I really love chemistry and helping people who are just starting out. This is NOT me advertising the channel, but rather, I wanted to hear advice from people with a lot of experience.
There may be a few things that aren’t perfect, and there’s only so much I can fit into one video, but I’d really appreciate your support and constructive feedback.
Thank you!
Hey guys, if I want to keep evolving knowledge wise, after grad, and in general as I go on, is reading books the way to go? Leactures online? Or just reading articles?
Hi guys. I want to know if you guys happen to know if there are organic chemistry books/sources with more interactive non spectating reading for organic research.
I feel like reading papers helps, but not the best way to become valuable in this area/field.
I know this sounds kind of stupid. But its a genuine question. I really enjoy the fundamentals and advanced reactivity/ mechanistic, orbitals ect… thought process behind chemistry. Is this something you guys think about in advanced professional chemistry jobs?
Or is this just stuff they teach in class..
Hello, advanced organic chemistry folks!
For those entering research in o-chem, would the following theoretical points seem the most important to understand? (Besides technical skills):
1)detailed understanding of functional groups
2)Acid–base chemistry and redox chemistry
3)Solvent properties and solvent selection
Familiarity with common organic reactions and mechanisms
4)Stereochemistry, although it seems slightly less central in my current area
Would you agree with this list?
Hi everone, I am getting into orgo lab, started about 1 month ago.
I can pretty much run all basics. But I make insane errors, for instance.
I put too much pressure during my column, and some liquid falls off, or I accidently let half of my compound fall from the top of the adaptor by accident in the last steps of my rotovap, after purification 🥲
Is this normal or am I just not ment for orgo? Please let me know because I have no one to ask. Everyone around me are Phds I am undergrad and love chem. But dang. should I be more carful. Please give me advice, should I slow down. Think twice before acting..
Hello everyone, I currently started in a bioorganic laboratory. There’s a lot going on very fast. I first want to become very proficient in the art of synthesis, which is expected. As for synthesis, I have covered with multiple books, literature, and other things my primary concern is how do I progress in the area of chemical biology. I have no background in bio Chem although I do have a lot of background in organic chemistry. would it be wise to learn a bit of biochem before diving into chemical biology or should I dive directly into chemical biology considering I have not yet taken a biochem course. please let me know what you guys think.
Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone, I am just entering a Lab in organic synthesis, and was woundering of I could get some recommendations for synthesis oriemted books/ advice on what to even look for. Not to complicated i guess? But I really eant to start connecting the dots between my organic leactures in the past, and my current experince.
Thanks!
Hello Masters of organic chemistry I am currently looking for books in organic chemistry to guide my start in my laboratory. It is moving fast, and I started with a simple beginners guide to understand the details behind organic chemistry skills, less theory more technical. I wanted to ask if there happens to be any recommendations from you experts on the matter of advanced organic skills and theory not just at a molecular level but instead at a technical level regarding techniques and how the theory incorporates all of the organic I have learned so far.
Thank you!
If you guys could also give me an idea of beginner, moderate advanced, that would be great!
Thank you in advance organic advanced individuals
GPA-3.87, double major chem bs+physics E in material science- Emory University
Research in chem for 1year with one pyblication and 1/2 a year in bio quantitative lab
(I took one year gap for research post grad)
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Hello everyone, quick question.
—> gpa 3.85, double major in BS chem + material science E, T-25 schools in is US.
--> research in quantitative biology + one summer experince in orgo, and tutoring in orgo.
My question is regarding applications. I am considering applying to masters (because I dont have much reaearch in chem) and phd (to shoot my shoot). All orgo. Although i know must applications are directed to departments as a whole.I know research in chem specifically, is very important. So my questions is also if some of you have gotten into programs of chemistry/orgo with research in other fields during undergrad.
Thanks!
Hi everyone, if you are a chemical biologist, I would love to know what a day in your life looks like! I am super interested in understanding arrow pushing mechanisms and even more so in biology! Do you guys study this in your daily lives? do you think about this electron tracking across peptides and so on? like nucleophilic additions to amino acids, carbohydrates and so on?
I would love some advice on where to put my love for this.
If you could reach out to me or comment, I would love to know.
Thanks!
Hi guys!
I am currently an undergraduate chem bs + Material Sci E (doubling major)
I do also have a research experince in a bacteria bio physical lab.
I was woundering, what avenues of chemistry do I have a good shot at?
I love chem orgo, but after talking with a teacher he basically told me my shoots are close to zero. Another one told the opposite story.. idk anymore.
But I will say both said I had a solid chance at chembio programs with a gpa of 3.75, and hard majors.
I was woundering what is you all guys thoughts!! Considering I am rising senior and I am an international student. What is ur guys advice?
I do want to end up working in big pharma in the area of medicinal chemistry, always has been my passion.
Thanks!
Hello everyone, I am graduating soon from chem bs + material science E. Sadly, I have little experince in chemistry labs. I do have a bio-quantitative lab but that about it. I know the significance of chemistry labs for applying to masters and pHd programs, and so, I wanted advice on where to look for it ( besides reaching out to people in my uni like teachers), where do I look for things that might be a good strong build up to a phd?
Lets just say, I love meeting new people, I love learning from them, and teaching what I can (obviously I am not very experinced at still an undergraduate). I also am very extroverted, and love team work. But at this point I have a question, because I came to notice that having a strong network is HUGE and basically the difference between getting a job after any degree no matter how high, and not.
It is actually impressive to me. And so I cam to ask those with the most knowledge (redditors!), is a networking in most STEN fields (in my case medicinal chem) super important? It sure feels like it is if you want to go pharama!
All in all, this is actually a plus for me, because it isnt even a something I have to force myself to do! I just like meeting and making new friends, and it is absolutely super cool when those who know more about things I love (Organic/medicinal chem) decide for some reason I am worth their time. Sadly I think most people dont really cars about the second part! Just landing a job and that is understandable too. All I know is when I am older, hopefully everything goes to plan, and I get to help as many people as I can.
Hi everyone, I am really interested in arrow pushing. I love chemistry!
I am very interested in taking the pharma route after PhD, in the medicinal chemistry side of things. With that out of the way, I was wondering... who uses the most arrow-pushing across chemistry specialties? (Obviously not counting a teacher). Thanks! I wish you guys use it quite extensively : )
I should also mention, I want to teach as a side hustle, love pushing arrows around, and explaining things!! helping others, too. But I am not really into the idea of teaching as my job.