Kudos to C&EN for publishing two reviews of books on careers in chemistry and science within a month (C&EN, Sept. 29, page 44; Oct. 20, page 64). Although I haven't had a chance to see it yet, ...

“What is a chemistry job?” That evergreen question comes up often in the chemistry social media space, and I always struggle with how to respond. Are chemists only those who use the tools of chemistry ...

“The biggest thing a teacher can hope for is to make an impact on people’s lives,” reflects Lâle Burk, emerita in the chemistry department at Smith College. For nearly five decades, Burk taught ...

A chemistry degree job allows you to work with everything from laundry detergents to medications to fuel. In its simplest form, chemistry is the study of substances. Chemistry professionals focus on ...

When you’re sick with the flu and facing down a week of finals, thank a pharmaceutical chemist for the medicine that brings you relief. However, this major is about much more than treating illness — ...

Organic chemistry is the study of the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation of carbon-containing compounds. Most organic compounds contain carbon and hydrogen, but they may ...

Improve quality of life. Research drug compounds. Formulate, test, and analyze pharmaceuticals. Develop substance guidelines. Review new drug applications and the processes used to create them. With a ...

They go on to explain that positive interactions and conversations also create a chemical reaction: The nature of the conversations we have with others activates chemicals in their brains that result ...

The Chemistry Department at Lancaster University is hosting an IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast (GWB) event to celebrate and explore the “Diversity of Careers in Chemistry”, funded by the RSC.The GWB ...

I’m graduating next year but I’m a little panicked. I’m a chemistry major, and I don’t want to go the traditional path of getting more advanced degrees right out of college. A lot of people think that ...