Careers in Chemistry

All about what different individuals in chemisty do.

Everyday Chemistry: Real People, Real Lives

"Women in Chemistry" Profiles from Chemical & Engineering News

Catalyzed Success, December 23, 2002

DuPont's Lynda K. Johnson is building molecules by developing catalysts for olefin polymerization.

Scientist On The Move, November 25, 2002

In moving to MIT, materials chemist Angela Belcher aims to further advance biomaterials research

A Future In Fluids, October 28, 2002

Lubrizol organic chemist Kathleen Havelka is poised for leadership and a bright future.

Modeling A Future, September 30, 2002

As an adjunct professor, Novartis' Wendy Cornell helps students gain an industrial perspective.

Chemist, Teacher, Scholar, Mentor, August 26, 2002

To Iowa State's Valerie Sheares, the value of having and being a mentor is priceless.

At Home In The Lab, July 29, 2002

Hard work, love for chemistry have yielded a successful career for IBM's Cherie Kagan.

Chemical And Musical Superconductor, June 24, 2002

Julia Chan followed her love of music, and it led her to a career as an inorganic materials chemist.

Choosing To Succeed, May 27, 2002

Medicinal chemist Ann Weber's path has led her to a fulfilling career in industry.

Made For Academia, April 22, 2002

Yale University's Alanna Schepartz finds deep satisfaction in both research and mentoring.

Taking an Early Lead, March 25, 2002

At 31, Bell Labs's Zhenan Bao sets a strong pace for young women to follow.

Leading By Example, February 25, 2002

Biomaterials chemist Allison Campbell broke the mold and became a role model with many roles

The Road Less Traveled, January 21, 2002

Carolyn Bertozzi took chances and experimented with the unfamiliar on her pathway to success.

Chemical Careers in Brief

Funded by a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, this series presents a view of various career areas within the chemical sciences. Each two- or four-page brief contains interviews with chemists working in different areas and includes information on educational requirements, employment outlook, salaries, and the skills needed to pursue a career goal in each area.