Election Statements, Backgrounds Of Candidates In ACS Election

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Election Statements) Backgrounds Of Candidates In ACS Election and has served on a number of advisory and editorial wo candidates will vie for the office of presidentboards, including those for C&EN, Journal of Organic Chemelect of the American Chemical Society for 1995. Both hold distinguished positions at major univer- istry, and several non-ACS-published journals. Other nominees for national offices are James G. Bennett sities. They are Allen J. Bard of the University of Texas, Austin, and Ronald C. Breslow of Columbia University. Jr. and Michael E. Strem for director from Region I, which The successful candidate will serve as ACS president in consists of northeastern states and provinces. Charles B. Lin1996 and as a member of the ACS Board of Directors dahl and John G. Verkade are nominees for director from Region V, which consists of central states and provinces. And from 1995 to 1997. Bard is Hackerman/Welch Regents Chair in Chemistry four candidates are vying for two director-at-large posts: C. at the University of Texas, Austin, a post he has held Marvin Lang, Gordon L. Nelson, Joan E. Shields, and Hank since 1985. His most visible position in ACS matters has Whalen. The successful candidates for the four director posibeen as editor of the Journal of the American Chemical So- tions will serve three-year terms, 1995 to 1997. ciety for the past 12 years. However, he has served in several All members of ACS will receive ballots enabling them to other editorial-related positions for ACS and for other sci- vote for president-elect. Only members with ACS mailing entific organizations. In addition, he served as president addresses in Region I will receive ballots to vote for director from that region, and only members with ACS mailing of the International Union of Pure & Applied Chemistry addresses in Region V will receive ballots to vote for direcfrom 1991 to 1993. Breslow is Mitchill Professor of Chemistry at Columbia tor from Region V. Only voting councilors will receive University in New York City, a position he has held since ballots for the director-at-large election. 1967. He is also University Professor there, a title he re- All ballots will be mailed first-class on Oct. 7. The deadceived two years ago. Breslow is a member of the ACS Jointline for return of marked ballots to ACS headquarters in Board-Council Committee on Chemistry & Public Affairs Washington, D.C., is Monday, Nov. 21.

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For president-elect Allen J. Bard Central Texas Section. University of Texas, Austin Date of birth: Dec. 18, 1933 Academic record: City College of New York, B.S., 1955; Harvard University, A.M., 1956; Ph.D., 1958 Honors: ACS Award in Electrochemistry, 1988; ACS Award in Analytical Chemistry, 1984; Oesper Award, Cincinnati Section, ACS, 1989; Willard Gibbs Medal, Chicago Section, ACS, 1987; Harrison Howe Award, Rochester Section, ACS, 1980; Luigi Galvani Medal, Societa Chimica Italiana, 1992; Phi Beta Kappa Lecturer, 1992; National Academy of Sciences, 1982; American Academy of Arts & Sciences Fellow, 1990; Woodward Professor, Harvard University, 1988; Royal Society of Chemistry, Centenary Lecturer, 1988; Pennsylvania State University, Priestley Lecturer, 1988; Cornell University, Baker Lecturer, 1987; OlinPalladium Medal, Electrochemical Society, 1987; Docteur Honors Causa, Université de Paris-Vil, 1986; Henry Linford Award, Electrochemical Society, 1986; Carl Wagner Memorial Award, Electrochemical Society, 1982; Charles N. Reilley Award, Society of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 1984; University Royal Australian

Chemical Institute Bruno Breyer Memorial Medal, 1984; University of Pittsburgh, Phillips Lecturer, 1984; Michigan State University, Dow Lecturer, 1984; University of Chicago, Gustavson Lecturer, 1983; Northwestern University, Schweitzer-Marple Lecturer, 1983; University of Oklahoma, Karcher Lecturer, 1982; University of Colorado, Liebig Lecturer, 1982; Carl Wagner Memorial Award, Electrochemical Society, 1981; California Institute of Technology, Fairchild Scholar, 1977; Analyst of the Year Award, 1976; Ward Medal, 1955. University of Paris, Fulbright Fellow, 1973 Professional positions (for past 10 years): University of Texas, Hackerman/Welch Regents Chair in Chemistry, 1985 to date; Norman Hackerman Professor of Chemistry, 1982-85 Service in ACS national offices: Editor, Journal of the American Chemical Society, 1982 to date, associate editor, 1980-81 ; Task Force on Scientific Data, 1987; Committee on Nomenclature, ex officio, 1982; Advisory Board, Accounts of Chemical Research, 1993 to date; Advisory Board, Analytical Chemistry, 1973-75; Committee to Select Editor for Analytical Chemistry, 1990 Service in ACS offices: Member ACS since 1958. Central Texas Section: secretary, 1961— 62; Public Relations Committee, 1961-62, 1959-60

Member: American Academy of Arts & Sciences; American Association for the Advancement of Science, council delegate, 1992-95; Electrochemical Society Fellow since 1990 Related activities: International Union of Pure & Applied Chemistry (IUPAC): president, 1991-93, vice president, 1990-91; CHEMRAWN IV, cochairman: Conference on Ocean Resources, 1987; National Research Council: U.S. National Committee for IUPAC, 1983 to date; Energy Engineering Board, 1983-86, 1993 to date; Board on Chemical Science & Technology, 1982-87, cochairman, 1985-87; National Materials Advisory Board, 1985; NAS/NRC Liaison, Committee on High Temperature Science & Technology, 1984; divisional editor: Journal of the Electrochemical Society; 1970-78, Electrochimica Acta, 1978-80; Editorial Advisory Board: Analytical Letters, 1967 to date; Analytical Sciences, 1985 to date; Catalysis Letters, 1988 to date; Chemical Instrumentation, 1967-77; Chemical Physics Letters, 1992 to date; Critical Reviews in Analytical Chemistry, 198591 ; New Journal of Chemistry, 1978 to date; Academic Press Dictionary of Science & Technology, 1989 to date; Encyclopedia of Physical Science & Technology, Academic Press, 1984 to date; McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, 1992 to date; published more than 600 journal articles and chapters; author or coauthor of three books; holds 13 patents; consultant to DuPont, Monsanto, SACHEM, Phillips Petroleum, IGEN, Perkin-Elmer SEPTEMBER 26,1994 C&EN

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Bard's statement I am honored to have been selected as a candidate for president of the American Chemical Society. I've agreed to stand for this position, because I'm very concerned about the current state of our field. I think we are all aware of the problems. There has been a decline in the belief in the value of fundamental science to society and in the support of chemical research. Congress and the public are demanding "relevant research" with expectations of short-term economic paybacks. Similar forces seem to be driving cutbacks in research and development in industry, and industrial chemists are worried about the stability of their positions. Students are concerned about finding jobs. University faculty and chemists at national laboratories are worried about obtaining funding for their research. And the general public seems to have been overcome by an unreasonable fear of all chemicals and an overall suspicion about the ethical behavior of scientists. I hope I can help address these problems. The ACS president serves as the spokesman for the society (and to a large extent for the field of chemistry), representing not only its 149,000 members but also chemists and chemical engineers worldwide. Moreover, as one of the largest of the scientific organizations, ACS should be a major player in representing science in general. It is probably unreasonable to expect that the ACS president can, in a relatively short term of office, make a substantial impact on the operations of the society or initiate many new projects. However, the society has been active in many important areas: services to members, education, publications, and government relations—activities that I certainly support. The following are topics of particular interest to me. Public perception and support of chemistry. This is a difficult area. How does one reach the public and government officials and convince them that chemistry is important and that chemical research deserves support, when, as a recent editorial in Science states, "For most of the public, the word 'chemical' now elicits antipathy and fear"? How do we show that chemical industry is vital to the U.S. economy and that chemistry can play a role in the solution of many (but not all) of society's problems? Edu32

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cational efforts at all levels will provide a long-range solution. The society should assist in the advancement of primary and secondary science education and should actively promote improved beginning chemistry courses in universities, especially for nonmajors. We must continue attempts to reach the public through projects like National Chemistry Week, museum exhibits, and public relations activities. We might also establish a scientific "truth squad" and clearing center at ACS to respond immediately to false and misleading articles and advertisements about chemicals and chemistry in the popular media. It is also important to convince government and industrial organizations of the need for continued and increased support for chemical research, including fundamental research. We need to do more than simply testify before Congressional committees. Organization at the grass roots, with visits to every Senator and Representative, and state officials as well, should be undertaken by the ACS Department of Government Relations & Science Policy. I was pleased to have had the opportunity to work on the Pimentel Report, "Opportunities in Chemistry," during my term as cochairman of the Board of Chemical Science & Technology of the National Research Council in 1985. When this report was ready, we tried to have a copy hand-delivered by a member of ACS to every member of Congress. The time is ripe to think about a new and updated version of this very valuable report.

Ethics. I continue to believe that the vast majority of scientists behave ethically in their professional activities. Nevertheless, ethical problems do arise and the scientific societies have a duty to address them. I know from my experience as editor of the Journal of the American Chemical Society that ethical problems within the chemistry community have often been handled, usually in a rather unstructured manner, by the journal editors. ACS should play a larger role in establishing and disseminating guidelines for ethical practice in our field and in providing a place to help resolve ethical problems when they arise. International relations. U.S. chemists share the interests, aspirations, and problems of foreign colleagues. Many foreign chemists are members of ACS, contribute and subscribe to our journals, and participate in our meetings. We should continue to strengthen our relations with chemical societies in other countries and with international societies. Through my term as president of the International Union of Pure & Applied Chemistry, I learned of the many needs and opportunities for ACS activities in the international arena. We should certainly push for a larger role of chemistry in the International Council of Scientific Unions. Relations with other organizations. Because chemistry is the central science, chemists are often active in many societies besides ACS. It is important that ACS maintain strong relations with such groups as those, for example, in the fields of materials science, engineering, toxicology, biological chemistry, chemical physics, and electrochemistry. We should seek opportunities for joint publications and subscriptions. The Council of Scientific Society Presidents, started and heavily supported by ACS, provides one useful approach to such intersociety interactions. We could investigate the possibility of holding joint national meetings with other societies and cosponsoring specialized symposia on topics of mutual interest. We all would benefit by acting together to provide a common voice to government and the public in support of science and technology. For well over 100 years, ACS, through its dedicated staff and officers, has served its members and the world chemical community. I would like to help continue this laudable tradition. Thank you for your consideration.

