE PUBLIC

28. SUCCESSFUL GRADUATES IMPROVING PEOPLES LIVES THROUGH THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF CHEMISTRY

29. JEFF EARNED A Ph. D. at U of Ark.

30. Lloyd Sumner-Distinguished Graduate At Nobel Foundation

31. Dr. Raymond Roy, Cameron Grad Receives Award

32. Micah Edwin Graduate of Howard University Medical School

33. STUDENTS GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE WITH INSTRUMENTS THROUGH RESEARCH

34. MED SCHOOL AT OU

35. Ph.D. AT OU HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER

36. WHO CAN BE A SCIENTIST? YOU!!!!! YOUR PICTURE HERE

37. COME TO CAMERON • WE WILL HELP CHANGE YOUR LIFE BY PROVIDING YOU WITH AN OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE