Radiochemistry, the chemistry of radioactive materials where radioisotopes are used to study the properties of radioactive and stable elements, is becoming a lost art. Experts in nuclear chemistry, a branch of chemistry focusing on nuclear processes and transformation in the nuclei of atoms, are equally rare.  The lack of experts in those fields – undoubtably based in part on a general mistrust towards scientists, fear of the nuclear field, and misinformation – is alarming.  Although an accurate number of the students who graduate with a degree in the field of radiochemistry and nuclear chemistry in the U.S. is difficult to quantify, the lack of personnel in professional positions for which a solid academic foundation in these nuclear sciences is needed, is an indicator of the distressing situation.  Unfortunately, this deficiency leads to dramatic consequences, as such knowledge is required in nuclear medicine applications, homeland security, non-proliferation and arms control, nuclear power, nuclear fuel cycle, and environmental remediation and management. We will discuss the status and possible solutions to address this problem.

Educating the next generation of nuclear chemists and radiochemists in the United States

Macromolecular Chemistry: The Second Century

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