Give Till It Hurts

PROUD TO BE A CHEMIST! This is more than just a phrase that has resonated with me throughout my presidential year; it is a core belief that reflects the indispensable role of chemistry in helping people. Chemistry connects us in many ways, and each connection can make a difference. I have connected through the ACS Network and Facebook with students who have contacted me to ask about next steps in their careers or which courses they should take to prepare for their entry into the field. In this month’s “Rxn’s and Sln’s” feature in the ACS magazine inChemistry , recent graduates were asked to write about the career paths they chose after earning bachelor’s degrees in the chemical sciences. ACS member and Project SEED alumna Alexandra Severino highlighted her journey from research scientist to high school chemistry teacher: “After graduating with a B.A. in chemistry I was unsure about my next step and decided to work ...