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resident Donna J. Nelson, Ph.D., will sponsor a wide range of special events at the ACS 252nd National Meeting & Exposition, August 21-25, in Philadelphia. Prior to the start of meeting, there will be a Presidential Outreach Event: Exploring Our World Through Chemistry, at the Franklin Institute (corner of 20th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway) on Saturday, August 20, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Four presidential symposia will highlight the role of chemistry through international partnerships and collaborations around the world (all in the Pennsylvania Convention Center unless otherwise noted), including Chemical Sciences & Human Rights (Sunday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., Room 201B); a two-day symposium, Chemistry in the U.S. & China: Current & Future States of Shared Scientific Interests & Opportunities for

Cooperation (Sunday, 1:20 pm. – 4:30 p.m., Liberty Ballroom C, and Monday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Liberty Ballroom C); a poster session titled Building International Communities (Sunday, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Philadelphia Marriott, Independence Ballroom I/II); and a symposium on Broadening Participation in Global Chemistry Experiences: Why Engaging Diverse Chemistry Communities in Global Research is Critical (Monday, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Liberty Ballroom A, Philadelphia Marriott). Other presidential symposia are sure to generate interest for their variety of topics and issues they address. On Sunday morning there will be a symposium to honor the 2016 Citation for Chemical Breakthrough Awards - developed in 2006 by the Division of the History of Chemistry. Another ACS symposia tackles the science and envi-

ronmental implications of hydraulic fracturing, Fracking: Economics vs. Environment (Monday, 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m., Philadelphia Marriott, Liberty Ballroom A). On Monday afternoon, Councilors are invited to attend a symposium on NSF Opportunities (Philadelphia Marriott, Liberty Ballroom C). Finally, as part of the meeting theme, and to celebrate the host city of Philadelphia, President Nelson is organizing an all-day symposium on Tuesday titled Chemical Business of the People, by the People, for the People (8:30 a.m. – 2:40 p.m., Philadelphia Marriott, Independence Ballroom II/III). The times and details of these presidential events and other recommended symposia can be found at https:// www.acs.org/content/acs/en/ meetings.html

Message from Donna J. Nelson, Ph.D., ACS President

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t the Council meeting March 16, 2016, the Council engaged in a special discussion to gather input for the ACS Presidential Task

Force on the U.S. Employment of Chemists. In my introductory remarks, I stated that I had assembled a task force on employment in the chemical sciences in 2015. The task force is examining and considering all known

influences that can impact employment in the chemical sciences. One goal was to hear opinions from everyone, and the task force sought the input of all Councilors. The task force was (Continued on page 3)

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U.S. and Cuba Collaborations: Building New Bridges

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Career Preparations within the Requirements of the ACS-Certified Degree

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ChemLuminaries in Philadelphia

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Senior Chemists Breakfast

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ACS Scholars Program: More than a Scholarship

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2017 Standing and Other Committee Chairs Announced

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ACS Fellows: Committee Members and Councilors

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Candidates for Fall ACS National Elections

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ACS COUNCIL MEETING 8:00 a.m. Wednesday August 24, 2016 Grand Ballroom Salons E - H Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Check-in Opens 7:00 a.m.

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Research Opportunities for Future Technologies Diane Grob Schmidt, Immediate Past President

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hemists, chemical engineers, and other researchers in the chemical sciences are living and working in a moment in history that presents tremendous opportunities to contribute to one of humankind’s most critical challenges, addressing global climate change. In San Diego, I organized a symposium to explore energy science and technology opportunities, “Research Opportunities for Future Energy Technologies.” https:// presentations.acs.org/ common/ presentations.aspx/ Spring2016/ENFL/ ENFL016a If you missed the symposium, highlights

can be found in the inaugural issue of the new journal ACS Energy Letters http:// pubs.acs.org/doi/ full/10.1021/ acsenergylett.6b00193 In San Diego, Dr. Franklin Orr, the DOE Undersecretary for Science, provided an assessment of U.S. science and energy technology capabilities and highlighted the DOE Quadrennial Technology Review (QTR). The QTR is a roadmap which lays out DOE’s future research priorities. In ACS Energy Letters, Dr. Orr explores the research, development and deployment pathways needed to provide real-world solutions for reducing carbon emissions,

necessary to meet the challenge of climate change http:// pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/ acsenergylett.6b00136 As the nation’s largest funder of research in the physical sciences, DOE offers many research opportunities to develop future energy technologies. Chemists and chemical engineers would do themselves—and the world—a service by familiarizing themselves with the QTR to understand how their research fits into the bigger picture, and more importantly, how their work can contribute to addressing one of the world’s most pressing global challenges.

