Chemistry is a deeply nuanced field with many areas of specialization. From analytical and biochemistry to inorganic, organic, physical, theoretical, and environmental chemistry, students can explore ...

“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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

With more uncertainty in the job market for traditional research jobs than in the past, alternative career paths are becoming more attractive. If you have not been thinking about such possibilities, ...

Where we choose to live determines so much about our lives, including career trajectories and family and friend groups. And many of us choose where we live by where we find work. I’ve always said, ...

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 ...

When Steve Colgan ‘80 reflects on his past, he’s reminded of one of the famous malapropisms uttered by former New York Yankees catcher Yogi Berra: “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” ...

Chemistry is the central science, and its principles operate in all aspects of our daily lives. Understanding chemistry is fundamental in understanding the world around us, everything from energy to ...