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The business of chemistry employs nearly one million Americans and pays them 45 percent more than the average wage for manufacturing. And for every job in the chemistry industry, five additional jobs are created in supporting industries. Chemistry means good jobs at better wages and a higher standard of living.
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The chemical products manufactured by our members are an essential part of every facet of our nation’s economy. Over 96% of all manufactured goods are directly touched by the business of chemistry.
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The Cosmetics Science Workshop Teaches Young Women About the Chemistry Behind Cosmetics
The Cosmetics Science Workshop is a new part of Eastman Chemical’s science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education programs, designed to teach young women about the chemistry behind some of today’s most popular cosmetics products. » learn more
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Saving Energy, Saving Money and Helping the U.S. Economy
Technological advances based on chemistry innovations have helped Americans be more energy-efficient and save money. » learn more
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Careers in Chemistry: The Real World of a Chemical Engineer
Chemists take everyday materials around us and turn them into useful and amazing things. By applying processes developed in the lab, chemical engineers transform theoretical knowledge into real-world applications. They bring work done in the laboratory to life. » learn more
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