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Meeting of the Princeton ACS Section
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
at the
Princeton Public Library
“Where were Women in Chemistry in the 1600s?”
Michelle DiMeo, PhD, Science History Institute
Biography: Michelle DiMeo is Vice President of Collections and Programs at the Science History Institute in Philadelphia, where she oversees the library and museum. She is an historian of early modern science and medicine and the author of Lady Ranelagh: The Incomparable Life of Robert Boyle’s Sister (University of Chicago Press, 2021). Dr. DiMeo has taught at the University of Pennsylvania, the Georgia Institute of Technology, Lehigh University, and the University of Warwick, where she received her PhD in History and English.
Abstract: “Where were Women in Chemistry in the 1600s?” The answer might not be what you think! While previous historical accounts purported that women were excluded from practicing early science due to limited educational opportunities and an inability to participate in professional institutions, recent research suggests that there were more opportunities for women than we previously realized. This talk will give an overview of women’s scientific practices across the seventeenth century – a supposed turning point for when chemistry became modernized and women were excluded from the field. By contrasting the remarkable lives of two prolific women scientists of the 17th century - Lady Margaret Cavendish and Lady Katherine Ranelagh – this talk will reveal two opposing pathways for women who worked with the Founding Fellows of the Royal Society. Based on these two women’s biographies, Dr. DiMeo will offer a reflection on how early modern social conventions have made it challenging for historians today to find evidence of and to recreate these women’s untold stories.
Reservations: The meeting will take place at the Princeton Public Library, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542. Library parking is available in the Spring Street Garage located adjacent to the library. Drivers may enter the lot from Spring Street or through the library access driveway (Sylvia Beach Way) off Wiggins Street. Take a paper ticket when entering. Library cardholders may have their tickets validated for up to 2 hours of free parking when they visit the library. Other visitors receive 30 minutes of free parking if they use the Spring Street Garage. For more information about the library go to https://princetonlibrary.org/. Library Covid 19 Policy: The standard covid policy of the library is that masks are optional, and proof of vaccination, is not required. Mask wearing is optional.
Attendance is free but reservations are required. To register go to the PACS website at https://www.princeton-acs.org/events/pacs-september-28-meeting.
Chemical Consultants Network ZOOM MEETING, SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
CONSULTING: THE BUSINESS THAT GENERATES MEGA DOLLARS AND PUTS YOU IN CONTROL OF YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE
Marc Kramer – Angel Venture Fair
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 6:30 pm
Location: Online via Zoom! (Registration required, see below). This session is FREE.
Click here to register (https://chemconsultants.org/event-4917002)
Biography: Marc Kramer, a Pennsylvania native, is an American serial entrepreneur of six companies, author of six books, and journalist. Marc has founded the country's first formally organized investor angel network, the Pennsylvania Private Investors Group and the country's first cyber bank insurance product for small businesses, Commercial Deposit Insurance. He coaches startup entrepreneurs and provides management, leadership, marketing, consulting training and innovation advice for startup companies. Currently, Kramer is the executive director of the Angel Venture Fair which brings together entrepreneurs and investors from around the world to meet for business investment opportunities. He is the host and founder of The Best Business Minds which attracts listeners from 62 countries. He received the 2022 Communicator Awards Distinction Series-Business for Podcasts. Marc is the author of “Consulting: The Business That Generates Mega Dollars and Puts You in Control of Your Financial Future” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Kramer)
Abstract: In this webinar, Marc will offer his insight and advice for the following:
· Should you become a consultant?
· What is the profile of your potential clients?
· Is there a market for your expertise?
· What it takes to get clients?
· Is your spouse or significant other on board?
· What is the initial cost for starting your consultancy?
· What are the organizations where you can meet other consultants?
The 44th Annual Princeton ACS Fall Organic Symposium 2022
This year’s symposium will take place on Thursday, October 20th, 2022 at the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University in Piscataway, New Jersey. Check back soon for more information at http://www.pacsfocs.org/wordpress/.
We are pleased to announce that the Princeton Section of ACS will present its fourth annual symposium
Synthesis on Scale:
Process Chemistry in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Friday, January 13th, 2023
10:00 AM – 3:45 PM EST
Remote via Zoom
Stay tuned for more details!
PACS Elections for 2022 Officers
Do you want to apply your talents? Learn new skills? Contribute to your profession? You can do so by becoming more involved in the Princeton Section!
