Careers in chemistry
By: editor, Donald R. Franceschetti, the University of Memphis
Series: Careers in--; Careers in--
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 482
ISBN-13: 9781587659935
Subjects: Chemistry; Vocational guidance
Description: "This publication contains over twenty alphabetically arranged articles describing specific fields of interest in chemistry with an accompanying discussion of a particular STEM-related career or occupation within that area. These occupational profiles provide a current overview and future outlook including green technologies where applicable. Merging scholarship with occupational development, this single comprehensive guidebook provides chemistry students and readers alike with the necessary insight into potential scientific pursuits and provides instruction on what job seekers can expect in terms of training and advancement, earnings, job prospects, working conditions, relevant associations, and more. Specifically designed for a high school and undergraduate audience and is edited to align with secondary or high school curriculum standards"--Page xi.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 441-450) and index.
Table of contents: title: Agricultural chemistry; title: Agricultural chemist; title: Atmospheric chemistry; title: Atmospheric chemist; title: Biochemistry; title: Biochemical engineer; title: Chemical engineering; title: Production engineer; title: Chemical genetics; title: Geneticist; title: Chemical technology; title: Chemical technician; title: Cosmetics chemistry; title: Perfume chemist; title: Electrochemistry; title: Fuel cell engineer; title: Environmental chemistry; title: Environmental chemist; title: Femtochemistry; title: Experimental scientist; title: Food chemistry; title: Food technologist or nutritionist; title: Forensic science; title: Forensic scientist; title: Geochemistry; title: Geochemist; title: Green chemistry; title: Analytical chemist; title: Materials science; title: Materials chemist; title: Medicinal chemistry; title: Oncologist; title: Nuclear chemistry; title: Radiochemist; title: Petrochemistry; title: Petrochemist; title: Pharmacology; title: Pharmacist; title: Polymer chemistry; title: Plastics engineer; title: Pulp and paper chemistry; title: Wood chemist; title: Toxicology; title: Toxicologist.