ACS-GHS Seminar - Careers in Chemistry

ACS-GHS Seminar - Careers in Chemistry

What doors open when you pursue a graduate degree in chemistry? We will look at the path beyond the bachelor’s and provide insight into the diverse and exciting career possibilities that a master’s or Ph.D. in chemistry can offer.

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

6:30 - 7:30 pm

Virtual via Zoom

Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants by email.

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Main Speaker: Aidan Looby (Ph.D. Candidate, University of Houston, The Carrow Group; Synthesis Workshop Editorial Board)

Format: Virtual | Designed for PUI Students and Community College Partners

Topics:

• Why Pursue Graduate School?

• Career Pathways with a Graduate Degree in Chemistry

• Graduate School vs. the Workforce: A practical comparison of outcomes, salary potential, and growth opportunities with and without a graduate degree.

• The Graduate School Experience: What to expect—research, teaching, networking, mentorship, and how it differs from undergraduate study.

• Application Advice & Funding Opportunities

• Panel featuring Dr. Yagmur Yegin (Research Engineer) and Thanh Nguyen (Graduate Student, University of Texas at Austin, The Brodbelt Group)