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CANDIDATES’ ELECTION STATEMENTS AND BACKGROUNDS THREE CANDIDATES will vie for the office
of president-elect of the American Chemical Society for 2015 in this fall’s election. They are Peter K. Dorhout, dean of arts and sciences and a professor of chemistry at Kansas State University, Manhattan; William A. Lester Jr., Professor of the Graduate School in the chemistry department at the University of California, Berkeley, and faculty senior scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; and Donna J. Nelson, an organic chemistry professor at the University of Oklahoma, Norman. The successful candidate will serve as ACS president in 2016 and as a member of the ACS Board of Directors from 2015 to 2017. Candidates for director of District III are Pat N. Confalone, consultant at Confalone Consulting, in Wilmington, Del., and Anne S. DeMasi, hazard communication manager at Chemtura, in Philadelphia. District III consists of members assigned to or residing in local sections with headquarters in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania (except the Erie, Penn-York, and Pittsburgh Sections), Maryland, and the District of Columbia. The winner will
serve on the ACS Board of Directors beginning in 2015 and running through 2017. District VI will also be holding elections for director. Candidates are Paul W. Jagodzinski, dean of the College of Engineering, Forestry & Natural Sciences and a professor in the department of chemistry and biochemistry at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, and Lee H. Latimer, principal at LHLatimer Consulting, in Oakland, Calif., and head of chemistry at NeurOp, in Atlanta. District VI consists of members assigned to or residing in local sections with headquarters in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington and those members with addresses in the states of Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington; in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan; and in the extraprovincial territories of Canada who are not assigned to local sections. The winner will serve on the ACS Board of Directors beginning in 2015 and running through 2017. Four candidates are running for two director-at-large positions. They are Dawn A. Brooks, senior adviser in endocrine
FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT PETER K. DORHOUT Kansas State University Section. Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kan. Academic record: University of Illinois, B.S., 1985; University of Wisconsin, Ph.D., 1989 Honors: ACS Fellow, 2013; Oliver P. Pennock Service Award, Colorado State University, 2011; Distinguished Service Award, Colorado School of Public Health, 2008; Distinguished Service Award, Office of International Activities, Colorado State University, 2008; ACS Colorado Local Section Service Award, 2004; Undergraduate Research Mentor Award, Colorado State University, 2002; Alfred P. Sloan Fellow, 1997; Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar, 1997; ACS Divison of Inorganic Chemistry, Exxon Faculty Fellow Award in Solid-State Chemistry, 1996; National Science Foundation Career Award, 1996; Research Corporation Cottrell Scholar, 1994; Sigma Xi, 1991
Professional positions (for past 10 years): Kansas State University, dean of arts and sciences, 2012– ; Colorado State University, Pueblo, interim provost, 2011; Colorado State University, vice provost for graduate affairs and assistant vice president for research, 2004–11; Office of International Programs, interim executive director, 2005; College of Natural Sciences, associate dean, 2002–04; professor of chemistry, 2002– Service in ACS national offices: Committee on Budget & Finance, associate, 2014; Board of Directors, District V, director, 2010–12; councilor ex officio, 2010–12; Committee on Professional & Member Relations, chair, 2011–12; Executive Committee, 2011–12; Sustainability Stakeholders Steering Group (S3G), member, 2011; International Center Working Group, chair, 2010; Graduate Education Advisory Board, chair, 2009–11; International Activities Committee, chair, 2009; Board Oversight Group on Leadership Development, 2005–09; Committee on Committees, 2002–08, chair,
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research at Eli Lilly & Co., in Indianapolis; William F. Carroll Jr., vice president at Occidental Chemical, in Dallas; Barbara A. Sawrey, dean of undergraduate education, associate vice chancellor of academic affairs, and Distinguished Teaching Professor in the department of chemistry and biochemistry at UC San Diego; and Ellen B. Stechel, deputy director of LightWorks, professor of practice in the department of chemistry and biochemistry at Arizona State University, Tempe, and senior sustainability scientist at the Global Institute of Sustainability in Tempe. The two candidates receiving the highest number of votes will serve a threeyear term from 2015 to 2017. All voting members of ACS will receive ballots enabling them to vote for presidentelect. Only members with mailing addresses in Districts III and VI will receive ballots to vote for director from those districts. Only voting councilors will receive ballots for the director-at-large elections. All ballots will be mailed on Oct. 3. The deadline for voting or return of marked ballots, which may be done online or by paper ballot, respectively, is close of business on Nov. 14. The ACS Committee on Nominations & Elections did not provide candidates with specific questions to frame their statements. Information about ACS policies for elections and campaigning can be found in Bulletin V, Bylaw 5, Section 13 and in “Guidelines for Campaigning & Communication.” Candidates’ views have also been posted online at www.acs.org/elections.
2008, secretary, 2005–06; Joint Board-ConC AET, chair, 2008; Presidential Task Force on Stopgap Funding, 2001–02; Committee on Divisional Activities, 2001, committee associate, 2000; Younger Chemists Committee, 1996–98, committee associate, 1995, consultant, 2013–14 Service in ACS offices: Colorado Section: councilor, 2001–09; Nominating Committee, 2000, 2008; newsletter editor, 1999–2004; chair and program chair, 1999; chair-elect, 1998. Division of Inorganic Chemistry: councilor, 1999–2001 Member: Member of ACS since 1985. American Association for the Advancement of Science; Society for Advancement of Hispanics/Chicanos & Native Americans in Science, life member. ACS Divisions: Industrial & Engineering Chemisty, Inorganic Chemistry, Nuclear Chemistry & Technology Related activities: ACS Leadership Development System, cofacilitator, 2013–14; Research Corporation Board of Directors, 2003– , advisory committee, 1998–2004; ACS Webinars, facilitator, 2013; Defense Threat Reduction Agency, consultant, 2013; Army ROTC Influencers Course, 2012; Colorado State University (CSU) ROTC Advisory Board, 2008–11; CSU President’s Strategic Planning
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Group, 2004–09; NSF Workshop on Solid-State & Materials Chemistry, organizer, 2004–08; Los Alamos National Laboratory, consultant, 1988–2006; International Science & Technology Center, Russian Federal Nuclear Center, U.S. project adviser/ director, 1998–2006; 219th ACS National Meeting Symposium on New Synthetic Methods in SolidState Chemistry, symposium coorganizer, 2000; author of more than 110 peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters
DORHOUT’S STATEMENT
The 140th anniversary year of ACS doesn’t seem so far off. What a journey it has been since 35 chemists met in New York City in 1876 to establish the society—we are now more than 161,000 strong! What an honor to be asked to be a candidate for president. As a candidate, there are three things I believe: 1. I believe that everyone has a fundamental right to access the benefits of technology and education. 2. I believe that the solution to our economic woes and the employment outlook resides with us as ACS members. 3. I believe in improving people’s lives through the transforming power of chemistry. Access to Technology and Education. Whether over-
seas, where access to clean water and safe and ample Dorhout food remains a daily struggle, or here in the U.S., where the same can be true, technology is making a difference, and access to technology improves the human condition. Advances in chemistry lead to improved technologies and improved lives. These advances come from undergraduate and graduate students working in college and university laboratories, from chemists in large and small multinational companies with footprints around the globe, and from the entrepreneurial chemist with an emerging start-up in his or her garage. Most important, all of these people are or can be members of ACS. Many of you were the first member of your family to attend college. Access to education continues to be a struggle—a diverse and talented middle class, whose median income hasn’t changed since 1989, struggles to send its kids to college; more first-generation students are attending
college than ever before, but their success rates are dropping, and student loan debt appears to be the next trillion-dollar bubble. ACS makes a difference in access through its ACS Scholars Program—supporting nearly 3,000 students in its 20-year history—but we can and should do more to promote access to higher education, access to technology, and access to ACS. I will lead a major fund-raising campaign to build an endowment that will provide funding in perpetuity. What a difference we can make together! What an important value-added investment that will be! Employment Solutions. I believe that the
solution to our economic woes and changing the employment outlook resides with us as ACS members. To paraphrase the comic strip character Pogo: “I have seen the solution, and it is us.” Our talented members are agents for change—no need to add new programs to ACS. Let’s rally around the things we do already to promote jobs: local section and division activities, career services, international and entrepreneurship centers, and leadership development, to name a few. I will build on the partnership with Corporation Associates and engage the Committee on Professional Training, the Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Division, the Graduate Education Advisory Board, the Leadership Institute, and the Committee on Technician Affairs in discourse and action. We can leverage what we have already to make a difference and advocate for an environment that supports jobs in the chemical sciences. Improving Lives. Global challenges require
global thinkers and global solutions. Technology, education, and employment opportunities transform our professions and society. We chemical professionals—emerging, established, or renowned—make a difference. ACS should continue to invest its resources in its people who transform the world. The members need to see that the president communicates in a transparent manner about those investments in people and represents those ideals to the board of directors—I will be that president. CEN.ACS.ORG
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As members, we should expect beneficial value in what ACS provides. You should ask, “Why am I a member of ACS? Does ACS invest in my professional development? Do ACS meetings provide me with a venue to learn, to teach, and to advance professionally?” Read my responses on my website, www.PeterDorhoutACS.com, and follow me on Twitter @PeterDorhoutACS. Many of you have known me for years as a collaborative leader in local section, division, and committee activities. You and I are part of 186 local sections that are the boots on the ground in local networks. Our 32 technical divisions are unique vehicles for developing programming that taps our interests in fundamental science and explores solutions to global challenges. Working together, we will make a difference. If elected, I will spend my time listening to you across the country at local, regional, and national meetings and through webinars by hosting town-hall-style meetings— I want to listen and act for you! I will be an active communicator with you and advocate for you. After years of ACS service and leadership, I am asking you to help me pay it forward; I’m asking you to believe with me.
