Abstract
WHEN scientists are handed a problem, they analyze it, study its various ramifications, consider possible solutions, and, after careful thought, propose what they consider to be the best solution. In problems relating to the chemical profession as a whole, the AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY has used this approach. Through its board of directors, which speaks officially for the 75,000 active members, the ACS has studied many knotty problems, and, after due deliberation, presented a statement of policy. To most professional, technical, and engineering societies and the public at large, the ACS is considered to be the spokesman for our profession. This recognition presents serious responsibilities which are well understood by the Society's leadership. The ACS, for example, after prolonged consideration, issued a statement of policy with regard to military responsibility of specialized personnel (C&EN, Feb. 17, 1955, page 538). This policy was endorsed by the Scientific Manpower Commission, the Engineering Manpowe...
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