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The article offers information on the American Chemical Society (ACS) Board of Directors meeting to be held in the Pennsylvania Convention Center and ACS Council meeting at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown in August 2016.

The article explores various employment opportunities for U.S. bachelor and master of science chemists in 2006. One indicator of the trend is the increase in on-campus recruiting of job-seeking chemists, according to some schools. The firms that are seeking undergraduate-degreed chemists include those from the chemical, high-tech, aerospace, consulting, medical devices, petroleum, and biotechnology industries. In particular, some biopharmaceutical companies are expanding their staff in the wake of recent regulatory approvals or successful product launches.

Solicits nominations for 56 national awards administered by the American Chemical Society to be presented in 2007. Qualifications for nominees; Schedule of nomination; Categories of awards; Nomination procedure.

Offers information on the committee agenda for the 229th national meeting of the American Chemical Society to be held in San Diego, California in March 13 to 17, 2005. Budget and finance; Chemical abstracts service; Chemical safety; Chemists with disabilities.

Offers information on the awards to be presented during the 229th national meeting of the American Chemical Society to be held in San Diego, California in March 13 to 17, 2005. Categories; Criteria; Recipients.

Presents a technical program summary for the 229th national meeting of the American Chemical Society to be held in San Diego, California in March 13 to 17, 2005. Presidential events; Activities of the Division of Agricultural and Food Chemistry; Division of Agrochemicals; Division of Analytical Chemistry; Biochemical Technology.

Presents a profile on the recipients of the awards adminstered by the American Chemical Society for 2005. Louis E. Brus, awardee in the field of Chemistry of Materials; Claude S. Hudson Award in Carbohydrate Chemistry recipient, David R. Bundle; E.V. Murphree Award in Industrial & Engineering Chemistry recipient, Mark E. Davis.

Highlights the outcome of the National Chemistry Week 2004, organized by the American Chemical Society. Theme of the event; Goal of communicating the positive effects of chemistry on everyday life; Contests and presentations at various local sections of the society.

Analyzes the salary and employment status of member chemists of the American Chemical Society in the United States. Job market for chemists; Unemployment rate; Average salary.

The article presents a survey published by the European Chemistry Thematic Network (ECTN) which was commissioned by the European Commission to build skills and ensure employment needs of chemists in the regional chemical industry in Europe. Topics discussed include only three percent of Europe's chemist unemployed; aims to fill skills gaps identified by the chemical industry and improving skills and education levels of university chemistry students.

The article reports that the American Chemical Society (ACS) has introduced five policy statements to address the concerns of the chemical industry. The five policy statements involve visa restrictions, teaching of evolution, sustainability and the chemical enterprise, U.S. patent reform, and scientific insight and integrity in public policy.

The article reports that councilors voted to request a recorded vote of council action on a proposed amendment to ACS Bylaw III, Section 3b, during the American Chemical Society's (ACS) council meeting in Chicago, Illinois on March 28, 2007. The defeated petition, "Rules for nominating members of N&E for national office" would have established a one-year waiting period subsequent to service on the Committee on Nominations and Elections before an individual can be nominated.

Presents the schedule of social and special events for the 229th national meeting of the American Chemical Society to be held in San Diego, California in March 13 to 17, 2005. Deadline for ticket sales; Refunds of social events tickets.

Offers information on lodgings for the 229th national meeting of the American Chemical Society to be held in San Diego, California in March 13 to 17, 2005. Room reservations; Accommodations for guests with disabilities; Official hotels of the conference.

Focuses on the outlook on the American Chemical Society and the chemistry enterprises for the year 2005. Improvement in the Chemical industry; Promotion of the course Chemical engineering; Continuance of providing chemical information.

The article examines the American Chemical Society (ACS) report "Innovation, Chemistry, and Jobs: Meeting the Challenges of Tomorrow." Improving the chemical industry and innovation in the U.S. are the objectives of the report. One of the recommendations for ACS was increasing policy advocacy to improve the business environment for entrepreneurs. Chemist Larry R. Faulkner advises educators to maintain a balanced approach in order to encourage innovation.

The article reports on highlights of the American Chemical Society (ACS) Kentucky Lake Section's celebration of its 50th anniversary at the University of Tennessee in Martin. The celebration was in conjunction with the National Chemistry Week (NCW). Section Chairwoman Sandra Thompson started the ceremonies with a brief history of the section.

