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Barriers and Resolutions for Maintaining Your LGBTQ+ Identity in STEM

July 12, 2022 by duffion

In the session, we will feature a keynote speaker to provide context on the current realities (quantitative data) and barriers to LGBTQ+ student success in STEM. The keynote will naturally lead into a panel featuring academics at different levels - postdoctoral studies, early-career faculty, and administration - where lived experiences…

The Professional Chemist: Recognizing the Winner of the Henry Hill Award

July 12, 2022 by duffion

A session recognizing the Henry Hill award winner. This award recognizes persons who have served the profession in the area of professional relations in a unique and distinguished manner.

Working Chemists with Disabilities

July 12, 2022 by duffion

This symposium seeks current and/or aspiring chemists to consider participating in this unique autoethnographic session. Presentations should document how chemists with various disabilities perform their jobs in the chemistry field. Describe the work arounds and accommodations that you have been provided to illustrate your success in chemistry. Presenters may be…

Women Chemists Committee Celebrates 95 Years of Empowering Women in the Chemical Enterprise

July 1, 2022 by duffion

Author: Amy M Balija, Chair of the ACS Women Chemists Committee The Women Chemists Committee (WCC) was established in 1927 as a joint committee between ACS Council and the Board of Directors. Initially named the Women’s Service Committee, the group was instructed to follow five directives to promote, advocate, and…

Summer 2022 Councilor Commentary

July 1, 2022 by duffion

Author: Matt Grandbois, Councilor The ACS Council Meeting was held virtually on March 23rd as part of the hybrid Spring 2022 National Meeting in San Diego, CA. Several items were discussed and acted upon by Council that have an impact on PROF Members. Candidates for President-Elect 2023 were voted upon…

Spring 2022 Councilor Commentary

March 4, 2022 by duffion

Author: Matt Grandbois, Councilor The Spring 2022 ACS Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 23rd at 8am PT. There are several items for action during this session that I believe are of particular interest to our PROF membership. I will briefly describe these items below and I encourage you…

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