WILLIAM A. LESTER JR. California Section. University of California, Berkeley Academic record: University of Chicago, B.S., 1958, M.S., 1959; Catholic University of America, Ph.D., 1964. All degrees in chemistry. Honors: ACS Fellow, 2011; ACS Stanley C. Israel Regional Award for Advancing Diversity in the Chemical Sciences, 2008; William A. Lester Jr. Festschrift, Journal of Physical Chemistry A, Vol. 112, No. 10, 2008; Symposium in Honor of William A. Lester Jr., University of California, Berkeley, 2007; Berkeley Chancellor’s Award for Advancing Institutional Excellence, 2006; International Academy of Quantum Molecular Science, 2006; Outstanding Service Award, National Science Foundation, 1996; California Academy of Sciences Fellow, 1994; American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow, 1991; Outstanding Teacher Award, NOBCChE, 1986; American Physical Society Fellow, 1984; Alumni Achievement Award in Science, Catholic University of America, 1983; Percy Julian Award, NOBCChE, 1979; IBM Corporation Outstanding Contribution Award, 1974 Professional positions (for past 10 years): University of California, Berkeley, Professor of the Graduate School, 2010– , professor, 1981–2010; Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, faculty senior scientist, 1981– Service in ACS national offices: Task Force on Large-Scale Computing, Joint Board-Council Committee on Science, 1983–84; Journal of Physical Chemistry, editorial board, 1979–81 Service in ACS offices: Wisconsin Section: secretary-treasurer, 1967–68. Division of Physical Chemistry: chair, 1979. Division of Computers in Chemistry: treasurer (founding), 1974–77
Member: Member of ACS since 1965. Sigma Xi, Board of Directors, 1998–99, chair, Committee on Lectureships, 1998–2002; American Association for the Advancement of Science, Board of Directors, 1993–97; American Physical Society, chair, Division of Chemical Physics, 1986–87; NOBCChE, Board of Directors, 1984–87; California Academy of Sciences. ACS Divisions: Computers in Chemistry, Physical Chemistry Related activities: Gordon Research Conferences (GRC) Board of Trustees, 2006–11; National Research Council Board on Chemical Sciences & Technology, 2003–06; President’s Committee on the National Medal of Science, 2000–02; National Research Council Army Research Laboratory Technical Assessment Board, 1996–99; National Science Foundation, senior fellow for science and engineering and assistant to the director for human resource development, 1995–96; National Science Foundation, Joint Advisory Committees for Advanced Scientific Computing and Networking & Communications Research & Infrastructure, chair, 1987; U.S.-Sweden Workshop on the Future of Chemistry, U.S. delegation head, Saltsjöbaden, Sweden, Oct. 6–7, 1984; National Research Council, Committee To Survey Opportunities in the Chemical Sciences, 1982–84; National Bureau of Standards, Panel for Chemical Physics, 1980–83; National Science Foundation, Chemistry Division Advisory Panel, 1980–83; National Resource for Computation in Chemistry, director, 1978–81; International Union of Pure & Applied Chemistry, U.S. National Committee, 1976–79; GRC, Atomic & Molecular Interactions, chair, 1978; Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Directorate of Chemical Sciences, Chemistry Research Evaluation Panel, 1974–78; published more than 240 journal articles and book chapters; edited or coedited five books; coauthored one treatise
LESTER’S STATEMENT
The American Chemical Society is the premier scientific organization in the world. Its programs encompass all the areas of interest to society members. To some extent, one might ask, “What is there left for the society to address?” As we look around our country, we see much that needs attention: the economy, employment, science education, to name a few. For ACS to remain viable and continue to grow, we must retain focus on those aspects of our programs and initiatives that have risen to the fore at Lester this time. I shall not attempt to enumerate them, much less attempt to put forth solutions. No one person can do that which calls for the wisdom and energy of the society as embodied in the council, its many committees, and the membership at large. During these changing times, it is critical that we focus our energy and re-
sources on directions that hold the greatest promise to address current issues coupled with the long-term view of how we shall position ourselves for the future. ACS has an organizational fabric encompassing national meetings, divisions, local sections, and numerous other activities. These and other resources of the society need to continue to be called upon to provide the data and insight needed for solid decision making. The strategic plan provides an excellent thrust in this direction. As we proceed, however, it is important to note the changing demographics of our country while at the same time to recognize that many of our youth are turning a deaf ear to science knowledge. We know that a critical component in this regard is the capability of those who teach science. We should build on the recent national emphasis on STEM education by connecting with the Department of Education and other entities that have the potential of strongly influencing K–12 science and math education. This effort is, of course, consonant with developments already under way by the society. There is also the significant problem at the college level arising out of limited funding that has diminished classroom access by many. We must work locally as well as nationally to foster efforts to address this issue if our country is to continue to build the base of expertise needed to address societal needs in technical areas. At the postgraduate level, we confront the issues connected with continuing education for those with inclination and capability to do so as well as mechanisms to support this further development. ACS has played an important role in this regard, but the demand remains and is being impacted by the current economy. This quickly gets us to the employment sector and current realities. That times are difficult is a statement of the obvious as young people strive for employment in sectors that they have studied to work in. At the same time, we recognize that some people who work in these sectors are confronting issues of continued employment. We must work to assist in identifying optimum ways of assisting these important problem areas that impact our membership and society more broadly. CEN.ACS.ORG
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I have touched on problem areas that I believe we can agree on as being of particular importance at this time. I look forward to working with you on remedies to these challenges and others as ACS president-elect. To do so, I need your support.
DONNA J. NELSON Oklahoma Section. University of Oklahoma, Norman, Okla. Academic record: University of Oklahoma, B.S. (chemistry), 1974; University of Texas, Austin, Ph.D., 1980; Purdue University, postdoc, 1980–83 Honors: Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame, 2013; ACS Henry Hill Award for Professionalism, 2013; ACS Oklahoma Chemist Award, 2012; ACS Southwest Regional Meeting, E. Ann Nalley Regional Award for Volunteer Service, 2011; ACS Southwest Regional Meeting, Stanley C. Israel Regional Award for Advancing Diversity in the Chemical Sciences, 2011; ACS Fellow, 2010; Massachusetts Institute of Technology MLK Fellow, 2010; Chemical Heritage Foundation Oral History Award, 2008; Fulbright Scholar, 2007; National Science FoundationAmerican Association of State Colleges & Universities Millennium Leadership Initiative Intern with President Freeman Hrabowski, 2007; ADVANCE Leadership Award, 2006; Society for Advancement of Hispanics/Chicanos & Native Americans in Science Distinguished Scientist of the Year, 2006; Women’s eNews 21 Leaders for the 21st Century, 2006; American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow, 2005; National Organization for Women, Woman of Courage Award, 2004; Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Travel Award, 2003; Ford Foundation Fellow, 2003; Guggenheim Fellow, 2003; NSF Creativity Extension, 1989; University of Texas, Austin, Postdoc Fellow, 1980; University of Texas, Austin, Robert A. Welch Predoc Fellow, 1977–79 Professional positions (for past 10 years): University of Oklahoma, professor, 1983– ; University of Texas, Austin, visiting professor, 2010–11; University of California, San Diego, visiting professor, 2010; Massachusetts Institute of Technology, visiting professor, 2010, 2003 Service in ACS national offices: Committee on Public Relations & Communications, committee associate, 2013–14; Committee on Chemistry & Public Affairs, committee associate, 2012; Committee on International Activities, committee associate, 2011; Committee on Corporation Associates, 2009–10; ComSci, program chair, 2006–08, committee associate, 2005; ACS Board Task Force To Address Problems Facing the Chemical Academic Community with Regard to the Paucity of Native Underrepresented Minority Faculty, 2002; ACS Board Task Force To Explore the Role of ACS Collection & Dissemination of Data on Women Employed in the Chemical Sciences, 2001; Women Chemists Committee, 1988–93 Service in ACS offices: Division of Analytical Chemistry: councilor-elect, 2015–18; alternate councilor, 2012–14. Division of Inorganic Chemistry Nanoscience Subdivision: chair, 2010; program officer, 2007–09. Division of Petroleum Chemistry: Multidisciplinary Program Planning Group representative, 2007–08. Division of Polymer Chemistry: nanoscience program officer, 2009–11. Oklahoma Section: chair and program chair, 2012; chair-elect, 2011; alternate councilor, 2010–11. ACS Presidential Symposium: organizer and moderator, 2011 spring national meeting, “Hollywood Chemistry”; 2011 fall national meeting, “Science on the Silver Screen”; 2006 spring national meeting, “Memorial
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Symposium for Nobel Laureate Rick Smalley” Member: Member of ACS since 1976. American Association for the Advancement of Science; American Institute of Chemical Engineers; Society for Advancement of Hispanics/Chicanos & Native Americans in Science; American Indian Science & Engineering Society; Sigma Xi; Phi Kappa Phi; Iota Sigma Pi; Alpha Chi Sigma; Phi Lambda Upsilon Related activities: Science adviser for the television show “Breaking Bad,” 2008–13; Dow Chemical, advisory board, 2008–09; University of Oklahoma, provost’s faculty fellow, 1989–90; authored more than 200 peer-reviewed publications, articles, book chapters, and books
