Program

7:00 am
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8:00 am

Bring a cup of coffee or your favorite pick me up and chat with the ACS PROF CWD Subdivision on “What types of accommodations do you use in the workplace.”

7:00 am
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8:00 am

Thinking about what you would be doing had the conference been in San Francisco? Would you visit the Golden Gate Bridge? Or take a trip to Wine Country? Join the PROF Ethics subdivision as we take a virtual vacation and play some Ethics trivia along the way.

8:00 am
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9:00 am

We are all Heroes in Moving Chemistry from Bench to Market

8:00 am
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9:00 am

Innovator’s Guide to Industrial Impact

8:00 am
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9:00 am

Art of Building Small

9:00 am
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10:00 am

2020 has not been what we thought it would be. The pandemic has made networking more difficult than ever before. Networking may be more challenging but its not impossible. Grab a cup of coffee and join Matt Grandbois as we discuss ways to network effectively from home.

9:00 am
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10:00 am

Networking can go past the usual questions of where do you work and what are your scientific interests? Learn where fellow chemists like to travel and why in our networking session with the International Chemists subdivision.

9:00 am
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10:00 am

In this virtual new normal, it is more important now than ever to grow your brand. Is your LinkedIn up to date? Do you have a mission statement for yourself? These can shape how you view your career for years to come. Grab a cup of liquid energy (coffee) and join PROF with some strategies to build a personal brand worth bragging about!

10:00 am
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12:00 pm

High impact practices such as undergraduate research and project-based learning are known to engage all students, but are especially impactful for non-majority students. Inclusive efforts to increase retention and success of all students through curriculum redesign are underway at many institutes of higher education.  In this session, inclusion and diversity experts will discuss the imperative for pedagogical change and provide the skills and framework for building an inclusive classroom, such as developing a scaffolded syllabus, writing clear learning objectives, using engaging first-day activities, and using diverse assessments. Chemical educators will share their expertise and experiences including but not limited to developing project-based curricula, using backwards course design, improving success with diverse populations, engaging students in course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs), communicating with large courses, and developing future teacher-scholars through Teacher-Scholar postdocs. We welcome educators to share their inclusive pedagogy ideas and implementation challenges in this session.

10:00 am
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12:00 pm

10:00 am
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12:00 pm

12:00 pm
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1:00 pm

Join the PROF WC subdivision and the WCC as we discuss ways for women to support each other and increase the recognition we deserve!

12:00 pm
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1:00 pm

Join the GTCA subdivision of PROF and discuss “Names matter: How science publication records impact trans authors”

1:00 pm
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3:00 pm

International collaborations in academia, industry and administration are indispensable to drive innovation and production in the chemical enterprise. Commonly accepted standards and ethical decision-making are essential to enable and sustain international collaborations. The evolution of a globally shared science ethics will be the focus of this symposium. Contributions are sought on a broad range of topics including project design, responsible conduct of research, working with human subjects, data ownership and protecting intellectual property, shared authorship and dissemination of data, funding international collaborations, workplace conditions, safety, environmental stewardship, accountability, and regulation and how these affect collaborations. Case studies and best practices will be discussed. 

1:00 pm
–
3:00 pm

Healthcare in America is described by some as the “best in the world”, but by many measures, e.g., infant mortality, chronic diseases, diet, quality of life and lifespan, USA is not near the top. How did we get this way and what can be done to improve the quality and lower the cost of healthcare in America.

1:00 pm
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3:00 pm

3:00 pm
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5:00 pm

3:00 pm
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4:00 pm

Younger chemists are more active than ever in this virtual world but finding a way to get involved can be daunting at times. Join the PROF YC subdivision as we discuss leadership opportunities within the ACS at the regional and national level.

3:00 pm
–
4:00 pm

Ever wonder what the ACS Division of Professional Relations Does? Have you seen PROF or DPR as a cosponsor of an event and want to find out more? Grab your happy hour beverage and a snack and join two of our members in learning about our division and what we can provide for you!

4:00 pm
–
5:00 pm

Science plays a large role in deciding where you will take your graduate studies or your first job but equally important is finding your career mentor. These decisions can shape your entire career and require a lot of thought. PROF YC subdivision is here to help. Grab your favorite cocktail or mocktail and discuss ways to find the right environment for you!

