Career questions tagged chemistry
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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.
i struggled to find out what i wanted to in my future and recently discovered my interest in forensic science but i am not taking biology and chemistry. Is it a requirement to have taken these classes in order to do it in university?
forensic science guidence if i have already picked my subjects in high school
How much money does a forensic artist make and how much money does a toxicologist make?
I am in my last year of middle school and I am stuck between wanting to be an artist or a forensic artist or a toxicologist. My ideal job would be to be an artist and sell my work (if someone could give ways to sell art that would be much appreciated) but I have heard that artists do not make much money. My next two would be to be a forensic artist or a toxicologist. How much money do they make yearly and what would their schedule look like? I have greatly enjoy art and I have been told that my art is good, so going off of that with practice obviously I think I could sell my art.
In Forensics, how does Luminol interact specifically with other chemicals and substances and what produces the most drastic outcome?
I may not have spelled Luminol correctly so I hope I was not too far off from the point. By drastic, I mean what chemical or substance would produce the most desired outcome?
How can I get legitimate scholarships as an international student?
I am a freshman and a STEM major. I am also an African international student.
If if don’t take chemistry in HS then in college will I retake the class ?
Will I have to take a summer program in college