NELSON’S STATEMENT INSPIRING PUBLIC APPRECIATION TO ADVANCE JOBS AND CAREERS A difficult time for chemistry. At the Dal-
las ACS meeting, it was reported that 16% of young chemists remain unemployed six months after graduation. In industry, many chemists have experienced employment problems for years. ACS can’t directly create new jobs to solve these problems, but we ACS members can deduce and address factors that destabilize STEM employment. The balance between STEM jobs and job candidates is out of equilibrium for multiple reasons. First, in the Sputnik years of the 1960s, there were too few chemists. We met the challenge but later ignored the Nelson fact that mergers and outsourcing decreased jobs. Second, the media influenced public opinion against STEM, causing a decrease in STEM funding and ultimately its available jobs. Third, chemistry is increasingly a global community and enjoys drawing the best and brightest from across the world. The impact of all of these must be addressed now. Appreciation produces jobs. Chemists’
creativity gave the world vital benefits and luxuries, and producing future benefits and luxuries is dependent upon our continued creativity. But this is possible only if science is appreciated and funded sufficiently to employ them. Most chemistry jobs are and will continue to be in industry, which needs public appreciation and support to thrive. This support will foster balanced regulations, greater funding for research, and more jobs for chemists. Increasing
employment for chemists will enhance education, the work environment, meetings, publications, and research—improving employment in academe, government, and elsewhere. But the general public is not familiar enough with chemistry to appreciate and support chemists as they deserve to be so that chemistry will thrive. I will find opportunities for this to improve. From understanding to appreciation. The
declining public image of chemistry and increasing government regulations led companies to reduce chemical research and outsource jobs to more favorable business climates. We want Congress to strengthen industry, and public support will be needed for this. In the past, our goal was for the public to understand science, but that achieves neither their acknowledging the benefits of science nor supporting our efforts. Our goal must now be for the public to appreciate science, in order to obtain their support. This has been and will continue to be my top priority. Advocacy to strengthen chemical industry, education, and research. Increas-
ing public appreciation for science will improve the congressional disposition for more favorable regulations and increased funding for research. But this will require effort from us all. The public must be made aware of the benefits they enjoy, which science and scientists have brought to them. Each person who is made aware becomes a potential ambassador for science to other members, to the public, and to Congress.
Building bridges. There are many ways
ACS members can foster appreciation. Grassroots efforts can incorporate community college and high school teachers in our research and help them teach their students. Touring each other’s workplaces will reveal our needs and strengths for collaboration and cooperation opportunities. Easy opportunities to bridge to nonscientists could include assisting local parent-teacher associations, chambers of commerce, and other public entities. Visits to university labs and industrial sites would make laypeople more comfortable with us and our work. Bolder science-strengthening activities can require more initial effort and lead time, such as shepherding the image of science and scientists through those in control of media and on to the public. People who influence our image greatly range widely from Hollywood producers and actors to high school and undergrad science groupies who start blogs. We may be less familiar with networking with these people. But whatever the method and whoever the gatekeepers, we should build bridges and recognize each communication as an opportunity to influence messages about our chemistry community. I will be delighted to lead these activities to ensure that chemistry and chemists are appreciated in the future. Our common cause. The ACS president
is only one person, but the most visible leader of the society. The president has an opportunity to rally members behind a common cause—currently, the cause must be inspiring public appreciation for chemistry and chemists, in order to advance jobs and careers. The cause and methods are essential, inspiring, and doable; I will work diligently to achieve this with your help.
FOR DISTRICT III DIRECTOR PAT N. CONFALONE Delaware Section. (Retired) DuPont, Wilmington, Del. Academic record: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, B.S., 1967; Harvard University, M.S., 1968; Harvard University, Ph.D. (R. B. Woodward), 1970; Harvard University, postdoc (R. B. Woodward), 1971 Honors: American Association for the Advancement of Science, fellow, 2001; Esther Humphrey Lecturer, 1990; Robert A. Welch Foundation Lec-
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turer, 1988–89; Samuel M. McElvain Industrial Speaker, 1982; Harvard Graduate Society Prize, 1968; Alpha Chi Sigma Award, 1967 Professional positions (for past 10 years): Confalone Consulting, 2013; DuPont, Global Research & Development, Crop Protection, 2003–13, vice president, 2011; Adaptive Therapeutics, Research & Development, vice president, 2003; BristolMyers Squibb, Process Research & Development, senior director, 2001–02; DuPont Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Process Research & Development, senior vice president, 1995–2001; DuPont-Merck, Medicinal Chemistry, executive director, 1988–95
Service in ACS national offices: Green Chemistry Institute Governing Board, 2010–15; Board of Directors, District III, director, 2009–14; councilor ex officio, 2009–14; Medicinal Chemistry Letters, editorial advisory board, 2011–14; Committee on Budget & Finance, 2010–13, chair, 2011–13; Commission on Advancing Graduate Education in the Chemical Sciences, 2012–13; Vision 2025: Innovation & Entrepreneurship in the Chemical Enterprise, 2013; Presidential Task Force on Innovation in the Chemical Enterprise, 2010; Committee on Public Affairs & Public Relations, 2009–11; Governing Board Committee on Chemistry & Public Affairs, 1995–2004, chair, 1997–98, consultant, 2005–07; Task Force on National Institutes of Health, 1992–93 Service in ACS offices: Division of Organic Chemistry: executive committee, 1985–90; chair, 1988; ACS Workshop on Chemistry, 1977 Member: Member of ACS since 1970. Alpha Chi Sigma; Phi Lambda Upsilon; Sigma Xi; Massachusetts Institute of Technology Educational Council; New York Academy of Sciences; International Society of Heterocyclic Chemists; Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association; Drug Information Association; International Union of Pure & Applied Chemistry (IUPAC); Harvard Association of Chemists; American Association for the Advancement of Science; French-American Chemical Society. ACS Divisions: Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Chemistry Related activities: Scientific advisory boards of development-stage biopharmaceutical companies, 2003– ; IUPAC, Finance Committee, U.S. representative, 2013–16; Delaware Technology Park, board of directors, 2006–13; Council for Chemical Research, governing board, 2009–12; IUPAC, U.S. National Committee, 2008–12; Drew University, adjunct professor, 1990–97; FACS International Conference, chair, 1992–94; International Society of Chemical Ecology, councilor, 1990; FrenchAmerican Chemical Society, cofounder, 1989; Gordon Research Conference, Natural Products, chair, 1983; Rutgers University, adjunct professor, 1975–80; ACS Workshop on Organic Synthesis, 1977; editorial advisory boards of Current Drugs, Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, Journal of Organic Chemistry, Synlett, Progress in Heterocyclic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry Research, Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters, Current Opinion in Drug Discovery & Development, Drug Design & Discovery, and Medicinal Chemistry Letters
CONFALONE’S STATEMENT
It has been my privilege to serve on the board of directors as the District III representative (2009–14), and I seek your support for a third and final term. As chair of the Committee on Budget & Finance, I have witnessed the dramatic transition from the financial challenges our society faced as a result of the Great Recession to an ACS that has emerged stronger than ever. I have had the opportunity to serve on three ACS presidential commissions during my second term on the board: the Task Force on Innovation, Chemistry & Jobs; the Commission on Advancing Graduate Education in the Chemical Sciences; and Vision 2025: Innovation & Entrepreneurship in the Chemical Enterprise. These
activities demonstrate the critical importance of innovation and its conversion to science-based jobs and societal benefits, often through the agency of entrepreneurship. The board of directors must make many critical decisions that directly impact our members and the global chemical enterprise. Fortunately, we can now focus our energies and enthusiasm on the great opportunities that abound rather than the severe challenges experienced in the bleak years of 2008–10. Among my priorities are the following: Education. The U.S. now ranks 36th among
comparator countries in science and math competencies. The economic superpowers of the future will boast an ambitious, energetic, and highly skilled technical workforce. The Commission on Advancing Graduate Education in the Chemical Sciences presented five conclusions and offered 34 recommendations, all aimed at advancing our competitiveness in the global setting. In addition, a new initiative creating the American Association of Chemistry Teachers (AACT) offers a community of shared resources for K–12 instructors. Extending the capability of our society to our youngest students in addition to undergraduate, graduate, and postdoc scholars is an important new initiative. Academic challenges.