The article recalls events that shaped the American Chemical Society (ACS) in the U.S. in 1908. There was a tension between ACS members who were industrial chemists and those working in academe and government laboratories over access to abstracts of chemical literature published by European chemical societies. This tension has led to the creation of "Chemical Abstracts" in 1907. Industry members also complained of the lack of adequate representation in society governance bodies.

The article focuses on the strategic plans of the American Chemical Society (ACS) Board Planning Committee. The committee and its staff formulated goals for the society and determined strategies for each goal. It considered the changes in the External Section of "Strategic Plan for 2008 and Beyond." It discussed the Strategic Plan Web storyboard and proposed several improvements and approved public presentation.

The article discusses how the American Chemical Society (ACS) strengthens bonds with sister chemical societies in meetings held in London, England and Paris, France in July 2007. ACS President Catherine T. Hunt and ACS Chairman of the Board of Directors Judith L. Benham first met on July 12, 2007 with the Royal Society of Chemistry Council to discusses issues relating to the ACS.

The article reports on the issuance of calls for papers for the spring 2008 American Chemical Society national meeting to be held April 6 to 10, 2008. It discusses the publication of the preliminary program for the meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana in the February 11, 2008 issue of "C&EN." The article presents the society by-law governing presentation of papers.

Reports on the efforts by the Committed on Environmental Improvement (CEI) to achieve sustainability in the chemical enterprise in the U.S. Partnership of CEI with the American Chemical Society (ACS) divisions and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers in sponsoring a symposium on sustainability; Purpose of the symposium to draft a policy statement on sustainability; Intentions of CEI to continue highlighting sustainability to ACS members, industry and the public.

Introduces new software for the chemical industry which were on display at the American Chemical Society national meeting in Washington, D.C. Features of MDL Logistics, which manages reagent procurement and inventory processes; Systems requirements of IntelliChem V5.0 intelligent electronic laboratory notebooks; Advantages of the Benchware 3D Explorer from Tripos Inc.

Presents a letter to the editor concerning actions made by the American Chemical Society.

Offers information on the participation of the Chemjobs Career Center in the 229th national meeting of the American Chemical Society to be held in San Diego, California in March 13 to 17, 2005. Employment services; Job seeker sign-up program; Career resources.

Presents the schedule of professional development workshop schedule for the 229th national meeting of the American Chemical Society to be held in San Diego, California in March 13 to 17, 2005. Topics; Lecturers; Schedules and venues.

Offers information on the workshops organized for the 229th national meeting of the American Chemical Society to be held in San Diego, California in March 13 to 17, 2005. Topics; Guest speakers; Schedules and venues.

Offers information on the presidential events of the 229th national meeting of the American Chemical Society to be held in San Diego, California in March 13 to 17, 2005. Presidential agenda; Special symposia; Public outreach.

Offers information on transportation for the 229th national meeting of the American Chemical Society to be held in San Diego, California in March 13 to 17, 2005. Air and ground transportation; Shuttle service of the society. INSET: INTERNATIONAL REGISTRANTS..

Present information on the registration procedures for the 229th national meeting of the American Chemical Society to be held in San Diego, California in March 13 to 17, 2005. Sources of information; Customer service centers; Member registration system; Fees; Credential mailing.

Presents the short courses offered in conjunction with the 229th national meeting of the American Chemical Society to be held in San Diego, California in March 13 to 17, 2005. Analytical and general chemistry; Biological, pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry; Chromatography; Engineering.

Presents the undergraduate program for the 229th national meeting of the American Chemical Society to be held in San Diego, California in March 13 to 17, 2005. Mentoring programs; Demonstrations; Workshops; Symposiums.

Reports that the Committee on Committees' annual training session for committee chairs will be held as part of the American Chemical Society's (ACS) Leaders Conference on January 28-30, 2005 in Baltimore, Maryland. Recognition of councils who will have served statutory limit or otherwise completed their service on ACS governance committees; Development of recommendations for 2005 committee chairs, members, associated and consultant appointments.

Analyzes the job market for chemists in the United States. Unemployment rate among chemist members of the American Chemical Society; Salaries of chemists; Demand for chemists; Midcareer transitions among chemists.

Focuses on the interaction of the American Chemical Society (ACS) Professional and Member Relations committee with other committees in the U.S. Coordination of the committee on the symposium in honor to Bernard Miller, an ACS member; Interest of the committee in the chemical enterprise; Preference of industrial chemists in networking.

