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U.S. NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR THE International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (USNC/IUPAC)
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The Secretariat of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) is seeking a Deputy Executive Director for their North Carolina office. The new position will support the Executive Director in the administration of the business of the Union, including management of the Union’s Secretariat, its publications, finance, interaction with National Adhering Organizations that comprise the Union, organization of biennial General Assemblies and Congresses, and the provision of support for the officers and governing bodies of the Union. A more detailed job description can be found here on the website (http://www.iupac.org/web/nt/2011-11-01_deputy_exec_director), and additional information is available upon request from the Secretariat’s office. Applications are due by December 31, 2011. IUPAC World Chemistry Congress
Chemistry Bridging Innovation Among the Americas and the World was the theme of the 43rd World Chemistry Congress in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The congress and the IUPAC General Assembly were held July 30-August 7, 2011, a highlight of the celebrations for the International Year of Chemistry (see below). The scientific program featured plenary lectures by seven Nobel Laureates, as well as sessions in such areas as Chemistry and the Environment, Alternative Energy Sources, Chemistry of Life, Industrial and Applied Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Analysis and Imaging, and Nanotechnology. For more information on the congress, please see http://www.iupac2011.org/. The International Year of Chemistry
 International Year of Chemistry 2011
Chemistry — Our Life, Our Future
The International Year of Chemistry (IYC) 2011 celebrated the achievements of chemistry and its contributions to the well-being of humankind. The USNC/IUPAC worked with partners in the American Chemical Society (ACS), the National Academies' Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology (BCST), and others to celebrate the United States' participation in this historic year. The four main objectives of the IYC were: - Increase the public appreciation and understanding of chemistry in meeting world needs
- Encourage the interest of young people in chemistry
- Generate enthusiasm for the creative future of chemistry
- Celebrate the role of women in chemistry and major historical events in chemistry, including the centenaries of Mme. Curie’s Nobel Prize and the founding of the International Association of Chemical Societies
U.S. National Committee's Young Observer Program
The U.S. National Committee for IUPAC sent ten Young Observers to the General Assembly in Puerto Rico, July 29-August 7, 2011. The Young Observer Program provides an excellent opportunity for U.S. chemists under the age of 45, with interests and expertise related to of the work of IUPAC, to become involved in the work of the Union, develop an international network of scientists and engineers, and represent U.S. colleagues in the chemical sciences. More information. |
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About the Union The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) is a scientific, international, and non-governmental organization that serves to advance the worldwide aspects of the chemical sciences and to contribute to the application of chemistry in the service of Mankind. As an objective body, IUPAC can address many global issues involving the chemical sciences. IUPAC is a member of the International Council for Science (ICSU).
Learn more about the organization of IUPAC, its Divisions, Committees, and Representatives on Other Organizations.
The U.S. National Committee for the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (USNC/IUPAC) represents the interests of the U.S. chemical sciences community in IUPAC. The committee serves to build global interaction among research communities and promote advances in chemical sciences and technology at the international level through participation in biennial IUPAC Congresses and General Assemblies and support of IUPAC-sponsored activities, such as the IUPAC Young Observers Program.
 Collaborations at the ACS National Meetings
The 238th ACS National Meeting & Exposition in Washington, DC (August 2009) and 239th ACS National Meeting & Exposition in San Francisoc (March 2010) provided opportunities to expand the relationship between ACS and IUPAC and continue to build a framework for future activities. BISO and the USNC/IUPAC, in partnership with the ACS Office of International Activities (OIA) and International Activities Committee (IAC), organized a series of events:
- First and Second IUPAC-ACS Collaboration Summits. Representatives of IUPAC’s sub-disciplinary divisions and committees, their counterparts in equivalent ACS technical divisions, and ACS journal editors participated in the inaugural Summit in August 2009 to highlight work being conducted by these groups, promote ties between scientists within the U.S. and international chemistry communities, and encourage the exploration of future collaborative projects. A successful Second Summit was held in March 2010 and focused on concrete collaborative ideas that could be taken forward by the divisions and committees. The International Year of Chemistry 2011 provided a framework for these plans.
- The National Academies' BISO, BCST, and USNC/IUPAC, the American Chemical Society's OIA and IAC, and IUPAC hosted the networking event Addressing Global Challenges through Chemistry. The attendees included ACS, IUPAC and National Academies’ members, journal editors, science and technology attachés from local embassies, and representatives from U.S. and international agencies.