ACS must better assist our academic members as they face a myriad of challenges, many unique to our times. Foremost is the sustainability of government research funding, with grant success Confalone rates falling well below 20%. We will intensify support for federal R&D funding through our advocacy programs, targeting NIH, NSF, the Department of Energy, DOD, and other agencies that support basic research in the chemical and physical sciences. The sustainability of the cost model for universities is a looming crisis as is the exponential growth of MOOCs and other online educational models. Finally, a growing concern is meeting the expectations and aspirations of graduate students in the face of the new global economy and limited employment opportunities. Industrial challenges. ACS must be more CEN.ACS.ORG
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responsive to the turmoil that continues to engulf STEM jobs, impacting the majority of our membership. A host of mergers and acquisitions, downsizings, reorganizations, outsourcing, and offshoring have made job security the number-one issue for our industrial colleagues. This remains particularly true in the pharmaceutical space, which continues to restructure, eliminating thousands of jobs, primarily in the U.S. The contract of lifetime employment has been forever broken—we must ensure it is replaced by lifetime employability! ACS must build on our efforts to provide retraining, networking, outplacement services, continuing education, and portable pensions designed for total career management. Entrepreneurship. ACS is extending its
focus to include start-up companies as we also work through the issues faced by members employed at larger chemicalbased industries. Consider the grand challenges facing our planet—including adequate food supply, health care, potable water, alternative energy, battery storage, etc. All have chemistry and chemical engineering as an essential component of the solution. We have the best research universities in the world, huge private- and governmentsector R&D investments, and more than a century of entrepreneurship, taking a wealth of inventions to commercialization. ACS has recently offered training and key resources to members who have the drive to start new companies. We will continue to build on this important initiative. Throughout my career, I have accepted academic invitations to chemistry departments, giving seminars and meeting with faculty and students. These interactions over the years have deepened my understanding of the critical importance of R&D funding and the disastrous effects of budget cuts on research programs and science education. I have consulted for and worked with startup companies and appreciate the entrepreneurial challenges and opportunities that they face. Finally, I believe that my 42 years of experience in leading industrial R&D groups in the chemical sciences, enjoying adjunct professorships, and contributing to ACS activities have provided the man-
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agement and leadership skills that are critical to meeting the challenges I’ve outlined. I respectfully ask for your support in the 2014 election for District III director.
ANNE S. DEMASI Philadelphia Section. Chemtura, Philadelphia Academic record: Chestnut Hill College, B.S. (chemistry/biochemistry), 1986; Villanova University, M.S. (biochemistry), 1989 Honors: ACS Fellow, 2014; ACS YCC Outstanding Event, 1997; ACS Philadelphia Section Service Award, 1996; Ullyot Award for Meritorious Service Professional positions (for past 10 years): Chemtura, hazard communication manager, 2010–13; Dow Chemical/Rohm and Haas, senior hazard communication and regulatory affairs specialist, 2000–09; Rohm and Haas, senior research scientist, 1988–2000 Service in ACS national offices: Committee on Corporation Associates, 2007–12, chair, 2010–12 Service in ACS offices: Philadelphia Section: board of directors, 1991– ; councilor, 2004–15; secretary, 2006–07, 2000, 1994–95; chair, 2005, 2001–02; chair-elect, 2001; National Chemistry Week Committee, 1992– , chair, 2004–05; Philadelphia councilors, chair, 2007–11; Graduate School Forum, cochair, 1992–2010; Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting, publicity chair, 2007; 100th Anniversary Committee, 1998; Project Labs, 1998; Younger Chemists Committee, chair, 1991–97; Program Committee, 1992 Member: Member of ACS since 1991. ACS Division: Chemical Health & Safety
DEMASI’S STATEMENT
I am proud to be a chemist and a member of the American Chemical Society. My relationship with this organization dates back to my sophomore year in college when I stood in line to fill out the membership form in organic chemistry class. That was some time ago. Since then, I have served as a member of the board of directors of the Philadelphia Section for more than 20 years and served in various capacities at the local level. I became active at the national level about seven years ago. Throughout this time, my career has taken me from analytical research to product development to environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) as well as regulatory affairs specialties. Details of these are found in my biographical statement. I open with these statistics to make a point. As a student, researcher, and EH&S professional, ACS has always been pertinent for me. It is an organization of more than 161,000 members with very diverse backgrounds and needs. I am constantly amazed at how well this organization serves its members. What other establishment serves first-graders and Nobel Prize winners? ACS indeed lives up
to its claim that it is the premier chemistry organization in the world. This is wonderful, but there are challenges for both this organization and the chemistry enterprise as a whole. The society’s focus on education, employment, government funding for research, and government policies is critical right now. Addressing these critical issues requires the engagement of the ACS enterprise, and I am fortunate to have had a wide range of experiences related to such matters. Having served as chair of Corporation Associates for five years has given me unique insight into DeMasi the needs of the industrial members. This special committee of the board ensures that ACS is meeting the needs of industry and industry members. Its subcommittees include Public Policy; Workforce Development; Educational Outreach; Awards, Budget & Finance; and Communications. I worked closely with the chairs of all of these subcommittees, so I have working knowledge of a wide range of issues, programs, and solutions aimed at industry. As chair of the Philadelphia Section Younger Chemists Committee, I coordinated a Graduate School Forum where chemistry undergraduates from the Delaware Valley met with representatives from graduate chemistry programs across the U.S. This unique program was well received by students and university representatives for 18 years. As a research scientist at Rohm and Haas, I participated in a program (Proj-
ect Labs) that partnered elementary school science teachers with industrial chemists to help the teachers develop better laboratory activities for students. I helped initiate the Philadelphia Section’s sixth-grade girls program aimed at exposing young girls to science and successful women in chemistry at an age when statistics show that they lose interest in science. I was recently a panelist for the ACS webinar “The Transition from Graduation to a Career in Industry” and have given multiple talks to students describing alternative careers in chemistry. My favorite moments at national meetings are spent with graduates and undergraduates at networking sessions sponsored by Corporation Associates. I chaired the National Chemistry Week Committee in Philadelphia several times, coordinating many events to convey the importance of chemistry to the general public. As a councilor for the Philadelphia Section for several years, I’ve gained a greater understanding of the inner workings of the society. It has been my pleasure to serve ACS in many capacities, and I welcome the opportunity to expand my service as a member of the board of directors. Having served as a leader at both the local section and national level, I feel I can add further value to the society that has served me so well. I’ve been told that I am adept at building bridges and have a reputation for “getting things done.” I’d be honored to do that as a member of the board. I respectfully ask for your vote. Regards, Anne
FOR DISTRICT VI DIRECTOR PAUL W. JAGODZINSKI Division of Physical Chemistry (Central Arizona Section). Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Ariz. Academic record: Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, B.S., 1973; Texas A&M University, Ph.D., 1979 Honors: ACS Fellow, 2011; Northern Arizona University Gold Axe Educator of Influence, 2014; Colorado School of Mines, Outstanding Faculty Award, Professional Asian Students Engineering Society, 2008; Alumni Association Graduate Faculty Award, 2007; Asian Student Association Outstanding Faculty Award, 2007; Minority En-
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gineering Program Faculty Commitment Award, 2004; department of chemistry and geochemistry Outstanding Graduate Faculty Award, 2004; West Virginia University, department of chemistry, University Safety Award, 2000, Outstanding Faculty Award, 1998; Phi Lambda Upsilon Professional positions (for past 10 years): Northern Arizona University, College of Engineering, Forestry & Natural Sciences, professor and dean, 2009–; Colorado School of Mines, professor, 2001–09, department of chemistry and geochemistry, head, 2001–06 Service in ACS national offices: Committee on Budget & Finance, 2004–13, committee associate, 2002–03; Committee on Meetings & Expositions,
1999–2001, consultant, 2001–06, committee associate, 1998; ACS Presidential Task Force on Support to Divisions & Local Sections, 2000; Women Chemists Committee, 1989–91, committee associate, 1988 Service in ACS offices: Physical Chemistry Division: councilor, 2008–13. Colorado Section: alternate councilor, 2005–07; chair, 2003; chair-elect, 2002. Northern West Virginia Section: councilor, 1986–2001; Nominating Committee, chair, 1985– 86; chair, 1984–85; chair-elect, 1983–84 Member: Member of ACS since 1977. American Society for Engineering Education; Council of Colleges of Arts & Sciences. ACS Divisions: Physical Chemistry, Geochemistry Related activities: ACS Board Program Portfolio Management Oversight Group, 2013–14, Program Review Team, chair, 2013–14; ACS Budget & Finance Committee, Board Task Force on Financial Goals for Meetings & Expositions, 2013, B&F Subcommittee on Financial Impacts of Constitutional Amendments, 2006–10, chair, 2007–10, B&F Advisory Subcommittee, 2007–13, B&F Program Review Advisory Group, 2006–13, chair, 2010–13, B&F Subcommittee on Program Funding Requests, 2002–06, B&F Task Force on National Meeting Finances, 2002–03; Council for Chemical Research, Communication & Public Relations Committee, chair, 1999–2000; West Virginia University, assistant professor to professor, 1982–2001, department chair, 1990–2001, associate chair, 1988–90; University of Texas, Austin, research associate, 1982; Eastern Michigan University, assistant professor, 1981–82; University of Oregon, postdoctoral fellow, 1979–81
JAGODZINSKI’S STATEMENT PROGRESS OF CHEMISTRY DEPENDS ON STABLE EMPLOYMENT
Should we be concerned? Every candi-
date for an elected ACS office assures the members that they are concerned about access to publications, improving education, and advocating for chemistry, but the job situation mostly gets lip service. Recently there was only one nominee who stated concern: “For many of our ACS members, the three top areas of concern are jobs, jobs, and jobs!” How right he was! In the employment clearinghouse at the recent Dallas meeting, 770 members signed up to interview for 91 jobs. It was reported that 14.9% of the recent graduates were still unemployed after six months. As a member society, we need to pay attention to these alarming statistics. What must we do? I am
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concerned about maintaining and improving our traditional activities for chemistry. Despite having a secure tenured position, I cannot ignore the employment issue. I am greatly concerned about the continuous problems many of our members, young and old, face in employment. I cannot dismiss the issue by saying that ACS cannot create jobs. What can I do? A district director is only
What is the future of our profession?
