Fuels chemists need to know math, chemistry, and physics and be able to analyze the components of solid, liquid, and gas mixtures. They must be able to solve problems and pay attention to details. Fuels chemists need to use computers, microscopes, and electronic precision instruments.

In high school I took many math and chemistry courses. Then I enrolled in college and earned my bachelor’s degree in chemistry. Because I needed an advanced degree to work in the field of fuels chemistry, I also earned my master’s degree.