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Two year chemistry programs can be powerful launchpads for entering a BS degree program or accelerating a career in a wide range of fields. Here are six ways to enhance this valuable time.

Read how experiencing a new culture and scientific setting impacted four U.S. students.

Scholars share how their experiences living and doing research in other countries transformed their scientific skills.

Two students in the ACS International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) program spent their summer doing research in Germany and Singapore. Here’s what they had to say about their unique experiences in and outside the lab.

How do you know if you have good interpersonal skills? And how do you prove to a potential employer that years of group work were not in vain? Find out.

From learning new techniques to gaining lab independence, 8 NSF-supported students talk about their research experiences abroad and a world of new cultures

Small errors can add up quickly if you’re not getting precise measurements, and sometimes all you need is the most accurate values. Learn how to make the right decision and choose the right instrument.

These tips will get you on track to becoming a resilient student.

These tips will help you start and end the semester strong.

Worried about messing up in the lab? You will feel much more confident with these tips from professors and TAs on successful lab practices.