Ronald C. Breslow New York Section. Columbia University, New York City Date of birth: March 14, 1931 Academic record: Harvard University, B.S., 1952 (summa); M.A., 1954; Ph.D. 1955 Honors: National Medal of Science, 1991; Arthur C. Cope Award, ACS, 1987; ACS Award in Pure Chemistry, 1966; James Flack Norris Award in Physical Organic Chemistry, ACS, 1980; Baekeland Medal, North Jersey Section, ACS, 1969; Harrison Howe Award, Rochester Section, ACS, 1975; Remsen Award, Maryland Section, ACS, 1977; Theodore Williams Richards Medal, Northeastern Section, ACS, 1984; Nichols Medal, New York Section, ACS, 1989; Fresenius Award, Phi Lambda Upsilon, 1966; Centenary Medal, British Chemical Society, 1972; Roussel Prize in Steroids, 1978; George Kenner Prize, University of Liverpool, England, 1988; Paracelsus Medal, Swiss Chemical Society, 1990; Award in Chemical Sciences, National Academy of Sciences, 1990; Mark Van Doren Medal, Columbia University, 1969; Great Teacher Award, Columbia Alumni Association, 1981; National Academy of Sciences, 1966; American Academy of Arts & Sciences, 1967; American Philosophical Society, 1980; American Association for the Advancement of Science, Fellow, 1986; Indian National Science Academy, Foreign Fellow, 1991; New York Academy of Sciences, Fellow, 1993; National Science Foundation, Predoctoral Fellow, 1953-55; National Research Council Postdoctoral Fellow, 1955-56; Sloan Fellow, 1961-63 Professional positions (for past 10 years): Columbia University, Mitchill Professor of Chemistry, 1967 to date; University Professor, 1992 to date; chairman, chemistry department, 1976-79 Service in ACS national offices: Committee on Chemistry & Public Affairs (CCPA), 199194; CCPA Task Force on Chemistry & the National Institutes of Health, chairman, 1993; Advisory Board, Chemical & Engineering

News, 1980-83; Editorial Board, Journal of Organic Chemistry, 1968-73 Service in ACS offices: Member ACS since 1952. Division of Organic Chemistry: chairman, 1970; chairman-elect, 1969; Executive Committee, 1966-69 Member: Royal Society of Chemistry; ACS divisions: Organic Chemistry Related activities: National Academy of Sciences, Division of Chemistry, chairman, 1974-77; American Association for the Advancement of Science, Chemistry Section, chairman, 1988-89; Rockefeller University, Board of Trustees, 1981 to date; Sloan Foundation, Board of Advisers, 1978-85, chairman, 1981-85; American Philosophical Society, council, 1987-90; New York Academy of Sciences, Board of Governors, 1992 to date; Editorial Boards: Organic Syntheses, Bioorganic Chemistry, Tetrahedron and Tetrahedron Letters, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Journal of Molecular Catalysis, Heteroatom Chemistry, Tetrahedron Computer Methodology, Tetrahedron: Asymmetry, Bioorganic Chemistry Frontiers, Bio-Organic & Medicinal Chemistry, Supramolecular Chemistry: consultant to DuPont, Sterling-Winthrop, Schering-Plough, Syntex, General Motors

Breslow's statement One of the most important functions of ACS is to promote public understanding and appreciation of chemistry and chemists. We have a particular problem in getting proper appreciation of our field by government officials, other scientists, students, journalists, and the general public. The problem is worldwide, but ACS needs to be a leader in solving it. A solution will help bring the brightest students into the field, and it will attract federal support for research and training in chemistry. It may even help alleviate the distressing recent employment situation in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries by elevating the image of professional chemists and by discouraging antichemistry legislation. Consider what happens at ACS national meetings. Sometimes there is decent local press coverage, and even television interviews, of some chemists who have announced major advances, but too frequently we have low visibility in the media. I see a real contrast with the ability of the American Physical Society to get press coverage of its meetings, or the biological and medical societies. As one result, most people think that new drugs are invented by physicians and have no idea of the role of medicinal chemists in the health enterprise. I have been working on this general problem for a long time. For instance, when I was chairman of the chemistry

section of the National Academy of Sciences, I founded the committee that has become the Board on Chemical Sciences & Technology to promote the influence of chemistry in government agencies such as the Department of Energy. Even though energy is centrally concerned with chemistry, the agency's advisory council was at that time dominated by physicists. I also instituted the attempt to get funding to establish a National Academy of Sciences Award in Chemical Sciences to give chemists' accomplishments higher visibility among other scientists. That prize was eventually established, and now on awards night the advances made by the chemist winner are announced to members from all the sciences. When I was chairman of the chemistry section of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), I also expanded the visibility and activity of chemistry within that organization. We can't afford to be the "invisible science" to other scientists or to the press who cover the AAAS meetings. In my role on the ACS Committee on Chemistry & Public Affairs, I argued with some success at a public National Institutes of Health hearing to get the NIH strategic plan revised so that it took account of the role of chemistry as a health-related science. I also participated in (successful) lobbying efforts to restore funding to the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of NIH, one of the principal sources of support for academic chemistry research and training. However, the office of ACS president offers a better platform from which to advance such efforts. We call chemistry the "central science," and that is one of its important features. It is also the "useful science" and the "creative science." We need to see that journalists and the public—and government officials—understand the extent to which chemists have expanded the scope of nature's chemistry and the useful benefits that have flowed from the creative imaginations of chemists. I participated in the Westheimer and the Pimentel reports and in the ACS report on "Chemistry and Medicine." We need to get the high points from such studies into the public consciousness. What can the ACS president do about this? First of all, the president is a spokesman for the science and can play a direct role during the limited SEPTEMBER 26, 1994 C&EN

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ACS ELECTION term. However, I would like to make more long-lasting changes. As president, I would commission a brief—and not overly costly—critique of ACS public relations efforts by public relations experts. I believe that ACS can do better, but I would rather take the advice of experts on this matter. Every organization can use outside examination from time to time, and this is the area in which I believe ACS could use some outside advice so we can do the best job possible. Then I would try to get any needed reorganization or new procedures for our public relations efforts firmly in place, so we could continue to be really effective in promoting the image of chemistry and chemists. The second area of special concern to me is the matter of employment opportunities for chemists and chemical engineers. We all hope that some of the problems faced by new job seekers, or by those laid off from their jobs, are temporary. However, hope is not enough. I believe that ACS must lead in the evaluation of future supply and demand for chemical scientists, taking into account all the careers for which chemical training is good preparation. If we supply only 95% of the needed new chemical scientists, the excess demand can be readily met by immigration; if we supply 120% of the chemical scientists needed, all chemists suffer. We need an honest projection—free of cheerleading hype—of the real opportunities for chemists and an evaluation of the supply coming through our training programs. If we need to cut back on the supply of Ph.D.s, for instance, which is not yet certain, we can readjust the balance between graduate students and postdoctorates, and between laboratory teaching assistance by graduate students and by college seniors. We just need to know. Other professions recognize the damage that overproduction of their personnel can cause, and we need to pay attention to this question as well. As my biographical information indicates, I have been reasonably active in ACS; space does not permit me to list all of my roles, such as membership on various ACS committees. However, I also bring a record of activist leadership roles in other scientific organizations and a long-standing commitment to fighting for a proper recognition of the importance of chemistry and the contributions of chemists. I hope to be an even more effective advocate as ACS president. 34

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For Region I director

Nominees for director from Region I Members with ACS mailing addresses in Region I are eligible to vote for director from Region I. Nominees for the 1995-97 term are James G. Bennett Jr. and Michael E. Strem. Region I consists of local sections having their headquarters in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, New York (except the Western New York Section), and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and those members with addresses in the states of New York and Vermont and in the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec who are not assigned to local sections. Ballots will be mailed first-class on Oct. 7. Deadline for their return is close of business Nov. 21.

James G. Bennett Jr. Eastern New York Section. General Electric Co., Selkirk, N.Y. Date of birth: 1932 Academic record: State University of New York, Albany, B.S., 1954; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Ph.D., 1959 Honors: Sigma Xi; Sterling Winthrop Fellow; National Institutes of Health Fellow; General Electric Cooper Award for Technology, 1983 Professional positions (for past 10 years): General Electric Co., principal scientist, 1990 to date; manager, process chemistry, 198990; manager, analytical technology, 1988-89; manager, core products technology, 198588; manager, process technology, 1984-85; manager, advanced process development, 1984; manager, process chemistry, 1979-84 Service in ACS national offices: Board of directors, Region I, 1992-94; councilor, ex officio, 1992-94; Board Committee on Professional & Member Relations, 1992-94; Board Committee on Grants & Awards, 1992; Society Committee on Publications, 1993-95; Committee on Chemical Abstracts Service, 1993-96, chairman, 1994; Society Committee on Chemical Abstracts Service, 1992-93; Board Committee on Planning, 1992-94; Board Task Force on Continuing Education, 1992-93; Society Committee on Budget & Finance, 1988-90; Committee on Membership Affairs, 1982-87, chairman, 1986-87, committee associate, 1981; Council Policy Committee (nonvoting), 1986-87; Professional Programs Planning & Coordinating Committee, 1986-87; Board of Trustees, Group Insurance Plans for ACS Members, ex officio, 1985-87, Subcommittee on Finance, chairman, 1986-87; Committee on Professional Relations, 1972-77; Board Task Force on Pension Policy, 1986 Service in ACS offices: Member ACS since 1957. Eastern New York Section: councilor, 1971-91; Executive Committee, 1971-91; Committee on the Disadvantaged, 1968-73; Committee on Affiliates, 1971-73; Professional & Economic Relations Committee, 1965-71; Committee on Liaison & Legislation, 1961-70; Committee on Membership & Hospitality, 1963-65

