Post on 04-Aug-2020
The 1st Asia Pacific
International Chapters
Conference
American Chemical Society
Agnes Rimando
Chair, IAC Subcommittee 3
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Saudi Arabia Hong Kong Hungary Shanghai
Thailand
Romania Malaysia
South Africa
South Korea
Australia
India
Nigeria
Taiwan
UAE
Brazil
Iraq
Jing-Jin-Ji
Peru
SW China
ACS International Chemical Sciences Chapters
(n = 19 as of Dec 2016)
Subcomm 3
n = 10 Subcomm 1
n = 4
Subcomm 2
n = 5
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International Chapters Summit
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1st - was held at the ACS national meeting in Indianapolis in
September 2013
2nd - was held during the Pacifichem meeting in Dec 2015 in
Honolulu
“ACS international chapters are important components to our global
presence and have a unique opportunity to lead the transformation
of the global chemistry enterprise with high-impact innovative,
collaborative initiatives and to inspire the next generation of
chemists and related scientists,” 2015 ACS President Diane Grob
Schmidt.
In Honolulu the Asia-Pacific Interl Chapters (Subcomm 3)
discussed having a joint conference.
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A-P International Chapters Conference Overview
• Multifaceted with opportunities for technical scientific presentations.
• Cater not only to ACS members and prospective members in the
region but also to members outside of the region who are interested.
• Intended to be an ongoing biennial event and potentially will be
hosted on a rotation basis in the ACS Chapter member countries.
• Provides opportunity for connecting the chapters in the region and
build stronger relationships between chapters and ACS members.
• Contribute to the technical scientific discourse in this region and be
up to date with the latest research.
• Assist in providing value to ACS members in this region.
• Increased visibility for ACS in the key strategic Asia Pacific region,
which aligns with IAC’s mission.
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Tentative Day-by-day Schedule
• Nov 5 (Sun) - Registration and evening reception
• Nov 6 (Mon) - Plenary Lecture followed by 2 concurrent sessions
Poster session (5-8 pm)
• Nov 7 (Tue) - Plenary Lecture followed by 2 concurrent sessions,
Poster session (5-8 pm)
• Nov 8 (Wed) – Two concurrent sessions (8 am – 12 noon)
1:00 pm Tour (join tour organized by HPLC group)
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Global Innovation Grant
- travel support for 10 students
(5 graduate 5 undergraduate students)
- cash award for 1st and 2nd place winners in 4 categories:
1. graduate student oral competition
2. graduate student poster competition
3. undergraduate student oral competition
4. undergraduate student poster competition
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Sponsorship (as of Apr 2017)
$ 5,000.00 GiG grant $ 2,000.00 from ACS ORGN $ 750.00 from ACS AGFD $ 500.00 from ACS GEOC $ xxxxx from ACS Publications
ACS Global Strategy & Market Development Group
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HELP
- Disseminate - Invite speakers - Seek sponsors