We can be proud of the contributions of chemistry to everyday life, and we know many more will come. Everyone agrees that chemistry is a rewarding and exciting profession. But ... yes, there is a condition: only if you have a stable job! Is there a problem? Our society is a
membership organization; we excel in organizing meetings and distributing scientific information through journals and electronic media, but we must remember that our members are our most important asset. We are more than 161,000 strong; however, the number has not increased significantly despite the fact that every year we enroll about 15,000 new members. This is because every year we lose almost the same number of members. They are mostly young chemists who sign up upon graduation but quit within the first three to five years, mostly because they do not see how the society helps them to apply what they learned in real life.
one member of the board of directors, but if elected I will work for a stable job situation. I want the board to focus first, second, and third on what we can realistically do in this arena, including developing new and innovative actions. We have to think outside of the box. I cannot offer you an instant solution. It will take time. But by keeping the issue in the spotlight, we will make progress. I only make promises I can and will keep. Our district covers the largest geographical area of any of the six districts. I will maintain contact with members in various ways despite our large area; I will visit local sections, and I will use social media to remain in contact with all members of our district. I ask for your support so I can begin to address this issue that is so critical for our members and our society. I have the experience. I have thorough
knowledge of ACS activities. I chaired a local section; I was both a local section and division councilor. I worked on a presidenCEN.ACS.ORG
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tial task force for the support of both local sections and divisions. I have served on the Meetings & Expositions Committee. I am also fully familiar with ACS finances because I served on the Budget & Finance Committee for a full nine years. This is my promise. I will work to ensure
that my time as a leader does not focus on my personal projects that disappear after I leave office but rather on direction, tone, commitment, and vision that members embrace and view as the future of our society. We must be member focused, we must be effective in delivering our message, we must be efficient in our operations, and we must continually innovate and improve. We must build our community of members and what our society provides for its members. To accomplish these goals, we must ensure the financial stability of our members and our society. ACS must be positioned for the future. I ask you to allow me to start that process as your director.
LEE H. LATIMER California Section. LHLatimer Consulting, Oakland, Calif.; NeurOp Inc., Atlanta Academic record: Tulane University, B.S., 1971; University of Wisconsin, Ph.D., 1976 Honors: ACS Fellow, 2012; Shirley B. Radding Award, ACS Santa Clara Valley Section, 2014; Walter B. Petersen Award, ACS California Section, 2010; Chemical Sciences Excellence Award, Elan Pharmaceuticals, 2009; Gold Team Achievement Award, Kodak Research Labs, 1992; ACS Rochester Section Award, 1991; NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship, 1977–79; Phi Beta Kappa, 1971; Sigma Xi, 1971; Phi Eta Sigma, 1968; Tulane University Scholar, 1967–71 Professional positions (for past 10 years): NeurOp Inc., head of chemistry, 2014– ; LHLatimer Consulting, consultant, 2011– ; San Francisco State University, lecturer, 2012; Elan Pharmaceuticals, 1995–2011, Process & Analytical Chemistry, senior director, 2005–11, director, 2003–05, chemical hygiene officer, 2004–10, Medicinal Chemistry, associate director, 1995–2003 Service in ACS national offices: Council Policy Committee (voting), 2013–15, ex officio (nonvoting), 2010–12, CPC Task Force on Councilor Travel Reimbursements, chair, 2013–14; Leadership Institute Planning Group, 2011–12; Board Committee on Planning, 2010–12; Leadership Institute, track leader for local sections, 2010–12; Committee on Local Section Activities, 2007–12, chair, 2010–12; ACS Fellows Oversight Committee, 2010–11; District VI Councilor Caucus, chair, 2009; Committee on Public Relations & Communications, 2003–06,
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1994–98, committee associate, 2001–02, 1993; Grady-Stack Award, Canvassing Committee, 1996–98 Service in ACS offices: California Section: councilor, 2004–15; alternate councilor, 2003; chair, 2004; chair-elect and program committee chair, 2003; Audit Committee, chair, 2010; Nominations & Elections Committee, chair, 2005; Long-Range Planning Committee, cochair, 2005, 2003. Western Region Board: chair, 2014– , vice chair, 2010– 14; California Section representative, 2007– . Division of Organic Chemistry: liaison to Multidisciplinary Program Planning Group (MPPG), ACS national meeting themes, 2014. Western Regional Meeting: general cochair, 2013. Santa Clara Valley Section: NCW Committee, 1998. Philadelphia Section: Membership Committee, chair, 1994; NCW Committee, 1993–94. Rochester Section: alternate councilor, 1991–93; chair, 1988; chair-elect, 1987; NCW chair, 1989–91; High School Exam & Awards Committee, chair, 1985–87. Northeast Regional Meeting: organic program chair, 1981 Member: Member of ACS since 1972. American Association for the Advancement of Science; American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists. ACS Divisions: Biochemical Technology, Business Development & Management, Chemical Education, Chemical Health & Safety, Chemistry & the Law, History of Chemistry, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Small Chemical Businesses Related activities: University of California, Davis, R. Bryan Miller Symposium Committee, 2013–14; Elan Pharmaceuticals, chemistry laboratory design and construction lead, 2010–11, 2008–09, 2001; LSAC Subcommittee on Grants & Awards (IPGs), chair, 2008–09; Tulane University, School of Science & Engineering Board of Advisers, 2006– , School of Liberal Arts & Sciences Board of Advisers, 2003–05; San Francisco ACS national meeting, Chemists in the Community, coorganizer, 2006; Interview Skills Workshops, cofounder, joint project of California and Santa Clara Valley Sections, ACS and NorCal Section of AIChE, 2004– ; 5th International Symposium on Medicinal Chemistry of Neurodegeneration, secretary/treasurer, 2002; Sterling Winthrop, 1993–95; Rochester Council of Scientific Societies, president, 1990–93; Kodak Research Labs, 1979–93; Rochester Institute of Technology, adjunct professor, 1985; University of Rochester, visiting adjunct professor, 1982–83; University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy, postdoctoral research, 1977–79; University of California, Berkeley, postdoctoral research, 1976–77; coinventor on more than 55 issued U.S. patents; more than 35 publications and invited presentations
LATIMER’S STATEMENT
It is an honor to be a candidate for District VI director. Through my involvement with the district local sections, regional meetings, and the councilor caucus, I have been involved with the great activities in our district and the issues of concern to members. Through my participation in committees at the national level, I have been engaged in many issues facing the American Chemical Society and its board of directors. As a volunteer in local sections, divisions, regional meetings, and national committees, I have enjoyed engaging in the many
challenging issues facing our society and members. As chair of two different sections, managing resources to achieve timely results has been critical to success in balancing continuing programs, discontinuing programs, and developing new ones. As a councilor, my work as chair of the Local Section Activities Committee (LSAC) addressed resource, financial, and personnel strengths and other challenges of local sections throughout ACS as well as provided seed grant programs to stimulate activities. In leading the ACS Leadership Institute Local Section Leaders Track and by attending and leading regional meetings, I have had the opportunity to meet and hear from many members and have learned much about their key issues. The dominant aspect of our profession and the greater society today is change. We face important challenges in the economic landscape, especially in jobs for chemistry professionals. ACS must positively address change by anticipating, planning, and acting on our strengths and experience to increase the value of memLatimer bership. We must also maintain the strength and success of our publications and chemical abstracts businesses. The board must hear, discuss, and address difficult issues important to the society and its members. As a society, we must focus on our strengths, accomplishments, and challenges in communities, communications, and collaborations.
ensure our members are well-informed of actions by ACS in succinct, transparent, and high-content ways and that members have open mechanisms to communicate with ACS governance. An informed membership will be effective in advocating for chemistry and science at the local, state, and national levels. Communication with members and networking with local section leaders have been keys in my volunteering with ACS. Webinar programs are great instruments to link members locally and nationally to inform, connect, and hear feedback. I support frequently informing members of ACS advocacy efforts and continuing to work on communications with state legislators.
