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Dr. Lawrence Duffy, FAIC, CPC (2006)
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Dr. Kenneth Abate, FAIC CPC (2006)
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Dr. David Manuta, FAIC (2007)
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Prof. Edmond S Malka, MPH, FAIC (2007)
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Dr. Martin Apple, FAIC (2006)
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Dr. David Riley, FAIC, CPC, CChE (2004)
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(2006)
Dr. Margaret Hall, FAIC
Dr. Connie Hendrickson, FAIC, CPC
Mr. Paul Mills, FAIC, CPC
Dr. Dennis Runser, FAIC, CPC
(2007)
Dr. Lila Albin, FAIC
Dr. Stanley Edinger, FAIC, CPC
Dr. David D. Kumar, FAIC
Dr. James Smith, FAIC, CPC
(2008)
Dr. Martin Apple, FAIC
Prof. F. Albert Cotton, PhD, FAIC
Dr. W. Jeffrey Hurst, FAIC, CPC
Mr. Elliott Weinberg, FAIC
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Prof. Edmond S. Malka, MPH, FAIC
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Volume 83, Issue 2
June 2006
 
From the President ................
Society is changing rapidly in many areas. At AIC meetings and other gatherings of scientists and engineers, it is common to point out today’s many problems with the “traditional” ways of conducting research and educating students. It seems that a career in science or engineering is not a priority for American youth. America’s challenge is how to inspire the next generations for careers in science, technology, engineering or math – the so-called STEM disciplines.
In the past, AIC has focused on service to chemists and engineers as well as industrial managers and entrepreneurs. AIC honors chemists with the Gold Medal for Outstanding Achievement, the Hyman Ethics Award and the Pioneer Award. AIC also administers the national program for Certification of Professional Chemists and recognizes professional activity and accomplishments by its Fellow’s program. Currently, AIC works with universities and colleges to honor outstanding undergraduates, but we should do more. How can AIC enable its members to inspire students in chemistry as well as other scientific disciplines such as material science, biotechnology, environmental, clinical and complex systems sciences?
The National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering and Institute of Medicine’s joint report “Rising Above the Gathering Storm” points out that well-trained people and the steady stream of scientific and technical innovations they produce need
to be preserved; or, our economy will suffer and Americans will face a lower standard of living. It is noteworthy that as much as 85% of measured growth in the US per capita income was due to technological change. ACS’s report “The Chemistry Enterprise in 2015” points out that globalization is leading to a huge generational change. William Carroll, Jr. noted that U.S. will lose its position unless bright people choose science and chemistry. I feel that “importing” people is the wrong solution, we need to invest wisely in our education systems especially to make STEM disciplines relevant to aoo our youth.
Partnerships between industry and educational organizations need to be created to foster the multi-disciplinary approaches of industry. AIC should work to enable these partnerships and encourage a curriculum that is inspiring to the young and suitable for industry’s needs. I hope in future issues of The Chemist, we can highlight these partnerships and curriculum suggestions with articles and recommendations. Multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary education and research leads to innovation, and is our best protection against the storm. At the individual level AIC members should invite students – high school, undergraduate and graduate – into their labs and work places and become co-educators. Many universities and colleges now developing service learning programs – get affiliated, get involved.
Lawrence K. Duffy, PhD FAIC
 
 
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