The field of analytical chemistry remains an unexplored career option by many underrepresented groups despite efforts being championed across industry and academia to create awareness. This unfortunate dynamic is often compounded by the negative perception often labeled to STEM majors especially chemistry as being non-lucrative when compared to adjacent fields such as medicine, engineering, and business.<br/>In this presentation, Emmanuel seeks to share his journey from being a native Ghanaian immigrant who arrived  in the United States to pursue higher education at the undergraduate level; the circumstances leading to the pursuit of analytical chemistry at the doctoral level and then finally the experience and lessons learned as a scientist and a leader transcending multiple industries including the chemical, cosmetic, material science and semi-conductors to his current role at the Merck Research Laboratories where he leads a team of scientists providing specialized analytical capabilities to advance Merck’s pipeline within the development space. This talk seeks to highlight how the intersection of preparation, mentorship, and the ability to realize and maximize opportunities can be powerful catalysts to enabling success in one’s career journey.<br/>The final portion of the talk will showcase case some examples in which the power of analytical chemistry through the lens of a diverse perspective can often lead to very successful outcomes with benefits to humankind.

A Diverse Path to Success in Analytical Chemistry

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