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Your Career in Chemistry:

Your Career in Chemistry:. [Michael W. Justik CHEM 400 – Fall 2016]. How Can These Headlines…. The search for new cancer medicines continues…. Scientists puzzle over new methods of detection for homeland security… The need for new materials to make sports equipment last longer heats up….

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Your Career in Chemistry:

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  1. American Chemical Society Your Career in Chemistry: [Michael W. Justik CHEM 400 – Fall 2016]

  2. How Can These Headlines… • The search for new cancer medicines continues…. • Scientists puzzle over new methods of detection for homeland security… • The need for new materials to make sports equipment last longer heats up…. American Chemical Society

  3. And These Opportunities… Wanted: Chemical Technician, background in organic synthesis, computer-aided design. Good communication skills required. Wanted: Analytical Chemist for the federal government, interdisciplinary background with an emphasis in environmental testing and hazardous waste and water testing. Field work required. Wanted: Materials Scientist, experience with metal alloys and ability to collaborate with a variety of R&D, commercial and manufacturing functions a must. American Chemical Society

  4. …Help you to find a career? You are about to find out! American Chemical Society

  5. Your Career in Chemistry: • A Guide to Exploring the • World of Work • in • Chemistry American Chemical Society

  6. Successful Chemists Are: • Curious • Problem Solvers • Good at Math • Team Players • Good Communicators American Chemical Society

  7. Where the Jobs Are for Bachelor’s Degree Chemists: Source: ACS News, C&EN 2008 American Chemical Society

  8. Where the Jobs Are for Ph.D. Degree Chemists: Source: ACS News, C&EN 2008 American Chemical Society

  9. Non-traditional Careers in Chemistry • Sales & Marketing • Patent Law • Museums • Banking & Finance • Science Journalism/Communications • Chemical Information • Insurance • Elected Office • Public Policy/Regulation American Chemical Society

  10. Planning for a Career in Chemistry • Examine your interests • Establish your goals • Determine your education needs • Remain Flexible American Chemical Society

  11. Essential Classes Chemistry Math (4 years) English (4 years) Biology Physics Computer Skills or Programming Optional Classes Speech/Public Speaking Foreign Language Preparation For a 4-year Degree American Chemical Society

  12. Education and Career American Chemical Society

  13. Chemical Technicians American Chemical Society

  14. Bachelor’s Degree Chemists American Chemical Society

  15. Advanced Degree Chemists American Chemical Society

  16. Summer Jobs Cooperative education Internship Undergraduate Research Study/work abroad Work Experience Source: ACS News, C&EN 2008 Median annual salaries $ in thousands, 2007 starting salaries American Chemical Society

  17. Biotechnology Chemical Business Chemistry & Electronics Environmental Forensic Chemistry Hazardous Waste Management Interdisciplinary Fields Materials Science Nanotechnology Specialty Chemicals Hot Jobs American Chemical Society

  18. ACS Education Division For more information Contact: ACS 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036 education@acs.org 1-800-ACS-5558 Or visit us on the web: www.acs.org American Chemical Society

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