7:00 am
–
8:00 am

Bring a cup of coffee or your favorite pick me up and chat with the ACS PROF CWD Subdivision on “What types of accommodations do you use in the workplace.”

8:00 am
–
9:00 am

We are all Heroes in Moving Chemistry from Bench to Market

9:00 am
–
10:00 am

2020 has not been what we thought it would be. The pandemic has made networking more difficult than ever before. Networking may be more challenging but its not impossible. Grab a cup of coffee and join Matt Grandbois as we discuss ways to network effectively from home.

10:00 am
–
12:00 pm

High impact practices such as undergraduate research and project-based learning are known to engage all students, but are especially impactful for non-majority students. Inclusive efforts to increase retention and success of all students through curriculum redesign are underway at many institutes of higher education.  In this session, inclusion and diversity experts will discuss the imperative for pedagogical change and provide the skills and framework for building an inclusive classroom, such as developing a scaffolded syllabus, writing clear learning objectives, using engaging first-day activities, and using diverse assessments. Chemical educators will share their expertise and experiences including but not limited to developing project-based curricula, using backwards course design, improving success with diverse populations, engaging students in course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs), communicating with large courses, and developing future teacher-scholars through Teacher-Scholar postdocs. We welcome educators to share their inclusive pedagogy ideas and implementation challenges in this session.

12:00 pm
–
1:00 pm

Join the PROF WC subdivision and the WCC as we discuss ways for women to support each other and increase the recognition we deserve!

1:00 pm
–
3:00 pm

International collaborations in academia, industry and administration are indispensable to drive innovation and production in the chemical enterprise. Commonly accepted standards and ethical decision-making are essential to enable and sustain international collaborations. The evolution of a globally shared science ethics will be the focus of this symposium. Contributions are sought on a broad range of topics including project design, responsible conduct of research, working with human subjects, data ownership and protecting intellectual property, shared authorship and dissemination of data, funding international collaborations, workplace conditions, safety, environmental stewardship, accountability, and regulation and how these affect collaborations. Case studies and best practices will be discussed. 

7:00 am
–
8:00 am

Thinking about what you would be doing had the conference been in San Francisco? Would you visit the Golden Gate Bridge? Or take a trip to Wine Country? Join the PROF Ethics subdivision as we take a virtual vacation and play some Ethics trivia along the way.

8:00 am
–
9:00 am

Innovator’s Guide to Industrial Impact

9:00 am
–
10:00 am

Networking can go past the usual questions of where do you work and what are your scientific interests? Learn where fellow chemists like to travel and why in our networking session with the International Chemists subdivision.

10:00 am
–
12:00 pm

12:00 pm
–
1:00 pm

Join the GTCA subdivision of PROF and discuss “Names matter: How science publication records impact trans authors”

1:00 pm
–
3:00 pm

Healthcare in America is described by some as the “best in the world”, but by many measures, e.g., infant mortality, chronic diseases, diet, quality of life and lifespan, USA is not near the top. How did we get this way and what can be done to improve the quality and lower the cost of healthcare in America.

3:00 pm
–
5:00 pm

8:00 am
–
9:00 am

Art of Building Small

10:00 am
–
12:00 pm

1:00 pm
–
3:00 pm

3:00 pm
–
4:00 pm

Younger chemists are more active than ever in this virtual world but finding a way to get involved can be daunting at times. Join the PROF YC subdivision as we discuss leadership opportunities within the ACS at the regional and national level.

4:00 pm
–
5:00 pm

Science plays a large role in deciding where you will take your graduate studies or your first job but equally important is finding your career mentor. These decisions can shape your entire career and require a lot of thought. PROF YC subdivision is here to help. Grab your favorite cocktail or mocktail and discuss ways to find the right environment for you!

9:00 am
–
10:00 am

In this virtual new normal, it is more important now than ever to grow your brand. Is your LinkedIn up to date? Do you have a mission statement for yourself? These can shape how you view your career for years to come. Grab a cup of liquid energy (coffee) and join PROF with some strategies to build a personal brand worth bragging about!

3:00 pm
–
4:00 pm

Ever wonder what the ACS Division of Professional Relations Does? Have you seen PROF or DPR as a cosponsor of an event and want to find out more? Grab your happy hour beverage and a snack and join two of our members in learning about our division and what we can provide for you!