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Vision 2025: Helping ACS Members Thrive in the Global Chemistry Enterprise

Presidential Task Force. Vision 2025: Helping ACS Members Thrive in the Global Chemistry Enterprise. Dr. Zi -Ling (Ben) Xue Task Force Member Discussion with Multidisciplinary Program Planning Group April 6, 2013. Trends and Challenges. Fewer chemistry jobs in the United States

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Vision 2025: Helping ACS Members Thrive in the Global Chemistry Enterprise

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  1. American Chemical Society Presidential Task Force Vision 2025: Helping ACS Members Thrive in the Global Chemistry Enterprise Dr.Zi-Ling (Ben) Xue Task Force Member Discussion with Multidisciplinary Program Planning GroupApril 6, 2013

  2. Trends and Challenges • Fewer chemistry jobs in the United States • Chemistry enterprise globalized • Chemical product commoditization • Persistent negative public perception towards chemicals and the chemical industry • Disciplinary boundaries blurred • Budget deficits and demands on government finances, which constrain investment in science and engineering • Continued population growth American Chemical Society

  3. Areas of Task Force Recommendations • Broad Spectrum of Career Paths • Support Entrepreneurship • Advocacy Tools and Training • Supply and Demand of Chemists/Jobs • Collaborate with Chemical Societies Worldwide • Global Job Opportunities • Support for Chemists and Chemistry Communities Worldwide American Chemical Society

  4. Recommendation # 1 Better educate ACS members about the critical elements necessary for success in a broad spectrum of career paths. American Chemical Society

  5. 1. Broad Spectrum of Career Paths Specific Activities Proposed • Introduce Massive Online Open Courses • Offer Web-based Workshops • Empower Job Searches with Video • Broaden Curricula Existing ACS Activities • Career Management & Development • CEPA • ACS Network “Your Profession” Section • Professional Education • “ACS Careers” channel on YouTube • Public Affairs Digital Services Unit American Chemical Society

  6. Recommendation # 5 Collaborate with more chemical societies worldwide regarding public communication, education, advocacy, employment, and other issues of mutual interest. American Chemical Society

  7. 5. Collaborate with Chemical Societies Worldwide Specific Activities Proposed • Encourage Growth of International Chapters • Promote International Award Awareness & New Awards • Support C&EN/Sister Society Comment Exchange • Explore ACS-IUPAC Meetings • Discuss Global Collaboration at Roundtable at Spring National Meeting Existing ACS Activities • International Activities Committee • International Chapters • ACS Awards • C&EN • PacificChem American Chemical Society

  8. Recommendation # 7 Expand ACS support for chemists and chemistry communities worldwide. American Chemical Society

  9. 7. Support for Chemists and Chemistry Communities Worldwide Specific Activities Proposed • Pay Dues in Home Currencies • Encourage More International Chapters • Promote Global Involvement of Members via Technical Divisions • Explore Overseas Regional Meetings • Pilot Virtual International Meeting • Increase Webinars of Global Interest • Streamline Visas for Meeting Attendees • Engage non-U.S. Nationals Studying in the U.S. Existing ACS Activities • International Chapters • International Activities Committee • National and Regional Meetings • PacificChem • ACS Webinars • Visa Assistance to Meeting Attendees American Chemical Society

  10. Specifically Related to MPPG • Collaborate with other national chemical societies around public communication, education, advocacy, chemical employment, and other topics of mutual interest. • Explore jointly sponsored ACS-IUPAC meetings. • Expand ACS support for chemists and chemistry communities worldwide. • Encourage Technical Divisions to expand involvement of international members (e.g., joint topical meetings, pilot grants for global programs, and jointly sponsored international meetings). • Plan overseas “regional” meetings that build upon Pacifichem’s success. • Hold a Virtual International Chemistry meeting. American Chemical Society

  11. Actions Underway • ACS Spring Meeting, New Orleans, April 2013 • International Employment Initiative (IEI) • Vision 2025 Globalization Symposium and Global Collaboration Roundtable Discussion • ACS Fall Meeting, Indianapolis, Sept. 2013 • Career Advancement Opportunities Symposium • Innovation and Entrepreneurship Symposium • Diversity Symposium American Chemical Society

