ACS Careers Industry Forum

The ACS Careers Industry Forum is a monthly teleconference featuring luminaries in the chemical sciences. Teleconferences take place the 2nd Thursday of each month at 2:00 pm Eastern Time. This is a great opportunity for practitioners in the chemical sciences to gain valuable information from top industry leaders.

Featured Speakers:

Dr. Katie Hunt
Speaker: Catherine T. “Katie” Hunt, Ph.D.
Topic: Have you wondered what skills you need to advance your career and compete in the new, global economy?
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2009
Time: 2:00-3:00 pm EST
Fee: Complimentary
Register in advance. Space is limited. 
Catherine T. “Katie” Hunt, Ph.D., Corporate Sustainability Director and Leader, Technology Partnerships, Rohm and Haas Company. Dr. Hunt is Past President (2007) of ACS and is currently serving on various government and academic advisory boards advocating science and sustainability. She is a recipient of numerous awards including Outstanding Alumna award from the University of California, Davis (2009); the Smith College Medal (2008); “Best 50 Women in Business” in Pennsylvania (2007); and was elected Fellow by the AAAS (2007).
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Past Speakers:

David Porter - June 11th: David Porter is a leading figure in the healthcare sector, with a depth of experience investing in, and advising, a wide range of companies. A member of the UK Department of Health’s provider reform group, he combines sector knowledge with practical hands-on experience. Before Apposite, David founded Nomura International’s healthcare investment and corporate finance group in 1997, where he was instrumental in many diverse investments across North America and Europe. Prior to this, he gained experience in buyouts with Nomura’s Principal Finance Group. He has been CEO of a number of companies, including an authorized bank. A chemistry graduate from Oxford University, David has more than 30 years experience in all aspects of the investment and financial world. Please see www.apposite-capital.com for more information.
Topic: “Applying Chemistry in Venture Capital; how to find opportunities” Download [ Text Transcript (87 KB)]
Dr. John L. LaMattina - May 14: Dr. John L. LaMattina is the former Senior Vice President, Pfizer Inc and President, Pfizer Global Research and Development. In this role, Dr. LaMattina oversaw the drug discovery and development efforts of over 12,000 colleagues in the United States, Europe and Asia. He retired from this position in December, 2007. At Pfizer Dr. LaMattina’s research involved seeking new therapeutic agents for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders and also asthma. He is the author of numerous scientific publications and U.S. patents. In addition, he is the author of “Drug Truths: Dispelling the Myths about Pharma R&D”. Dr. LaMattina’s passion about chemistry is reflected in his career success.
   Topic: “From Chemistry Set as a Ten Year Old to Running R&D for a major Pharmaceutical Company” Download [ Audio File (53 MB)] [ Text Transcript (93 KB)]
Robert Peoples, Ph.D - April 16th: Robert Peoples, Ph.D., is Director of the ACS Green Chemistry Institute®, previously he served as Sustainability Director for the Carpet & Rug Institute, Executive Director of The Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), and President of the Environmental Impact Group. In 2003, Bob was the first recipient of the Carpet America Recovery Effort “Person of the Year” award. He is an internationally recognized speaker in the areas of sustainability, standards, innovation, and carpet reclamation.
  Topic: “Green Chemists and Engineers- There’s Never Been a Better Time.” Download [ Audio File (56 MB)] [ Text Transcript (134 KB)]
Dr. Katie Hunt - March 12th: Catherine T. “Katie” Hunt, Ph.D., Corporate Sustainability Director and Leader, Technology Partnerships, Rohm and Haas Company. Dr. Hunt is Past President (2007) of ACS and is currently serving on various government and academic advisory boards advocating science and sustainability. She is a recipient of numerous awards including Outstanding Alumna award from the University of California, Davis (2009); the Smith College Medal (2008); “Best 50 Women in Business” in Pennsylvania (2007); and was elected Fellow by the AAAS (2007).
  Topic: “It’s 2009 – Do You Know Where Your Networks Are?” Download [ Audio File (53 MB)] [ Text Transcript (95 KB)] [ Speed Networking (913 KB)] [ Elevator Speech Cheat Sheet (46 KB)] [ Networking Bibliography for ACS (25 KB)]

Archive – Past Speakers of the ACS Industry Forum

Please check out our website at www.acs.org/careers. This is an invaluable service to practitioners in the chemistry sciences for all stages of their careers.

ACS Careers Industry Forum

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17 Responses to “ACS Careers Industry Forum”

  1. Interview with Dr. Abou Gharbia, Sr. VP at Wyeth « ACS Careers Blog Says:

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  2. Irfan CAPAN Says:

    i am a chemist in turkey. how do i join to you ?

    Hi,

    You can join the American Chemical Society by going to the ACS wesite: http://www.acs.org and look under membership or directly to http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_TRANSITIONMAIN&node_id=119&use_sec=false&sec_url_var=region1

    Regards,

    Liane Gould
    Manager of Career Services

  3. Chukwu Eke Says:

    How can this opportunity reach those in Nigeria who are ACS member but are not opportune or futunate to be in America.

  4. Lynns .N.Ogbeide-Ihama Says:

    This is really great, Dr strem is highly innovative, i look forward to being a part of the career forum of ACS.
    Lynns

  5. Robin Miao Says:

    Hi Liane,

    I am trying to download the audio files of interviews into my ipod, so I can listen to them (instead to music as always) when I am away from the computer. But do not know how. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

    Robin

  6. Ron Henderson Says:

    I listen to Dr. Strem and his talk gave me the realities on going into a technical business. ACS should produce or sponsor more talks or simucast workshops on the realities of opening your own business ventures.

  7. Liane Gould Says:

    Hi Ron,

    ACS Industry Programs division is developing a webinar on how to start your own business. I am not sure of all the logistics and have provided that department with your request. When developed, ACS Careers will be annoucing this opportunity.

    Regards,

    Liane

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  10. Katrina (Kathleen) Elia Says:

    I can not wait to hear the ACS Careers Industry Forum entitled “Do You Know Where Your Networks Are?”

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  12. Career Education Says:

    I hope I can make the next forum

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  14. Anita Cummings Says:

    How is ACS involved with the ‘green jobs’ efforts and the stimulus funding as it relates to sustainable jobs through the Wastewater and drinking infrastructures. I realize the WWTP operators have to be certified through state trainings, but want to know if these trainings are being offered through any academic settings (e.g., community colleges) ? And what criteria is needed to sit for these certifications ?

    • lhgould Says:

      Deciphered as follows; Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP), operators are trained through various acedemic venues such as two year and four year colleges, state and local water municipalities [usually as an employee]. The American Water Works Association is the leader in training all water and waste water operators from class 1 through 5.

      Anyone can study and prepare for these tests on their own, the material covers chemistry, physics, complex math problems.

      Liane Gould
      Manager of Career Services

      You can find out more information at this web site; http://apps.awwa.org/ebusmain/OnlineStore.aspx

  15. Bagopal "Bali" Gangadharan Says:

    I’d like to register for this webminar please- Applying chemistry…to VC…..opportunities

    Thanks,
    Bali

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