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I Have A Chemistry Question Regarding Evolution?


I am actually looking for a scientific answer because i want to avoid plugging the typical “Goddidit” to this but if no one can provide an exploitation i guess I don’t have a choice.
So we learned in AP Chem that with regards to delta S (change in order) things are constantly becoming more disordered or unchanged (Delta S of the surrounding + Delta S of the system is either =0 or <0, Delta S of the universe). So if the universe is constantly moving in spontaneous irreversible reactions into a disordered state, how did complex organisms form? Wouldn't that imply That everything should be breaking down instead of forming and rearranging them self into living breathing conscious beings? Is this against the law of nature? I know natural selection occurs but could this be a hindering factor in the theory of evolution?

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Fine Arts Colleges In Delhi?


I want to know some good Fine arts college in Delhi. I already have postgraduate in chemistry, but drawing pencil sketches is my hobby. I make portraits, and I want to improve it further, to professional level. I am studying in south delhi and can only attend classes at the weekends. There are plenty of Fine arts colleges available, but they dont seem to be affiliated by any higher organization. This is why I am confused.
Thanks
P.S. I am looking for a short term course kinda thing. if possible. There is something like that offered in Sri Aurobindo institue of arts and communication. But I am not sure how good it is..

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Should I Finish Up My Phd In Chemistry Or Get A Second Masters In Education?


Where I am now. I have currently achieved my masters in chemistry while working towards my phd the last two and a half years. I have finished the synopsis and proposal (half-way examinations for the phd degree) and I will have about another two to two and a half years until I earn a phd.
I have been looking ahead in terms of what I want out of life and my career. I desire job security just as much as everyone else. I believe that the job security I long for is just a pipe dream for researchers in general. Relatively few tenure track positions are available in science and from what I hear it is not a rare occurrence to have over 250 applications for a single job in what is supposedly a niche field. This job competition will exist regardless of the situation of the global economy and to a great degree has made research unattractive(quantity over quality is rewarded.) I have enjoyed teaching while being a teaching assistant(running general chemistry labs and Q&A sessions with undergraduate students) and I have a “gift” for presenting information.
My coworkers urge me to continue in research and tell me I would make a great researcher(this being their gut response) in my field or any field I choose to migrate towards after my phd. The qualities mentioned by my coworkers were:
Problem solver
Care/dedication for the science and project at hand (quality research not quantity)
Willingness/eagerness to learn
Effective or “gifted” communicator
The questions that I really want answered are:
Which is the more viable career move? phd in chemistry or dual masters chemistry/education
Would I be able to teach multiple subjects(beyond chemistry) with only minors in the fields?
If I had the phd would I be overqualified for teaching positions at a high school level?
Could I get a job in management with my chemistry phd? Other non-conventional careers?
As an undergraduate I had my B.S. in chemistry with minors in physics and mathematics.
A masters in education is another two to two and a half year long program unless courses are carried over from my chemistry masters.
Current age is 25 as of Feb. 2013
Currently I am being paid to continue my phd research versus a masters in education would require me to pay to stay in the program.
Currently have a number of publications.
~Sad Chemist

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Would It Affect My Career If I Start Class 11 In 2013?


I am 16 years old, and I passed Class 10 in 2012.
I want to study basic Class 9-10 Physics, Chemistry and Maths properly and a little of the Japanese language in the next 5-6 months, so I want to start Class 11 in an English-medium school in 2013 instead of studying Class 11 books in such a short time.
I have already taken admission in a state board(Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha)-affiliated junior college, but the classes just started recently and I don’t think I can study class 11 Physics and Chemistry in more detail without having proper knowledge of class 8/9/10 Physics and Chemistry. Also, the teachers aren’t very proficient in English, and they teach much of the course in Oriya, a language I am the least proficient in. My school removed class 8 books from class 8 and we were taught class 9 books instead. Class 8 books had the basic concepts which were to be taught in class 10, and I didn’t fully comprehend those concepts.
Moreover, I aspire to be a physicist, so I ‘need’ to have proper knowledge of Physics, Chemistry and Maths.
My mom says that it would have drastic consequences if I don’t study class 11 this year, that I won’t get admission in any school in 2013 and that there’s an age-limit for getting admission in a class in a school, going to college/university and getting a job. I secured 66% in Class 10.

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Is Chemistry The Right Major For Me?


I took AP Chemistry in high school, and loved the material, all while doing very well. I got a 5 on the exam, and so as a freshman, I am taking organic chemistry. I don’t find much of the information so far interesting, and looking back at topics in AP Chem, they were so much more interesting. I loved the math and theories, which I know would be covered more in P Chem.
Secondly, I don’t really enjoy working in the lab. I find learning and discussing material while doing practice problems to kind of be my niche. With a chemistry degree, and even graduate school, I know career options are bleak, but do these options all entail working exclusively in a lab?
To summarize, I love studying the subject of chemistry, besides orgo, but don’t enjoy working in the lab. Is chemistry then not right for me as a major?

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Recommended Books For Ukcat And Bmat?


What books would you guys suggest for preparing for UKCAT and BMAT, content wise. I’m looking for a book which has the information that pertains to the tests’ subjects like chemistry, bio, etc., but not a general science book not affiliated with UKCAT or BMAT. Ok, that was a little confusing maybe, but what I mean is are there any books which cover the content of the tests with in depth information, not just practice tests. Thanks 🙂

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