Career questions tagged chemical-engineering
Science classes for chemical engineering?
What classes should I take if I am interested in chemical engineering?
How should I go about getting an internship during college? #fall25
I am going to be a freshman in college coming up and I am concerned about getting internship opportunities. I am going to school to be a chemical engineer, and I am unsure on how to go about internships. Is it better to reach out to companies myself or should I wait until companies get in contact with me?
Should I major in chemistry for my bachelor's degree and then narrow the field of study for postgraduate education?
I am torn between going into a specific major relating to chemistry, like chemical engineering, or just going into a general chemistry major. On the one hand, I would have a little bit of a head start in graduate school, but on the other hand, I would have more flexibility if I realize I do not want to study chemical engineering. #Fall25
How important is the type of Engineering?
I have been looking into engineering, particularly chemical, but my top school has a very strong mechanical program. How different are types of engineering?
What is the best way to take notes during lectures for Chemical Engineering?
How should I take notes during lectures for my freshmen year for chemical engineering classes or any general education classes? Is it worth it to get an app to listen to the lectures and to help take notes?
What is the best way to take notes during lectures?
How should I take notes during lectures for my freshmen year for chemical engineering classes or any general education classes? Is it worth it to get an app to listen to the lectures and to help take notes?
What are some good resources for potential STEM majors?
Chemical engineering, specifically.
Resources for aspiring chemical engineers?
Do you have any easy to understand books, journals, you tube videos, etc. that can help me understand the field more?
Scholarship Help?
What scholarship can I apply to for chemical engineering/STEM majors for undergraduate?
Any Personal statement tips?
Does anyone have clear tips to write a personal statement for both common app and UCAS applications as an aspiring chemical engineer?
What are some essential items for college that are specific for an engineering major?
I will be attending college for engineering in the fall and I want to get a jump start on purchasing the essential items for the up and coming semester.
For an aspiring chemical engineer, what should I aim to complete in my undergraduate years to build the best resume for hiring ?
I will be starting at Rice University as a chemical engineering major! #Spring25
Has the advancements in AI made getting a computer science degree useless What is the point of studying at university for four years if when I get my degree(in computer science), AI has evolved and improved so much that, in those same four years that it can do way more than what I've been studying for and can outwork me tenfolds??
AI has been improving constantly so if I risk getting a degree in computers or programming, etc, those 4 years I spend in college, AI will improve past the need for computer science degree,s
Why should I choose a chemical engineering and biomedical engineering double major over doing a chemical engineering degree with a biomed minor?
12th grade, majoring in chemical engineering next year
Do i need a master's degree after completing a bachelor's degree in Chemical engineering.?
I'm a 3rd year Chemical engineering student. Asking if it's better to get a master's degree in Chemical engineering for both expertise and financially wise.
How versatile and stable are the chemical engineering vs. bioengineering fields, and where do the two overlap??
I'm a student at Oregon State University currently majoring in Bioengineering. I'm considering switching to Chemical Engineering. So far, I have taken on one internship doing biochemistry research and I'm a licensed Pharm Tech. I know that I'm interested in Biochemistry and Chemistry, and I want to know which major is most applicable to pharmaceuticals or has the potential to expand my options should I find out I'm interested in non-pharma things. If you can, please also comment on any potential salary differences. Thank you for your help!
How do i pursue career in chemistry?
I love more to know about chemical and there chemical reaction
What is the role of a chemical engineer?
I was looking at becoming a chemical engineer and was curious on what I would be doing in that field.
What I'm interested in Botany pharmaceutical microbiology, what kinds of careers would you recommend?
What I'm interested in Botany pharmaceutical microbiology, what kinds of careers would you recommend?
What type of career would be ideal for someone to go into after hopefully getting a doctorate in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering?
I am currently a junior in high school, but am hopeful to go far in higher education. I'm definitely not interested in academia, so an industry job would be most ideal after getting my doctorate. What would be a good recommendation to look into?
I’m undecided whether I should choose chemical or environmental engineering. I want to know which will be worth it?
My strong subject is science, a little bit bad at math but I know I can learn. I don’t want to stay in a single working environment, I want to be able to travel and move around. I also would appreciate a reality check on both of these engineering fields, are these any good when put into the engineering field. Are they worth it at the end both financially and mentally ?
What should i do if i want to major in chemical engineering but the university im planning to go to doesn’t offer said program. I was thinking of majoring in materials science and engineering and getting a minor in chemistry. Could that potentially land me any chemical engineering jobs, or should I reconsider what im planning to do?
Hello! Im in 11th grade and absolutely love both engineering and chemistry.
Can I become a cosmetic scientist by graduating with a degree in chemistry? Or do I have to graduate as a chemical engineer?
The college I go to won’t let me transfer to their college of engineering so I can’t become a chemical engineer. My only other option is to major in chemistry? I don’t know if a degree in chemistry can get me a job as a cosmetic scientist.
What do chemical engineers do?
I am going to be a college freshman soon and I want to know if I am going down a successful path with chemical engineering.
I was told chemical engineering is relatively niche among engineering disciplines, is this true?
I am a senior in high school but don't know which engineering discipline to go into. Chemical engineering used to be my top choice but I was told it is too niche. What options exist for employment and job prospects?
What are the best ways to find someone to interview?
Hello! I’m a high school junior looking for someone to interview for my engineering class. The only requirements are that they are from an engineering or tech heavy background although personally i’m very interested in science or programming related fields so that would be preferable. I would also prefer that they live in/are from/went to School in my state-north carolina, but that’s not a requirement. I tried linked in and googling to find professionals near me but the majority of what came up was add listings. Does anyone have advice on how I can find someone in that field who would be interested in an interview?
What major for interests in sustainable/alternative/nuclear power engineering/generation, sustainable urban planning, architecture, research, material science, civil infrastructure...?
Hello! I am a high school senior trying to apply to colleges and figure out my major, but I feel very indecisive. I'd like to have opportunities to research and develop new technologies and alternative energies!! Maybe even in a nuclear plant!? And also solutions to dealing with nuclear waste and stuff like that. I want to design efficient and environmentally friendly solutions to energy problems. As well as implementing electrical power systems in the world as well. And of course, chemistry is super interesting I've also been creative my whole life, and growing up in a plain city, I really love looking at and, on rare occasions, visiting places with interesting, beautiful, and tall buildings, as well as appreciating inviting designs that promote sustainability and walkability and I would love to contribute to a more beautiful world in this way as well. So maybe architecture/architectural engineering would be good for me? I also am really excited about civil engineering labs (I hear you get to build stuff? Cool!!) I also have an interest in getting into the nitty-gritty of situations and hashing out the details as well as the big picture. On an unrelated note, I've also had an interest in videogame design + programming, graphic design, and animation my whole life. Are there any good colleges with clubs like this where I can grow my skills in these areas, but still focus on engineering and do well? Is there any other factors I should consider when picking a major? Or anything else I could look into to get to know myself a bit more and see what I really prefer? Any options to somehow do everything I just listed?? Also I am learning about hydraulic engineering and I really like the sound of it a LOT but AHHHH there's so much and ofc transportation but mostly you already know the rest of the stuff I wrote.. I know most of this points to maybe like Civil Engineering with a minor in Electrical Engineering and a concentration in Structural engineering,, but I really am going to be sad forever that I won't be a physicist or a energy engineer or a researcher or a hydraulic engineer or a nuclear engineer... Maybe I could do architecture in the future but yeah 😭😭 Also I really wanted to do physics for a while could I start my education all over again when I'm older and have a career and do research