Statement Of Purpose For Chemistry

For most of my childhood, I have been fascinated by the power that science has to transform humanity. Due to this belief, I developed a keen interest in the science of chemistry. In my opinion, chemistry is a puzzle that provides insight about our surroundings, similarly, by attending Tufts University I will gain different viewpoints which I will use to pursue my future endeavors. Consequently, the endless opportunities at Tufts University combined with my passion for new discoveries, commitment to fruitful endeavors and the determination required for success will produce a stimulating learning environment in which I feel I belong.

In my senior year of high school, I took AP Chemistry to pursue my passion of chemistry. The class lectures

Out of all of the skin care products in the world, your bathroom cabinet needs to be filled with products researched and designed by me. When I entered high school, I discovered my passion for selecting lip sticks, lip glosses, lotions, perfumes, and makeup foundations. You name it. After learning about the connections between the information in my chemistry class and these items, a light bulb went off! I maintained an A average in chemistry throughout the whole year! Additionally, in 2014, I became a student in the Academy of Engineering and Technology, which also heightened my interests in chemistry. In a science fair at that academy, there was a chemistry course where we made colorful slime, and during that process, I learned that I get an adrenaline rush when I am mixing different chemicals together to see what the outcome is. Majoring in chemistry at Norfolk State University will definitely prepare me for a very successful future in chemistry! My ultimate goal is to conduct research and development for chemical cosmetics. I plan to obtain employment at the greatest companies in the world such as L'Oréal and Avon.

Until about 2 years ago I was not quite sure what path I would choose for my future career, let alone what path I would choose when I arrived at college. I tended to be adept at subjects such as science and mathematics throughout my high school life, however I was never particularly fond of any one subject in particular. However, that changed my senior year of high school when I enrolled in AP Chemistry. I was intrigued by chemistry when I attended the pre-AP Chemistry course, however I was not particularly interested at that moment. However, AP Chemistry came with a plethora of hands-on experiments and procedures that existed to illustrate basic concepts of chemistry. Although it may sound mundane, I was amazed at some of the concepts we learned being implemented in front of our eyes, and I was especially

Chemistry is a major which uses theory and experimentation to study matters, physical substances and synthesis reactions. It is a board major which can combine to other fields such as Chemistry and Biological Sciences, Chemical Physics, Chemical Synthesis and Reactivity, Material or Polymer Sciences and so on. According to the definition on the website of the college of chemistry of the University of California, Berkeley, the Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry prepares “students for careers as professional chemists and serves as a foundation for careers in other fields such as biology and medicine” (para. 1). Chemistry plays a critical role in developing economic growth and improving our quality of life. There are a lot of chemical jobs in the United Sates such as analytical chemists, chemical engineers, healthcare scientists, clinical biochemists, forensic scientists, pharmacologists, research scientists, toxicologist.

I am currently enrolled at Queensborough Community College (QCC) as a Science and Mathematics major and I intend to earn a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science with a further plan on post-undergraduate studies. QCC has given me insight and new perspective towards science and nature which persuaded me to seek and undertake a research opportunity. I always wanted to be educated enough to carry a research project with the hope to provide a tiny addition to the real-world of invention and discovery. I have interest in Biology from the beginning but I had developed an interest in chemistry in General Chemistry I (CH151) leading me to take Organic Chemistry I (CH251) with Prof. Paris Svoronos. Organic Chemistry course helped me to work on discipline

My decision to pursue undergraduate degree in the United States was received with a lot of skepticism by my family members. Because a career in chemistry is unfortunately not considered as rewarding as compared to careers in medicine or business. Successful chemists are not very heard of in Nepal, and this stems from the fact that not many institutions in Nepal have opportunities for research in Chemistry. My deep interest in this field and a fair bit of persuasion helped me convince my parents to support me in my educational endeavor and therefore I came to Wesleyan College to study chemistry. My desire to become chemical engineer after attending college for two years come from my exposure in this field during an internship at the University of Minnesota over the summer.

