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The 1st Asia Pacific International Chapters Conference
Agnes Rimando Chair, IAC Subcommittee 3
ACS International Chemical Sciences Chapters (n = 19 as of Dec 2016) 1992 Saudi Arabia
1997 Hong Kong
2011
2002 Hungary
2014
2013
Shanghai Thailand
Romania
2015
2016
Malaysia Australia South Africa India South Korea Nigeria Taiwan UAE
Brazil Iraq Jing-Jin-Ji Peru SW China
Subcomm 2 n=5
Subcomm 3 n = 10
Subcomm 1 n=4
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International Chapters Summit 1st - was held at the ACS national meeting in Indianapolis in September 2013 2nd - was held during the Pacifichem meeting in Dec 2015 in Honolulu “ACS international chapters are important components to our global presence and have a unique opportunity to lead the transformation of the global chemistry enterprise with high-impact innovative, collaborative initiatives and to inspire the next generation of chemists and related scientists,” 2015 ACS President Diane Grob Schmidt.
In Honolulu the Asia-Pacific Interl Chapters (Subcomm 3) discussed having a joint conference.
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A-P International Chapters Conference Overview •
Multifaceted with opportunities for technical scientific presentations.
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Cater not only to ACS members and prospective members in the region but also to members outside of the region who are interested.
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Intended to be an ongoing biennial event and potentially will be hosted on a rotation basis in the ACS Chapter member countries.
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Provides opportunity for connecting the chapters in the region and build stronger relationships between chapters and ACS members.
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Contribute to the technical scientific discourse in this region and be up to date with the latest research.
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Assist in providing value to ACS members in this region.
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Increased visibility for ACS in the key strategic Asia Pacific region, which aligns with IAC’s mission.
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1st Asia-Pacific International Chapters Conference Tentative Day-by-day Schedule
• Nov 5 (Sun) - Registration and evening reception • Nov 6 (Mon) - Plenary Lecture followed by 2 concurrent sessions
Poster session (5-8 pm) • Nov 7 (Tue) - Plenary Lecture followed by 2 concurrent sessions, Poster session (5-8 pm) • Nov 8 (Wed) – Two concurrent sessions (8 am – 12 noon) 1:00 pm Tour (join tour organized by HPLC group)
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Global Innovation Grant - travel support for 10 students (5 graduate 5 undergraduate students) - cash award for 1st and 2nd place winners in 4 categories: 1. graduate student oral competition 2. graduate student poster competition 3. undergraduate student oral competition 4. undergraduate student poster competition
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Sponsorship (as of Apr 2017) $ 5,000.00 GiG grant $ 2,000.00 from ACS ORGN
$ 750.00 from ACS AGFD $ 500.00 from ACS GEOC
$ xxxxx from ACS Publications ACS Global Strategy & Market Development Group
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HELP - Disseminate
- Invite speakers - Seek sponsors
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