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The Periodic Table

Careers in Organic Chemistry Dr. Laurie Starkey Chemistry Department Cal Poly Pomona lsstarkey@csupomona.edu. The Periodic Table. Organic Chemistry!. What Can I Do with a Chemistry Degree?. B.S. Chemistry. Medical School. Pharmacy School. Vet School. Law School. Job in Industry.

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The Periodic Table

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  1. Careers in Organic ChemistryDr. Laurie StarkeyChemistry DepartmentCal Poly Pomonalsstarkey@csupomona.edu

  2. The Periodic Table Organic Chemistry!

  3. What Can I Do with a Chemistry Degree? B.S. Chemistry Medical School Pharmacy School VetSchool LawSchool Job in Industry Graduate School (M.S. or Ph.D.)

  4. Organic Chemistry's Biggest Hits Shelter Paint and coatings Plastics Synthetic carpeting

  5. Organic Chemistry's Biggest Hits Transportation Rubber tires Plastic components Antifreeze Superior lubricants High-performance and clean-burning gasolines

  6. Organic Chemistry's Biggest Hits Recreation High-strength, advanced materials tennis rackets, skis, golf clubs, golf balls, rollerblades, bicycles CD’s and DVD’s

  7. Organic Chemistry's Biggest Hits Apparel Synthetic fibers Cleaning aids Dyes

  8. Organic Chemistry's Biggest Hits Health and Beauty Soaps & Detergents Pharmaceuticals Vitamins Cosmetics and fragrances

  9. Organic Chemistry's Biggest Hits Food Fertilizers Plant protection Preservatives Packaging Refrigeration media

  10. Organic Chemistry's Biggest Hits Waste Waste minimization Recycling Sewage treatment Water treatment chemicals

  11. Understanding Line Drawings

  12. Variety of Organic Compounds

  13. Flavors & Fragrances

  14. Color Chemistry

  15. Organic Polymers

  16. Taxol: Application of Organic Synthesis

  17. Synthesis of Taxol

  18. Career Choices vs. Academic Degree

  19. About me… School Graduated High School 1987 Univ. of Connecticut (B.S. - Chemistry) 1991 UCLA (Ph.D. - Organic Chemistry) 1996 Chemistry-Related Work (while in school) Chesebrough-Pond’s (Summer Internship) 1989 Bristol-Myers Squibb (Summer Internship) 1990 Bristol-Myers Squibb (Summer Internship) 1991 UCLA Teaching Assistant (TA) 1991-2 UCLA Research Assistant (RA) 1992-6 Note: you get paid to get your Ph.D. degree!! Work after Ph.D. Cal Poly Pomona (Assistant Professor) 1996 CPP Tenure + Associate Professor 2001 Kids born: 2002 and 2004 CPP Full Professor 2007

  20. Preparation to be a Chemist • Skills Needed: • Self-motivated, time management • Good math skills • Good with your hands • In College: • Good grades (and GRE) • Take/audit advanced classes • Get to know your professors • Undergraduate research* • Summer internships/REU * • Volunteer work (service) • Join clubs • In High School: • Good grades (and SAT) • AP, honors courses • Get to know your teachers • Summer & part-time jobs • Volunteer work (service) • Extra-curricular activities All this will build a strong resume and help you get into the job or graduate school of your choice.

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