Member: Society of the Plastics Industry, Coordinating Committee on Fire Safety, Executive Committee, Electrical Materials & Products Subcommittee, chairman, Subcommittee on Fire Science; Hudson Valley Community College, Chemistry Advisory Committee, Chemical Technology Advisory Committee; ACS divisions: Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry Related activities: Published 11 journal articles; holds 46 patents, mostly in homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis

Bennett's statement Three years ago, I asked each of you to show your professional pride and to get involved in all areas of science, especially public awareness. I believe this is needed even more today. As you can read from my activities since joining the ACS Board, I have been extremely active in the many and diversified affairs of the society. Allow me to present my views on some tough issues still confronting ACS. Member needs. This remains my top priority. The society must continue to better serve its members. Our society has excellent, well-rounded benefits, yet many members are still unaware of them. I will continue to keep expanded publication of these benefits before the membership. Members I have met in my travels throughout the region are astonished at the array of benefits offered by the society and pleased as they begin to use them. An indication of the strength of our benefits is the 14,000 new members that joined ACS in 1993. Even in these difficult times, our society grew in membership. How many other professional societies can say that? They joined

simply because they thought they were getting their dues dollars' worth of benefits. Our society is now over 149,000 strong and still growing. Chemical Abstracts Service. I have been appointed chairman of the Joint Board-Council Committee on Chemical Abstracts Service. This committee and the transition to the CAS Governing Board concept of running CAS as a business with financial goals, yet with increased service to our members, must be a solid success. My pledge to you is that I will make this committee so successful that we can extend the governing board concept to other publications areas such as books and journals. The open management style of Bob Massie and his new team, the exciting new products (yes, I said new products from CAS), and the settlement of the Dialog suit have returned CAS to the global star of the society. Future of chemistry. I continue to be a strong supporter of improving the public image of chemistry. I believe ACS members must continually bring their presence into schools and public places, reminding the public of the many benefits to mankind for which chemists have been responsible. We must continue programs such as experiments for the public in USA Today, the cosponsorship of videos teaching science to children, the ACS-funded Smithsonian exhibit that opened in April, and even taking science to politicians on Capitol Hill (an interesting experience for me—one even wanted to ban the element chlorine!). We must

expand National Chemistry Week in creative ways as we bring and explain science to children and, as I have found, to their inquiring parents. We must attract children early to the sciences. It is no wonder today's children fear science after hearing throughout their school days that science is too difficult. Your help is needed to drive science down into the elementary grades. I will support ACS programs to better educate teachers so that they will carry back to their classrooms the excitement and challenges of science. You can also help by volunteering and getting involved in your own childrens' classrooms. If we as scientists do not get involved, the oversupply of lawyers, looking for something to keep them employed, will continue to write legislation that will destroy the U.S. chemical businesses, causing us to be unemployed. This public arena can also be a bottomless pit for ACS dollars, so balancing the program value with costs and the society's reserves are where my industrial and financial experience pays off. Continuing education. In these days of corporate downsizing, the society cannot create jobs for members, but it can provide opportunities to improve their technical skills. Recently, the board adopted the recommendations of its Task Force on Continuing Education, which I chair, to cosponsor workshops and short courses with local sections on a regular basis at a greatly reduced tuition. We will continue to seek other ways to better utilize the society's strengths to assist members in technical and career transitions. ACS as a business. The days of volunteer abstracting for CAS and publishing without competition are over. ACS has a Chemical Abstracts file that many companies cherish and will even sue to obtain. We must accelerate running ACS as a business. I will continue to assist bringing more industrial members with sound business backgrounds into society governance and especially to the board. I bring 35 years of strong accomplishments in a well-balanced bench and management career. At General Electric and within ACS I'm known as a person who gets things accomplished. "Give it to Jim if you need it done." My experience includes the building of a new plastics business with the trials and tribulations of startup, to growing that dream

from a "50-lb club" into nearly a billiondollar business today. My feelings regarding chemistry are strong and deep, and my voting record on the board r e fleets my feelings. If you feel the way I do regarding the future of our society and science, I would appreciate the opportunity to continue to serve as your director. I want to thank you for the solid support you have given me over the years. Please vote!

Michael E. Strem Division of Small Chemical Businesses (Northeastern Section). Strem Chemicals Inc., Newburyport, Mass. Date of birth: April 1, 1936 Academic record: Brown University, A.B., 1958; University of Pittsburgh, M.S., 1961; Ph.D., 1964 Professional positions (for past 10 years): Strem Chemicals Inc., president, 1964 to date Service in ACS national offices: Committee on Committees, 1993-97; Society Committee on Budget & Finance, committee associate, 1994; Committee on Professional Relations, 1989-92, committee associate, 1987-88; Committee on Technician Activities, committee associate, 1987; Canvassing Committee, ACS Award in Industrial Chemistry, 1989-91, chairman, 1990-91; Task Force on Ethical Guidelines, 1991; Task Force on Revision of Professional Employment Guidelines 1991-92 Service in ACS offices: Member ACS since 1960. Division of Small Chemical Businesses: councilor, 1986-94; chairman, 1985, 198283; chairman-elect, 1983-84, 1981-82; Program Committee chairman, 1988, 1983-84. Northeastern Section: chairman, 1989; chairman-elect, 1988; Board of Publications, chairman, 1994, 1991; Nominating Committee chairman, 1990-92. Northeast Regional Meeting: exhibits chairman, 1993

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Member: Royal Society of Chemistry; Materials Research Society; Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker; Société Française de Chimie; ACS divisions: Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Professional Relations, Small Chemical Businesses Related activities: Catalysis Club of New England, chairman, 1976-78; Newburyport Chamber of Commerce, president, 1981; Newburyport Business/Education Coalition Inc., board of trustees; Newburyport Area Industrial Development Corp., chairman, 199496; NRC Committee on Institutional Considerations in Reducing the Generation of Hazardous Industrial Wastes, 1983-84; Research Biochemicals Inc., board of directors, 199092; corporator, Anna Jacques Hospital, Newburyport, 1992 to date; Institution for Savings, Newburyport, trustee, 1993 to date

Strem's statement In a corporation, the stockholders elect a board of directors to represent them and hopefully protect and maximize their investment in the company. For ACS, a nonprofit institution, the concept is the same. The members are the stockholders in that they make a yearly investment of dues in the organization; some invest more, in the way of time, and they expect maximization of their return. The board members, whom they elect, are charged with the responsibility for achieving that result. It is imperative that the representatives on the board from various ACS regions be attuned to the needs and wishes of the regional membership. I would help achieve this in Region I by publishing a newsletter twice a year. It would be sent to all Region I councilors and local section officers, reporting on my activities as a director and soliciting feedback about what ACS should and should not be doing. Furthermore, a dialogue would be carried on with those members communicating with me until they are satisfied that I am representing them properly. As an entrepreneur starting a company from ground zero, I have developed unique talents that have been necessary both to build Strem Chemicals Inc. to its current size and to sustain it for 30 years. Learning such skills as cost containment, financial analysis, marketing, distribution, and organizational management has been essential. I would apply these skills as a member of the board to benefit ACS. My experience in ACS has spanned various positions. I have been chairman of the large Northeastern Section, chairman and councilor of the small Division of Small Chemical Businesses, and 36

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currently am a member of the Committee on Committees. I am particularly proud of my year as chairman of the Northeastern Section in 1989. During that year's National Chemistry Week, we were able to make an impact on our state government. We held a reception for legislators at the Massachusetts State House where the ACS president, Clayton Callis, spoke about the benefits of chemistry. I believe that it is crucial for ACS to interact with government at local and national levels in order to influence educational policy, environmental and regulatory issues, and technological research. As a result of our success in promoting the image of chemistry among our state legislators, we were given the annual outstanding performance award for large local sections, something the Northeastern Section had not achieved in many years. As a councilor from the Division of Small Chemical Businesses, I spent two terms on the Committee on Professional Relations (now the Committee on Economic & Professional Affairs). While on this committee, I became aware of various useful ACS publications such as "Coping with Job Loss," the ACS Career Services brochure, and the Professional Employment Guidelines. These publications can help chemists who are unemployed, who may be embarking on a career, or who want to learn about employment standards in the chemical profession. As your director, I would work to strengthen the local sections so that they function as marketing and distribution arms of ACS in order to get these useful publications into the hands of our members. Also, I would encourage local sections to act as channels for feedback from the members to the council and the board. I pledge to visit a meeting of each local section in Region I at least once a year and to remain in frequent contact with each chairman in order to serve as an effective conduit between the sections and the ACS Board. My experience in ACS has also taught me that too few of our members are active. The board of directors must take a leadership role in encouraging members to become and remain active in ACS throughout their careers. The student affiliates program is a potential source of future active members, so let's strengthen it! Although we have an award-winning and model chapter at Boston University, there are still too

few chapters in the student-filled Northeastern Section that are active. I promise to establish contact with each student affiliates chapter chairman in Region I and to work to solve their problems at the ACS Board level. Younger chemists, too, should be brought more into the infrastructure of each local section, and I will actively work to do this in Region I. Also, with the increase in the number of retired chemists, I will encourage local sections in Region I to form Retired Chemists Committees such as the one we have in the Northeastern Section. With the downsizing of many companies, there is a great opportunity to utilize the special expertise that many retired chemists have in a variety of fields. As a cofounder and a director of the Newburyport Education/ Business Coalition, I have seen the impact that retired people can have as active mentors to high school students. By putting our retired scientists to work in community educational projects, we can help fulfill one of the major goals of ACS—attracting young students, especially minorities, into chemistry. In conclusion, as Region I director, I would work to achieve increased member participation and satisfaction within our society and promise to do the following: • Publish a newsletter and send it to all Region I officers and councilors twice a year and solicit feedback. • Visit all local sections in Region I at least once a year and continue the interactive dialogue with each chairman. • Strengthen student affiliates chapters, encourage younger chemist participation in local section activities, and help organize Retired Chemists Committees in Region I to increase member activity within ACS. In these times when an increasing number of our members are becoming unemployed, we must be sensitive and responsive to their needs, in part, by making them aware of what ACS has in its portfolio to help them. At the same time, we must maintain our commitment to the field of chemistry, which is central to the cross-fertilization of the basic sciences currently happening both in academia and in industry. I look forward to devoting my experience, energy, and enthusiasm to the position of Region I director if you elect me to serve.