Reports on the International Council of Chemical Associations' wish list of points to be considered in a round of talks with the World Trade Organization. Elimination of chemical tariffs by 2010; Establishment of a set of basic rules on trade and investment; Clarification of the relationship between trade and environment; Harmonization of antidumping practices.

Reports that six journals published by five national chemical societies in Europe will be replaced by two pan-European journals. Proliferation of scientific journals; Aim to increase the profile of European chemical publications in the world; Meeting held between representatives of several national chemical societies in the region; Launch of the `Chemistry--A European Journal'.

Reports on the debate between national chemical societies in Europe over the creation of the European Chemical Society (ECS). Societies' worries on competition over membership and funding; Criticisms on the creation of the ECS from the Federation of European Chemical Societies (FECS); Efforts from the ECS to justify its formation and explain its aims.

The author ponders on the activities and achievements of the American Chemical Society (ACS) in 2011. She highlights the contributions of ACS to the field of chemistry, including information on the Chemical Abstracts Service and the journals launched by ACS Publications. The efforts of ACS to assist its members in thriving into the global workforce are also cited.

The author comments on the emergence of chemistry ambassadors who promulgate information about the benefits of chemistry in societies globally. She mentions how the 27th Chinese Chemical Society (CCS) Congress demonstrated the shared goals and interests of chemists across the world. She argues that all professionals in the chemical industry should spread the word about chemistry's benefits and how it can help solve global challenges.

The article reports that the "C&EN" periodical is reducing its editorial page budget. The move is part of the American Chemical Society's effort to control costs during the recession in the U.S. Throughout 2009, some items that would have ordinarily appeared in the printed and online editions will be accessible only online.

The article reports on activities of the American Chemical Society's (ACS) Green Chemistry Institute (GCI). Some members of the ACS GCI Governing Board are Daryle H. Busch, Berkeley W. Cue Jr. and Carles Estevez. The ACS GCI's initiative, the ACS Pharmaceutical Roundtable has 10 major global pharmaceutical companies as members.

The article features the Louisville, Kentucky-based manufacturer of products for Peptide, Protein and Organic Synthesis AAPPTec, one of the exhibitors at the 236th American Chemical Society National Meeting slated on August 17 to 21, 2008 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its products include the Sharp Vac System, Sharp Freeze Lyophilizer and Spirit HPLC Peptide, Protein and Organic Columns.

The article profiles Porter R. Peoples, the newly appointed director of the American Chemical Society's Green Chemistry Institute on March 17, 2008. He has knowledge and experience in chemistry and has received a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry and mathematics from Montclair State University, New Jersey. Details about his achievements and contributions to chemistry are cited.

The article offers news briefs related to the American Chemical Society (ACS). Among the winners of the Astellas USA Foundation Awards are Harold B. Dellinger, Esther Takeuchi and Shahriar Mobashery. It voted to accept the recommendations for funding grants totaling $8.56 million. It voted to recommend to the board of directors that Arthur Adamson Award for Distinguished Service in the advancement of Surface Chemistry be supported by ACS.

The article offers information on the goals and activities of the American Chemical Society (ACS) Committee on Environmental Improvement (CEI) in the U.S. According to committee chairman Charles E. Kolb Jr., CEI aims to promote the sustainability of the chemical industry. CEI is tasked to advise ACS governing agencies on important environmental concerns related to science and public policy.

The article reports that outgoing president of the French Chemical Society (SFC), Armand Lattes has been traveling Europe giving accounts of the association's history during its 150th anniversary. A brief history of the association is presented. The association has a current membership of about 4,000. Lattes cites several excellent science in the 20th century produced by France, including Jean-Marie Lehn's supramolecular chemistry and Yves Chauvin's study of metathesis reactions.

The article provides an overview of the American Chemical Society's (ACS) Web site. According to the author, the Web site development involved ACS members and staff. She explains that the Web site was enhanced to cater to the needs for ACS members. She describes the site's global navigation system for locating ACS programs.

The article reports on efforts of the American Chemical Society's (ACS) Committee on Technician Affairs (CTA) to increase the visibility of chemical technicians within the organization. CTA Chairman V. Michael Mautino recalls when chemical technicians were not eligible for membership in the ACS. He adds that the goal of CTA is to serve as the voice for the technician community in ACS governance.