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U.S. and Cuba Collaborations: Building New Bridges Diane Grob Schmidt, Immediate Past President

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oday’s societal issues are not simply national or local-but rather regional and global. Science has a history of enduring cooperation between states and has long served as a form of positive and productive diplomacy between countries – despite political differences. As barriers to Cuban-U.S. exchanges ease, ACS has actively brought together Cuban and U.S. scientific, education, and diplomatic leaders to explore the possibilities opened by recent agreements between Havana and Washington. In October 2015, I accepted an invitation from the Cuban Chemical Soci-

ety - known by its Spanish acronym SCQ - and traveled to Havana. While there I had the chance to visit the University of Havana. While Cuba is a small country, it has a robust chemistry community especially strong in medicinal, agricultural, and clean energy research. The University of Havana faculty is well-connected internationally: the University has more than 444 academic agreements, signed with institutions from more than 70 countries. These include nearly 50 MOU with U.S. universities. It was a fantastic trip that generated many ideas for collaboration that have been translated into action, a few of which are de-

scribed below. I was pleased to reciprocate the invitation to three Cuban scientists, inviting Drs. Luis Montero Cabrera, SCQ President; Carlos Rodríguez Castellanos, Cuban Academy of Sciences; and Dionisio Zaldivar Silva, Dean of the Chemistry Faculty at the University of Havana, to Washington D.C. for a whirlwind visit that included a National Press Club event, discussions with Washington policymakers, and introductions to leaders from other U.S. scientific societies. The ACS hosted a National Press Club panel discussion exploring “Scientific Offerings and

Opportunities for Collaboration between the U.S. and Cuba” which featured Drs. Montero, Rodríguez, and Zaldivar. Vaughan Turekian, Science and Technology Adviser to the U.S. Secretary of State, provided a policy context while Kathleen Larmett, Executive Director of the National Council of University Research Administrators, and Luis Echegoyen, University of Texas at El Paso, shared lessons learned from recent exchange efforts. Bibiana Campos Seijo, C&EN Editor, moderated the discussion. The panel discussion highlighted what scientists and academics on both the U.S. and Cuban side stand to gain from collaborations, and the work that remains in (Continued on page 5)

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Factors which determine balance between supply and demand. Employment situation for technicians. Benefits and handicaps of possible certification, licensing, and registration of chemical professionals. Do we prepare our graduates for the jobs offered by industry? What are the opportunities to help

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young graduates and mid-career chemical professionals find employment? Are minorities adequately represented in the chemical workforce? What is needed to get them in the pipeline? Global factors influencing the employment situation for US chemical professionals: Effect of outsourcing and immigration.

Nearly 30 Councilors shared their thoughts or made suggestions on the

specific areas listed, or added to the list. I am grateful for your contributions, and a summary of your input was provided to the task force in April. The task force is currently preparing recommendations relating to four major reasons behind employment problems: 1. An imbalance in supply and demand. 2. Graduates are not prepared for industrial, applied work. 3. Outsourcing. 4. Unfavorable legislation

relative to research & development. Preliminary recommendations were received from the task force in mid-July, and a final report will be assembled after the Philadelphia National Meeting. The discussion proposed for the Council meeting in Philadelphia is to present major outcomes from the task force so far. Additional input will be sought from Councilors which will help the task force to identify any gaps or to address specific questions.