For Region V director Nominees for directorfromRegion V Members with ACS mailing addresses in Region V are eligible to vote for director from Region V. Nominees for the 1995-97 term are Charles B. Lindahl and John G. Verkade. Region V consists of local sections having their headquarters in Arkansas, Illinois (except the University of Illinois), Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas (except the Brazosport, Rio Grande Valley, Sabine-Neches, and Greater Houston sections), and Wisconsin; and those members with addresses in Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin, Dickinson County (Michigan), Curry County (New Mexico), and in the province of Manitoba, Canada, who are not assigned to local sections. Ballots will be mailed first-class on Oct. 7. Deadline for their return is close of business Nov. 21.

Charles B. Lindahl Tulsa Section. Ozark-Mahoning Co., Elf Atochem North America, Tulsa, Okla. Date of birth: Feb. 4, 1939 Academic record: Iowa State University, B.S., 1960; University of California, Berkeley, Ph.D., 1964 Honors: Sigma Xi; Phi Kappa Phi; Phi Lambda Upsilon; Phi Eta Sigma Professional positions (for past 10 years): Ozark-Mahoning Co., Elf Atochem North America, general manager, 1990 to date, technical director, 1973 to date Service in ACS national offices: Board Committee on Planning, 1994; Council Policy Committee (CPC) (voting), 1991-96, vice chairman, 1994, (nonvoting), 1987-90; CPC Task Force on Representation of Industrial Chemists at All Levels of Governance, chairman, 1994; CPC Task Force on Streamlining & Increased Efficiency of CPC, 1993-94; Society Committee on Budget & Finance, committee associate, 1992-94; Committee on Constitution & Bylaws, 1986-90, chairman, 1987-90, committee associate, 1985; Committee on Committees Task Force on Codifying Committees, 1992-93 Service in ACS offices: Member ACS since 1963. Oklahoma Chemist Award Committee, 1982-94, chairman, 1994, 1989. Tulsa Section: councilor, 1985-96; alternate councilor, 1982-84; chairman, 1976; chairman-elect and Program Committee chairman, 1975; secretary, 1974; Executive Board, 1974-96; Awards Committee chairman, 1982-94; Nominations Committee, 1975, 1983, chairman, 1975; Membership Committee chairman, 1978-81; Logue Lecture Committee, 1976; Bylaws Committee, 1976. Southwest Regional Meeting: Steering Committee, 1993-97, 1981-83; finance cochairman, 1981-83; Southwest Regional Award in High School Chemistry Teaching Committee, 1983; Southwest Regional Award Committee, 1983, 1975, chairman, 1983. Division of Fluorine Chemistry: Nominating Committee, 1988 Member: American Association for Dental Research; International Association for Den-

tal Research; Alpha Chi Sigma; American Association for the Advancement of Science; ACS divisions: Business Development & Management, Chemical Education, Chemical Health & Safety, Fluorine Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Professional Relations Related activities: Tulsa Area Local Emergency Planning Committee, 1990-94; Grand Awards Judge, 41st International Science & Engineering Fair; consultant to Battelle and U.S. Army; published 11 monographs, more than 30 classified reports, eight journal articles; holds 10 patents in fluorine and inorganic synthesis

IiitdahTs statement "Job Market For Chemists Weakest In More Than 20 Years, Salary Gains Dip/' This is a recent headline from

C&EN. The article states that "much of the softness in both employment and pay is found in industry." All of us are affected, but the hardest hit are those who find themselves unemployed or underemployed. Our society must be more proactive in serving both our profession and our members. We have accomplished many things in 118 years, but we must accomplish others, including: • Strengthening our services to industrial chemists and chemical industries. • Increasing the public's understanding of chemistry's contributions and reducing chemophobia. • Strengthening our leadership in chemical information. • Targeting our services to our members' needs. If elected I will work to achieve these goals. Industrial chemists and chemical industries. More than 60% of our members are employed in industry, but their presence on the ACS Board and Council and in other leadership roles is much less. I am chairman of a task force working to increase industrial representation at all levels of governance. We must also work together with companies to demonstrate more clearly the importance of ACS to both our profession and industry, so that managers will support and encourage employees to be active in ACS. Our current ACS Strategic Plan calls for expanding our "services to better serve the needs of industrial chemical scientists." I will work to improve our services in this area. We must treat our members as our customers and provide services and training to meet their needs. The economic health of the chemical industry has a great effect on our profession. Therefore, we must also increase our advocacy to the Administration and Congress to improve the economic prospects of our chemical industry. Without profits/our country, our profession, and especially our members will suffer. Profits equal jobs! The fruit of our labors is an important positive contribution to the U.S. balance of trade. Industrial jobs, benefits, and job security are based on profits in an increasingly competitive global market. One of ACS's charter objectives is "aiding the development of our country's industries and adding to the material prosperity and happiness of our people." We must work to accomplish this. SEPTEMBER 26,1994 C&EN

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Chemophobia. Our profession and its practitioners suffer because of poor understanding of the important contributions science makes to everyday lives. Many people think of chemicals as synonymous with toxic and/or hazardous. The marketing of many products as "chemical free" would be funny if it were not so scary. We must communicate to everyone that chemistry solves problems. Chemists have solutions! I want to harness the talents of our retired members as volunteers to work with young students in science enrichment programs. I am proud to be a VIP—a Volunteer in Public Outreach. There are 11,000 of us, and I invite you to write ACS and become one if you haven't already. With this group, we can provide more information on the many contributions of chemistry to local students, friends, neighbors, and our elected officials on all levels. Chemical information, communication, retrieval, and delivery. Although we are the leader in publishing and abstracting, we have to adapt ourselves to a rapidly changing and increasingly competitive market. ACS has a strong database, but we need to expand our delivery of chemical information. This will require substantial planning and investments from our reserves to increase our services in the electronic age. We must manage our chemical information services to provide our membership and profession with reasonable costs but ensure the growth and financial health of these activities in the competitive global market. Funds generated by our information services are important to serve our profession and to support the programs and services ACS provides. Member services. Especially in these very difficult economic times, we must increase our support to our recent graduates who are finding few new jobs; our midcareer members who find themselves unemployed or underemployed or facing significant changes in their career through "downsizing, restructuring, or reengineering"; and our experienced members who are facing early retirement before they desire. Improving the image of chemistry and increasing the profitability of industries that hire chemists will create additional jobs and opportunities in industry, the academic area, and government laboratories. We must increase service to our members in 38

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all aspects of employment, career counseling, continuing education, and retraining. These are my goals for our society. As vice chairman of the Council Policy Committee and a member of the Board Committee on Planning, I am involved in these issues. I have been chairman of the Constitution & Bylaws Committee, and I know how our governing documents and committees function. I also serve on the Society Committee on Budget & Finance and have 30 years in industrial chemistry, where I now manage all aspects of a chemical business. I believe I would be an effective member of the board as we manage our budget of more than $200 million. I ask for your conndence, support, and vote to work for these goals as your representative on the board of directors.

John G. Verkade Ames Section. Iowa State University, Ames Date of birth: Jan. 15, 1935 Academic record: University of Illinois, B.S., 1956; Harvard University, M.S., 1957; University of Illinois, Ph.D., 1960 Honors: Harry & Carol Mosher Award, Santa Clara Valley Section, ACS, 1988; BF Goodrich Collegiate Inventor National Award, 1994; Iowa State University Faculty Citation for Outstanding Service, 1993, 1994; Sigma Xi; Phi Lambda Upsilon; Phi Eta Sigma; Invited Visiting Lecturer, France, 1969, Soviet Union, 1975, Poland, 1978; Alfred P. Sloan Fellow, 1966-68; Monsanto Graduate Fellowship, University of Illinois, 1959; Graduate Assistant Teaching Prize, Harvard University, 1957; B.S. graduate with high honors, 1956 Professional positions (for past 10 years): Iowa State University, professor, 1971 to date; visiting professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Indiana University, University of Utah, 1989 Service in ACS national offices: Board of directors, Region V, 1987-94; Board Committee on Grants & Awards, 1987-94, chairman, 1989-92; Board Committee on Public Affairs & Public Relations, 1990-91; councilor ex officio, 1987-94; Board Committee on Planning, 1987-91; Board Committee on Property Development, 1987-88; Society Committee on Publications, 1989-94, 1978-86, chairman, 1982-84, vice chairman, 1989-92; Committee on Publications, 1976-77, secretary 1977, committee associate, 1975; Committee on Chemical Abstracts Service, 199394; Society Committee on Chemical Abstracts Service, 1992-93, 1989, 1982-84; Chemical & Engineering News Editorial Board, chairman, 1982-84; Centcom board of directors, 1982-84; Council Policy Committee (voting), 1987, (nonvoting), 1982-84; Committee on Nominations & Elections, 1980; Experimental Education Commission, 1978-80; Canvassing Committee, ACS Award for Distinguished Service in Inorganic

