American Chemical Society Vision 2025: Helping ACS Members Thrive in the Global Chemistry Enterprise...

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

Dr. Zi-Ling (Ben) XueTask Force Member

Discussion with Multidisciplinary Program Planning Group

April 6, 2013

Presidential Task Force

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

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Areas of Task Force Recommendations

1. Broad Spectrum of Career Paths

2. Support Entrepreneurship

3. Advocacy Tools and Training

4. Supply and Demand of Chemists/Jobs

5. Collaborate with Chemical Societies Worldwide

6. Global Job Opportunities

7. Support for Chemists and Chemistry Communities Worldwide

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Recommendation # 1

Better educate ACS members about the critical elements necessary for success in a broad spectrum of career paths.


1. Broad Spectrum of Career Paths

Existing ACS Activities

• Career Management & Development

• CEPA

• ACS Network “Your Profession” Section

• Professional Education

• “ACS Careers” channel on YouTube

• Public Affairs Digital Services Unit


Specific Activities Proposed

A. Introduce Massive Online Open Courses

B. Offer Web-based Workshops

C. Empower Job Searches with Video

D. Broaden Curricula

Recommendation # 5

Collaborate with more chemical societies worldwide regarding public communication, education, advocacy, employment, and other issues of mutual interest.


5. Collaborate with Chemical Societies Worldwide


• International Activities Committee

• International Chapters

• ACS Awards

• C&EN

• PacificChem



A. Encourage Growth of International Chapters

B. Promote International Award Awareness & New Awards

C. Support C&EN/Sister Society Comment Exchange

D. Explore ACS-IUPAC Meetings

E. Discuss Global Collaboration at Roundtable at Spring National Meeting

Recommendation # 7

Expand ACS support for chemists and chemistry communities worldwide.


7. Support for Chemists and Chemistry Communities Worldwide


• International Chapters


• National and Regional Meetings

• PacificChem

• ACS Webinars

• Visa Assistance to Meeting Attendees



A. Pay Dues in Home Currencies

B. Encourage More International Chapters

C. Promote Global Involvement of Members via Technical Divisions

D. Explore Overseas Regional Meetings

E. Pilot Virtual International Meeting

F. Increase Webinars of Global Interest

G. Streamline Visas for Meeting Attendees

H. Engage non-U.S. Nationals Studying in the U.S.

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.


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


Thanks to Vision 2025 Members

Globalization• H. N. Cheng – Co-Chair• Jens Breffke• Susan Butts• Mukund Chorghade • Peter Dorhout• Cyndie Maryanoff• 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• Zafra Lerman• Connie Murphy• Dorothy Phillips• Joel Shulman• Sharon Vercellotti


Marinda Li Wu – 2013 ACS President

Bob Rich – Staff Liaison

Your Ideas and suggestions?


• Build on existing ACS activities, programs, products, and services

• Thank you for your participation and feedback!

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.


Backup slides for each recommendation


Recommendation # 2

Create an ACS umbrella to support entrepreneurship.


2. Support Entrepreneurship


• 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



A. Link ACS Entrepreneurs with Venture Capital Funds

B. Promote Entrepreneurial Curriculum Content

C. Spread Entrepreneurial Thinking and Training

D. Change the Culture to Encourage Entrepreneurship

E. Build an ACS “Brand” around Entrepreneurship

Recommendation # 3

Engage and equip members with enhanced advocacy tools and training to improve business climate & promote job creation with legislators.


3. Advocacy Tools and Training


• Office of Public Affairs

• Committees, including PA&PR

• Chemistry Ambassadors

• Local Section Government Affairs Committees

• Corporation Associates

• ACS Business Climate Policy Statement



A. Spread Elevator Advocacy Pitch

B. Expand Local Section Advocacy

C. Grow State Advocacy Efforts

D. Survey R&D Leaders on Advocacy Needs

E. Promote Workforce Education

F. Discuss Advocacy Targets at Roundtable and Elsewhere

G. Engage Members to Advocate Improving U.S. Business Climate

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.


4. Supply and Demand of Chemists/Jobs


• Committee on Professional Training

• Society Committee on Education

• Graduate Education Advisory Board

• Committee on Economic & Professional Affairs


Specific Activities Proposed• Initiate Further Discussion on

Supply & Demand of Chemists & Jobs

• Focus on Building a Better Equilibrium

• May Include Immigration-Related Issues

Recommendation # 6

Provide information, resources, advice, and assistance to ACS members interested in global job opportunities.


International Employment Initiative (IEI)

6. Global Job Opportunities


• Committee on Economic & Professional Affairs


• Committee on Professional Training

• Discussions with Europe on Approval of Programs



A. Support the ACS International Center Launch

B. Create Global Opportunities National Meeting Theme

C. Provide Assistance with Overseas Assignments

D. Encourage Study Abroad

E. Consider Certification of non-U.S. University Programs

F. Facilitate Worldwide Acceptance of Courses and Degree Programs

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