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Career Preparation within the Requirements of the ACS-Certified Degree Thomas J. Wenzel, Chair, and Laura L. Kosbar, Vice-Chair Committee on Professional Training

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o be successful, a professional chemist requires a broad base of both content knowledge and professional skills. The guidelines for a certified bachelor’s degree, as defined by the ACS Committee on Professional Training (CPT) (available at www.acs.org/ cpt), were developed specifically to prepare students for success in a broad array of careers. Independent of whether young chemists are moving into industrial positions, pursuing graduate study in a chemical field, or entering into alternate professional careers, they benefit from being able to build on a strong background in-

cluding chemical knowledge, laboratory competency and safe laboratory practices, communication skills, familiarity with the chemical literature, and experience with working both independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of chemical content is the cornerstone of an undergraduate education in chemistry, and the ACS requirements focus on both breadth and depth of chemical knowledge. Students completing a certified degree must cover the breadth of the chemical subdisciplines by taking the equivalent of one foundation course in each of analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. In addition, two semesters each of cognate courses in mathematics and

GREAT CHEMISTRY physics are required. A certified degree also requires HAPPENS AT the completion of four inREGIONAL depth chemistry courses. MEETINGS Programs have flexibility in developing courses to meet the in-depth requirements, Fall 2016 and some departments have multiple tracks with inNortheast Regional Meeting depth courses designed to Oct. 5 - 8 | Binghamton, NY prepare students for a range of post-graduate careers. Southeastern Regional Meeting The 2015 Guidelines inOct. 23 26 | Columbia, SC clude a new requirement that the principles governing Midwest Regional Meeting large scale chemical sysOct. 26 - 28 | Manhattan, KS tems, including macromolecular, supramolecular, Southwest Regional mesoscale and nanoscale Meeting systems, be covered in the Nov. 10 - 13 | Galveston, TX certified degree. This new requirement recognizes the For more information, importance of such systems link to the individual to a wide range of career meeting sites from paths in chemistry. The (Continued on page 8)

ChemLuminary Awards in Philadelphia on Tuesday, August 23

If you are going to the Philadelphia National Meeting, please plan to attend the 18th Annual ChemLuminary Awards hosted by ACS President Donna Nelson. The keynote address will be presented by H. N. Cheng, recipient of the 2016 ACS Volunteer Service Award. His presentation will be followed by the presentation of awards to local sections, technical divisions, international chapters, and regional meetings for their 2015 volunteer efforts.

This year’s theme, “For the Love of Chemistry,” connects our members’ passion for science to the City of Brotherly Love. The event will be held Tuesday, August 23, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in the Terrace Ballroom One, beginning with a reception and poster session from 8:00-8:45 p.m. The awards presentation will follow from 9:00-10:00 p.m., and a celebration with dancing will wind up the evening until 12:00 midnight. The event is free, and everyone is encouraged to attend to celebrate and acknowledge the scores of volunteers who supported ACS in many ways last year. To learn more, please visit the ChemLuminary Awards webpage.

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Senior Chemists Breakfast The Senior Chemists Breakfast will be held on August 23 at 7:30 a.m. during the ACS National Meeting at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Liberty Ballroom. Professor Magid Abou-Gharbia, Head of the Moulder Center for Drug Discovery, School of Pharmacy at Temple University will speak on "Drug Development in a Changing Environment: Current Challenges and Future Opportunities." Tickets ($20) are available with ACS registration.

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U.S and Cuba Collaborations (Continued from page 3)

removing barriers to cooperation. C&EN coverage can be found at this link, and video of the panel discussion can be found on the ACS website. https:// www.acs.org/content/acs/ en/policy/acsonthehill/ encouraging-us-cubanscientific-collaboration.html Our Cuban visitors also met with officials from the National Science Foundation, including NSF Director France Cordova, NSF Assistant Director for Mathematical and Physical Sciences Fleming Crim and NSF Chemistry Division Director Angela Wilson, as well as staff from the U.S. House

Committee on Science, Space & Technology. A reception also facilitated interactions between the visiting Cuban scientists and ACS Board members, other scientific society leadership, and the Washington diplomatic science corps. The American Chemical Society and the Cuban Chemical Society have a long history of finding ways to collaborate despite logistical challenges between our two countries. The ACS was fortunate to have a catalyst in Dr. Ernest Eliel, a past president of the ACS who had strong ties to both Cuba and the

U.S., having been educated at the University of Havana and spending his career in the U.S. I firmly believe that it is because of Dr. Eliel’s efforts that the positive ACS-SCQ relationship that we have today exists. I am glad to have contributed to this ongoing relationship, and look forward to watching the seeds of these interactions blossom into longterm scientific collaborations.