Chemistry, 1979-82, 1968-71, chairman, 1970-71; Congressional Science Counselor, 1974-78; numerous other task forces and committees Service in ACS offices: Member ACS since 1962. Ames Section: councilor, 1974-87; chairman, 1967; chairman-elect, 1966; secretary-treasurer, 1965; Program Committee chairman, 1965; Membership Committee chairman, 1963-64. Division of Inorganic Chemistry: alternate councilor, 1972-74; Committee on Inorganic Chemistry in the Undergraduate Curriculum, chairman, 1979-80; Committee on Nominations, 1973-74; Committee on Symposia, 1973-74; liaison to Committee on Professional Training, 198788; Committee to Define Inorganic Content in the Inorganic Curriculum, 1988-91 Member: ACS divisions: Fuel Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry Related activities: Scientific Board, International Symposium on Inorganic Ring Systems, 1986-88; Organizing Committee, International Conference on Phosphorus Chemistry, scientific program chairman, 1981-82; Department of Energy Review Panel, 1993; NSF Undergraduate Program Review Panel, 1993; consultant to 3M Co., 1994, Albright & Wilson, 1987-93, Akzo and Pennzoil, 198990, Educational Testing Service, 1987-89, Battelle Memorial Institute, 1987-89, National Science Foundation, 1980-91, Borg Warner Chemicals, 1976-79, Sentry Insurance Co., 1986-88, American Cyanamid Co., 1979-82; editor, Phosphorus Highlights in Phosphorus & Sulfur, 1982-84; associate editor, Phosphorus, Sulfur & Silicon, 1987-94; Editorial Boards: Journal of Inorganic & Nuclear Chemistry, 1976-81, Phosphorus & Sulfur, 1973-85; author of one book and more than 250 publications, co-editor of three books, holds five patents, organizer/coorganizer of three ACS symposia

Verkade's statement It has been an honor to serve the membership and local sections of Region V. Following are some of the programs I

have strongly promoted as a member of the board and of governance bodies such as the Committee on Public Affairs & Public Relations, the Society Committee on Publications, the Committee on Chemical Abstracts Service, and the Committee on Grants & Awards. Membership needs. Two years ago, the board adopted the strategic objective to expand ACS services to better serve the needs of industrial chemical scientists at all degree levels. From the 1993 board retreat—with a diverse group of industry representatives including technicians, bench chemists, managers, and chief executive officers—came broad recommendations for enhancing ACS programs in curriculum reform, career development, and scientific information dissemination, with the needs of the industrial chemists in mind. In response, the board established a blue-ribbon panel to advise ACS on specific programs for meeting these needs. This year, the board retreat was devoted to meeting with representatives of various minority groups. Recently, a board task force on which I serve met to formulate recommendations designed to meet the concerns of this important ACS membership segment. Unemployment among chemists continues to rise despite sustained economic recovery. Although many free ACS employment services exist, including a short course program recently made available to local sections to save member costs, more can be done. I will promote stronger efforts to restructure ACS meetings to attract a wider spectrum of chemical scientists at all degree levels. One way to do this is to introduce more symposia at the interface of chemistry and related disciplines and special workshops for the unemployed. Public outreach. Another ACS strategic objective is to enhance public appreciation of the chemical sciences. ACS, in collaboration with the staff of the Smithsonian Institution, developed a major permanent exhibit emphasizing the pervasive role of chemistry in our lives and featuring demonstrations and hands-on experiments designed to appeal to visitors of all ages. ACS is financially supporting a pilot episode for a television program titled "Chemistry and Your Life." National Chemistry Week has become such an effective outreach activity that all of our sections regularly participate in this celebration

of chemistry. In 1994, we are financially supporting an ACS Volunteers in Public Outreach program consisting of more than 11,000 of our members, including yours truly. Education. Another ACS strategic objective includes innovation in the science education of students at all levels. ACS is now an internationally recognized leader in science education reform. Educational materials have been developed for grades four through 12, and college materials were introduced recently. To make science attractive to youngsters outside the classroom, the board has provided financing for an educational feature in USA Today and for a TV pilot coproduced with Linda Ellerbee's Lucky Duck Production. Although I will continue to promote such activities, I think we can do more to enhance the industrial marketability of our undergraduate and graduate students. For example, we educators need to teach concepts more efficiently so that our students can be more broadly trained in industrially oriented chemical areas. Among contributions I have made here are publications describing a simplified (but nonsimplistic) method of teaching bonding concepts. Chemical information. It is an ACS strategic objective to lead in providing new information products and services. With the board's decision to create a governing board for CAS, the position of this chief source of ACS revenue in an increasingly competitive information market has become more secure. This change has also allowed the Joint BoardCouncil Committee on Chemical Abstracts Service, on which I serve, to function more effectively in eliciting membership input for the CAS Governing Board. As a member of the Society Committee on Publications, I continue to seek opportunities to utilize leading-edge technologies in packaging chemical information in ways that are more useful to individual subscribers. For example, two ACS journals are now available on CD-ROM. We have also established agreements with other scientific societies to copublish interdisciplinary journals. I will continue to promote such activities provided they preserve the overall revenue-generating status of our publications and their outstanding quality. Future ACS directions. With the wrenching political upheavals in Eastern Europe have come global economic changes that affect the careers of chem-

ical scientists, the competitive positions of U.S. industries, and the public's and government's perceptions of what chemical scientists in all sectors ought to be doing. Basic research at our universities is not only an important arm of education but it also serves the national interest along with technology transfer programs. ACS has recently become instrumental in increasing federal spending for the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health through its policy documents and participation in Congressional hearings. I will continue to actively encourage these activities. To promote flexibility in ACS for coping with the rapidly changing work environment of our membership, I am vigorously supporting efforts to establish a societywide rolling five-year strategic plan. If you believe that my performance record and my broad experience in ACS governance equip me to effectively serve a final term as Region V director, I will be honored if you would give me your support.

For directors-at-large

Nominees for directors-at-large Only ACS voting councilors are eligible to vote for directors-at-large. Candidates are C. Marvin Lang, Gordon L. Nelson, Joan E. Shields, and Hank Whalen. Two directorsat-large will be elected for the 199597 term. Ballots will be mailed first-class to voting councilors on Oct. 7. Deadline for their return is close of business Nov. 21.

C. Marvin Lang Central Wisconsin Section. University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point Date of birth: My 1, 1939 Academic record: Elmhurst College, B.S., 1961; University of Wisconsin, Madison, M.S., 1964; University of Wyoming, Ph.D.,

1970 Honors: Visiting Scientist Award, Western Connecticut Section, ACS, 1994; Outstanding Contributions to Chemistry Award, Central Wisconsin Section, ACS, 1983; Outstanding Service Award, Central Wisconsin Section,

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ACS, 1979; Phi Eta Sigma; NDEA Title IV Fellow, 1967-70 Professional positions (for past 10 years): University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, professor, 1978 to date; Institute for Chemical Education, University of Wisconsin, Madison, visiting professor, 1988-94 summers Service in ACS national offices: Directorat-large, 1989-94; Board Committee on Public Affairs & Public Relations, 1989-94, chairman, 1991-93; Board Committee on Grants & Awards, 1994, 1989-92; Society Committee on Education, 1989-94; councilor, ex officio, 1989-94; ad hoc Board Committee on Board Regulations, 1990; Chemical Heritage Foundation board of directors, 1992-96; Board Task Force on Chemistry Vans, 1992-93; Advisory Board, "Action-Reaction" TV Project; board liaison to Committee on Public Relations, 1990-91; Council Policy Committee (voting), 1987-88, (nonvoting), 1983-86, 1978-80; Committee on Nominations & Elections, 1981-86, chairman, 1983-86; Professional Programs Planning & Coordination Committee, 1992-93, chairman, 1992-93; Committee on Science, 1981, committee associate, 1982-83; Experimental Science Commission, 1978-80; Committee on Local Section Activities, 1975-80, chairman, 197880, secretary, 1976-77; National Chemistry Week Task Force, 1993; Advisory Board, "Science in American Life," 1990-93; ACS Award in Chemical Education, Canvassing Committee, 1983-86, chairman, 1985-86 Service in ACS offices: Member ACS since 1962. Central Wisconsin Section: councilor, 1973-88; chairman, 1972; chairman-elect, 1971; Executive Committee, 1971-87; Bylaw Revision Committee, chairman, 1975-76. Wyoming Section: Program Committee, 1968-69. Division of Chemical Education: Local Section Chemical Education Activities Task Force, chairman, 1981-83. Great Lakes Regional Meeting: program chairman, 1977 Member: Wisconsin Academy of Arts, Letters & Science; University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, Academy of Letters & Science. ACS divisions: Chemical Education, History of Chemistry Related activities: Iowa State University, W. B. King Visiting Professor, 1976-77; program cochairman, Chemistry in Philately Exhibit, ACS national meeting, 1983; program cochairman, Chemistry in Stamps Exhibit, ACS national meeting, 1990; co-editor, "Chemistry in Stamps" miniseries in the Journal of Chemical Education, 1985-90

Lang's statement I have been distinctly honored to serve on the ACS Board of Directors for the past six years and welcome the opportunity to continue my involvement. During this time, the chemical community has experienced tremendous change. I have worked for increased awareness on the part of the public and Congress of the major and significant contributions made by American chemists and chemical engineers to our economy, our education, and our very way of life. These efforts, in part, culminated last April with the opening of the "Science in American Life" exhibit at the Smith40

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sonian Institution. Although this exhibit is not completely what the society had envisioned when the board entered into its agreements with the Smithsonian, it does represent, partially, the conflict that chemistry has with the social historians and politicians of the past. We—you and I—and every future chemical professional must work diligently to correct any false images and perceptions that continue to pervade the American psyche; chemophobia must be licked in our lifetime. The real question is: How? ACS is the premier professional organization to make an impact for chemists. I'll not list all the activities and programs that the society might use. Rather, let me focus on four areas which, in my opinion, are of paramount importance to the future of chemists and ACS. Public affairs. ACS's government relations efforts are the best of any professional organization operating on the Washington scene. These efforts are concentrated in the Department of Government Relations & Science Policy (GRASP), which communicates regularly with members of Congress. Overall, the Board Committee on Public Affairs & Public Relations (PA&PR) has responsibility for the society's government relations efforts. To assist staff and establish its own priorities, PA&PR develops biennial federal policy agendas that stress ACS involvement with R&D funding, education, competitiveness, and environmental issues. We must continue strong board support of

