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About the New York Section of the ACS Marc A. Walters, Ph.D. It is my honor to serve as the 2008 chair of the New York Section of the American Chemical Society. Our section has a long and distinguished history. Chartered in 1891, the New York section has been active in the service of both industrial and educational institutions. Its membership has included and been strengthened by the participation of chemists from all areas of the discipline. Today, the New York section sponsors a wealth of activities for the benefit of its membership. In the coming year these activities will include: The Section-Wide Conference January 19, St. John's University, Jamaica, NY Chemagination Contest March, St. John's University, Jamaica, NY U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad, NY trials March 1, Various New York Section Sites William H. Nichols Medal Symposium and Dinner March 14, Crowne Plaza Hotel White Plains, NY Undergraduate Research Symposium May 17, Queensborough Community College, Bayside NY MARM 2008 May 17-21, Queensborough Community College, Bayside, NY National Chemistry Week demonstrations at the New York Hall of Science, Queens, NY Project SEED A full list of annual events is provided on the Section web site. The section is committed to increasing the public's awareness and understanding of chemistry and its benefits to society. In 2008 I hope to extend the NY Section's role to (i) advising the public and its representatives on public policies that focus on the teaching of chemistry in our schools, and (ii) on chemical regulations designed for public safety and wellbeing. In recognition of the importance of increased legislative action throughout the American Chemical Society we have invited Glenn Ruskin, Director of the ACS Office of Legislative and Government Affairs to address the New York Section of the ACS at the Section-Wide Meeting. Chemistry is referred to as the "central science" because of the seemingly innumerable daily activities that require the chemist's expertise in fields such as electronics, medicine, farming and renewable energy to name a few. In order to sustain our ranks and renew our commitment to the discipline we call on our members to recruit new members, communicate our work to the public, and fire the imaginations of students whose creativity might find its expression in the central science. We welcome seasoned professionals who may be new to the Section, college students, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and young professionals. Opportunities abound to both support and contribute your ideas and energy to the New York Section of the ACS. We provide a forum to enrich the lives of chemists, students of chemistry, and the public at large. With the optimism and creativity of our membership, we look forward to realizing that outcome in 2008. Marc Walters, Ph.D.2008 Chair - New York Section ACS NY Section Strategic Plan MISSION STATEMENT STRATEGIC THRUSTS 2. New York Section will expand collaborative activities with local chapters of other professional societies in the New York region to enhance the interdisciplinary boundaries of chemistry. 3. New York Section will develop and utilize advanced technology to enhance professional activities and services for our members. 4. New York Section will foster activities and programs to improve the public's recognition and appreciation of the contributions of chemistry. 5. New York Section will promote the development of programs and services to improve the scientific literacy and interest of students. 6. New York Section will facilitate the career development of professionals in the Chemical Sciences. 7. New York Section will encourage participation and leadership by women and underrepresented minorities. VISION STATEMENT Interested in becoming an ACS member? Please go to http://www.chemistry.org/membership/join.html American Chemical Society
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