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Experienced chemists know that chemistry is all around them. Helping students to see the connections between real life and concepts of organic chemistry is the driving force behind the development of a set of online resources pioneered at UCLA.
Fundamental research is critical to the advancement of society. Such research is promoted by generously supporting talented inviduals to undertake ambitious work. While technology may spawn from these endeavours, it should never be the sole motivation for blue sky research.
Chemical feedstocks are beginning to move away from their heavy reliance on petroleum. Although the precise timing for this transition is open to much debate, the trend is inevitable.