2007-02-22 11:38:36 · 6 answers · asked by francois7430 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
ah...a lot
2007-02-22 12:05:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have several options with a chemistry background. When I went through college, I had to take multiple areas of chemistry, including organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and physical chemistry. By my senior year, I realized I really enjoyed analytical chemistry, therefore I am now an analytical chemist at a pharmaceutical company. You can also work in healthcare facilities, some engineering fields, NASA, teaching, research, the world is yours.
If you are an undergraduate, I would suggest looking into biochemistry - it might be worth it in the long run since technology is leading us in that direction. Let me know if I can help further!
2007-02-22 19:45:19 · answer #2 · answered by purdue_chemist01 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many careers. Chemistry is an empowering science. The most important thing is to get a thorough knowledge of English grammar, writing style, and speaking. You will live on your knowledge of English far more than from any science. From chemistry, get an MBA or a law degree. Do not get stuck in teaching or in a lab. Go to work for a company. Ask yourself: How does my employer make money? How can I help him do that? Success in benefiting your employer will mean prosperity for you, plus personal satisfaction in using chemistry.
2007-02-22 20:36:13 · answer #3 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could, of course, major in Chemistry. Ok, somewhat interesting. You could go for Chemical Engineering. It is one of the highest levels of engineering and the broadest. ChemE's can do a lot! Who creates drugs such as aceminophen (tylenol) that make your aches and pains disappear? ChemE's! Who perfected our many different kinds of plastic? ChemE's! Who made your Jolly Ranchers come in so many different flavours and colours? Guess... Who came up with a way to make Oreo's taste nearly the same without the use of hydrogenated oils(which are REALLY bad for you)? Incidentally, who decided to use hydrogenated oils in the first place? Who makes fireworks different clolours? Who helps develop powerful explosives for the government? Who develops alternative fuels in response to climbing prices and environmental problems?
As to good schools for ChemE, "tech" schools: MIT, Caltech, other Institutes of technology, Purdue University, Ivy League, UC schools, and I don't know much else. Any school that has ChemE is probably good because it's a more elite choice. Guess what career I'm considering!
Also check out biochemical engineering if you like the biological sciences too.
Basically chemistry is the foundation of science. Without it we would be nowhere; I'm even seeing chemistry in my introductory astronomy class.
Chemistry will take you places and will utterly amaze you.
The organisation of our surroundings is amazing. The intelligence seen in Chemistry is astounding! As Einstein said, "God doesn't play dice. He plays Scrabble!"
2007-02-22 20:27:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teaching, Making fertilizer
Research and Development , Making explosives
Forensic medicine , Checking swimming pools
Laboratory analysis
Center for Disease Control
Pharmacist
Studying microscopic life
Growing cultures in petri dishes
2007-03-01 23:46:09 · answer #5 · answered by don n 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chemist, chem teacher(so many levels, high school college....)
2007-02-22 20:16:55 · answer #6 · answered by nice too meet you. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