Beyond the Periodic Table
Six Diverse Folks Mix Unusual Formulas for Success
We haven’t rounded up the usual suspects. Even though some of the following
folks are chemistry majors who went on to medical school or careers in research, there are
curious twists in their vocations that distinguish them. And then there are those who work
as chemists but have extremely divergent interests. Sci-fi film scripts, anyone? Two of our
subjects are pharmacy-related—an alum who is one of the last of the independents in his
neighborhood and an award-winning student aspiring to enter the field. Read on to see how our
featured sextet experiences better living through chemistry.
Chad Mirkin ’86 may be Northwestern’s BMOC, but he has some little things on his
mind
Don Weiss ’79 tries to keep infectious disease at bay for 8 million people
Confectionery Chemistry Provides Elements of a Tasty Career for Kendra Schearer Pfeifer ’84
Chemistry Major Tom Weaver ’98 Makes a Creative Shift
First Beckman Scholar Jennifer Zile ’04 is Fired Up for a Pharmacy Career
Philadelphia Pharmacist Russell Friedman ’68 keeps an independent streak going
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