Research Sources of Additional Information: Chemists and Materials Scientists

General information on career opportunities and earnings for chemists is available from:

• American Chemical Society, Education Division, 1155 16th St. NW., Washington, DC 20036. Internet: http://www.acs.org

For general information on materials science, contact:

• Materials Research Society (MRS), 506 Keystone Dr., Warrendale, PA 15086-7573. Internet: http://www.mrs.org

Information on obtaining a position as a chemist with the Federal Government is available from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) through a telephone-based system. Consult your telephone directory under U.S. Government for a local number or call (703) 724-1850; Federal Relay Service: (800) 877-8339. The first number is not tollfree, and charges may result. Information also is available from the OPM Internet site: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov.