Abstract
The U.S. chemistry enterprise and broader science and technology sector are facing many challenges. A struggling economy, real-dollar decreases in funding for science, and globalization have all contributed to job losses and uncertainty within our community. However, I strongly believe that if we find ways to work with each other and with our fellow science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professionals, we can transform such challenges into opportunities. This conviction was the inspiration for my 2013 presidential theme, “Partners for Progress & Prosperity,” and for my presidential task force, “Vision 2025: Helping ACS Members Thrive in the Global Chemistry Enterprise.” My task force consists of two working groups, but here I will focus on the one called Jobs & Advocacy. It is more critical than ever to communicate to our elected officials the importance of funding scientific research and development and supporting business to help revive the U.S. economy. By ...
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