Chemistry is known as the “Central Science” because of its important role in so many fields. Some of the careers where knowledge of chemistry is used include:

• Agriculture
• Art preservation and restoration
• Catalysis
• Education
• Information systems
• Sales and marketing
• Consulting
• Customer products
• Environmental services
• Food and flavor development
• Forensic science
• Waste management
• Materials science
• Oil and petroleum
• Paper and pulp
• Pharmaceuticals
• Polymers
• Science writing
• Textiles