Honoring the Life and Scientific Contributions of Ernest L. Eliel. I am very pleased to have collaborated in organizing it in conjunction with the ACS Division of Organic Chemistry and Dr. Cynthia Maryanoff. Dr. Eliel is still a revered adopted son among Cuban scientists. https:// www.acs.org/content/dam/ acsorg/meetings/fall-2016/ Attendee%20Resources/ipp -sponsored-symposia.pdf

One seed planted during my trip to Cuba that will be blooming at the Philadelphia national meeting is a symposium honoring Dr. Eliel -- Connectivity and the Global Reach of Chemistry:

ACS Councilor Caucuses Sunday, August 21, 2016 Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel 6:00 p.m. District II

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Tuesday, August 23, 2016 Pennsylvania Convention Center 4:00 p.m. Division Officers Room 123 and Councilors

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel 5:30 p.m. District I

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ACS Board of Directors Regular Session Sunday, August 21, 2016 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center Ballroom A

Special Discussion:

“ACS National Meetings of the Future” Doors Open at 11:45 a.m. Sandwiches and soft drinks available to the first 200 attendees



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ACS Scholars Program: More than a Scholarship Diane Grob Schmidt, Immediate Past President

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s an ACS Councilor, you have reached your position in the chemical sciences through talent, hard work, and determination. Chemistry is a field full of challenges. You can probably remember more than one decisive moment when a word of encouragement or generous gesture gave you the pivotal support to persevere and reach for accomplishments you are proud of today. The ACS Scholars Program was founded with that in mind. In 1994, ACS Past President S. Allen Heininger established a task force to explore how the American Chemical Society could help change the face of chemistry. ACS initiated a program that provides essential opportunities for under-represented minority students who have the talent, but not the resources, to pursue careers in the chemical sciences. The ACS Scholars Program was founded to help undergraduates earn success. ACS Scholars receive individualized guidance on education and career plans and a welcome into the chemistry community through networking experiences at scientific meetings. With substantial scholarships, undergraduate students can focus on academic studies and research, identify internship opportunities, and gain further insight into scientific careers. “The help that I have received is tremendous. I’ve had some struggles financially. My parents tell me frankly that they can’t support me right now,” says current ACS Scholar Gabriel Zapata. “To be able

to find that support through the ACS Scholars Program is really reassuring. School is stressful, but so are things surrounding it. Without the Scholars Program I may not have been able to go to college. I am truly grateful. ACS is investing in a better world.”

erous commitments to these promising students. 

Additional contributions allowed ACS to increase the number of undergraduates in the Scholars Program from 300 in 2014 to 350 in 2015.  Members established 15 Gabriel is one of four named named scholarships funded scholarship recipients supported by $100,000 endowments. by S. Allen Heininger through  The ACS Scholars Leaderthe ACS Scholars Endowment. ship Circle has 18 members While our presidencies were who have pledged $15,000 decades apart, Al and I share a each. deep commitment to the program and both decided to sup During the 20th anniversary port the ACS Scholars Endowyear, cumulative outside gifts ment through a gift from our and pledges to the ACS IRAs. Scholars Program reached a total of $10 million. “If you’ve got an IRA and can afford to be supportive in Now is the time to take action charitable activities, then it’s an and join us in supporting promeasy, convenient, tax-deductible ising chemists. We have more way to move money into an qualified applicants than ACS endowment,” Al explains. Utican support. Unlike most philanlizing an IRA also allows Al to thropic programs, your entire witness the impact of his gift during his lifetime while at the donation goes directly to finansame time realizing it will sustain the program in the future. The ACS Scholars Program is a logical extension of the vision of ACS to improve people’s lives through the transforming power of chemistry. In its 20 years, the program has a record of success with 90 percent of Scholars completing an undergraduate degree, 80 percent of which are in the chemical sciences. Support for the remarkable program is shared by ACS Priestley Medalist Robert Langer and ACS Scholars Program alum Keith Reed in a recent video (www.acs.org/transform). As Co-Chair of the ACS Scholars 20th anniversary appeal, I am pleased by ACS members’ gen-

cial aid for the student. Your professional society pays all overhead expenses. Please consider the wide array of opportunities to help, such as giving from your IRA or including the ACS Scholars Program as a beneficiary in your will or retirement plan. Review personalized options by age or gift amount, and download free brochures at www.acs.org/legacy. Help lead the way for generations of talented, diverse minds to catalyze the future of chemistry. --ACS Councilors are invited to meet ACS Scholars at the “Toast to Mentors” reception on Sunday, August 21, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the Loews Hotel in Philadelphia. Simply confirm your attendance with Susan Castro ([email protected]) by August 1. I look forward to seeing you soon!

