“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 ...

Kudos to C&EN for publishing two reviews of books on careers in chemistry and science within a month (C&EN, Sept. 29, page 44; Oct. 20, page 64). Although I haven't had a chance to see it yet, ...

When you’re sick with the flu and facing down a week of finals, thank a pharmaceutical chemist for the medicine that brings you relief. However, this major is about much more than treating illness — ...

“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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

I’m graduating next year but I’m a little panicked. I’m a chemistry major, and I don’t want to go the traditional path of getting more advanced degrees right out of college. A lot of people think that ...