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Chemistry

Discover what chemists do in their careers
Chemical careers in brief - a good look at the many possibilities
Career options for chemists
Discover what biochemists do in their careers

Career Profiles

Atmospheric Chemist
Chemists  -  many different profiles
Research Chemist  -  chemistry of comets  (scroll down page for profile) 
Process Development Chemist
Research Chemist  -  structure and reactivity)  (audio)
Research Chemist  -  physical organic: photo- and electrochemistry (audio)
Toy Chemists and other cool chemists (especially for elementary and middle school students)
Research Scientist - Biomedical Engineering

Preview: Georgia Tech

Tech's Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry - undergraduate

Educators - Lesson Plans and Activities Link

Student Exploration Resources

A Day in the Life of a Biochemist ('M' 'H')
A biochemist follows scientific methods every day. A hypothesis is made and a biochemist sets out to prove it right or prove it wrong. View the video online as this biochemist develops ways to genetically transform corn.
www.careers.iptv.org/enhanced/1131/ec_dayinthelife.cfm

Chemistry as a Career ('H')
Everything the high school student should know about a college major in chemistry at various colleges, plus many types of chemistry careers explained. Very valuable and comprehensive information.
www.chemistrycoach.com/chemistryprofession.htm

Will You Teach Science? ('H')
Ever thought about teaching others? Here you can find key information for considering this career path.
careers.nsta.org/advice_planning.asp

What's That Stuff? ('M' 'H')
"Ever wondered about what's really in hair coloring, Silly Putty, Cheese Wiz, artificial snow, or self-tanners?" Find out about the chemistry of everyday things.
pubs.acs.org/cen/whatstuff/stuff.html

Better Hair Through Chemistry ('M' 'H')
through a few simple experiments, learn more about your hair and see if you can have fewer "bad hair" days as a result!. By the Exploratorium.
www.exploratorium.edu/exploring/hair/

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