Communities. The divisions, local sec-
I believe these issues are key to addressing the pressures ACS and its businesses will face from many areas. Increasing member value, employment generally and individually, diversity, financials, STEM support and development, publications and Chemical Abstracts Service, and public outreach are all areas to maintain focus and results. All of these will continue to challenge our leaders along with as-yet-unidentified challenges ahead. ACS is a key force for science and scientists to face many critical issues of our day. I have enjoyed working in ACS locally and nationally and would be honored to carry that effort and experience to the board of directors. I ask for your vote for District VI director. www.Latimer4DistrictVI.org
tions, and committees of the society provide excellent opportunities for our members to select their involvement. Our sections and divisions need to be financially sound and have the financial and personnel capacity to experiment with new programs. As a society, we need to keep a focus on resources for sections and divisions to be all that they want their communities to be. Communications. Communication is a key
to ensuring our members have the policy, technical information, and skills needed to lead in their careers, as well as to be able to communicate the value of chemistry and science to our nonscientist neighbors. Our www.acs.org and the ACS Network need to be more user-friendly. The board should CEN.ACS.ORG
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Collaborations. Collabora-
tions among our sections, divisions, regions, and ACS and with other societies and groups are a foundation for successful programs and actions at all levels and a prescription for refreshing our efforts. In activities I’ve been involved with, collaborations inside and outside ACS have been key to accomplishing the recent Western Regional Meeting 2013 (WRM2013), developing the Interview Skills Workshop collaboration, rebuilding the Western Region Board, and completing other initiatives between my local section and our neighbors. It is critical that collaborations among our different communities are actively encouraged and facilitated.
FOR DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE DAWN A. BROOKS Indiana Section. Eli Lilly & Co., Indianapolis Academic record: Ohio Northern University, B.S., 1993; Indiana University, Ph.D., 1998 Honors: ACS Fellow, 2014; Top 100 Innovators, Lilly Research Laboratories, 2013; Emerging Leaders, United Way of Central Indiana, 2009– ; Quality Pinnacle Award, Lilly Research Laboratories, 2009; Rising Star Award, Healthcare Businesswomen Association, 2008; Women in Leadership, Lilly Research Laboratories, 2008; Six Sigma Alumni of the Year, Lilly Research Laboratories, 2007; Distinguished Service Award, ACS Indiana Section, 2006; Six Sigma Black Belt of the Year, Lilly Research Laboratories, 2006; Women Chemists Committee/Eli Lilly Travel Award, 1997; Abbott Graduate Fellow, 1996–97; DuPont Associate Institute Teaching Award, 1995; Department of Education National Needs Fellow, 1993–94; Mortar Board Honor Society, Ohio Northern University, 1992–93 Professional positions (for past 10 years): Eli Lilly & Co., Endocrine Research, senior adviser, 2014– ; Diabetes Clinical Development, adviser, 2012–14; Lilly Research Laboratories (Business Operations), senior director, 2009–12; API Operations, senior director, 2007–09; Six Sigma black belt, 2005–06; head of chemistry, 2002–05; research scientist, 2002; Discovery Chemical Research, senior organic chemist, 1999–2001; Chemical Process & Development, senior organic chemist, 1998–99 Service in ACS national offices: Committee on Committees, 2009–15, chair, 2012–14; Council Policy Committee, 2012–14; Board Committee on Corporation Associates, 2005–12; Women Chemists Committee, 2001–09, chair, 2009, committee associate, 1999–2000; Joint Subcommittee on Diversity, 2007; Collaboration of Committees Working Group, 2006 Service in ACS offices: Indiana Section: councilor, 2007–15; alternate councilor, 2004–06; chair, 2002; chair-elect, 2001; 2013 ACS Fall National Meeting Executive Lead Team, 2012–13, volunteer and hospitality chair, 2012–13; Women Chemists Committee, chair, 2002–12. Southern Indiana Section: secretary, 1996; interim treasurer, 1996; outreach program coordinator, 1994–96; membership chair, 1994 Member: Member of ACS since 1993. American Diabetes Association; United Way; Mortar Board Honor Society. ACS Divisions: Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Chemistry Related activities: Ohio Northern University, Arts & Science Advisory Board, 2001–12, chair, 2008–10; Science Education Foundation of Indiana Executive Board, member, 2002–11; Intel International Science & Engineering Fair, judging coordinator and chemical caucus leader, 2006; NSF Joint U.S.-Japan Workshop on Sustainable Chemistry, 2005; National Organic Symposium, planning committee, 2003; NSF Workshop on Organic Chemistry, 2002; Ohio Northern University, Student Affiliates, president, 1990–91, treasurer, 1989–90; technical peer reviewer for Organic Letters, Journal of Organic Chemistry, Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, Bioorganic Medicinal Chemistry Letters; published 11 journal articles, one textbook chapter; five patents in diabetes research
BROOKS’S STATEMENT
The American Chemical Society is the place we have looked to for information services, technologies, and opportunities to come together, first as students and then as we evolved into professionals solving global challenges and educating the chemists of tomorrow. Personally, I directly credit the ACS Women Chemists Committee (WCC) for providing the travel award that brought me to my first ACS national meeting as a graduate student to present my thesis research and resulted in a networking opportunity that landed my first professional position. Since my early days at Eli Lilly & Co., I have worked to pay it forward to advance women and underrepresented minorities in the chemical workforce and would commit to continue these efforts as a board member. During three terms on the WCC, I expanded the WCC travel award program to a level that has impacted more than 600 young women over a rich 25-year history. As the chair of the WCC, I partnered with members of other like-minded committees to achieve the ACS Statement on Diversity, adopted in 2007. It would be an honor to serve the society as a director-at-large to apply my passion, leadership skills, and business expertise to make a difference. The ACS Board needs new energy to plot the course ahead and address the challenges confronting us. My six years on the elected Committee on Committees, including three years as the committee chair and Committee on Budget & Finance Brooks liaison, have provided me the opportunity to work closely with ACS officers and executive staff to understand how to effectively accomplish priorities. Through this service I have also developed the required working knowledge of the ACS budget and operations. Coupled with my senior business management leadership experience in industry, I am prepared to work collaboratively with other board CEN.ACS.ORG
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members to ensure the ongoing strength of ACS’s financial position. As a board member, I would prioritize resources to help the public understand and appreciate scientific inquiry to raise understanding of chemistry’s role in addressing our global challenges. My experience as a local section chair, regional and national meeting organizer, and multiterm councilor for the Indiana Section gives me firsthand knowledge of the great work happening at the grassroots level throughout the country. I would partner with local sections and divisions to preserve their vital role in reaching our members, local policymakers, educational leaders, and the general public. I believe I would offer a unique perspective for the board as a working midcareer industrial chemist. The board plays a key leadership role in ensuring that ACS member services continue to evolve to meet the changing times. This is especially true for industrial members who have been impacted by industry consolidation, globalization, and reduced support for travel and professional training. As a representative of my company on Corporation Associates (ACS Board committee) since 2005, I would work as a board member to continue the efforts to partner with Corporation Associates to prioritize services and company leadership engagement that are key to industrial member retention and satisfaction with the society. In addition to direct member support, ACS should be a strong partner to our key chemistry-driven industries, research agencies, and academic institutions alike through its advocacy efforts that can have a positive impact by influencing federal funding, ensuring free markets where innovators can expect to be rewarded for the value they create, creating jobs in the chemical sciences, and advancing support for science education. I’m representative of many thousands of people who have advanced degrees in chemistry and yet today are working outside the lab. I’m sure we can all point to things we learned in our academic and professional training as chemists that have served us well in our current roles. I am grateful to ACS for the opportunities
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provided to me at all stages of my career to hone leadership and critical thinking skills along with driving me to effective results in both business and volunteer settings. As a board member, I offer my commitment to serve the society to achieve its priorities, evolve for the future, and maintain a vibrant and dynamic organization for all members. I am ready to work for you and ask for your support with one of your director-at-large votes. Please visit my website at http://dawnbrooksacs.tumblr.com.
