<p>What are some exciting fields in chemistry that I should look into for research? Like more than just looking at something under a microscope. Something along the lines of blowing something up, though I have a feeling that isn’t going to happen. What are some of the more interesting research projects you guys have been involved with?</p>
<p>Instead of focusing on things that are exciting like explosives I’d focus on things that are likely to get you a job so you don’t end up busting a hump for a degree that leaves you jobless. Some areas to look at that have potential are formulations of any sort. Not exciting but necessary and jobs are available. Formulations is about mixing chemicals that don’t react to achieve a mixture of desired physical characteristics. This could be Ink, Glue, Food, pharmaceuticals. It is difficult to find in academia as they are very reaction oriented and not interested in formulations. Seek an internship. Now a days I’d rather have 1 relevant summer internship than 4 years of research.</p>
<p>Here you go…explosives engineering at Missouri University of Science & Technology:
[Missouri</a> S&T, Explosives Engineering](<a href=“mee.mst.edu – Mining and Explosives Engineering | Missouri S&T”>http://explosives.mst.edu/)</p>
<p>blowing things up == weapons technology research?
idk you can always pick up CS skills with chemistry and do weapons research along at some weapons developing companies</p>
<p>Thanks guys. I’ll be looking for internships over the summer too. </p>
<p>Hmmm or maybe at least synthesizing stuff? Making stuff?</p>
<p>Pharmacology…new drug synthesis. I was involved in some new drug synth research and its kind of a pain in the butt, and very frustrating at times, but very rewarding once you finally find a worthwhile reaction with a decent yield.</p>
<p>Hmmm I’ll look into that. Thanks!</p>