<p>I am a chemist. I’ve worked in academic research, in the pharmaceutical industry as a research chemist, and as a high school chemistry teacher (well, I’m in the middle of my student teaching right now, so I’m close.) I heartily agree with MAdad and others - there is no way you could do research AND be a high school teacher at the same time AND do justice to both professions. Holy moly, this teaching thing is exhausting!</p>
<p>The summer research programs are a good idea. </p>