GRASP's activities, especially in the reinstituted state and local government affairs program, the Congressional Visits Days, and ACS participation in various scientific coalitions and networks. Truly, "ACS's footprints are all over Washington." I have served on PA&PR for six years and chaired it for three; my support will continue for a vigorous government relations program. Member affairs. ACS must be sensitive to the many and varied needs of its membership. For months, C&EN has brought to our attention layoffs, plant closings, potential demise of degree programs, and an overall unemployment rate of 2.6% among chemical professionals. This situation is simply unacceptable! How can it be turned around? One simple answer is: "Chemically related businesses must become more profitable." For some, "profit" is a dirty word. Let me assure you, it is not. It is profitability that drives the marketplace and that improves employment conditions. To brighten the employment picture in the chemical community, chemists and engineers must have meaningful employment options. There are many avenues by which ACS can make a difference in the professional and economic lives of our members: Encourage establishment of joint R&D efforts among academia, industry, and government; foster new programs and activities within the Chemical Manufacturers Association's Responsible Care initiatives; and develop and champion enhanced fundamental research opportunities for principal investigators at colleges and universities through increased federal support. Further, ACS must support fully portable, vested pension programs, and it must investigate providing a health insurance plan to the membership. ACS has considerable influence in all these areas; let's use it! Educational affairs. Our society has as its foundation the triad of education, communication, and professional relations. ACS must maintain its competence in these areas. We're all well aware of the nation's crisis in science education. ACS is uniquely qualified to comment and advocate solutions. We must continue to influence science education at all levels (kindergarten through undergraduate training and beyond). I have personally been involved with teacher training workshops utilizing ACS's popular ChemCom curriculum.

The positive impact this curriculum, along with its companion Chemistry in Context, is having on college and secondary school students will not be real- Florida Section. Florida Institute of Technolized until the 21st century—six short ogy, Melbourne Date of birth: May 27, 1943 years away! As members, we should be Academic record: University of Nevada, proud of our involvement with this B.S. in chemistry, 1965; Yale University, program as well as the support we've M.S., 1967; Ph.D., 1970 Henry Hill Award, ACS Division of given to the USA Today project, Won- Honors: Professional Relations, 1986; American InstiderScience, and many other society- tute of Chemists Members & Fellows Award, sponsored activities in the informal sci- 1989; William Carey College, Honorary D.Sc, ence arena. And ACS must continue its 1988; Mississippi Legislature Commendation, House Concurrent Resolution No. 164, 1987; efforts in systemic reform of the na- ASTM, Committee E-5, Certificate of Apprecition's science curriculum. Its efforts in ation, 1985; Society of the Plastics Industry, teacher enhancement and training Structural Foam Division, Man of the Year, 1979; Phi Kappa Phi; Pi Mu Epsilon; Sigma must increase. I will actively promote Sigma Kappa (Chemistry-Nevada); Sigma Xi; the current educational activities of the NIH Predoctoral Fellow; Springer & Newton society and support its efforts in sci- Graduate Student Award; listed in Who's Who in Technology Today, American Men & Womence education for the presecondary en of Science, Who's Who in Finance & Inschool curriculum. dustry, Who's Who in the East, Who's Who in Publications. The jewel in a very illus- the South and Southwest, Who's Who in Who's Who in the World, Who's trious crown of activities is the publica- America, Who in American Education, Who's Who in tions efforts of the society—from Chemi- Science & Engineering, Who's Who in Emergcal Abstracts to books and journals to ing Leaders in America Chemical & Engineering News. Each must Professional positions (for past 10 years): be maintained at the highest levels of Florida Institute of Technology, dean, College of Science & Liberal Arts, 1989 to date; Unipriority. Changes at Chemical Abstracts versity of Southern Mississippi, professor and Service a few years ago have resulted in chairman, department of polymer science, establishment of the CAS Governing 1983-89; Springborn Laboratories, vice presmaterials sciences and technology, Board to manage and conduct the af- ident, 1982-83; General Electric Co., Plastics Operfairs of CAS. Such change was abso- ations, manager, Environmental Protection lutely necessary for ACS to maintain, Operation, 1979-82 protect, and advance its business posi- Service in ACS national offices: President, 1988; president-elect, 1987; immediate pasttion in a very competitive industry. president, 1989; board of directors, ex officio, Further changes may be necessary for 1987-89; director-at-large, 1992-94; director, the society to establish its leadership Region I, 1977-85; councilor, ex officio, 199294, 1987-91, 1977-65; Board Executive Comrole in applying advanced technology mittee, 1987-88, 1981-84, 1979; Society to information storage retrieval and Committee on Education, 1993-95; Society dissemination. We must enhance our Committee on Budget & Finance, 1984-92, 1978; Board Committee on Professional & capabilities to disseminate chemical in- Member Relations, 1992-94, 1987-89; Board formation, and we must be positioned Committee on Public Affairs & Public Relations, in the marketplace to provide "state of 1992-94, 1987-88, chairman, 1982-83; Socithe art" deliverable systems at prices ety Committee on Chemical Abstracts Service (SOCAS), 1979-86, chairman, 1984-85; that our members can afford. SOCAS Task Force on Futures, chairman, I desire the opportunity to continue 1984-85; SOCAS Task Force on Contract Policy, 1984-85; Society Committee on Publicawork on these and many other issues. In tions, 1978-81, chairman, 1979-81; Board previous statements for director-at-large, Committee on Publications, 1977; C&EN PubI suggested that our society be known lishing Board, 1988; C&EN Editorial Board, by " m a r k s . " My ideas have not 1978-81, chairman, 1979-81; Centcom board of directors, 1979-81; Board Committee on changed! If ACS is an organization of Planning, 1993-95; Board Committee on Socimembers, its leaders should also be ety Initiatives, 1985-86; Board ad hoc Task characterized by these marks. They Force on Chemists Club Library, 1983; Board Force on Document Copy Service, 1980; should be clear and unmistakable. The Task ACS/Smithsonian Liaison Committee, 1988; marks to which I refer are that "chemical Academic-Industrial Education Advisory Board, professionals ought to be communica- 1986; Board Task Force on the Special Needs Bachelor's Degree Chemists, 1989-91; tive, concerned, compassionate, and of Board Committee on Property Development, competent individuals." Also, it will be 1985-87; Board ad hoc Committee on Diviimmensely helpful if we are all marked sional Problems, 1983; Council Policy Commitby that virtue known simply as common tee, ex officio (voting), 1987-89, (nonvoting), 1984-85, 1979-81, chairman, 1988; Task sense. My personal goal, as well as my Force on SciQuest, chairman, 1979; Board goal for the ACS Board, is that we be so Committee on Education & Students, 1977; ad hoc Committee To Consider Nature & Schedulmarked!

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ing of Board Meetings, chairman, 1977-79; Board-CPC Task Force on Scheduling Conflicts, chairman, 1978-79; Committee on Committees, 1987; Committee on Membership Affairs, 1973-76; Region I Councilor Caucus, chairman, 1977-85; Professional Program Planning & Coordinating Committee, 1982-83, 1975; Younger Chemists Task Force, 197072; CHEMTECH Editorial Board, 1971-77 Service in ACS offices: Member ACS since 1965. Eastern New York Section: councilor, 1972-76; Professional Relations Committee, 1970-73, cochairman, 1970; Course Committee, 1970-75, cochairman, 1970; Long-Range Planning Committee, chairman, 1970-72; Committee To Train the Disadvantaged, 1970-74; International Committee, chairman, 1977-83. Division of Professional Relations: chairman, 1975; vice chairman, 1972-74 Member: Council of Scientific Society Presidents, 1987-93, secretary, 1989-90, chairman-elect, 1991, chairman, 1992, past-chairman, 1993; ASTM E-5, Committee on Fire Standards, Subcommittee 5.17 on Transportation, chairman, 1981-86, secretary, 1987, Task Force on Hazard Analysis, chairman, 1983-86; ASTM E-5, Subcommittee 5.12, Protection of Openings, Subcommittee 5.13, Large-Scale Tests, Subcommittee 5.15, Furnishings & Contents, chairman, Task Force on Occasional Furniture, 1979-86, Subcommittee 5.21, Smoke & Combustion Products, Task Groups on Toxicity Practice, Radiant Furniture Toxicity Test, Dome Chamber Toxicity Test, Subcommittee 5.22, Surface Burning, Subcommittee 5.31, Terminology & Editorial; ASTM D-1, Committee on Paint & Related Coatings & Materials, Subcommittee 1.23, Physical Properties of Applied Paint Films, chairman, Task Group on Adhesion, 1991 to date, Subcommittee 1.22, Health & Safety; ASTM F-7, Committee on Aerospace & Aircraft, Subcommittee 7.06 on Flammability, secretary, 1977-87; Computer & Business Equipment Manufacturers Association, Environmental Management Safety Committee, Plastics Task Group, chairman, 1975 to date; International Electrotechnical Commission, U.S. Technical Advisory Group, TC-74 on Safety of Data Processing Equipment & Office Machines, 1979 to date; Society of the

