Career questions tagged chemistry
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As a woman in a STEM field or a woman going into a STEM field, have you ever felt that you were in any discriminated against due to your gender?
As an 18 year old female chem major (soon to be chemical engineering), I'm curious about others experiences in typically male dominated classes/majors/jobs. #engineering #science #chemistry #stem #chemical-engineering #women-in-stem #women-in-tech #women-in-engineering
What is a way for me to volunteer in a field relating to STEM online, as I am a busy chemistry student?
I am a chemistry major with a very heavy course load, but I would like an opportunity to give back in some way that is feasible for me to do. #chemistry #volunteering #stem #time-management #women-in-stem #scheduling #chem
As a chemistry major, what are some gen ed classes I can take that would apply to my degree and help me in the field in the future?
I am a chemistry major, and I am working on my schedule for the upcoming summer and fall semesters. I am seeking advice about gen ed classes that will help me in the future. #science #career-counseling #chemistry #scheduling #scientists #chem #chemistry-major #chem-major
can any one tell me a website , a book or something else to help me to understand chromatography?
I am a B.student in a Faculty of science, I want to understand chromatography well. #chemistry #chemical-engineering #chemical-engineer #chemicals
Blushes, Shadows, and Bronzers Oh My!
What would you study in college if you wanted to make cosmetics? #engineering #biology #chemistry #stem #women-in-stem #makeup #cosmetics #mac
Are jobs in science really decreasing, and if so, is it still a good idea to go into them if you're dedicated enough?
I've heard conflicting statements about this. Some people have told me that pure science fields (not engineering, just research etc) are getting harder to find jobs in. Is this true? #science #biology #jobs #research #chemistry #job-market
Can a biochemist have time for a family?
Like are the work hours hectic like for doctors or will I have time for life #chemistry #biochemistry #family
Would a minor in business be helpful for a degree in biochemistry?
I plan on working with an institution or company and I wanna know if a minor in business will be helpful. #business #chemistry #biochemistry
Is chemistry considered a difficult major?
I'm really interested in going into cosmetic chemistry but first I have to get my bachelor's in chemistry. I've heard that it is a difficult major and I just want to make sure. In no way will anyone's answer change my mind about what I want to be but I just want to make sure. #chemistry
What is a day in the life of a chemist like?
All through high school I have been interested in the topic of chemistry. I was just wondering what a chemist does and how it helps the environment or community or what you do on a daily basis. #chemistry #science #day-in-the-life #stem #women-in-stem
Where do forensic scientists work?
I know that many forensic scientists work in laboratories and even police stations, but who hires them? Where would I go to to apply after I graduate from college? Is it through the government? Or are there private companies that can help with private parties? #science #biology #chemistry #government #forensic-science #courts
How much room is there for me to grow?
I really enjoy team management too, so I was wondering if I would be able to be promoted or move up after so many years of experience. I would also need to know if a lot of team work goes on in the laboratory. #science #biology #management #chemistry #laboratory #team-leadership #teamwork #forensic-scientist
What does a regular work day of forensic scientists consist of?
I want to know how often I will be preforming experiments, collecting data, analyzing data, or collaborating with a team so that I know that it is the best fit for me. #science #biology #chemistry #criminology #laboratory #crime-scene-investigator #forensic-science #teamwork
Are there only certain forensic scientists that are asked to go crime scenes to investigate and gather data?
I am physically disabled and I enjoy and prefer working in lab settings. I wouldn't be comfortable with going to crime scenes and having to be extra careful with my steps or worrying about how I will help gather evidence if I have to squat or be in positions that are difficult for me to get in. If a large part of this career is being present at the crime scene for evidence collection, I may reconsider my decision. #science #biology #chemistry #criminology #laboratory #detective #crime-scene-investigator #forensic-science
How does one go about making advances and making developments in their research?
I have always pondered on the thought on how someone goes about their research. I have questioned how many things like how many hours do you spend studying the material, is it mostly theoretical, is it conceptual, do you have to prove it, how many times do you have to prove it? Many questions run through my head when it comes to research because in all honesty I have a slight interest in it and I'd love to learn just more general knowledge about it, and how to get involved in it and how to go about it. Whether it be hours upon hours of studying DNA or researching electrolysis. I'd love to learn how to get involved in a research project. So I guess one of the many questions here is how do you get involved in research pertaining to different subjects? How many hours spent of this research is spent in a book or on a computer? Also, how many hours of this is a hand on experience? #science #research #chemistry
As a young woman preparing to enter the field as a Forensic Chemist, is there any specific obstacles I will face due to gender in this field?
I am a young woman looking into becoming a Forensic Chemist, and I have not researched enough about the topic to know if it was predominantly male or female. So my question here is there any specific obstacles I will face due to gender in this field? Will some situations be tougher to deal with? Or will there even be any advantages or disadvantages to being a woman in the Forensic Chemistry field? #chemistry #forensic
How much of math knowledge do you need to have in order to major in Biology?
I like science, such as biology, chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology, but math is not my strong quality. #biology #mathematics #math #chemistry #molecular-biology
With a forensic science degree with a concentration in biology, what is to be expected job-wise?
I intend to major in forensic science (biology, not chemistry), but even after quite a lot of research, I'm finding it quite difficult figuring out what exactly one does if they have biology as the concentration (for the major). I prefer biology over chemistry, so I'm just wondering if a major in forensic biology would allow me to collect and possibly analyze trace evidence such as fingerprints, blood, fibers, etc. I've also found that crime scene technicians/investigators are usually just police officers who've been working for many years and are given the job of collecting evidence, so does this mean I would first have to become an officer before I can work at crime scenes? I know this is a lot, but I'm really interested in the collecting aspect (more so trace evidence than DNA) , so would a major in forensic biology allow me to work in both a lab and at crime scenes? I also have one more question. A lot of sources claim that forensic chemists work primarily in labs, so I was wondering if this is true for forensic biologists as well. #biology #chemistry #forensics #laboratory #forensic-analysis #crime-scene-investigator #analyst #evidence
What will a masters do for me in the field of chemistry?
I'm looking into going into chemistry as a major, but I am not sure what the difference will be if I go into the field with a bachelor's degree as compared to a master's degree. #college-major #chemistry #bachelors-degree #masters-degree
Does a general chemistry major allow someone to go into creation of medicine such as pharmaceuticals?
I am wanting to go into the field of chemistry, starting by majoring in general chemistry. I know that I will be able to do some chemical research, but I would like to know if I could possibly go into creating medicine. #medicine #college-major #chemistry #pharmaceuticals
Describe a day in the life of a Chemical Engineer at work.
I am a high school senior and am looking into possibly chemical engineering. I was hoping to hear from several different CEs to determine the array of opportunities it might have as a career. #engineering #engineer #chemistry #chemical-engineering #chemical-engineer #chemical
Is a phD necessary in order to become a pharmaceutical chemist? What is the best education path in order to get the most of out this career?
I want to be a pharmaceutical chemist, but have heard that there are many different education paths you could take to get there. I am wondering what the smartest path would be, as this could help narrow my college search. #medicine #chemistry #pharmaceuticals #pharmaceutical-industry #medicinal-chemistry
What kind of products do chemical engineers design?
Considering going into chemical engineering, I'm interested in what I would actually do post graduation #engineering #mechanical-engineering #chemistry #chemical-engineering #chemicals #organic-chemistry #chemical-technicians
What colleges are better for my career?
Can anyone give me an idea of a few colleges, not including University of Kentucky or Eastern Kentucky University, that would provide the best education for general chemistry. #university #chemistry #chemical-engineering