LibGuides: Technology and Agriculture Careers: Chemist

Resources in Accessit

Here are some books that you may find useful during your studies. Search the Bennies catalogue Accessit for more, or browse the Non-fiction collection NFS..

Women in Chemistry by Kim Etingoff; Ann Lee-Karlon (Editor)
ISBN: 9781422229255
Publication Date: 2013-01-01
Women have made major contributions to science throughout history, including in the field of chemistry. Learn about the lives of some of the mast amazing women in chemistry, from Alice Hamilton to Darleane Hoffman, as well as their exciting and important work. Discover what it takes to be a chemist. Find out about the opportunities for women in the field. Read Women in Chemistry to see if following in the footsteps of the many brilliant women who have made their mark in chemistry is something you want to do. Book jacket.

YouTube

You Tube -Ellen Ashmore, a scientist from the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR), talks about the science behind food safety. She also discusses some of the research she’s involved in that supports New Zealand’s primary industries.

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What does a Chemist do?

Chemists investigate the properties of matter at the level of atoms and molecules. They measure proportions and reaction rates in order to understand unfamiliar substances and how they behave, or to create new compounds for use in a variety of practical applications.