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Preface This book is based on two symposia—one held at the 2015 ACS Spring National Meeting in Denver and one held at the 2015 ACS Fall National Meeting in Boston. These symposia are part of the Presidential-sponsored or recommended symposia series related to ACS International Activities. Both symposia share a common theme - “Chemistry without Borders.” The two symposia were: 1) “The Transnational Practice of Chemistry and Allied Sciences and Engineering: Study, Research and Careers without Borders” (Denver symposium); 2) “International Entrepreneurship: How to Start a Business and Thrive in the Global Marketplace” (Boston symposium). A total of 19 chapters are included in this book with contributions from most of the speakers from the two symposia. For convenience, this book is divided into two sections: 1) Transnational Study, Research and Careers, 2) International Entrepreneurship. Chapter 1 is an overview chapter that summarizes the contents of all the chapters and also provides a summary of many ongoing programs and activities at ACS International Activities. An additional chapter on the Global Innovation Imperative forum held in Singapore in 2014 is included as a good example of international collaboration, education, and research efforts. This book is targeted for all scientists and engineers, particularly chemists, biochemists, chemical engineers, and others in chemistry-related professionals and students. Because the emphasis of this book is on internationalization and globalization, anyone interested in the global aspects of the chemistry enterprise will find the book useful. The topics include future chemistry curriculum, global preparedness of students, international education exchange and research opportunities, study-abroad programs, and international research collaborations. In addition, many of the resources available at the ACS given in Chapter 1 may be particularly useful. People working in industry or in small businesses may be interested in the International Entrepreneurship chapters. They contain valuable ideas, suggestions, and perspectives from thought leaders and successful entrepreneurs in the global chemistry enterprise. Those who contemplate starting their own businesses should certainly consult these chapters. We appreciate the efforts and the patience of the authors who took time to prepare their manuscripts and the many reviewers for their cooperation during the peer review process. Thanks are due to numerous colleagues for their help, support, and collaboration. Particular thanks are due to Bradley Miller, Lori Brown, and Judith Benham for their efforts in organizing the “Transnational Practice of Chemistry” symposium, and to H. N. Cheng and Agnes Rimando for organizing the “International Entrepreneurship” symposium. Additional assistance was provided by Steven Hill and Patricia Kostiuk in the ACS Office of xi Cheng et al.; Chemistry without Borders: Careers, Research, and Entrepreneurship ACS Symposium Series; American Chemical Society: Washington, DC, 2016.
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International Activities. Special mention may be made of James Baker and John Brodish, who transcribed recordings of many presentations into text, and Alvin Collins who supplied the video presentations. We also thank Arlene Furman, Elizabeth Hernandez, and Bob Hauserman at ACS Books for their efficient handling of the manuscripts. The encouragement and continuing support of Tom Connelly and Denise Creech are also much appreciated.
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