Don’t Miss It!

SCI-MIX Monday, August 22, 2016 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center

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2017 Standing and Other Committee Chairs Announced Acting on the recommendation of the Committee on Committees (ConC), ACS President-Elect Allison Campbell has appointed or reappointed chairs for the Council Standing and Other Committees, effective January 1, 2017. Remaining chairs will be appointed in December. 2017 Standing Committee Chairs

2017 Other Committee Chairs

Constitution and Bylaws (reappointment) James C. Carver Divisional Activities (reappointment) Rodney M. Bennett Economic and Professional Affairs (reappointment) William (Rick) Ewing Local Section Activities (appointment) Jason E. Ritchie Meetings and Expositions (reappointment) John Pochan Membership Affairs (appointment) Margaret J. Schooler

Analytical Reagents (appointment) Tom Tyner Ethics (reappointment) Keith Vitense Nomenclature, Terminology and Symbols (reappointment) Michael D. Mosher Project SEED (reappointment) Anna G. Cavinato Technician Affairs (reappointment) Kara M. Allen

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your committee, try using the Control-f keys.

he Committee on Constitution and Bylaws (C&B) is happy to announce that the ACS Governing Documents (Bulletin 5) have been updated as of July 1, 2016, and are available only online: www.acs.org/bulletin5. You can search for terms (Control-f keys) or copy and paste into a Word document only those sections that you need. The Table of Contents is hyperlinked for your convenience, or you can use the bookmarks. You can also access this information from the main ACS web page (www.acs.org): click on Governance at the bottom, under ACS, and then under “Related Information”, click on ACS Governing Documents. We suggest that you save the PDF on your computer for easy access. Committee descriptions in Bulletin 5 Did you know that your Committee’s duties are listed in Bulletin 5? Many of the descriptions can be found either in Bylaw III, Regulation III, or in the Supplementary Information. To search for

Unit bylaws for Divisions, Local Sections, and International Chapters The current official bylaws for your Division, Local Section, and/or International Chemical Sciences Chapter are posted at www.acs.org/bulletin5. Or if you go to ACS’s main web page: www.acs.org, click on Governance, then Bylaws & Petitions on the left side or the first link under Related Information; then click on Unit bylaws + guidelines, and follow the links to the official, certified bylaws. If your bylaws haven’t been updated since 1970, 1980, or 1990, please click on the link UNIT BYLAWS + guidelines under www.acs.org/bulletin5. The Expedited bylaws option is the easiest and fastest, or see other options. You may also contact C&B at [email protected] or call 202-872-4071 and we’ll be happy to walk you through the process.

TOWN HALL MEETING Candidates for ACS Director-at-Large

Sponsored by the Committee on Nominations and Elections

JOSEPH A. HEPPERT

KRISTIN M. OMBERG

DOROTHY M. PHILLIPS

KATHLEEN M. SCHULZ

Sunday, August 21, 2016 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel -- Liberty Salon A/B Questions may be submitted in advance to [email protected]



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Career Preparation

ACS Guidelines and supplements also promote academic excellence through implementation of a rigorous curriculum. The use of effective pedagogical practices such as problem- or inquirybased learning, peer-led instruction, learning communities and technology-aided instruction is encouraged. These facets of a program are carefully reviewed by CPT when programs seek to gain or maintain approval.

an expectation that in-depth laboratory experiences be included, and the guidelines encourage the use of integrated labs, open-ended laboratory experiences, and innovative curricular design and structure. The value of undergraduate research in preparing a student for future careers in chemistry is recognized and promoted by the fact that the guidelines allow research to be used as an indepth course and to satisfy up to 180 of the 400 required laboratory hours.

