American Chemical Society The ACS International Center presents: “International Activities in San Francisco” June 24, 2014; 3:00pm EDT 1 www.acs.org/ic
H.N. Cheng, Ph.D. Chair, ACS Committee on International Activities (IAC) • Works for USDA Southern Regional Research Center in New Orleans • Received B.S. from UCLA and Ph.D. from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Specializes in polymer chemistry, renewable materials, biocatalysis, and polymer NMR • Other ACS activities: Co-chair of Polymer Division workshop committee; member-at-large and immediate past chair of Louisiana Section; chair of ACS member insurance marketing committee. American Chemical Society 2
About ACS ACS Vision: “Improving people’s lives through the transforming power of chemistry ” ACS Mission: “Advance the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners for the benefit of Earth and its people.” • 161,000+ members ‒ 187 Local Sections ‒ 32 Technical Divisions • 75% of members have degrees in chemistry, 25% in other fields • >54% of members in business & industry • 24,000 members living outside the U.S. • 2 locations • 1,900+ employees American Chemical Society 3
www.acs.org/ic The ACS IC is an online clearinghouse of information on international exchange programs for high schoolers, undergraduates, graduates, postdocs, faculty, and professionals from across the globe seeking more information for their international achievement. The website currently contains information on over 600 unique programs in 16 geographies, sorted across 7 levels of professional experience. visit www.acs.org/ic or e-mail ic@acs.org. American Chemical Society 4
ACS Office of International Activities Brad Miller, Ph.D. , Director b_miller@acs.org Brad has worked for ACS since 1999 developing programs, products, and services to advance chemical sciences through collaborations in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. He is the staff liaison to the ACS Committee on International Activities, and serves on the US National Commission for UNESCO. He is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Francisco Gomez , Assistant Director f_gomez@acs.org Francisco specializes in global economics and business strategy, fosters existing partnerships with international organizations. Francisco is also the lead for ACS formation of international strategic alliances. Francisco joined the ACS Office of International Activities team in 2008. Francisco has a strong understanding of the complexities of the. Ricardo Mcklmon , Marketing Manager, Innovation and International Recruitment r_mcklmon@acs.org Ricardo supports representation of the ACS International Chapters at the ACS National Meeting. Ricardo has a background in international engagement and recruitment initiatives, and has extensive international marketing and product management experience and has worked in Canada, the Caribbean, South and Central America. American Chemical Society 5
ACS Office of International Activities Kelen Fureigh , Senior Associate k_fureigh@acs.org As a Senior Associate at the Office of International Activities Kelen manages multiple programs and also leads efforts for community outreach events and symposiums internationally supporting ACS strategic alliance implementation and international meetings presence. She coordinates activities for the International Lounge at the ACS National Meetings. Julia Throop , Senior Associate j_throop@acs.org Julia works to promote the ACS International Center at the ACS National Meeting, and in close collaboration with the Society’s Education department, will be organizing the ACS International Opportunities for Career and Study event this year. Julia has a background in international education, and is pursuing a career in Asian Studies from George Washington University. Steven Hill , Senior Associate s_hill@acs.org Steven manages the Technical Symposia at the ACS National Meeting, and supports the Committee on International Activities. Steven earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, and has a background in web design, e-learning development, and international standardization. Lori Brown , Science and Human Rights Associate l_brown2@acs.org Lori manages the IAC Welcome Reception at the ACS National Meeting and supports the Committee on International Activities at the ACS National Meeting. Additionally, she handles science and human rights issues for the ACS. Lori has a background in politics, and previously monitored elections in Central America. American Chemical Society 6
ACS International Opportunities for Career and Study Monday, August 11 9:00-11:00am Room 135, Moscone Convention Center, North Bldg Hear from representatives of international funding agencies, governmental organizations, and foreign embassies on programs they list on the ACS International Center that will enable you to take your research abroad! RSVP at ic@acs.org OR just show up! American Chemical Society 7
Speed Networking with International Experts Monday, August 11 4:00-5:30pm Use the time between your symposia at this fall's ACS National Meeting in San Francisco to talk one-on-one with people from international embassies and consulates and private funding organizations who can tell you which programs best optimizes your chance of benefiting both professionally and personally from an international experience. RSVP at ic@acs.org OR JUST SHOW UP! American Chemical Society 8
Next Generation Ambassadors of Chemistry 1 PM – 5:30 PM Sunday, August 10 Moscone Center, Esplanade Ballroom 300, South Building ACS, Sociedade Brasileira de Química and the Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPQ) Project “ Ciência sem Fronteiras ” (CSF) bring to San Francisco, 15 exceptional young Brazilian Chemists to present their object of research, exchange experiences and build networks. For more information, please email: k_fureigh@acs.org American Chemical Society 9
International Lounge Open from Sunday to Wednesday, August 10-13 8 AM – 6 PM Moscone Center, South Lobby, South Building Highlights: Open House – Monday, August,11 from 2 to 3 PM Come get some giveaways and enjoy some snacks with us! ACS International Chapters gatherings Pin your interest in the ACS World Map For more information, please email: k_fureigh@acs.org American Chemical Society 10
Asia-America Chemical Symposium (A2CS) Global stewardship and chemistry innovation for sustainable agricultural and food products 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday, August 12 Moscone Center, Esplanade Ballroom 300, South Building Speakers: Topics include: • 6 ACS speakers • Sustainable food production • USDA, University of California, • Wastewater treatment Marrone Bio, etc. • Increasing food yield • 6 Visiting Scholars from Asia • Green technology in food and • Singapore, China, agriculture Bangladesh, etc. • Etc. American Chemical Society 11 Visit www.acs.org/a2cs2014 for a full program
Innovation from international collaboration symposium Global stewardship and chemistry innovation for sustainable agricultural and food products 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Monday, August 11 Moscone Center, Esplanade Ballroom 300, South Building A symposium focusing on international collaboration for: • Facilitating research • Enhancing networks and communication • Improving science knowledge worldwide • Encouraging chemistry innovation • 15 distinguished speakers – covering academia, industry, and global chemical societies, and giving examples of how to be successful American Chemical Society 12
International Welcome Reception Sponsored by the International Activities Committee Sunday, August 10 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Hilton San Francisco Union Square Attendees will receive: - a ticket for a complimentary beverage Dallas 2014 Reception Photo by Linda Wang, C&EN - free food - t-shirts for the first 100 guests American Chemical Society 13
International Welcome Reception Sponsored by the International Activities Committee To Register: - International attendees can sign up using the social events page - U.S. based attendees can register by filling out the form on this website: http://bit.ly/internationalreception Dallas 2014 Reception Photo by Linda Wang, C&EN American Chemical Society 14
ChemLuminary Global Engagement Award Tuesday, August 12, 2014 Free and Open to the Public 8:00 - 8:45 p.m. – Reception and Poster Session 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Awards & Dance Reception 3 Awards from the Committee on International Activities - Local Section - Technical Divisions - International Chapters American Chemical Society 15
ACS International Chapters and Student Chapters American Chemical Society 16
Key benefits of ACS Chapters In addition to the ACS member benefits, International Chapters enjoy: • Recognition as official ACS body in country and a key to advancing the global chemistry enterprise • Access to ACS 161,000 member network for exploring collaboration and networking opportunities • Use of ACS brand/logo • Convening power of ACS Brand • Voice at International Activities Committee, a key governance body in the ACS • ACS Presidential/Governance visits • Leadership development opportunities www.acs.org/international 17 American Chemical Society
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