As such, chemistry has wide applications in all the physical, biological, and behavioral sciences. Chemistry is involved in solving some of the most pressing problems facing our society today, such as the need for new and better materials, worldwide food shortages, dwindling energy resources, environmental problems, and medical issues.
Chemists are scientists, technicians, managers, producers, teachers, and always, problem solvers.
Chemists are developing new materials in the areas of ceramics, polymers, superconductors, and pharmaceuticals. Chemists are determining structures of complex molecules such as the AIDS virus and components of cancer cells and tropical medicinal plants. Chemists are developing new processes for producing needed materials in commercial quantities, in usable forms, and at acceptable cost. Chemists are monitoring the environment, analyzing criminal evidence, and determining the quality of food and medical products. Chemists are in sales, marketing, information specialties, supervisory, and executive positions.