Chemists observe and measure components of the natural world, and the way chemicals interact with each other. They constantly make use of atoms and molecules, and other very small particles to, for instance, synthesize new materials. Some chemists work in a lab, in a research environment, and other may work on a computer developing theories or models or predicting reactions, while other do field work.
Interested in chemistry? Here are some famous chemists to get you inspired:
Susan Solomon is a leader in atmospheric science, she was one of the first to propose the cause of the Antarctic ozone hole, the most significant scientific/global environmental success story of the 20th century. Author of “The Coldest March: Scott’s Fatal Antarctic Expedition”.
Judy Giordan is an American Chemical Society’s 2010 Francis Garvin – John Olin medalist, she has served in executive and leadership positions in R&D and operations at some of the world’s top brands such as Pepsi-Cola. Judy is currently a partner at a venture capital firm. She has her own blog at http://www.jgiordan.com/.
Marie Curie is a pioneer in radioactivity research. She was, among other achievements, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person to receive two Nobel prizes, and the only person to win the award in two different sciences, Physics and Chemistry.
Recommended courses:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Math