The election for 2023 Princeton ACS Section Chair-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and Member-at-Large (2023-2024) will be taking place in October-November 2022.
Serving in any of these leadership positions is an excellent way to develop and practice managerial and leadership skills. Newly elected Chair-elects are invited to attend the ACS Leadership Institute in January to receive training as a new Local Section leader. We are seeking candidates to run for each of these positions. If you wish to nominate candidates (or self-nominate) submit candidate name and contact information, along with a short biography (250 words or less) to Louise Lawter at louise.lawter@gmail.com.
Examples of Officer Biographies can be found at https://www.princeton-acs.org/2022-pacs-executive-committee. Submissions must be received by September 28, 2022. Candidates are required to be a member of the Princeton ACS Section
A brief description of the responsibilities of each of these offices can be found in our By-Laws at https://www.princeton-acs.org/bylaws.
There are many other ways to get more involved in the Section. To explore some of these, you can contact our committee chairs, councilors or officers by email or speak/chat to them at one of our monthly meetings.
Questions? Email Louise Lawter at louise.lawter@gmail.com
Celebrate National Chemistry Week
October 16–22, 2022
As part of our celebration of National Chemistry Week (NCW) the week of October 16-22, 2022, the Princeton Section of the American Chemical Society is sponsoring the NCW Illustrated Poem Contest for students in Kindergarten through 12th grades in schools within the Princeton Section.
For this contest, students must write and illustrate a poem that fits the 2022 NCW theme of “Fabulous Fibers: The Chemistry of Fabrics." Prizes will be awarded in K-2nd; 3rd-5th; 6th-8th and 9th-12th grade categories. The First Place awardees of the Princeton Section Illustrated Poem Contest will advance to the ACS National Illustrated Poem Contest. Details will be posted soon on our website at https://www.princeton-acs.org/. If you have questions, contact louise.lawter@gmail.com.
News from ACS Fall 2022 Meeting
The following is a summary on key actions of the ACS Council meeting, held in a hybrid manner on August 24, and the Board of Directors meetings held August 19 and 20, 2022.
Actions of the Council
Election Results: Elected Committees of Council (*elected)
• By electronic ballot, the Council elected Raychelle Burks, Anne M. Gaffney, Will E. Lynch, and Frankie K. Wood-Black for a three-year term (2023-2025) on the Council Policy Committee (CPC). Lydia E.M. Hines was elected to serve through 2023
• By electronic ballot the Council elected William F. Carroll, Jr., Ella L. Davis, Carmen Gauthier, Thomas H. Lane, and Jason E. Ritchie for a three-year term (2023-2025) on the Committee on Committees (ConC).
• By electronic ballot, the Council elected Michelle V. Buchanan, Alan B. Cooper, Kelly M. Elkins, Ellene Tratras Contis, and Kathryn E. Uhrich for a three-year term (2023-2025) on the Committee on Nominations and Elections (N&E).
Highlights from Committee Reports and Key Actions
- The Vice Chair of the Council Policy Committee (CPC) reported that both Council meetings in 2023 will be held in a hybrid manner, very similar to what Councilors experienced in Chicago. Councilors celebrating milestone anniversaries were acknowledged and thanked for their years of service on Council.
- The Chair of the Committee on Committees (ConC) recognized those chairs rolling off various committees and thanked them for their service. Newly appointed chairs of committees that report to Council were announced to all Councilors and Councilors were reminded of the new online committee preference form that was open over the summer to solicit names of individuals interested in serving on ACS Society Committees.
- On the recommendation of the Committee on Committees, and with the concurrence of the Council Policy Committee, Council approved the continuation of the Committee on Public Relations and Communications (CPRC).
- On the recommendation of the Committee on Nominations and Elections (N&E), and with the concurrence of the Council Policy Committee, Council approved the Petition to Amend the Elections Function. This action helps to clarify, consolidate and re-order existing requirements related to nominations and elections.
- On the recommendation of the Committee on Divisional Activities (DAC), and with the concurrence of the Council Policy Committee, Council approved the Petition to Amend the Duties of the Committee on Divisional Activities, providing greater authority to step in and assist Divisions who have inactive Executive Committees.
- On the recommendation of the Committee on Local Section Activities (LSAC), and with the concurrence of the Council Policy Committee, Council approved the Petition for a change in Section Name from the Northeast Tennessee Section to the Tennessee-Virginia Highlands Local Section.
