It has been a rewarding year as the Chair-Elect of the Northeastern
Section of the American Chemical Society. As my year as the Chair-Elect
draws to a close, I look forward to beginning my tenure as the
Chair. Some of the highlights of the last year are summarized
below.
- Together the section assembled a diverse group of speakers
who presented exciting science of interest to section members.
- The section also helped expand the popular annual “Advances
in Chemical Sciences” Symposium to a biannual series, with
spring and fall symposia.
This year has also offered me insight into the breadth of programs
that are active within the NESACS. These programs include some
that cascade from the National ACS, including:
- Project SEED
- National ChemistryWeek
Our section also has a long history of unique programming that
includes:
- The German exchange program, soon to be a model for other local
sections
- Teaching awards, both local and national
- The Esselen award for Chemistry in the Public Interest.
In 2009 I’ve enjoyed getting to know the dedicated volunteers
who help to bring the events mentioned above, and many others,
to the community. Thank you for giving your time and energy to
support the NESACS.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the outgoing Chair
of the section, Dr. Joseph Billo, for doing an excellent job
in serving the Section. As many of you know, this is the second
time Joe has served as the Chair of the Section, and his dedication
and service to the Section are invaluable.
In closing, the NESACS board has many long-serving volunteers,
but we are constantly searching for new faces and ideas to allow
us to continue to serve the ever-changing demographics of the
Section. In the coming year, we will prepare to host the 2010
Fall National ACS Meeting in Boston, as well as create programming
around the International Year of Chemistry in 2011. Come to our
monthly meetings.
Visit our website at www.nesacs.org. Please join in and help us
create the next round of exciting programming for the Section!
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