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North Central College, Naperville, III. Northeastern University, Boston, Mass. Northland College, Ashland, Wise. Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio. Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. Oregon State College, Corvallis, Oreg. Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, Brooklyn, N.Y. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, Ν. Υ. Rhode Island State College, Kingston, R. I. Rice Institute, Houston, Tex. St. John's University, Brooklyn, Ν. Υ. St. Louis University, St. Louis, Mo. St. Martin's College, Lacey, Wash. St. Norbert College, West De Père, Wise. San Jose State College, San Jose, Calif.
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South Dakota State College, Brookings. Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Tex. Texas Technological College, Lubbock, Tex. "union College, Schenectady, Ν. Υ. University of Alabama, University, Ala. University of Buffalo, Buffalo, Ν. Υ. University of California, Berkeley, Calif. University of Connecticut, Storrs, Conn. University of Delaware, Newark, Del. University of Denver, Denver, Colo. University of Detroit, Detroit, Mich. University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla. University of Houston, Houston, Tex. University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn.
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University of Montana, Missoula, Mont. University of Nevada, Reno, Nev. University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Penna. University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Penna. University of South Dakota, Vermillion.. S. Dak. University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio. Villanova College, Philadelphia, 2?enna. Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Va. Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blackstmrg, Va. Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va. Western State College, Gunnison, Colo. Westminster College, Pulton, Mo.
Detroit Employment Clearing House A RECORD number of interviews, 2,108, •^* was scheduled in the Employment Clearing House conducted as part of the national meeting of the AMERICAN CHEMI-
CAL SOCIETY in Detroit, April 11 to 16, 1943. For the second time, employers' representatives outnumbered candidates for employment. Of the 393 chemists and chemical engineers seeking contacts with employers, 320 (81%) were interviewed; each averaged 6.6 appointments. T h e statistics show strikingly the advantage of early registration. Almost 93% of those filing records on Sunday were interviewed; corresponding figures for subsequent periods are Monday morning, 88.2; Monday afternoon, 73.5; Tuesday morning, 63.6; Tuesday afternoon, 62.5; Wednesday, 25.0; and Thursday, 14.3%. Interviews for the Sunday registrants averaged 8.4 each; this average declined rapidly through subsequent periods to 1.0 for the 14% of the Thursday registrants who were interviewed. Frequently it is possible to predict from a record those who will not be interviewed. Besides late registration the two most common faults are carelessly prepared, untidy forms and failure to attach a photograph. In many cases, one person will commit all three errors. By age groups the registrants were divided as follows: 18 less than 21 ; 143, 21 to 25; 118, 26 t o 30; 44, 3 1 to 35; 29, 36 to 40; 24, 41 to 45; 11,46 t o 50; and 6 more than 50 years old. Seven had received no college degree. The highest degrees obtained by the others were B.S. 121, M.S. 67, and Ph.D. 198. The percentage distribution of degrees among those interviewed is the same as for all registrants, indicating no preponderant demand for any level of training. Records were divided as follows: organic, 142; inexperienced chemists, 48; physical, 42; miscellaneous, 41; biochemical, 39; chemical engineers, 28; analytical, 21; inexperienced chemical engineers, 19; and inorganic, 13. VOLUME
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Only 24 (6.1%) of the 393 were unem ployed. This small group included no women. One man stated his most recent employment ended in 1942, one in 1943, 7 in March 1943, and 13 in April 1943; one graduated from school on February 5, 1943. Thus it is obvious that only 1 person had been unemployed for a signifi cant length of time. Among the unem ployed, the highest degree for 13 was B.S., for 3, M.S., and for 8, Ph.D. All except 5 were native born. Eighteen of the 24 were interviewed by employers 105 times, an average of almost 6 each. I t is inter esting and significant that the 9 unem ployed men registering on the opening day averaged 9 conferences each and the 6 who were not interviewed were among the last t o register. The largest group (54.7%) was em ployed but looking for an opportunity to render increased service in the war effort or for personal advancement. All of the 16 employed women and 151 of the 199 employed men (76%) were interviewed. The rest of the registrants, 154 or 39.2%, were persons who had just received or were soon to be granted a degree (B.S., M.S., or Ph.D.) and were looking for their first positions. Of these, all of the 9 women and 126 of the men (87%) were contacted by employers. Forty-six persons were foreign born, of whom. 14 were naturalized. This group averaged about 2 interviews each, although 16 were not contacted. More than half of the foreign born (28) were employed, 13 were students, and only 5 were unem ployed. The 25 women registrants were all inter viewed and averaged 8 contacts each (general average 6.6). None of the women chemists was unemployed; 9 were stu dents and 16 were employed. The 8 just receiving B.S. degrees averaged 11 inter views each. Seven women were bio chemists, an equal number were organic chemists, 1 was an analytical chemist, and 2 represented miscellaneous fields. » MAY
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Forty-seven teachers were registered most looking for industrial employment. Many are now connected with small col leges that have been affected seriously* by the war. Eighty per cent of this group was interviewed. Each person averaged 5 conferences (general average 6.6). Many indicated little or no research experience since graduation, which probably handi capped them in their efforts to obtain, in dustrial employment. This group, com prising 12% of the registrants, included 33% of all analytical chemists and 29% of all physical chemists registered.. The records were inspected b y 419 em ployers' representatives. Of these, 343 were connected with industrial concerns, 46 represented academic institutions, 12 were employed by associations and re search institutions, and 18 were recruitàng for governmental agencies. The Civil Service Commission maintained an information desk. The Employment Clearing House has been so successful as a contact medium that other organizations are considering its adoption. Once again it was studied with care by representatives of two societies, one sending a delegation from New York City. The AMÉRICAIN CHEMI-
CAL SOCIETY always is glad to give the benefit of its experience to groups in related activities. The Clearing House was manned b y a staff of 22, consisting of 4 experienced persons from Washington and IS obtained locally and trained by national office personnel the week before t h e meeting. Its efficiency of operation is due t o careful planning, training, and supervision. Any shortcomings are caused b y the use of such a large proportion of inexperienced helpers working under great pressure. Present procedures have been evolved gradually to meet the needs of the users, who have given constructive criticism freely for many years. Suggestions always are received gratefully and considered with care. 771