- On the recommendation of the Committee on Membership Affairs (MAC), and with the concurrence of the Council Policy Committee, Council approved the Petition to Amend the Application and Dues Process for Corporation Associates, allowing Corporation Associates to set fees based on a sales revenue model.
Council Special Discussion
President Wilson introduced and led a special discussion on “ACS for the Future.” She sought Councilor input on positive initiatives, programs or events that would greatly benefit ACS members or ACS at large.
Three specific questions were posed to Councilors for their input and suggestions:
- What can be accomplished to enhance the ACS experience?
- Why (or how) do you think it would make a difference?
- Who would be tasked with leading this effort (e.g. a section, committee, division, or other)?
Councilors provided their ideas and thoughts, and relevant Society units will receive this input within the next several weeks.
Resolutions
The Council passed several resolutions:
- In memory of deceased Councilors: N. Bhushan Mandava, Carol Mosher, and Paul V. Smith
- Congratulating Thomas Connelly for his leadership as Chief Executive Officer of the American Chemical Society for the past eight years
- Expressing thanks to the officers and members of the Chicago Local Section as well as to the
divisional program chairs and symposium organizers responsible for the outstanding technical sessions
- Acknowledging Angela Wilson’s service as ACS President and presiding officer of Council
The fall 2022 meeting was held in a hybrid manner from August 21-25. As of August 24, there were 11,619 registrations (9,355 in-person and 2,264 virtual).
Actions of the Board of Directors - Executive Session
The ACS Board of Directors met in Executive Session on August 19-20, 2022 at the ACS fall meeting in Chicago. They considered several key strategic issues and responded with numerous actions. The Board opened its session with a reflection on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Respect (DEIR).
Chief Executive Officer’s (CEO) Report
The Board received an extensive report from the CEO on issues relating to ACS Core Values, Membership, Strategic Initiatives, Financials, and upcoming events and activities. As part of the report, an update on the ACS Campaign for a Sustainable Future strategic initiative was provided by the ACS Director on Scientific Advancement.
Board’s Committees and Working Groups
The Board received and discussed reports from its committees on Executive Compensation, Professional and Member Relations, Governing Board for Publishing, Budget and Finance, Committee on Corporation Associates, Investments, Working Group on Structure/Representation, and Working Group on What Triggers Action by ACS. Some of these committees requested and obtained Board action on one or more items, as follows:
The Board received an extensive briefing and approved several recommendations from its Committee on Executive Compensation. The compensation of the Society’s executive staff continues to be reviewed regularly by the Board.
On recommendation of the Committee on Publications, the Board voted to approve the reappointments of Editors-in-Chief for several ACS journals. The reappointments will be announced once the individuals have been notified and appropriate arrangements for their continued service have been made.
Upon recommendation of the Committee on Professional and Member Relations, the Board approved an ACS Nominee for the 2023 Perkin Medal.
The Board approved amendments to the ACS Disaster Policy to include provisions on how and when to respond to human-made disasters and to ensure that the scope includes the “broader chemistry enterprise.”
The Board Working Group on Structure and Representation drafted, and the Board approved, amendments to the Board Regulations resulting in most Board Committee terms becoming three years with a maximum of two terms in alignment with other Society Committees.
· The Board Working Group on Structure and Representation was asked to draft appropriate petitions to amend the ACS Governing Documents to incorporate international representation on the Board. They plan to broaden the working group to include members from the committees: Council Policy; Nominations & Elections; International Activities; Constitution & Bylaws; and other Society stakeholders. The Board looks forward to ensuring international members have a voice and a vote on the Board of Directors.
CEO Search
CEO Thomas Connelly announced his retirement in May and the Board discussed the search for the next CEO. Executive search firm Korn Ferry International is assisting with the search. They are reaching out to an extensive network of organizations and individuals to solicit recommendations and applications from diverse, highly qualified individuals. The search is now underway with the goal of identifying candidates, interviewing them and selecting our next CEO with a targeted start date of January 1, 2023.
Other Society Business
By consent, the Board approved the recommendations from the Committee on Meetings & Expositions of sites and dates for four future ACS meetings and Board meeting dates and locations for 2023.
As is customary, the Board heard reports from the Presidential Succession on their current and planned activities for 2022 and 2023.
Finally, the Board adopted a resolution in memory of ACS Past Board of Directors Chair Paul V. Smith, Jr.