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Plastics Industry, Structural Plastics Division, Executive Committee, 1976-90, Combustibility Committee, chairman, 1975-90; SPI Coordinating Committee on Fire Safety, 1978-91; National Fire Protection Association, Committee on Building Construction, 1975-82; FAA SAFER Committee, Technical Group on Compartment Interior Materials, 1979-80; Mississippi Academy of Sciences, Industrial Liaison Committee, chairman, 1984-85; Society of Plastics Engineers; Southern Society for Coatings Technology; American Institute of Chemists, Fellow; Yale Chemists Association, president, 1981 to date; Council of Colleges of Arts & Sciences; Nevada Historical Society; Florida Humanities Council; ACS divisions: Chemical Health & Safety, Polymer Chemistry, Polymeric Materials: Science & Engineering, Professional Relations. Related activities: Editorial Board, Journal of Fire Sciences, 1988 to date; Editorial Board, Drexel Polymer Notes, 1988-89; Center for Science, Technology & the Media, board of directors, 1991 to date; Oak Ridge Associated Universities, councilor, 1991-93, Committee for Science/Engineering Education, 1992-94; Joint Center for Advanced Therapy & Biomedical Research, Florida Institute of Technology and Holmes Regional Medical Center, board of directors and deputy director, 1991 to date; Forrest County, Mississippi, Industrial Development Board, 1986-88; Southeast Mississippi Regional Economic Development Foundation, board of directors, 1988-89, Marketing Committee, 1989; consultant to industry; Congressman James Bacchus Higher Education Advisory Committee chairman, 1993-94; Underwriters Laboratories, Plastics Advisory Group (UL 746); ACS Macromolecular Secretariat, ACS, Program Committee, 1986-89; U.S. National Committee for IUPAC, 1987-88; Florida NSF Systemic Initiative Leadership Team, 1991-93, Steering Committee chairman, 1991-93; National Science Foundation Panel on Materials Sciences, 1992, 1990; Materials Council, National Foundation for Applied Combustion Toxicology, 1987; editor or coauthor of 11 books, author of 12 chapters, 90 publications

Nelson's statement Why would a past president of ACS and 1992 chairman of the Council of Scientific Society Presidents (CSSP) want to continue on the ACS Board of Directors as a director-at-large? It would be easy to say that I am not ready for ACS retirement. But the main reason is that there are major issues facing chemistry, and I think ACS can and should make a difference. One in every 2,000 Americans is an ACS member, better than one in every 1,000 Americans is a chemical professional. ACS is a world-class organization with an outstanding staff. ACS has significant resources. We are currently investing $8 million in refurbishment of ACS headquarters in Washington, D.C. Yet, we seem to have difficulty investing in programs that have signifi42

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cant impact on chemists. We need to wring our hands less and be more aggressive about all of our business, both on behalf of chemistry and of chemists. Chemists in America. Unemployment of chemists has risen for four years in a row, to 2.6%. Unemployment of chemical engineers is at 3.1%. The unemployment rate for chemists in their fifties is 3.5%. Half of all chemists who work in research in industry work in the pharmaceutical industry. That industry showed an increase of 100,000 jobs in the 1980s, but some 10,000 to 20,000 jobs have been cut in the past few months alone in response to "health care reform." Industrial and academic downsizing in response to major national issues is having and will continue to have a major permanent impact on the chemical profession. Where is ACS? We not only need to continue to enhance our professional relations services, but our voice needs to be heard in Washington and by corporate America on matters of industrial and public policy. Science education. With science literacy in America continuing to decline, enhancing ACS programs in education and support of systemic reform efforts are essential. ACS has a strong program, yet we must learn how to more directly impact, aid, and empower teachers. I recently served for two years as chairman of the Steering Committee of the National Science Foundation Statewide Systemic Initiative for Florida, a kindergarten through eighth grade project to help teachers gain confidence in doing science with their kids. Projects are under way in counties with 80% of Florida students. Despite a truly creative $8 million project over five years, catalyzing change in 1,600 elementary and middle schools is not easy. Programs that support teachers in their mainstream daily activities are key. ChemCom, Chemistry in Context, and Facets, are excellent ACS initiatives. But our investment needs to increase. ACS involvement in national educational policy issues is also critical. For example, ACS comments to Congress to maintain the focus of the Department of Education's Eisenhower Professional Development Program (Title II) funds on math and science may save that focus. ACS comments on the National Science Education Standards

may yet salvage those standards. ACS needs to be proactive. Image of science. In our interactions with the public, we must clearly demonstrate that science is an intellectual process accessible to all, that it is experimental in nature, that the results lead to important fundamental truths that affect the real-world environment in which we live and work, and that science is a truly exciting activity. ACS involvement must not stop with the Smithsonian exhibit, Kids & Chemistry, or the USA Today biweekly page. Like investments need to continue. The 12,000-sq-ft, $5.5 million "Science in American Life" exhibit at the Smithsonian came about as a result of my ACS presidential initiative. While not everything is as we would like it, we have succeeded in placing a highly visible hands-on science center as well as an exhibit in the National Museum of American History. I have proposed that, as the ACS headquarters building is renovated on 16th Street in Washington, 1,000 sq ft be reserved in the lobby for a creative exhibit, "Chemistry and American Life," a changing exhibit that would focus on the central role that chemistry plays in the lives of Americans. ACS needs to be highly supportive of public outreach activities. Chemists in the world. ACS needs to be more active as a society in the world. There are numerous opportunities in Eastern Europe and in Asia, the kind of opportunities that, unfortunately, ACS has generally ignored. It is in our self-interest to look for collaboration. The environment and science literacy are but two common concerns facing chemists worldwide. Other scientists and engineers. As past CSSP chairman, I know the importance of working closely across disciplines. ACS is the largest scientific society in the world, yet it cannot go it alone. CSSP has 60 science, math, and science and math education societies with a collective membership of 1.4 million. We must work closely together with CSSP and others on common goals of education, research funding, infrastructure, and sound sciencebased regulations. Otherwise, positive change will simply not happen. Reach out to members. We need to reach out to members, targeting information on existing ACS programs, enhancing the attractiveness of our meet-

ings, and increasing awareness of benefits, programs, and services. We also need to encourage members to recruit new members. We should develop a dues discount program for members who recruit new members: Recruit five new members and get free dues that year. That only 50% of chemists are ACS members is a tragedy. Increased role of council. Although the board of directors is the legal representative of the society, the council is the entity that sets and approves long-range actions affecting the society. You as a councilor exercise this power when you elect a director-at-large or amend our governing documents. The prerogatives of council have declined in recent years, a trend that must be reversed. The involvement of councilors in ACS activities must increase. All councilors who desire committee appointments need that opportunity. Having been on the board, I can clearly state that the board needs to work closely with the council in order to be effective. As the world's largest organization of scientific professionals, our opportunity for impact is substantial. ACS can truly make a difference. A positive attitude and enhanced creativity are key. I would appreciate your support.

Joan E. Shields New York Section. C. W. Post Campus of Long Island University, Brookville, N.Y. Date of birth: Oct. 11, 1934 Academic record: Regis College, A.B., 1956; Tufts University, M.S., 1958; Boston College, Ph.D., 1966 Honors: Outstanding Service Award, New York Section, ACS, 1981; Sigma Xi; Sarah Berliner Fellowship, AAUW, 1974-75; Postdoctoral Fellow, Max Planck Institute, Germany, 1966-67 Professional positions (for past 10 years): Long Island University, professor, 1976 to date; chairman, department of chemistry, 1988 to date, 1976-81 Service in ACS national offices: Board of directors, Region I, 1989-91; councilor, ex officio, 1989-91; Society Committee on Budget & Finance, 1989-96, chairman, 1993-94, 1990-91; Society Committee on Chemical Abstracts Service, committee associate, 1990-91; Board Committee on Professional & Member Relations, 1991; Board Committee on Pensions, 1990-94; Board Committee on Audits, 1993, 1990-91; Board Committee on Planning, 1993-94, 1989-91; Board Committee on Property Development, 1993-94, chairman, 1993-94; International Chemistry Year Celebration Task Force, chairman, 1993-94; Council Policy Committee (nonvoting), 1993-94, 1990-91, 1986-88; Board of Trustees, Group Insurance Plans for Mem-

bers, 1985-90, chairman, 1989-90; Society Committee on Education, 1989; Committee on Chemical Education, committee associate, 1979; Committee on Committees, 1983-88, chairman, 1986-88, secretary, 1985; Committee on Local Section Activities, 1980-82 Service in ACS offices: Member ACS since 1957. New York Section: councilor, 1993-95, 1977-88; chairman, 1980; chairman-elect and Program Committee chairman, 1979; Councilor Coordinating Committee, 1986-88; Bylaws Committee, 1985-88; Long-Range Planning Committee, 1993-94, 1986-87; Metrochem Committee, 1985-87; Outstanding Service Award Committee chairman, 1985; Awards Committee (Nichols Jury), 1980-82; Nominations Committee chairman, 1980-82; Long Island Subsection: board of directors, 1993-94; Nassau-Suffolk Subsection: chairman, 1975-76; chairman-elect, 1974-75; board of directors, 1973-74 Member: ACS divisions: Chemical Education, Organic Chemistry Related activities: Published 34 papers and two books

Shields'statement It is an honor and privilege to be a candidate for the position of director-atlarge on the ACS Board of Directors. ACS is an impressive and remarkable organization with an extremely capable staff, generous volunteer members, and a vast array of programs. We need to continue to support our successful activities while at the same time initiating new ones desired by our members. ACS is presently in strong financial condition. However, we must continually improve our financial policies to maintain this position and to ensure the future integrity of the society. A critical issue before ACS governance today is

the prudent management of the society's resources in carrying out its programs. At a recent (March 1994) Financial Planning Conference, which I chaired, a group of ACS members and staff developed several recommendations for ensuring the financial stability of the society, including the prudent utilization of the society's reserves. This experience, in addition to the chairmanship of the Society Committee on Budget & Finance for four years (1990-91 and 1993-94), I believe qualifies me to accept the fiscal responsibilities required of members of the board of directors. As a director, I would strive to address some of the challenges facing ACS: • We have a responsibility to our members to ensure their proper treatment in employment, retirement, and layoff situations. ACS should continue and expand its participation in programs directed to retraining and continuing education. The society must also maintain an awareness of the economic status of all its members and make every effort to offer affordable membership dues, meeting registration fees, and publications. Toward these goals, I will strongly support activities of the relevant committees in their efforts to assist members. • Over the past two decades, we have all witnessed a serious erosion of the public perception of science, especially chemical science. ACS, as the world's largest professional scientific organization, must assume the responsibility to present chemistry to the public in a positive, honest, and objective way. Public outreach programs, such as National Chemistry Week and Kids & Chemistry, have proven to be immensely successful activities, especially at the local section level. These events are excellent vehicles for bringing the positive aspects of chemical science to the public, as well as for involving large numbers of ACS members. As chairman of the International Chemistry Celebration Task Force, established by immediate pastpresident Helen Free, I look forward to a significant public outreach activity involving several countries in 1999. I intend to encourage collaboration with other scientific societies in public outreach efforts and to encourage new ways to continue to educate the public about the contributions of chemical science. By utilizing our resources to reach the general population, we can restore the proSEPTEMBER 26,1994 C&EN 4 3