WILLIAM F. CARROLL JR. Dallas-Fort Worth Section. Occidental Chemical, Dallas Academic record: DePauw University, B.A., 1973; Tulane University, M.S., 1975; Indiana University, Ph.D., 1978 Honors: Public Affairs Award, ACS Chicago Section, 2013; DePauw University Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award, 2011; Harry & Carol Mosher Award, ACS Santa Clara Valley Section, 2011; ACS Division of Professional Relations Henry A. Hill Award, 2009; Indiana University Distinguished Alumni Service Award, 2009; ACS Division of Chemical Technicians K. Michael Shea Special Recognition Award, 2007; Vinyl Institute Roy T. Gottesman Leadership Award, 2000 Professional positions (for past 10 years): Occidental Chemical, vice president, 1996– ; Indiana University, Bloomington, adjunct industrial professor of chemistry, 1998– Service in ACS national offices: Board of Directors, chair, 2012–14, director-at-large, 2009–14; immediate past-president, 2006, president, 2005, president-elect, 2004, councilor ex officio, 2004–14; Committee on Pensions & Investments, 2011–14; Committee on Audits, 2010–14; Board Executive Committee, 2010–14, 2004–06; Committee on Planning, 2010–14, 2004–06; Committee on Public Affairs & Public Relations, 2010–11, chair, 2010–11, 2005–06; Committee on Professional & Member Relations, 2009–11, 2004–05; Committee on Executive Compensation, 2004–09, chair, 2005–09; Council Policy Committee (voting), 2004–06, chair, 2005; Committee on Budget & Finance, 2001–09, vice chair, 2006; Committee on International Activities, 2001–03, chair, 2001–03 Member: Member of ACS since 1974. Royal Society of Chemistry, fellow; Society of Plastics Engineers; American Association for the Advancement of Science; National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists & Chemical Engineers; National Fire Protection Association; IEEE. ACS Divisions: Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Professional Relations Related activities: ACS Tour Speaker, 2002–14; Tulane University School of Science & Engineering Board of Advisers, 2008–16; State of California, Green Ribbon Science Panel, 2008–14; National Research Council, Chemical Sciences Roundtable, 2006–14, cochair, 2011–14; United Nations Environment Programme, Stockholm Convention, nongovernment organization representative, 1998–2014, Expert Group on Best Available Techniques & Best Environmental Practices, 2003–14, Dioxin Toolkit Group, 2006–14; Chlorine Chemistry Division, Operating Committee, 1996–2014; Vinyl Institute, Operating Committee, 1993–2014, chair, 1998–2003, 2007, 2010, 2014; Council of
Scientific Society Presidents, board of directors, 2007–11, chair, 2009; DePauw University Science Advisory Board, 2004–11; Health, Product & Science Policy Committee, 2003–11; Committee on Prudent Practices in the Laboratory, cochair, 2008–10; International Union of Pure & Applied Chemistry, U.S. National Committee, 2002–08; American Chemistry Council, Public Health Team, 1998–2003; State of Oregon, Department of Environmental Quality Rigid Packaging Task Force, 1993–95; State of Florida, Packaging Council, 1993–94; International Society of Fire Service Instructors, course, “Company Officer Development I,” instructor, 1986–89; 65 publications; two patents
CARROLL’S STATEMENT
It’s an honor to be nominated to run for the board once more. Because I am a current board member, as a voter, you have a right to know both what I have done and what I hope to do. Where we’ve been. My main goal for the
past three years has been to encourage convergence among the three pillars of ACS: Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), Publications (Pubs), and Membership. I felt if we worked together more strongly to present a holistic experience to members and potential members, we could also become a more potent force for the chemistry enterprise. We’ve made great progress. Pubs and CAS have been working together over the past three years to more tightly integrate two businesses that are key to the technical information landscape. From features operating within Pubs and SciFinder to exploration of a common platform for information processing and display and the new ACS ChemWorx product, we’re moving toward a time when information generation, publication, and retrieval will operate seamlessly—to the benefit of practitioners of science. Additionally, we’ve added two new member benefits: Carroll 25 free downloads of ACS journal articles and 25 free tasks in SciFinder, with the option to buy more at a very favorable price. I’ve pushed for this for as long as I’ve been on the board, and members who don’t have access to the full set of ACS tools at work tell me they value these benefits greatly. CEN.ACS.ORG
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ACS Presentations on Demand is now fully embedded into the way we do national meetings. Members have voted with their “mice,” and they tell us they love the ability to see presentations they missed live. We also ask nonmember authors in ACS journals who live all over the world to consider joining the society, and many take us up on it. This is a tough time for membership organizations; we have to be creative in making the value argument and innovating with products and services to continue to be the organization we want to be. Where we’re going. It’s hard to deny that
this is an inflection point in the history of the society. Before the vote in this election is made public, we expect to have chosen the next executive director and chief executive officer for the society. We are now less than six months into the term of a new president for CAS. My top near-term priority as a board member will be to make those transitions as smooth as possible. In Pubs, our response to open access becomes progressively more critical as government funding agencies around the world embrace it. This year we set a strategy to satisfy these mandates and at the same time challenge the frontiers. ACS Editors’ Choice and the upcoming journal ACS Central Science can push the envelope of creative open access. How we adapt qualitywise and businesswise will be critical to the health of our operations in the next three years. It’s all about people. I hope
to have more of the best part of my involvement with ACS: the people. I’ve visited nearly 130 local sections— mostly as an ACS tour speaker—and had hundreds of sessions and private discussions with members, from students through retirees. I love that part of the job. Members expect us to deliver excellent science. They expect us to help them develop their careers. They expect us to help them shape the future. And they expect board members to care about them as individuals. The chronic issues of employment are not behind us, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry, nor will they be anytime
soon. Here’s where our Career Pathways programs and the career consultants who teach them can help individual chemists present themselves in the best way possible. I know this because I am a career consultant. Every person who asks for assistance matters. I see the difference this work makes for students, postdocs, and older members alike. Thanks. As I thank you for investing in me
to this point, I also ask for your support in this, my final ACS election. In return, I offer you vision, energy, and a historical perspective in addition to the good humor you have come to expect. I promise to continue as a visible face and credible voice for chemists and chemistry. I would deeply appreciate receiving one of your votes.
BARBARA A. SAWREY San Diego Section. University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, Calif. Academic record: Baldwin-Wallace College, B.S., 1973; San Diego State University, M.A., 1982; University of California, San Diego, and San Diego State University, jointly, Ph.D., 1983 Honors: ACS Fellow, 2011; Athena of San Diego, Pinnacle Award for an Individual in Education, 2011; University of California, San Diego, Partner in International Education Award, 2010; University of California, San Diego, Alumni Award for Teaching Excellence, 2004; ACS Award for Encouraging Women into Careers in the Chemical Sciences, 2002; Outstanding Service Award, ACS San Diego Section, 2001; Distinguished Teaching Award, University of California, San Diego, 1997; Golden Key Honor Society; Sigma Xi; Iota Sigma Pi Professional positions (for past 10 years): University of California, San Diego, dean of undergraduate education, 2012– , Academic Affairs, associate vice chancellor, 2007– , department of chemistry and biochemistry, Distinguished Teaching Professor, 2013– , vice chair for education, 1994–2007, faculty member, 1984– ; University of California, San Diego, Revelle College, acting provost, 2001–02 Service in ACS national offices: Board of Directors, director-at-large, 2012–14; Board Committee on Public Affairs & Public Relations, 2012– ; Board Committee on Professional & Member Relations, 2013–14, chair, 2014; Board Committee on Grants & Awards, 2012; Committee on Professional Training, 2009–11; Committee on Nominations & Elections, 2004–08, chair, 2006–08; Council Policy Committee (nonvoting), 2006–08, 2001–03; Committee on Committees, 1998–2003, chair, 2001–03, secretary, 1999–2000; Committee on Meetings & Expositions, 1994–97, committee associate, 1991–93; Society Committee on Education, committee associate, 1992 Service in ACS offices: Advisory Board, ACS Office of Professional Education, chair, 2010–14. San Diego Section: councilor, 1990–2012; alternate councilor, 1987–89; Outstanding Scientist Award Committee, 1996– ; Education Committee, chair, 1982–88. Division of Chemical Education: Board of Publications, Journal of Chemical Education,
2003–12; Chemical Education Research Committee, 1997–99; General Chemistry Examining Committee, 1989–97; Long-Range Planning Committee, 1987–93, chair, 1989–91; Program Committee, 1991–94; ACS spring national meeting, program chair, 1994 Member: Member of ACS since 1975. Iota Sigma Pi. ACS Divisions: Chemical Education, Inorganic Chemistry Related activities: Gemological Institute of America, Board of Governors, 2013– ; National Conflict Resolution Center, board of directors, 2013– ; San Diego Foundation, Board of Governors, 2008– ; Science & Technology Working Group, chair, 2006–11; ACS Leadership Development System, Facilitator of Extraordinary Leaders Course, 2007– ; 5th Gordon Research Conference on Innovations in College Chemistry Teaching, chair, 1999; 4th Gordon Research Conference on Innovations in College Chemistry Teaching, vice chair, 1997; U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad Mentor Search Committee, 1996–2012; International Chemistry Olympiad Scientific Board, vice chair, 1992; U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad, mentor, 1987–89
SAWREY’S STATEMENT
It is an honor to be considered for a second term as a member of the ACS Board of Directors. This is an especially critical time for the society: The board will be selecting the next executive director and chief executive officer and then forging a strong working relationship with that successful candidate. It has been my privilege to serve as one of your directors-at-large for the past three years, working with Madeleine Jacobs. We owe Madeleine a great deal for her outstanding leadership. Finding Madeleine’s successor is the most important immediate task for the board, but there are many other continuing challenges Sawrey faced by the society—maintaining the health of our publications and Chemical Abstracts Service enterprises in rapidly changing global environments, declining federal investment in R&D, ongoing employment concerns, and a decline in full-dues-paying members (albeit with the happy offset of increasing student membership). All of these challenges are reflections of complex national and international trends that require board attention. The ACS Board Standing Committee on Planning, of which I am a member, regularly scans the near-, mid-, and long-range horizon to track the forces that affect chemists, CEN.ACS.ORG
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the chemical sciences, and the society. We must remain alert and as nimble as possible in order to adjust to pressures and opportunities. Input from this committee is critical to ongoing discussions and strategic planning. Your current board has been a hardworking, collegial body. We do not always see eye to eye with one another, but we can have vigorous yet respectful discussions and arrive at a majority (if not consensus) stance. My fellow board members are a wonderful group of people with widely varied experiences and views, and I have appreciated their thoughtful opinions and wise counsel, as well as their openness to other perspectives. I am proud of our recent work together, particularly the authorization of the new American Association of Chemistry Teachers. What do I bring to this mix? I think of myself as having strengths in a couple of important areas that serve the board and the society. ◾ I am a listener and learner. I believe I know a lot about the society after 39 years of membership, most of them active in local sections and national service. But I try not to make up my mind on an issue before hearing all sides first, recognizing that any one person has limited knowledge and experience. ◾ I am a seasoned facilitator. I have a lot of experi-
ence leading committees and work groups and getting work accomplished. This has been true in my local and national ACS roles and in my professional academic work. My time spent as a faculty member and dean, my time spent as an ACS committee member and chair, and my time as a workshop leader for our excellent Leadership Development System have taught me a great deal about working with people, helping to find a constructive way forward. ◾ I do my homework, and I ask critical questions. I don’t have to be the first or
most forceful person to speak up at meetings in order to contribute, but I do make sure to get all the information needed and to voice my opinion once formed. And I do so in a way that allows me to work congenially alongside colleagues with whom I may disagree.
