Welcome to the
Cameron University
Sciences Complex
Careers in Physical
Science
February 11, 2010
•Cameron University
• E. Ann Nalley, Ph.D., Physical Sciences Dept.
• annn@cameron.edu (580) 581-2889
• Gary Buckley, Ph.D., Physical Sciences Dept.
• garyb@cameron.edu (580) 581-2885
CAMERON UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL
SCIENCES
OFFERS DEGREE PROGRAMS IN:
CHEMISTRY
PHYSICS
CHEMICAL EDUCATION
DO YOU WANT TO BE A
SCIENTIST
• Do you like knowing how things are made?
• Are you interested in how things work?
• Would you like a career which gives you
opportunities to be creative?
• Do you like Math and Science?
• Are interested in making our world a better
place to live?
• Are you interested in being a teacher?
A CAREER IN PHYISCAL
SCIENCE MIGHT BE THE
ONE FOR YOU
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Challenging
Interesting – engaging
Prestige
Rewarding emotionally and
monetarily
• Independence
• Employable
A CAREER IN CHEMISTRY
Chemistry: More than just white coats
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What valuable skills can you
develop by studying chemistry?
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Practical
skills
Communication
skills
ICT skills
Problem
solving
Numeracy
Teamworking
skills
Some careers using chemistry
analytical chemist
process chemist
atmospheric chemist
research and development chemist
chemical engineer
pharmaceutical chemist
clinical biochemist
instrumentation technician
cosmetic scientist
materials scientist
crystallographer
nuclear scientist
environmental chemist
biochemist
forensic chemist
biotechnologist
formulation chemist
food scientist
health and safety adviser
molecular biologist
marine chemist
toxicologist
medical laboratory scientist
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How else could you
use your skills?
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Using your skills outside the laboratory
accountant
civil servant
science teacher
doctor
computer programmer
vet
university lecturer
dentist
lawyer
information scientist
manager
photographer
patent attorney
journalist
science writer
technical sales executive
computer systems analyst
marketing and sales manager
Career profiles
Lab chemist
Teacher
Patent attorney
Marketing
Profiles on the web
In profile
Lab chemist
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Research chemists explore
and invent new products and
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processes
One type of lab chemist
is a medicinal chemist.
As a medicinal chemist, I use
my knowledge of chemistry,
biochemistry and physiology to find
solutions to health-related
problems.
My everyday work involves:
 synthesizing new drugs for
treating disease
 synthesizing test compounds,
forwarding them to biologists
for screening and using the
results to decide on my next step
 working at the cutting edge of
drug discovery.
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My qualifications
MChem in Medicinal
Chemistry.
I am sometimes in the office,
sometimes in the lab and
occasionally at conferences.
The work is very varied and no two
days are ever the same.
In profile
Teacher
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Every day is different
– a stimulating and
demanding career
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My work really is never the
same two days in a row –
every day is unique.
My main tasks include:
• preparing and teaching
chemistry lessons
• marking and assessing
work
• managing the science
department, liaising with the
heads of other departments
and monitoring standards
achieved by staff and
students
• supporting teachers and
technicians
• administration (and
inevitably discipline).
My qualifications
BSc honours degree in
Chemistry. PhD in Chemistry.
PGCE (Postgraduate
Certificate in Education) in
Chemistry and Science.
In profile
Patent attorney
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As well as technical
knowledge, good
communication skills
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are vital
I wanted a career that
would draw on my science
background and would also
make use of my good
communication skills.
Working as a patent
attorney is challenging and
uses all my skills.
I am involved in:
• providing protection for
inventions by writing
and prosecuting patent
applications
• liaising with inventors
from the pharmaceutical
and biotechnology
industries
• advising clients on their
patent strategy.
My qualifications
BSc (double honours) degree in
Chemistry and Biochemistry.
PhD in Bio-organic Chemistry.
Postgraduate Certificate in
Intellectual Property. Patent Agents’
Practice, advanced level
examination. European Qualifying
Exams (to become a European
Patent Attorney).
In profile
Marketing
project manager
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A chemical science
qualification is a good
training for a career in
marketing; employers
value the key skills of
numeracy, problem solving
and communication that are
an integral part of all
chemistry courses
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My qualifications
Masters degree in Chemical
Engineering. Advanced Certificate in
Marketing from the CIM (Chartered
Institute of Marketing). Postgraduate
Diploma in Marketing from the CIM.
Marketing is about
identifying the needs and
goals of a customer and
producing a product that
satisfies those criteria.
My job involves:
• market research, product
design and pricing
• promotion and
distribution of the final
product
• working with people in
different countries and
coordinating activities
across departments.
Every day brings different
challenges!
How to find out more
Education Department
Royal Society of Chemistry
Burlington House, Piccadilly
London W1J 0BA.
Tel: 020 7440 3344
Fax: 020 7287 9825
E-mail: education@rsc.org
To find out more, have a look at:
www.rsc.org/studentzone
packed with careers information,
homework help and games
www.rsc.org/profiles
profiles of chemical scientists in
all sorts of careers
www.rsc.org/chemsoc
information about all aspects of
chemistry and the chemical
sciences
Registered Charity Number: 207890
WHAT SHOULD I DO IN HIGH SCHOOL
IF I AM INTERESTED IN CAREER AS A
PHYSICAL SCIENTIST?
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Take at least four years of math and science
Study, Study, Study!
Make good grades and learn the material
Attend talks and seminar presentations given by a
scientist
• Join medical explorers or other science clubs
• Shadow a health professional
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WHERE SHOULD YOU GO TO
COLLEGE?
Cameron of course
Small classes
Dedicated faculty
Close to home
Cameron offers excellent programs which
will enable you to find a job or gain
admission to the graduate or professional
program you are interested in.
FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO
OUR SUCCESS
• SMALL CLASSES
• OUTSTANDING FACULTY WHO CARE
ABOUT THE STUDENTS
• SUCCESSFUL GRADUATES WHO ARE
EMPLOYED IN ALL AREAS OF PHYSICAL
SCIENCES AND HEALTH CAREERS
• AN ANNUAL CALENDAR PACKED WITH
ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
• A GOOD BALANCE BETWEEN ACADEMIC
AND SOCIAL EVENTS
SCIENCE CAREER
PROGRAMS
• OPEN HOUSE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
AND THEIR SPONSORS
• CAREER ENHANCEMENT AND GRADUATE
RECRUITMENT DAY FOR CAMERON STUDENTS
• A REGULAR SEMINAR PROGRAM WHICH
BRINGS IN OUTSTANDING SPEAKERS IN THE
FIELDS OF CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS.
• OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN COMMUNICATION
AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS THROUGH
PRESENTATIONS AT SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS
AND CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
DEMONSTRTIONS TO THE PUBLIC
SUCCESSFUL
GRADUATES
IMPROVING PEOPLES LIVES
THROUGH THE TRANSFORMING
POWER OF CHEMISTRY
JEFF EARNED A Ph. D. at U of Ark.
Lloyd Sumner-Distinguished Graduate
At Nobel Foundation
Dr. Raymond Roy, Cameron Grad
Receives Award
Micah Edwin Graduate of Howard University
Medical School
STUDENTS GAIN HANDS-ON
EXPERIENCE WITH INSTRUMENTS
THROUGH RESEARCH
MED SCHOOL AT OU
Ph.D. AT OU HEALTH
SCIENCE CENTER
YOUR
PICTURE
HERE
COME TO CAMERON
• WE WILL HELP CHANGE YOUR LIFE
BY PROVIDING YOU WITH AN
OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL
EXPERIENCE