  12. Thanks to Vision 2025 Members Globalization • H. N. Cheng – Co-Chair • Jens Breffke • Susan Butts • Mukund Chorghade • Peter Dorhout • CyndieMaryanoff • Attila Pavlath • Al Ribes • Sonja Strah-Pleynet • Shaomeng Wang • Ben Xue Jobs and Advocacy • Sadiq Shah – Co-Chair • James Chao • Pat Confalone • Dan Eustace • John Gavenonis • Jennifer Laurence • ZafraLerman • Connie Murphy • Dorothy Phillips • Joel Shulman • Sharon Vercellotti Marinda Li Wu – 2013 ACS President Bob Rich – Staff Liaison American Chemical Society

  13. Your Ideas and suggestions? • Build on existing ACS activities, programs, products, and services • Thank you for your participation and feedback! American Chemical Society

  14. Specifically Related to MPPG • Collaborate with other national chemical societies around public communication, education, advocacy, chemical employment, and other topics of mutual interest. • Explore jointly sponsored ACS-IUPAC meetings. • Expand ACS support for chemists and chemistry communities worldwide. • Encourage Technical Divisions to expand involvement of international members (e.g., joint topical meetings, pilot grants for global programs, and jointly sponsored international meetings). • Plan overseas “regional” meetings that build upon Pacifichem’s success. • Hold a Virtual International Chemistry meeting. American Chemical Society

  15. Backup slides for each recommendation American Chemical Society

  16. Recommendation # 2 Create an ACS umbrella to support entrepreneurship. American Chemical Society

  17. 2. Support Entrepreneurship Specific Activities Proposed • Link ACS Entrepreneurs with Venture Capital Funds • Promote Entrepreneurial Curriculum Content • Spread Entrepreneurial Thinking and Training • Change the Culture to Encourage Entrepreneurship • Build an ACS “Brand” around Entrepreneurship Existing ACS Activities • Entrepreneurial Initiative • Resource Center • Training Program • Advisory Board • Entrepreneurial Showcase • Graduate Education Community and Programs • Preparing for Life after Graduate School • ACS Network “Chemical Entrepreneurs” Group • Chemical Entrepreneurs’ Council American Chemical Society

  18. Recommendation # 3 Engage and equip members with enhanced advocacy tools and training to improve business climate & promote job creation with legislators. American Chemical Society

  19. 3. Advocacy Tools and Training Specific Activities Proposed • Spread Elevator Advocacy Pitch • Expand Local Section Advocacy • Grow State Advocacy Efforts • Survey R&D Leaders on Advocacy Needs • Promote Workforce Education • Discuss Advocacy Targets at Roundtable and Elsewhere • Engage Members to Advocate Improving U.S. Business Climate Existing ACS Activities • Office of Public Affairs • Committees, including PA&PR • Chemistry Ambassadors • Local Section Government Affairs Committees • Corporation Associates • ACS Business Climate Policy Statement American Chemical Society

  20. Recommendation # 4 Discuss with U.S. and global stakeholders the supply and demand of chemists/jobs to bring them to a better equilibrium. Consider a task force to look at options, including immigration-related issues. American Chemical Society

  21. 4. Supply and Demand of Chemists/Jobs Specific Activities Proposed • Initiate Further Discussion on Supply & Demand of Chemists & Jobs • Focus on Building a Better Equilibrium • May Include Immigration-Related Issues Existing ACS Activities • Committee on Professional Training • Society Committee on Education • Graduate Education Advisory Board • Committee on Economic & Professional Affairs American Chemical Society

  22. Recommendation # 6 Provide information, resources, advice, and assistance to ACS members interested in global job opportunities. International Employment Initiative (IEI) American Chemical Society

  23. 6. Global Job Opportunities Specific Activities Proposed • Support the ACS International Center Launch • Create Global Opportunities National Meeting Theme • Provide Assistance with Overseas Assignments • Encourage Study Abroad • Consider Certification of non-U.S. University Programs • Facilitate Worldwide Acceptance of Courses and Degree Programs Existing ACS Activities • Committee on Economic & Professional Affairs • International Activities Committee • Committee on Professional Training • Discussions with Europe on Approval of Programs American Chemical Society

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