LJNRadio: I Want To Be A - Theoretical Chemist

There are almost limitless opportunities within science to carve out a career for yourself - and chemistry provides even more flexibility. Theoretical chemistry looks to explain the occurrences in both the physical and chemical worlds. Preston MacDougall, professor and assistant chair at Middle Tennessee State University, talks to Tim Muma about the key components of theoretical chemistry and the many areas you could practice it. He also gives us a look behind the skills, personalities and educational path to success. Children and even some adults fantasize about finding their dream job. Sometimes they don’t know what it is or how to get there. This show will walk our starry-eye job seekers through the reality of how to fulfill their life’s goal of becoming exactly what they want to do.