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fession of chemistry to the position it deserves and to the image it requires to encourage the next generation of chemical scientists. • ACS can be very proud of its outstanding education programs. However, the recent decline in chemistry department enrollments in our colleges and universities, as well as the increasing difficulty in obtaining research funding, has posed new problems that must be even more aggressively addressed by the society. ACS should be in the forefront of providing educational programs needed to put chemistry, chemists, and chemical engineers in key positions in emerging high-technology areas such as materials science, biotechnology, and computer applications. We must also continue to evaluate and modify the guidelines for the ACS-approved curricula to take advantage of opportunities that are presented by these frontier areas of chemical science. I will strongly support ACS activities directed toward intensifying programs to encourage student interest in chemical science and to promote innovation in undergraduate and graduate education. • The board of directors has already begun efforts to explore ways to recruit and retain more underrepresented minority students in chemical science. I intend to support these initiatives in chemical education for minority students. • The majority of ACS members are employed by industry. Yet only about 40% of attendees at national meetings are industrial chemical scientists. We must become more sensitive to the needs of these members by developing programs and publications for practicing chemists in industry. I will enthusiastically support the current and future efforts of the ACS Office of Industry Relations. I have been active in the governance of ACS since 1977, serving as local section councilor and holding various offices, including chairman of the New York Section. My experience at the national level includes six years on the Committee on Committees (three years as chairman), membership on the Society Committee on Education, the Council Policy Committee, the Board Committee on Professional & Member Relations, the Board Committee on Pensions, the Committee on Chemical Abstracts Service, six years on the Board of Trustees, Group Insurance 44

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Plans for ACS Members (two years as chairman), and three years on the board of directors as Region I director. Currently, I chair the Society Committee on Budget & Finance and the Board Committee on Property Development and serve on the Committee on Audits and the Board Planning Committee. My broad experience and understanding of ACS governance and its activities will benefit me as a member of your board of directors. I hope that my experience in ACS and my goals stated here will justify your confidence in me. I will be honored to work as a member of the board for the benefit of ACS and its members.

HankWhalen Division of Business Development & Management (Philadelphia Section). PQ Corp., Valley Forge, Pa. Date of birth: May 31, 1935 Academic record: Villanova University, B.S., 1958; Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, graduate study in marketing, 1959-61 Honors: Chemical Management & Resources Association (formerly the Chemical Marketing Research Association) Award for Executive Excellence, 1988, Distinguished Service Award, 1991 Professional positions (for past 10 years): PQ Corp., corporate vice president, 1983 to date, director of corporate development, 1977 to date Service in ACS national offices: Committee on Nominations & Elections, 1995-97, 199496 (resigned); Society Committee on Budget & Finance, 1994-96; Council Policy Committee (voting), 1987-93, vice chairman, 1989-93, (nonvoting), 1984-85; Committee on Science, 1993-95, 1989-91; Board Committee on Pensions, 1989-94; Board of Trustees, Group Insurance Plans for ACS Members, 1989-94; Board Committee on Planning, 1993; Board Committee to Facilitate Planning, 1992-93; Volunteer in Public Outreach, 1992-94; volunteer career consultant, 1991-95; Financial Planning Conference, 1992, 1990; Committee on Meetings & Expositions, 1986; Committee on Divisional Activities, 1980-85, chairman, 1984-85, committee associate, 1979; Organizing Committee for the 1984 Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies, 1981-84 Service in ACS offices: Member ACS since 1960. Division of Business Development & Management (formerly Chemical Marketing & Economics): councilor, 1978-94; chairman, 1975-76; chairman-elect, 1974-75; secretary, 1970-72. Philadelphia Section: chairman, 1994; chairman-elect, 1993; director, 1990-92; Public Relations Committee chairman, 1969-71; Travel Committee chairman, 1967; Chemical Marketing & Economics Group, chairman, 1965. Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting: arrangements chairman, 1976; publicity chairman, 1972 Member: Chemical Management & Resources Association; European Association for Business Research, Planning & Development

in the Chemical Industry; Commercial Development Association; Chemical Industry Association; Societe de Chimie Industrielle, American Section; Society of Chemical Industry, American Section; National Association of Corporate Directors; ACS divisions: Business Development & Management, Chemical Technicians, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry, Professional Relations, Small Chemical Businesses Related activities: Chemical Management & Resources Association, president and director; liaison to European Association for Business Research, Planning & Development in the Chemical Industry; Asian Chemical Management & Research Association

Whalen's statement Our profession continues to be buffeted by the winds of change. This is requiring strong leadership to make things happen. The following is a brief review of my qualifications to provide such leadership and the major concerns I see facing us and the society. Having been a division chairman and councilor (16 years), chairman of the Divisional Activities Committee, Top DOG and a charter member of the Divisional Officers Caucus, I understand division needs. Similarly, being chairman, program chairman, and a director of the Philadelphia Section, I'm also familiar with the wants of local sections. Governance experience includes being elected vice chairman of the Council Policy Committee (CPC) for five consecutive terms and two times to the Committee on Science and to the Committee on Nominations & Elections. As vice chairman of CPC, I attended two

board meetings per year, so I have firsthand experience on how the board functions. I have also served on the Society Committee on Budget & Finance; committees on strategic and financial planning; the Board of Trustees, Group Insurance Plans for ACS Members; and the Committee on Pensions where my financial and management experience were utilized. My career services include being a career consultant and a résumé reviewer. As you can see, I have tried to make things happen within ACS by being actively involved. My industrial experience has also prepared me for board service. Here I have participated in growing a company from a $50 million single-productline business into a $500 million international company with multiple businesses (62 locations in 17 countries). This has given me domestic and international management experience that is directly applicable to growing ACS both at home and abroad. My major concerns include technology/science leadership, industry relations, public outreach, and career services / employment. Technology leadership. Being the world's technology leader is the most important factor to me in maintaining our nation's standard of living and keeping chemists employed. Also, we need national technology and science policies in order to maintain our leadership. Such policies now exist and actions are under way to take advantage of them. In this regard, I am part of a joint ACS, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Chemical Manufacturers Association (CMA) work group whose goal is to strengthen the global leadership of the U.S. chemical industry in terms of technology and manufacturing. This group is developing a vision for the industry, along with the necessary road maps to make it happen. In addition to the associations just mentioned, this effort is supported by the Commerce Department and the Office of Science & Technology Policy. We need to maintain our worldwide competitiveness; foster greater cooperation among government, industry, and academe; and get our "fair share" of the government R&D dollars that are being redistributed as a result of the end of the Cold War. As a director, I would work to champion these efforts. This cooperative action with CMA and other chemically

These questions were posed to candidates The council Committee on Nominations & Elections offered all candidates the opportunity to respond to the following questions or to submit a bnef statement descnbing their views on ACS matters. Each candidate's statement follows his or her biography. The questions: • What would you hope to accomplish as president (or director) of ACS? • What specific changes, if any, in the ACS organization or programs would you propose to achieve your goals?

related associations is very positive and we need to keep it going. In my capacity as chairman of the Philadelphia Section, I have made section members aware of the opportunities available for funding projects through the Advanced Technology Program of the National Institute of Standards & Technology, the Technology Reinvestment Project administered by the Advanced Research Projects Agency, and the Small Business Innovation Research & Technology Transfer programs. I have also made section members aware of the ability to learn about projects already being funded by the government through the National Technology Transfer Center. This has been accomplished through descriptive articles on these subjects in the Philadelphia Section's monthly publication, the Catalyst. Industry relations. I have had numerous discussions with the new director of the ACS Office of Industry Relations regarding ways the society can provide more benefits to industrial chemists. As a director, I would help pursue some of the ideas we've discussed. With over half our membership coming from industry, we need to find ways to better serve their needs and have them take a more active role in the operations of the society. Public outreach. In regard to improving the image of the chemical profession and the industry, I presented a paper at the Chicago national meeting comparing ACS's efforts with those of CMA's Responsible Care program. These efforts have many similarities and I have suggested ways that we could synergistically work together to educate the public and win their support. This is especially true in terms of ACS providing assistance to small chemical businesses in their efforts to meet the requirements of both the Responsible Care-type programs and ISO 9000 qualifications.

Having studied what both sides are doing, I see many areas where we can work together to achieve a common goal. For example, the new ACS book for the layman entitled, "Your Chemical World," which councilors received at the recent Washington meeting, includes an explanation of CMA's Responsible Care initiative and its six management practice codes. We are working together to educate the public on how chemistry has added value to our lives. As a board member, I would work to get further support for these efforts. Our society must also continue to educate legislators through position papers and testimony and the media through seminars and workshops. National Chemistry Week, the International Chemistry Celebration, the Smithsonian exhibit, and the USA Today articles need continued support. Career services/employment. In the area of career services, we must intensify and broaden our efforts to help those members who have been caught in the reengineering that has plagued our industry. I believe more information on how to pursue alternative careers outside chemistry, like the ACS video "Career Transitions: Catalyst for Change," shown for the first time at the Washington meeting, needs to be added to the career services that are already provided. For some extended period, there are going to be many more chemists looking for jobs than there are jobs available. I would hope that the support I have historically received from the council stems from councilors believing I have contributed in a meaningful way in the past and that they are confident I will continue to do so in the future. I am honored to be a candidate for director-at-large and once again seek the support of my fellow councilors. • SEPTEMBER 26,1994 C&EN 45