ACS ELECTIONS
As I wrote in my statement three years ago when I first ran for the board, we must remember that ACS serves both our chemical sciences profession as well as its individual members. There is always a balance to be struck while striving to attain our four strategic planning goals: to provide information, advance member careers, improve education, and communicate chemistry’s value. The board constantly considers how best we can serve as responsible stewards of ACS funds and provide meaningful benefits to the full array of members. I am proud to be a chemist and to have had the opportunity to serve ACS as a board member. If reelected by my fellow councilors, I vow to continue my commitment to you and to the society.
ELLEN B. STECHEL Division of Physical Chemistry (Central New Mexico Section). Arizona State University, Tempe, Ariz. Academic record: Oberlin College, A.B., 1974; University of Chicago, M.S., 1976, Ph.D., 1978 Honors: ACS Fellow, 2011; keynote speaker, ASME 7th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, 2013; Sandia National Laboratories Entrepreneurial Spirit Award, 2009; Sylvia Stoesser Lecturer, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2009; opening plenary speaker, “Sunshine to Petrol,” Netherlands Process Technology Symposium, 2008 Professional positions (for past 10 years): Arizona State University, department of chemistry and biochemistry, professor of practice, 2012– , Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability, senior sustainability scientist, 2012– , LightWorks, deputy director, 2012– ; Sandia National Laboratories, Sunshine to Petrol, program managing director, 2007–11, Concentrated Solar Technologies and the Department of Energy’s National Solar Thermal Test Facility, manager, 2011, Emerging Energy Technologies and the climate measurement facility on the North Slope of Alaska, manager, 2008–10, Energy and Infrastructure Futures, manager, 2006–08, on contract to Department of Homeland Security, Science & Technology Directorate, Office of Research & Development, technology transition champion, 2005–06; Ford Motor Co., North America Engineering, Emissions Compliance Engineering, manager, 2002–05, New Low-Emissions Technology Deployment, technical and program manager, 2001–02, Ford Research Laboratory, Chemistry & Environmental Science, manager, 1999–2001 Service in ACS national offices: Council Policy Committee, 2013; Committee on Nominations & Elections, 2007–12, 2005; Committee on Science, division representative, 2000–08, committee associate, 1998–99; Committee on Chemical Abstracts Service, 2003–04, committee associate, 2002; Journal of Physical Chemistry, senior editor, 1998–2000 Service in ACS offices: Division of Physical Chemistry: councilor, 2001–15; past-chair, 1999; chair, 1998; chair-elect and program chair, 1997; vice chair, 1996; vice-chair-elect, 1995
Member: Member of ACS since 1994. American Physical Society; American Association for the Advancement of Science. ACS Division: Physical Chemistry Related activities: American Physical Society, Division of Computational Physics, Executive Committee, elected member, 2012–15, Topical Group on Energy Research & Applications, Executive Committee, elected member, 2011–13; Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research, Scientific Advisory Committee, member, 2013– ; SolarPACES, International Scientific Committee, member, 2013; Australian Solar Institute, Research Advisory Committee, 2012; Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, editorial board, 2011– ; Department of Energy, Advanced Scientific Computing Advisory Committee (federal advisory committee), 2000–08, Computational Materials Science Network, Scientific Oversight Committee, chair, 2003–08, Office of Basic Energy Sciences, Materials Sciences & Engineering Division, Committee of Visitors, 2003; 10th International Conference on Properties & Phase Equilibria for Product & Process Design, Scientific Advisory Board, 2004; National Research Council, Chemical Sciences Roundtable, 2001–03; Wayne State University, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Board of Visitors, 2002– ; Alliance for Global Sustainability (AGS), Book Series Advisory Board, member; industry-sponsored AGS/Massachusetts Institute of Technology Advisory Committee, member; International Union of Pure & Applied Chemistry, U.S. National Committee, voting member
STECHEL’S STATEMENT What ACS means to me
ACS changed my career trajectory. I discovered that I can make meaningful contributions when investing my time and energy in ACS committees and meetings, which is rewarding in itself. Moreover, I also receive a return in personal growth, developing new skills, gaining fresh perspectives, refining my opinions and priorities, and meeting fascinating people. Prior to actively engaging in professional societies, I was a “nonbonding orbital,” confident in my scientific capabilities but not my communication or interpersonal skills, content within my comfort zone and naively believing that this was the Stechel path to career success. How wrong could I be? I was fortunate to have colleagues willing to give me a precious gift—constructive feedback about my writing, presentation and interpersonal skills, and the narrowness of my career focus. I had a vice president who encouraged me to engage CEN.ACS.ORG
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in a professional society—not just join but actively contribute. I innocently thought this was just my responsibility to give back to my profession and to increase the influence of my organization. What I could not know then was his request would literally alter the course of my career and life. You cannot give more than you receive in return
Through ACS committees, I have had the privilege of interacting with smart, thoughtful, and generous people with broad experiences and perspectives as well as different lenses on the world. I have also developed and sharpened new skills, broadened my perspective, shaped my worldview, expanded my horizons, extended beyond my comfort zone, developed more courage, and experienced wide-ranging opportunities. My getting involved in ACS and other professional societies ultimately led to the diversification of my career. I have now worked in a national laboratory, focusing on basic research and also the applied side; an industrial company, focusing on research and also product development; a government agency in Washington, D.C.; and academia, as administrative faculty. My getting involved in ACS led to my sitting on a number of advisory committees and editorial boards, organizing symposia and workshops, and being a senior editor of a premier ACS journal. Through each of these diverse experiences and new environments, I meet people with captivating and often surprising stories to tell, demonstrating the true worth of diversity and the value in collaboration. A consistent theme through my assorted set of experiences has been developing the skill to cooperate on collaborative problem solving, decision making, designing new projects to meet objectives and goals, envisioning a future, and building high-performance diverse and multidisciplinary or multifunctional teams. Some of my most rewarding experiences have been in nurturing concepts collaboratively, enabling ideas to mature and ripen, fostering interactive give-and-take, facilitating people to build on and transform
threads rather than identifying fatal flaws, and finally seeing those ideas successfully advanced and enacted.
Advancing the profession of the chemical sciences and the careers of its practitioners—Social capital is a driver for suc-
My priorities and where I expend my energies Addressing global challenges—Chemical
sciences are critically important to addressing the intertwined global challenges of sustainability; health and the environment; energy, food, and water; climate change; dwindling resources; and the economic downturn. ACS can be a catalyst for positive change.
cess. ACS consistently advocates for R&D and other policy support and for publicprivate partnerships as well as serves as a connector among a diverse range of stakeholders who oftentimes have conflicting views and priorities. ACS can stay true to its mission, vision, and core values, using a variety of actions to positively serve the full diversity of its stakeholders. Being a thought leader—ACS has
the opportunity to shape constructive narratives and change destructive ones relating to global challenges, international collaborations, educating a 21st-century workforce, and the health and value of the profession. ACS can influence the dialogue that will lead to positive actions.
Communication and dissemination—
Science, technology, and engineering information resources are fundamental to the mission. ACS produces highquality journals, unparalleled literature search tools, dynamic national and regional meetings, and electronic delivery. Competition is fierce in each dimension. ACS can continue to define the positive front line of communication and dissemination.
Fostering collaboration, innovation, and diversity—Leading enterprises identify
better ways to collaborate, accelerate progress, recognize opportunity, and innovate where others see insurmountable
challenges. They harness available energy, drive, and talents from many sources. Innovation is not just creating new products but also thinking and doing things differently, and doing different things. ACS can model positive behaviors of a collaborative innovation culture with inclusive diversity and lead the way.
WATCH FOR YOUR BALLOT All voting members of ACS will receive ballots enabling them to vote for president-elect. Only members with mailing addresses in Districts III and VI will receive ballots to vote for director from those districts. Only voting councilors will receive ballots for the director-at-large elections. All ballots will be mailed on Oct. 3. The deadline for voting or return of marked ballots, which may be done online or by paper ballot, respectively, is close of business on Nov. 14.
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