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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.
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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
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Specific Activities ProposedA. Introduce Massive Online Open
CoursesB. Offer Web-based WorkshopsC. Empower Job Searches with VideoD. Broaden Curricula
Recommendation # 5
Collaborate with more chemical societies worldwide regarding public communication, education, advocacy, employment, and other issues of mutual interest.
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5. Collaborate with Chemical Societies Worldwide
Existing ACS Activities• International Activities Committee• International Chapters• ACS Awards• C&EN• PacificChem
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Specific Activities ProposedA. Encourage Growth of International
ChaptersB. Promote International Award
Awareness & New AwardsC. Support C&EN/Sister Society
Comment ExchangeD. Explore ACS-IUPAC MeetingsE. Discuss Global Collaboration at
Roundtable at Spring National Meeting
Recommendation # 7
Expand ACS support for chemists and chemistry communities worldwide.
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7. Support for Chemists and Chemistry Communities Worldwide
Existing ACS Activities• International Chapters• International Activities Committee• National and Regional Meetings• PacificChem• ACS Webinars• Visa Assistance to Meeting
Attendees
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Specific Activities ProposedA. Pay Dues in Home CurrenciesB. Encourage More International
ChaptersC. Promote Global Involvement of
Members via Technical DivisionsD. Explore Overseas Regional MeetingsE. Pilot Virtual International MeetingF. Increase Webinars of Global InterestG. Streamline Visas for Meeting
AttendeesH. 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.
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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
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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
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Marinda Li Wu – 2013 ACS PresidentBob Rich – Staff Liaison
Your Ideas and suggestions?
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• 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.
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Backup slides for each recommendation
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Recommendation # 2
Create an ACS umbrella to support entrepreneurship.
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2. Support 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
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Specific Activities ProposedA. Link ACS Entrepreneurs with
Venture Capital FundsB. Promote Entrepreneurial
Curriculum ContentC. Spread Entrepreneurial Thinking
and TrainingD. Change the Culture to Encourage
EntrepreneurshipE. 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.
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3. Advocacy Tools and Training
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
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Specific Activities ProposedA. Spread Elevator Advocacy PitchB. Expand Local Section AdvocacyC. Grow State Advocacy EffortsD. Survey R&D Leaders on Advocacy
NeedsE. Promote Workforce EducationF. Discuss Advocacy Targets at
Roundtable and ElsewhereG. 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.
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4. Supply and Demand of Chemists/Jobs
Existing ACS Activities• Committee on Professional
Training• Society Committee on Education• Graduate Education Advisory
Board• Committee on Economic &
Professional Affairs
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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.
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International Employment Initiative (IEI)
6. Global Job Opportunities
Existing ACS Activities• Committee on Economic &
Professional Affairs• International Activities Committee• Committee on Professional
Training• Discussions with Europe on
Approval of Programs
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Specific Activities ProposedA. Support the ACS International
Center LaunchB. Create Global Opportunities
National Meeting ThemeC. Provide Assistance with Overseas
AssignmentsD. Encourage Study AbroadE. Consider Certification of non-U.S.
University ProgramsF. Facilitate Worldwide Acceptance of
Courses and Degree Programs