American Chemical Society Careers In Chemistry

1 2 American Chemical Society Provide State-of-the-Art Chemical Information Serving as a Premiere Professional Organization for Practitioners of Chemistry Enhancing public Appreciation of the Chemical Sciences and Technologies

1 3 Introductions Allison A. Aldridge, Ph.D.-Abbott Laboratories Claudia M. Davila-Abbott Laboratories Tomasa Ramos, Ph.D. –American Pharmaceutical Partners

1 4 Chemistry What does it mean to you? Chemistry – the study of the atomic building blocks of nature, how they combine and their combinations which form liquids, gases and solids that make up most forms of matter

1 5 Major Chemistry Areas Analytical Chemistry - Determine what something is and how much is present Inorganic Chemistry -Synthesis and behavior of inorganic and organometallic compounds Organic Chemistry -Deals with the structure, properties and reactions of compounds that contain carbon Physical Chemistry -Focuses on understanding the physical properties of atoms and molecules Theoretical Chemistry -Conceptual and done with computers

1 6 Careers in Chemistry Agricultural Biochemistry Biotechnology Catalysis Chemical Education Chemical Information Chemical Engineering Chemical Sales and Marketing Chemical Technology Colloid and Surface Science Consumer Product Development Consulting

1 7 Careers in Chemistry Environmental Food and Flavor Chemistry Forensic Chemistry Geochemistry Hazardous Waste management Material Science Medicinal Oil and Petroleum Chemistry Polymers Pulp and Paper Science Writing Textiles Water

1 8 Degrees Available in Chemistry Associates - 2 years Bachelors - 4 years Masters of Science - Bachelors + 2 years Doctor of Philosophy - Bachelors + four years

1 9 ACS Approved Programs 630 colleges and universities on the approved list 300 are liberal arts colleges 130 are universities that offer masters degrees 200 are universities that offer Ph.D.s 10,000 BS degrees are granted every year, however less than half are certified from an approved program Associate Degrees Currently not accredited

1 10 U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad Designed to stimulate and promote achievement in high school chemistry Students who take the exam must be nominated by their teacher Exam given locally, nationally and internationally Summer study camp

1 11 Project SEED Designed to encourage high school students to pursue career opportunities In the chemical sciences Financial eligibility requirements Summer program with $1750- y2000 Report of research at the end of the program

1 12 ACS Scholars Program Up to $3000 per year African-American, Hispanic/Latino or Native- American Demonstrate financial need (FAFSA or SAR) U.S citizen or permanent resident

1 13 ACS Scholars Program 3.0 grade point average (B or better) Full-time student at accredited college, University or community College Graduating high school senior, freshman, sophomore or junior intending to study chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or chemically related field

1 14 Chemistry Teachers Eligible to join ACS nationally and/or locally Local section has a high school chemistry committee Great networking opportunity and access to the Chicago area chemistry community

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