Career questions tagged chemistry
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What should I major in? I am stuck between three options.
Summary: I like quantum mechanics and how it relates to chemistry and of course, physics, but pure math also captivates me. I’m having trouble deciding between three majors. The majors are math, physics, and chemistry. For some background, I am a rising freshman in high school. I have experience with all three subject areas. I’ve been interested in chemistry since third grade. I started memorizing the order of the elements and eventually finished. I tore through books and bored my family. I am currently self-studying physical chemistry, and I’m really enjoying. I’m currently focusing on quantum chemistry. It was the branch of chemistry that really stuck out to me. Other areas aren’t as interesting to me. I’m also currently self-studying higher level math just so I can understand physical chemistry better. Now, for physics, I’m really only interested in quantum mechanics, acoustics, low and ultra-low temperature, and maybe the chemical part. Classical mechanics doesn’t really interest me. I’ve attended a physics camp and toured the labs. I fell in love with the low temperature lab. I will come back to the camp as a mentor in future. In fifth grade, I loved particle accelerators. We had an independent project, and that’s what I made my video on. Now for math, I love math. It’s my favorite subject. As previously mentioned, I’m thoroughly enjoying self-studying math. I enjoying teaching others what I learn as well. I want to learn all of the math in world. I get visibly excited when a math topic I like is discussed. Pure math interests me the most. I’m not opposed to double majoring or having minors. I’m planning on going to grad school. For careers, I’d like to become a researcher or work in academia, but I really can’t decide what field. Is there a major that combines the three fields?
What should we look for in a college as a History major?
Hi, I’m trying to help my son figure out his path to and through college. He is a history buff and his goal is to get a PhD Or doctorate in history. During our research we found a lot of Grad programs and I’m wondering if there are any specific programs or courses we should look into for undergrad to start the way. Any feedback would be appreciate! Thank you!!
Can i still be a cosmetic scientist if my major is education in chemistry? I believe I will take the units needed and I plan to pursue masters after I get my bachelors degree?
I believe I will take the units needed and I plan to pursue masters after I get my bachelors degree
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?
If you are in college and you're major is Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Neuroscience, or Molecular Biology, can you name the school you attend(ed) and what consisted of the curriculum In other words, why did you choose your major and how advantageous was it for you?
I am a rising high school senior and am looking for insight into different college majors. I want to get into med school. If you have any tips, please share!
What are the differences between the work of a materials engineer vs. a materials scientist?
I've been trying to decide which field I want to get into, and I want to figure out which one matches me most.
How to get a bachelor's degree?
Hi I would like to be a dermatologist so if I take the following classes in college would I be able to get my degree in the 4 years of college? Biology – 2 semesters with lab Physics – 2 semesters with lab General chemistry – 2 semesters with lab Organic chemistry – 2 semesters with lab Biochemistry – 1 semester English – 2 semesters Math – 2 semesters Psychology and MAYBE Statistics and what would I major in
what kind of suit should I pursuit if I like all science courses like chemistry biology and physics?
i love science subject like chemistry biology and physics my mom told me to go for medicine but am stuck on what to do exactly in the institution because I hate seeing cut
How can I publish a research paper as a high schooler?
Hi! I'm a sophomore who really loves biotech and Bio. I'm doing a summer program this summer that allows me to write a paper about genome errors and a particular disease. I'd like to work on it over junior year and get it published. Are there any programs where I could get advice on how to edit and improve my paper so that I could eventually publish it? Thank you!
What chemistry field would be the best for someone who doesn't want to be stuck in a lab all day?
I want to go into a chemistry field but don't want to be stuck in a lab all day. I have looked into chemical engineering but I want to know what other fields I may like.
What is organic chemistry ?
I want to know more About organic chemistry and how to prepare some of the organic compound with their structural formulas included. Thanks very much for your time
how can i switch my carrer from computational chemistry to machine -learning or ai ?
Hi, I'm a mtech 2nd year student from computational chemistry background .
What career should I choose as someone interested in chem and bio but apprehensive of medicine?
What career path can I choose as someone who is mainly interested in biology and chemistry but doesn't wanna do medicine? I am currently finishing my O levels and contemplating on the subjects i will be taking in A levels.
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.
Do I have to take Chemistry first before I can take AP Chemistry in high school?
I'm trying to figure out my schedule for the rest of my 2 years of high school. I'm trying to become a Physical Therapist.
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.
How to find a mentor?
I need a mentor that can guide me throughout High School and College. I find my counselor to be very unhelpful. I want a mentor that is able to help me out with my extracurricular activities since they seem a bit too complicated to do without one. also someone that is there for me whenever I need it. Someone I can talk to about my goals and give feedback. I am in 10th grade and I'm 16. (I'm interested in the stem field)
Is there anyone in the Dermatology field available to help me with an Informational Interview project?
I am a junior in high school and I am in a pre college program called Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID). We are currently working on a project which is a 15 minute informational interview where we interview a professional in our dream field of study. During this interview, I will be asking questions to learn about your job and experiences as a Dermatologist. I am interested in majoring in chemistry to later become a Medical Dermatologist after high school. Thank you!
I'm Interested in becoming a physical chemist, or something to do with chemistry.?
I value a creative and fun job that keeps my mind going by learning new things, will this career path align with what I value?
How can I ensure a successful career path in academia or industry after completing a PhD specializing in quantum physics, considering my diverse interests in languages and creative pursuits as well?
As someone who completed a bachelor's degree in chemistry and a master's in materials chemistry from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and worked as a product engineer for 7 years, I have a solid technical background. However, I have a persistent keen interest in physics, particularly quantum physics and its applications. I'm considering pursuing a PhD in either physics or physical chemistry to explore my passion for research science. At the same time, I am trained in materials chemistry, I speak 4 languages, and I actively pursue songwriting and writing on the side. How can I navigate this transition and what are some tips for maintaining a balance between my scientific pursuits and my other interests?
Do I need to be nice to get a job as a Science teacher ?
I love Science because of Chemical and making experiments.
Wat careers include math and chemistry?
I am interested in math and chemistry also in basic biology and basic physics
Do you think it is worth doing the IB program to get into a top 20 school?
I selected my classes for next year and chose to do the IB program. I am starting to regret that choice. I would rather do partial IB. Do you think It’ll look bad if I drop out of the IB program to do partial IB? My goal is to get into a top 20 school. Also my school is an IB school so they do not offer AP classes. I am currently in 10th grade.
Should I take high school chemistry 1 and 2 to prepare for a forensic psychology degree?
Either way, i think i was told i will have to take chem in college at some point so should i get it done in high school and will it help with my career?
How can I use my expertise in Chemistry for other things other than Science?
How can I use my expertise in Chemistry for anything other than science? Being a teacher is a good thing, but I would like to go down a different path because I wouldn't say I like the prospect of being a teacher.
What is the best way to find internships/jobs in my field to help pay for college?
I am currently a second-year chemistry major, on grants, scholarships and student loans.