Discussed are the nature and purpose of a Ph.D. degree in chemistry, job prospects, characteristics of a good program, suggested admission criteria, and the need for high program standards. (CO)

Discusses the relationship between chemisty and biology in the science curriculum. Points out the differences in perception of the disciplines, which the physical scientists favoring reductionism. Suggests that biology departments offer a special course for chemistry students, just as the chemistry departments have done for biology students.…

Using historical references, illustrates how the differences in patterns of thoughts and experimental methods of chemists and physicists have become less distinct in scientific research. Yet, points out that this merging of these sciences has not occurred in secondary schools. Relates the efforts to unify these two disciplines in the Nuffield…

Responds to the challenge of the Snowmass Conference by calling for those engaged in "doing chemistry" to cast aside their prejudices and begin to speak in a fresh way to their colleagues and to society at large. Several specific suggestions are made on how to accomplish this. (Author/TS)