Chemists make crucial contributions to society and are often found in a broad range of workplaces. To sustain these impactful contributions, a diverse range of career skills must be embedded into the curricula.
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Patel, B.A. Threading career skills into classrooms. Nat Rev Chem 6, 237–238 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41570-022-00378-6
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