3 key elements for globalization

Abstract

Throughout the years, the American Chemical Society has fulfilled its mission to advance the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners for the benefit of Earth and its people. However, changes have occurred worldwide that present new challenges and opportunities. One change can be seen in the society’s demographics. ACS is becoming increasingly global and includes more than 20,000 members who live outside the US and represent more than 140 countries. ACS has 23 international chemical sciences chapters and 66 international student chapters. Chemistry Enterprise Partnerships (CEPs) have been established with our sister societies to strengthen our international collaborations. As the ACS Board of Directors’ liaison to the society programs’ globalization effort, I firmly believe that when we think about globalization, we should focus on the three Cs: communication, collaboration, and cooperation. Communication is essential to promoting an environment of confidence and trust. Once efficient communication is established, goals can be