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Chemistry employs a higher percentage of knowledge workers than any other industry. That means 80,000 scientists and engineers tackling some of today's most complicated problems. From breakthroughs in medicine to finding new sources of energy to improve our cars and homes, chemistry is turning knowledge into innovation.
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$3 billion
The American chemistry industry contributes almost $3 billion each year to charitable causes.
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Featured Articles
forensics
Chemistry of a Crime Scene: The Real-life Science Behind CSI
The value of modern science is apparent to the public through popular TV shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation—but do their fictional characters’ forensic tools really work? To find out, American Chemistry investigates the real science behind forensic practices. » learn more
nanotechnology
Thousands of nanotechnology experts—researchers, engineers and product specialists—are quietly cracking long-unseen codes about how the universe works at the tiniest scale. Nanotechnology may open doors to better medicine, faster PCs and a cleaner environment. » learn more
knowledge
Shape the Future of American Chemistry: Finding the Right
Chemistry Program
Choosing a college or graduate school can seem like the most daunting task of your life. With all the options before you, it’s hard to know for certain which school will be the best choice for your future. But if you’ve chosen to pursue a career in chemistry, you’re a step closer to narrowing down your options. » learn more
knowledge
Oil production involves a lot more than merely extracting crude from underground sources. Raw or unprocessed oil needs refining to turn it into many useful products. » learn more
potential
Tales of Hoffmann: What Makes a Chemist?
Many chemistry companies and scientists are familiar with Dr. Roald Hoffmann as either a leading chemistry teacher, author, theorist, or Nobel Prize winner. Yet what they may not know is that Dr. Hoffmann’s journey to the top of the chemistry profession was hardly a “sure thing.” » learn more
Initiatives
Long-Range Research
Chemistry sponsors independent research that applies new scientific methods to better understand the complex relationship between humans and the environment. » read more