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		<title>Sparking Discovery – Chemists in the Community</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Looking for ways to give back to your community?  Try volunteering!  Research shows that those who willing give of their time, talents and means are happier, healthier and wealthier. Join us with speaker, Dr. Al Hazari of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, to learn how chemists are giving back to their communities and how you can too!]]></description>
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		<title>US Immigration Updates for Foreign-Born Scientists</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What should foreign-born scientists know to legally work and gain permanent residence in the US? According to 2005 ChemCensus, about twenty percent of chemical professionals are foreign-born. Join us to learn from speaker Kelly McCown, of McCown and Evans LLP, about the latest immigration updates for scientific professionals!]]></description>
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		<title>Diversity: Old Topic &#8211; Fresh Conversations</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Why value diversity in business? Find business conversations about Diversity frustrating?  Would you like to enhance your ability to engage in conversations with leaders so that they listen, hear you, and move to action?  Join our speakers, Cathy Bristow and Lolita Chandler, diversity consultants who can help you create fresh, engaging conversations on diversity in a business context to inspire others to listen, learn and act.]]></description>
		<link>http://acswebinars.org/chandler-bristow</link>
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		<title>How Scientific Skills Are Used in Advising the Movie Industry – Facts and Fiction</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Love movies? Love science? Love movies and science? Using his 15 years of scientific research experience on pompe disease, Dr. Barry Byrne from University of Florida provided his scientific expertise in the make of the movie Extraordinary Measures, released in January 2010. You can also apply your science skills to help the movie industry. Learn about career opportunities for scientists in the film industry and get the insiders view. Join us and Dr. Bryne as he shares his experience advising the movie industry.]]></description>
		<link>http://acswebinars.org/byrne</link>
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		<title>Global Patent Protection and International Business Strategies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Science and business opportunities are no longer confined to the United States. Do you know how to protect your research and inventions in this global market? In short, as scientists, you need to know about today’s global marketplace to protect your work. Join us to learn from our speaker, Dr. Michael Brodowski of K&#38;L Gates LLP, strategies you need to know to protect your work and develop your international business.]]></description>
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		<title>Demystifying SBIR/STTR Grant Applications and Processes for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Calling all entreprenuers and small business! Have ideas and need funding? The National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs provides funding opportunities for small firms to apply cutting edge and high risk scientific and engineering research to pursue commercial opportunities. Join us with speaker, Dr. Josephine Yuen, Program Director at the NSF, as she explains and answers your questions on securing funding.]]></description>
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		<title>Delivering a Dynamic Presentation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Do you want to present your research with the confidence, power, and clarity that leaves a strong impact on your audience? Feeling that you are not a naturally gifted speaker? With practice, anyone can improve their public speaking ability. The often repeated cliché “its not what what you say, but how you say it” is true, and our speaker, Nick Washienko understands this better than anyone. Nick has successfully helped many scientists to deliver a powerful, confident presentation that gets results. This is one presentation you do not want to miss!]]></description>
		<link>http://acswebinars.org/washienko</link>
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		<title>Propel Your Career – Networking Tips and Strategies for Success</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Looking to increase your career opportunities?  Networking has consistently been cited as one of the most important skills for building a successful career.  As a scientist, your talents, abilities, and experience are important but may not amount to much if no one meets you or remembers you. The old adage, “Its who you know” can make all the difference in this competitive global economy.  Join our speaker, Cheryl Martin with KPCB, as she shares tips, strategies, and best practices for propelling your career upward through the powerful practice of networking.]]></description>
		<link>http://acswebinars.org/martin</link>
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		<title>Programs and Funding Opportunities for Manufacturers and Small Chemical Businesses</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Do you know that the U.S. government provides much assistance to help small chemical manufacturing business better compete? The government sponsored Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program (MEP) is a national network with thousands of specialists that help manufacturers and small businesses, from improving productivity to expanding capacity. Join us with speaker Douglas Devereaux, Senior Industrial Specialist with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), as he shares the must-know resources for chemical manufactures and small businesses!]]></description>
		<link>http://acswebinars.org/devereaux</link>
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		<title>Tapping into the Chemistry of Beer and Brewing</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Fancy a bubbly brew? Curious to know how chemistry affects the differences behind various beers? With over 1,500 professional breweries and many dedicated homebrewers, the United States is the world’s largest producer of this most popular alcoholic beverage. Join us with speaker Charles Bamforth, Professor of Food Science and Technology at UC Davis, to learn about everything from chemistry tips for making great brews to career options for chemical professionals in the beer industry. It’s all about the chemistry behind beer!]]></description>
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