The employment outlook for chemists and chemical engineers is clearly improving. Data supporting this conclusion are presented. (Author/RH)

United States firms predict that their needs in 1976 will be up 9 percent for graduates with bachelors degrees, and 11 percent for graduates with masters degrees, compared to 1975 needs. (MLH)

This special report, prepared by manpower and economic experts, details the employment prospects for chemists up to 1985. A demand for chemists equal to the supply is projected, but opportunities in academic institutions will decrease as overall college enrollments drop. (BT)

Predicts that job prospects for chemical professionals will be good in 1981. Discusses evidence for this prediction, including comparatively low unemployment figures for American Chemical Society members in 1980 and active recruitment of graduating chemists and chemical engineers on college campuses. (CS)

Discusses a study which projects the future output of science doctoral degrees. The figures project the following decreases in Ph.D. productions: physical sciences, minus 51 percent; engineering, minus 32 percent; and mathematics, minus 50 percent; and the following increases during the same period: social sciences, 41 percent; and life sciences,…

Presents the results of a survey by the Engineering Manpower Commission that includes a list of openings as percent employed and predicted change during the next twelve months for ten speciality areas. (GS)

Discusses employment prospects for chemists and chemical engineers working in energy research and development (R & D) based on the Department of Energy report "Energy-related Manpower, 1983." Indicates that conclusions related to R & D funding and employment are uncertain because of the difficulty in predicting future changes in…

The American Chemical Society (ACS) survey of the year 1975 reveals low unemployment among chemists but that salaries failed to keep pace with the boost in the consumer price index. It is also indicated that unemployment among chemists may continue to rise during the rest of 1975 and that women in the field at all work levels, at all degree…

Findings from an American Chemical Society survey show that the pessimism that characterized the job market in 1983 has given way to a much brighter outlook as employers hire more chemists and chemical engineers. Data from the survey on the supply and demand of chemical professionals are provided and discussed. (JN)

A yearly survey of trends in employment of graduates by business and industry shows that, in general, both starting salaries and employment will increase in 1977. Greatest demand will be in engineering, accounting, business administration, and sales. (MLH)

Discusses the employment outlook for scientists and engineers as reported by manpower experts speaking at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The demand for scientists and engineers is increasing while the supply of graduates is decreasing, however, academic and BS level jobs remain scarce. (JR)

Presents an extended annual review of employment for chemists and chemical engineers. Includes 1975 employment statistics, a discussion of what employers are seeking, salaries of professional chemists, the status of U.S. spending in research and development, and a variety of aids available to both new and experienced chemical professionals in…

Discusses a report which concludes that the number of science and engineering Ph.D's in the labor force will increase nearly 50 percent by 1987, while the number of "traditional" employment positions will increase only 35 percent, forcing more and more of the degree holders to work outside their fields. (GA)

Highlights a National Science Foundation (NSF) assessment which determined whether there will be an adequate supply of science, engineering, and technician personnel for meeting defense/nondefense needs between 1982 and 1987. Indicates that personnel shortages may occur in a few science/engineering employment categories, but chemists/chemical…

Provides data (obtained from an American Chemical Society survey) on undergraduate studies in chemistry. Lists and discusses chemistry, elective chemistry, and supporting courses (such as writing and physics) considered to be important by professional chemists. Also recommends that undergraduates pursue studies in biochemistry, polymer chemistry,…