Developing competence in the laboratory is a key factor in preparing students for successful careers in chemistry. The ACS Guidelines require that general chemistry laboratories must be primarily hands-on, supervised experiences, and that students complete at least 400 laboratory hours beyond general chemistry. Virtual laboratory experiences that replace traditionally hands-on activities cannot be used toward the 400 laboratory hours. Laboratories are required to broadly expose students to the primary fields of chemistry, including coverage in at least four of the five foundation areas. Breadth of exposure is also promoted by the requirement that students use a broad range of chemical instrumentation. It is important that students not only learn the theory and operation of modern instruments, but also use these instruments to solve real chemical problems. There is

To prepare students for their future careers, development of professional skills such as written and oral communication, searching and evaluating the chemical literature, information management, problem-solving, teamwork, and ethics, must be incorporated into their undergraduate experience. The guidelines encourage programs to develop and evaluate student competency in these skills, as they are considered to be essential for effective performance as a scientific professional. The important role that laboratory offerings, participation in research, and other integrative capstone experiences can have in developing these skills is appreciated by CPT. Open-ended laboratory investigations and research experiences promote independence, critical thinking and reasoning, and a perspective of chemistry as a scientific process of discovery. The extent to which a program’s curriculum devel-

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ops these skills is carefully evaluated during the CPT review process. The guidelines also promote student growth opportunities such off campus internships or international experiences. Recognizing and maintaining a safe laboratory environment is vital for all practicing chemists. Programs are required to create and promote a culture of safety, and the 2015 Guidelines highlight the need for academic programs to emphasize safety throughout the curriculum. The importance of program self-evaluation is also emphasized, with the expectation that the outcomes of such an evaluation lead to improvements in the curriculum and student outcomes. Content knowledge gained through foundation and in-depth courses and the required laboratory experiences provide students with the traditional competencies expected of a practicing chemist. The increased focus of the guidelines on development of professional skills recognizes the importance of these elements in successful professional careers. CPT is confident that programs offering a curriculum that embraces the knowledge, laboratory experience, and skills components of the guidelines will provide an excellent preparation of their certified degree recipients for success in careers in chemistry and other professional positions.

Electronic Voting at Council Meeting

At the ACS Council Meeting in Philadelphia, Councilors will be using a hand-held audience response system for balloting for Elected Committees and for other votes when necessary. Early in the Council meeting, there will be a hands-on demonstration. A numbered ‘clicker’ will be issued to each voting Councilor at the Council check in. These clickers will be collected after voting is completed. There is a $100 fine for each clicker not returned!

Council Policy Committee

Open Forum Councilors Welcome! Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel Grand Ballroom C/D Tuesday, August 23, 2016 11:00 –11:30 a.m.

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ACS Fellows Program Congratulations Committee Members and Councilors!

Eighteen members, representing 14 ACS National Committees, were selected to the 2016 class of ACS Fellows. They are being recognized for their outstanding achievements in and contributions to science, the profession, and the Society. A complete list of 2016 ACS Fellows and more information about the ACS Fellows Program can be found on the ACS website. Audits Sharon L. Haynie

Meetings and Expositions Silvia S. Jurisson

Budget and Finance Sharon L. Haynie Valerie J. Kuck

Minority Affairs Judith Iriarte-Gross

Chemical Safety Scott R. Goode Community Activities Kim M. Morehouse Council Policy Mary K. Carroll Divisional Activities Dean C. Webster Economic and Professional Affairs Gregory M. Ferrence

Nomenclature, Terminology, and Symbols Tracy C. Williamson Professional Training Thomas J. Wenzel Public Relations and Communications Micheal W. Fultz Keith H. Pannell J. Kenneth Poggenburg, Jr. Terence E. Say Science Lauren S. Jackson

Education Thomas B. Higgins Ellen J. Yezierski Twenty-one Councilors, listed below, were selected to the 2016 class of ACS Fellows. They are being recognized for their outstanding achievements in and contributions to science, the profession, and the Society. A complete list of 2016 ACS Fellows and more information about the ACS Fellows Program can be found on the ACS website.

Aldos C. Barefoot Raymond A. Baylouny Mary K. Carroll George Christou Gregory M. Ferrence Allan M. Ford Micheal W. Fultz

Scott R. Goode Thomas B. Higgins Judith Iriarte-Gross Silvia S. Jurisson Christine Landry-Coltrain Kim M. Morehouse J. Kenneth Poggenburg, Jr.

Susan D. Richardson Terence E. Say Joseph S. Thrasher Dean C. Webster Thomas J. Wenzel Ellen J. Yezierski Sandra K Young

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