During math class, I always dread seeing a complexion of lament and irritation across my peers’ faces as another peer asks them a question about trigonometric identities. In the fiercely competitive school of Paly, most students are reluctant to assist others in any way that hinders their chances of a golden college application. However, I think that with such diverse personalities and intelligent minds, I believe that students should collectively build a network that is willing to share information and grow stronger together. As a compassionate person, I have never seen helping others as a cumbersome task or a loss of time.

Therefore, the concepts make sense to the knowledge I previously learnt, especially when combined with the other sciences. The more I learn, especially this year in the university introductory courses, the more exciting and interesting chemistry becomes. This excitement of making sense of my previous knowledge needs to continue, as I told myself, and I would need to take chemistry as my major to do so.

Despite the ever-widening scope of undergraduate university courses, chemistry means a lot to me as it is undoubtedly an influential and essential part of daily life. My zeal for chemistry has stemmed from watching how it interlinks with our lives so much. As I was growing up, my curious nature often led me to wonder why leaves turn orange and red in the autumn or what makes glow sticks glow? It fascinates me that the genetic makeup of humans and other species is down to four base molecules held together by hydrogen bonds. Current global issues in our world such as world hunger and the need for changes in the legislation of legal highs have massive implications for millions of people worldwide.

The course I have chosen will able to give me the pathway to realise my ambition as a cosmetic chemist. My main aspiration is to create my own halal cosmetic brand which is animal-free and vegan-friendly. I do not have a favourite subject because I enjoy learning from a various educational field. However, I do find myself more enthusiast and spending more time focusing on Chemistry compared to other subjects I have learnt. The main reason this subject sparks an interest in me is

When I was accepted into college for my freshmen year, I thought that the right path for me was a degree in chemistry followed by pharmaceutical school; however, after completing my first year it has become clear to me that my true interests lie elsewhere. Although not the right fit for me, I appreciate the knowledge I gained during my year as a chemistry major. Spending time in the chemistry program at Keene State College exposed me to subjects such as physics and calculus that I may not have chosen had it not been required. This experience has given me intelligence in a range of subjects.

I have always enjoyed science class since sixth grade when we first started learning about physics, particularly, work and force. Since then, my passion for science has evolved throughout middle school and high school. I enjoyed learning biology in tenth grade while making connections with the human anatomy taught in seventh grade. It is fascinating how everything is interconnected in the field of science. Currently, I am taking Advanced Placement Chemistry as a junior. The most interesting aspect of this class is the opportunity to learn new material while making connections with the curriculum taught in the past. I enjoy dissecting new information and constructing interdisciplinary connections.

Whilst there I spent time in both the inorganic and organic laboratory’s where I got to use specialist analytical equipment such the XRF and XRD spectrometers, I got to carry out titrations to determine the pH of the waste product produced on plant and use liquid nitrogen to determine the particle size of the zirconium compounds produced. They gave me an insight into how chemistry works in the real world and confirmed my passion for chemistry. Alongside chemistry have also studied Maths, Further Maths and Physics to AS level, chemistry has a significant math’s content and so these subjects have enabled me to increase my mathematical arsenal which I can apply to problems in chemistry. Furthermore, my choice to study physics has allowed me to gain a greater understanding of some chemical concepts such as atomic structure because of the overlap between the

“Chemical Engineering is not an easy major (at all), but if you can make it through to graduation day, you 'll be in demand” (“Chemical Engineering”). A chemical engineer converts substances at tremendous sizes to form new substances or energy for the overall advancement of human life ("What Is Chemical Engineering?"). I have chosen chemical engineering as my future career because the way things are made has always intrigued me. I yearn to comprehend the finite structure of the products we use in our day to day lives. Of course, knowing the career I would like to study is not enough. I must understand what type of schooling and skills will be required, the income and future of this career, along with the experience and attitude I will need to succeed in this field.