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I am delighted to have this opportunity to discuss with members of the American Chemical Society my thoughts on educational initiatives.
I am well aware of the excellent ACS programs in chemical education. As ACS president, I would emphasize existing and new dynamic, highly visible initiatives which further key Society objectives.
Programs tailored to reach and excite students early;
Programs aimed at enriching undergraduate and graduate students' chemical education;
Programs targeted to attracting persons from underrepresented groups into chemistry; and
Programs focused on educating the public and key Washington constituencies.
This portfolio of initiatives has its roots in my extensive experience as a research executive with Exxon Research and Engineering Company, as Director and Chief Executive Officer of Argonne National Laboratory, and as a member of the University of Chicago faculty. This richness of experience has allowed me to interact with an exceptionally diverse population, including professional women and minorities, students at all grade levels, high-level executives, the lay public, and politicians at the national, state, and local levels.
Educating Students and Their Teachers
My experience and my almost 50 years as part of the American Chemical...