- In August 2009, the Embassies of Germany, The Netherlands, Japan, and India hosted a series of discussion dinnners on solar energy, the role of analytical chemistry in food and agricultural science, the development of new green materials and process chemistries, and Indo-US S&T partnership development, respectively. The dinners provided excellent opportunities to further explore scientific collaboration and develop networks of colleagues.
- The ACS IAC and USNC/IUPAC continued their tradition of holding Sunday receptions to welcome international meeting attendees and to honor the students participating in the summer International Research Experience for Undergraduates program.
Participation in IUPAC General Assemblies and Congresses
The International union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) held its 45th General Assembly (GA) (July 31-August 6, 2009) and 42nd Congress (August 2-7, 2009) in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. The USNC/IUPAC supported the U.S. Delegation to the Congress and GA. Members of the U.S. Delegation also served as mentors to the 2009 IUPAC Young Observers. The 46th IUPAC General Assembly and 43rd Congress will be held July 30-August 7, 2011 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. IUPAC Young Observers Program
USNC/IUPAC member Angela Wilson addresses Young Observer Orientation session in Glasgow, UK |
Established by the USNC/IUPAC in 1977 to foster interactions with internationally acclaimed scientists in various fields, the IUPAC Young Observer Program strives to introduce the work of IUPAC to a new generation of distinguished researchers and to provide an opportunity to address international scientific policy issues. The USNC holds a biennial competition to invite early career scientists to serve as United States Observers at the IUPAC World Chemistry Congress and General Assembly. Selected Young Observers may receive a fellowship grant. Eligibility: Open to U.S. scientists and engineers (U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents) under age 45 with interests and expertise related to the working groups of IUPAC. Learn more about the IUPAC Young Observers Program. IUPAC Poster Prizes
The IUPAC Poster Prize Program recognizes outstanding undergraduate poster presentations at IUPAC Congresses and division-sponsored conferences. Awardees receive a certificate signed by the IUPAC President, a copy of the Compendium of Chemical Terminology, and a two-year subscription to Chemistry International. Learn more about the IUPAC Poster Prize Program. IUPAC Company Associates
The IUPAC Company Associates program enables industries participate in IUPAC's policy and direction. Through the USNC/IUPAC and IUPAC's Committee on Chemistry and Industry (COCI), industrial interests and concerns are addressed at the national and international level. Approximately 140 companies from 26 countries have participated in the program. Learn more about how your organization can become a Company Associate. MEMBERS - Carolyn Ribes, Chair
Dow Benelux B.V. - Joseph S. Francisco, Vice Chair
Purdue University - Herbert D. Kaesz, Past Chair
University of California, Los Angeles - Guang Cao
Exxon Mobil Engineering Co.
- Charles P. Casey
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Julia Y. Chan
Louisiana State University - Mukund S. Chorghade
Chorghade Enterprises - Pat N. Confalone
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company
- M. Samy El-Shall
Virginia Commonwealth University - John Grosso
Bristol-Myers Squibb - Michael L. Hurrey
Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Jody Kocsis
The Lubrizol Corporation
- Hessy L. Taft
St. John's University - Matthew V. Tirrell (NAE)
University of California, Santa Barbara - Angela K. Wilson
University of North Texas
| EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS - Christopher Ober, Cornell University
President, IUPAC Polymer Chemistry Division
- John M. Malin, American Chemical Society (Retired)
Chair, IUPAC International Year of Chemistry Management Committee - Elsa Reichmanis, Georgia Institute of Technology
Elected Member, IUPAC Bureau and IUPAC Executive Committee
- Joseph Francisco
American Chemical Society (ACS) President - Denise Creech, American Chemical Society
ACS Representative for the Executive Director
- June C. Wispelwey
American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Executive Director
- Ryan Dirkx, Arkema, Inc.
Co-Chair, NRC Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology - C. Dale Poulter, University of Utah
Co-Chair, NRC Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology
- Michael Clegg, University of California, Irvine
Foreign Secretary, NAS
NRC STAFF Kathryn Hughes, Program Officer
Lois Peterson Kent, Sr. Program Officer
Lynelle Vidale, Program Associate |
RESOURCE LINKSThe USNC/IUPAC is supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0962529. To comment on this Web page or report an error, please send feedback to BISO Site Manager.
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