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The article focuses on the role of German Chemical Society in the evolution of chemistry since the National Socialism (Nazi) era in Germany. It states that Helmut Maier, a historian at Ruhr University, Bochum, Germany, has reported about the role of several German chemists after the World War II. It mentions about 20 percent contribution in the national income by chemical industry during the administration of the Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. It also mentions about the aryanization policy.

The article discusses the American Chemical Society's survey of the starting salaries of 2007 chemistry graduates in the U.S. The survey found that the percentage of the 2007 chemistry graduates with full-time jobs as of early October was relative high. The median base starting salary for 2007 chemistry bachelor's graduates was $37,500, which 4% higher than for the 2006 class. Meanwhile, the median salary for all Ph.D. graduates was $70,000, the same with the 2005 class.

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.

Focuses on the recognition of the Heroes of Chemistry, chemists who have helped people and the environment, at the American Chemical Society (ACS) national meeting in Washington D.C. Selection process of the award recipients; Views of ACS president William F. Carroll on the significant contributions of the Heroes of Chemistry in saving lives and change tings for the better; Assessment of the various technological innovations contributed by Colgate-Palmolive Co., ExxonMobil Chemical Co. and Albemarle Corp., IBM Corp., Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, and Novartis AG. INSET: INDIVIDUALS HONORED..

Presents the result of the annual American Chemical Society (ACS) survey of the salaries and employment status of its members in the domestic workforce in the U.S. Percentage of chemists holding full-time jobs; Determination of the salary gains; Demographics of all workforce of ACS members.

Announces the 2005 International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies slated in December 2005 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Sponsorship by the American Chemical Society, the Canadian Society for Chemistry an other associations and institutes; Efforts to promote collaborations among chemical scientists in the Pacific Basin.

Lists members honored by the American Chemical Society and its local sections for 2005.

Provides information on the 2005 American Chemical Society national award winners in the U.S. Research conducted by chemistry professor K. C. Nicolaou on natural products; Discoveries of professor Donna G. Blackmond in the field of selective catalysis; Expertise of physical organic chemist Weston T. Borden on the electronic structure and properties of di-radicals.

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.

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.

The article discusses the highlights of the 252nd edition of the American Chemical Society (ACS) fall national meeting and talk chemistry held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 21-25, 2016. Highlights of the edition discussed include the Talented 12 symposium which recognizes 12 young chemical trailblazers, and the ACS Board of Directors open meeting which include a public discussion on the topic focused on the future of ACS national meetings.

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 reports updates on the activities of the Younger Chemists Committee (YCC) of the American Chemical Society. A brainstorming session that focused on the committee's charter as well as its strategic plan was held. YCC cosponsored nine programs with various committees and divisions. Programs of YCC during the Atlanta meeting include "Alternative Careers in Chemistry" and "NASA and Chemistry in Aerospace Applications."

The article highlights the 2006 annual meeting of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists & Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) on April 9-14 in Los Angeles, California. The event features unique mixture of technical presentations, networking opportunities and professional development workshops. The theme of the conference is "The Secret Is Out, Find It at NOBCChE".

The article reports on fellowship opportunities offered by the American Chemical Society (ACS) in Washington, D.C. that immerses chemists in public policy process. David Bernstein is a fellow for the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions together with Senator Edward M. Kennedy. Abby Schneider works with Senator Dianne Feinstein on environmental issues. The qualifications for ACS-sponsored fellowships are discussed.

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 on chemistry awards and recognitions presented as of November 22, 2004. Vanadis Award won by Debbie C. Crans, a professor of chemistry at Colorado State University, for advancing vanadium science; American Chemical Society (ACS) Maryland Section's presentation of the 2004 Maryland Chemist Award to Michael F. Summers, a professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Maryland; Awards presented by the ACS San Diego Section in California.

Reports that the Committee on Chemists with Disabilities completed its strategic plan, which directly supports the American Chemical Society (ACS) Strategic Plan. Development of objectives to ensure that all ACS-sponsored services and programs promote and advance the full participation of students with disabilities; Plans of the committee to promote opportunities for individuals with disabilities employed in or seeking employment within chemistry and its allied fields.

Reports on the outcomes of a meeting of the Committee on International Activities. Recommendation that the American Chemical Society continue to cosponsor a symposium for outstanding German and American chemical scientists under age 40; Environmental chemistry workshop; Recommendations of a task force that reviewed the International Initiatives program.

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.

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 discusses the collaboration between the American Chemical Society (ACS) and the Chinese Chemical Society (CCS). According to the author, to meet global challenges, the expertise of chemists is required and because of this, the ACS and CCS entered a three-year collaborative alliance to facilitate research, education and meetings. He states that the International Year of Chemistry provided both organizations the opportunity to help increase the public's appreciation of chemistry.

An introduction to the magazine is presented in which the editor discusses various reports published within the issue including one by Sophie Rovner on demand for chemists, another by Susan Ainsworth on headhunters, and the support of the American Chemical Society (ACS) for innovation.

The author comments on the leadership role that the American Chemical Society (ACS) should take in developing a diverse profession and inclusive community. She cites a report presented by the Task Force on Implementing the ACS Diversity Reports. Former and current presidents of the task force recommended that the ACS Board Committee on Professional & Member Relations (P&MR) respond to the opportunities stated in the report.

The article announces several awards given to chemists including the 2010 Tetrahedron Young Investigator Award for Bioorganic & Medical Chemistry to Peter H. Seeberger and 2010 Tetrahedron Young Investigator Award for Organic Synthesis to Brian M. Stoltz.

The article reflects on the major honor in chemistry and chemistry enterprises that will be awarded to Richard N. Zare, Margaret A. Cavanaugh, and Harry B. Gray. He reveals that Zare will be receiving the 2010 Priestly Medal for his remarkable service in chemistry while Cavanaugh will receive her 2010 Award for Volunteer Service to the American Chemical Society on its meeting in Baltimore, Maryland from June 4-6, 2009. It notes that the 2009 Welch Award in Chemistry will be bestowed to Gray.

The article offers news briefs related to the American Chemical Society (ACS). Denis Hochstrasser and Matthias Mann were awarded by the ACS during the 2008 Human Proteome Organisation (HUPO) World Congress. The Colegio de Químicos de Puerto Rico (CQPR) hosted the 28th Congress of the Latin American Federation of Chemical Associations (FLAQ). College and high school educators are invited to apply as mentor for the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad program.

The article discusses the functions of the Younger Chemists Committee of the American Chemical Society (ACS). According to the committee, it aims to lead younger chemists into successful careers and active roles in ACS and the profession. The committee states that its mission is to advocate for and provide resources to early career chemists and professionals in the chemical sciences and related field.

The article reports on the cooperative agreement between the American Chemical Society (ACS) division and the Chemical Society of Serbia's Environmental Division to collaborate on environmental issues and to host student exchanges. The agreement consists of scientific investigations of persistent organic pollutants. A student exchange could have a positive impact on tomorrow's chemists.

The article offers insights into the observance of National Chemisry Week in the U.S. The 2007's unifying event is chemistry career fairs. Many American Chemical Society (ACS) local sections are performing hands-on experiments in elementary school classrooms, while others in malls, museums and parks. The event is a chance to highlight the work done by chemists in improving people's lives.

The article reports that the Maryland Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) is seeking nominations for the Remsen Award. The award is named in honor of Ira Remsen, the first professor of chemistry and second president of Johns Hopkins University. Remsen Award lecturers are chemists with outstanding achievements in teaching and research in chemistry.