Take A Break

For all the sad and depressed would-be analytical chemists, here is an entertaining look at the electromagnetic spectrum. There are a lot of weird things making waves out there...

Professional Development

This is for those of you who are thinking of becoming professional chemists or taking up a career in which chemistry will play a role in your professional development.

The first place to begin with is, of course, your university life. Many good universities exist at which a chemical education is possible. This is not the place to discuss them.

Next, consider your membership of the local chemical sciences organisation, by state or country. For example, having settled for the time being in the Republic of Singapore, I am a member of the Singapore National Institute of Chemistry (SNIC). I am also a member of the American Chemical Society (ACS).

Also consider your membership of blanket organisations which extend your professional role. As an educator, I am a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). It is often interesting to see how your professional area dovetails with others. My membership of the New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS) helps with this.

In general, you don't have to be a member of every organisation which comes your way. But take time to look at organisations whose annual events, publications and activities help to maintain, extend and update your professional knowledge and role.
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pH Indicators

For no particular reason, I have surmised that it is good for all alchemical scholars to understand one of the key concepts in analytical alchemy – the use of coloured indicators to determine the endpoint of a neutralisation reaction.

A wonderful link can be found HERE.

Remember, not all indicators change colour at the equivalence point. And that link will show you the truth in false but reasonable true colours. Haha.