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The chemical engineer,

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wearing trademark white lab coat

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and goggles,

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pouring strange liquids from

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beaker to flask,

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is an image straight out of

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science fiction.

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However, the reality is that

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chemical engineers

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are an essential part of 21st century

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manufacturing-designing processes

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for the production and use of

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chemicals, fuels, food, drugs, and more.

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The ultimate tinkerers,

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these engineers continually conduct

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research to develop new ways to

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separate components of liquids and gases,

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or to generate electrical currents

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using chemistry.

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They must use not only their

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science and math skills,

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but also creative problem-solving

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and troubleshooting,

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especially when designs

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don't work the first time.

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Chemical engineers design equipment

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to produce everything from

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tires to asphalt.

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Their teammates are the technicians

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and mechanics who put designs

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into practice.

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They work in offices and labs

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at industrial plants,

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and at coal or oil refineries

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to oversee operations.

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Some engineers travel extensively

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to oversee their designs onsite;

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improving safety, productivity,

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and arranging manufacturing operations.

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These engineers must have

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a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering.

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Employers value graduates

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with practical experience,

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such as internships

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and cooperative engineering programs.

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A Professional Engineering license

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may increase advancement possibilities.

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A graduate degree is needed

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for teaching or to lead research

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and development.