A different, expanded mindset is needed to prepare chemistry students for the professional world - a mindset that is entrepreneurial and instilled with knowledge, skills, and attitudes suited to professional business environments. A number of education programs have been addressing this issue, but more campuses can implement business and entrepreneurial elements into their curricula. This talk will discuss a number of successful programs, and provide direction to resources available to help departments create and implement similar activities in their own institutions.

Chemists as economic engines: Preparing students for the business world

243rd National Meeting (2012)

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