I recently sent an e mail to Dr. Willie E. May, who is currently running for the ACS President Elect position to see if he was interested in answering last years questions for ACS presidential candidates. He responded yesterday. His unedited response is below 1. Which ACS program do you think best helps the job seeking ACS member How would you improve itInterview and resume review workshops for chemists at any stage of their careers as well as programs for aspiring entrepreneurs are among the many valuable ACS programs for job seekers. ACS appears to have made considerable effort to address unemployment among chemists, which is important, especially if weak spots develop in the market ahead. ACS should put more energy into assisting the young people who we are encouraging to pursue chemical science careers to find gainful employment. I was informed just last week of a staff reorganization intended to strengthen ACS job and career programs for members. Chemistry The Central Science 10Th Edition Help Desk' title='Chemistry The Central Science 10Th Edition Help Desk' />Break through to improving results with Pearsons MyLab Mastering. Were working with educators and institutions to improve results for students everywhere. There are plenty of people who enjoy the warm sadness cowboy drink known as whiskey. While some might have a John Wayne instinct to drink it neat, the real. Get the latest science news and technology news, read tech reviews and more at ABC News. ClassZone Book Finder. Follow these simple steps to find online resources for your book. Watch breaking news videos, viral videos and original video clips on CNN. Pearson Prentice Hall and our other respected imprints provide educational materials, technologies, assessments and related services across the secondary curriculum. I would like to get additional details before commenting further it is probably prudent to allow time to see the impact of these changes and I pledge to track these changes. Is it ACS policy to get more students to study in STEM fields, specifically chemistry If so, how do we reconcile the fact that wages for chemists are stagnantDoes this argue against the idea of a STEM shortage and the need for more STEM students ACS policies are based on a recognition that the contributions of chemical scientists and engineers are essential in solving many of the worlds pressing challenges. So there always will be a need for the best and brightest who want to be part of global solutions to become chemists and other scientists at the interface of chemistry. Unemployment of ACS members is still below the national average and dropped to 2. Unfortunately, the salaries of many professionals have been stagnant. As ACS President Elect, I would work tirelessly to help chemists get the best possible training for the available jobs and I would seek additional opportunities to promote and sustain the livelihoods of chemical science and technology professionals. I consider this to be a primary area of responsibility for ACS and the ACS President Elect. In the past decade, what was the one action of any ACS President that has had the greatest influence good or bad on members employment and careers Other than working groups and reports, what tangible steps would you take to increase the number of chemistry jobs in the US, and is this something you think is really achievableACS has come a long way over the past decade in seeking to boost employment and careers of chemists, and the Societys members, in particular. Thats because all our Presidents have endeavored to strengthen our organization and move programs and policies forward with respect to career enhancements for chemical scientists, engineers, technologists and administrative professionals. Manfrotto Manual. ACS also has an opportunity, that I would pursue, to raise awareness of and appreciation for the contributions that chemists can make in solving our societys problems and advancing growth through innovative approaches. See my candidate statement at http cenm. One of the chief roles of the ACS is to advocate for chemists in the US Congress. Which of the following options would you prioritize, and why SBIRs or retraining postdocsIf elected, I would work with the ACS Board Committee tasked with advocacy and ACS staff to advance these three goals while regularly re examining our priorities. It has been 8 years since the official end of the Great Recession. What should ACS be doing to prepare our members for the next recession It is very wise for ACS and chemists, more broadly to prepare for both economic growth as well as less favorable developments. ACS has worked with many groups to ensure chemists are flexible and well trained for the future. As noted above, I would work to further enhance those programs. Thanks to Dr. May for his responses. Dr. Charpentier will have her responses published within 2.