Page 8 of ITEM IX, F Other Committee Reports F. Nomenclature, Terminology and Symbols At the executive session of the committee, copies of the newly-produced operations ,anual were reviewed with attention to its relationship to the ACS Strategic Plan for 2012 and Beyond. Committee members, who are also members of related organizations including the IEEE SCC14 and IUPAC groups, gave reports of on-going work in those organizations of particular relevance to the Society. A PowerPoint presentation on IEEE SCC14 committee activities is available at the committee workplace on the ACS Network. The Chair and Staff Liaison participated in a discussion with ACS journal editors on the issue of proper nomenclature usage in Society journals. The committee’s discussion explored ways to increase the likelihood that authors and journals will put more emphasis on recommended, unambiguous nomenclature. The Chair also reported that, at its October 2011 meeting, the international body concerned with SI Base Units accepted the idea of “explicit constant” definitions of SI Base Units but postponed adoption of the actual redefinitions until 2015 (or later). Some national and international chemistry organizations have expressed opposition of the proposals developed last year. The committee plans to develop short but accurate explanations of SI Base Units for different age and educational levels. The committee is examining sustainable ways to meet its liaison duties with ACS and international organizations with which we should develop interactions. A list of such groups will be sent to NTS members who will select a short list for discussion and selection at the next committee meeting.
Peter F. Rusch, Chair David W. Ball Mark Benvenuto Albert C. Censullo Carmen J. Giunta Derek Horton Bob A. Howell
Ben B. Chastain Richard A. Hermens
Paul J. Karol Donald S. MacLean Donivan Porterfield Warren H. Powell Jeffrey A. Rahn
John A. Secrist Michael Sheets James G. Traynham Tracy C. Williamson Jeffrey M. Wilson
Associates Michael D. Mosher Donald Wauchope
David A. Carter Gail Karet
Consultants Patton M. Giles
Leslie H. Sperling
Staff Liaison: Gerald P. Fenske
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