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Creating a Successful Career in Public Policy and the Chemical Industry

EVENT DATE: Thursday, April 8, 2010.
Have you ever wondered how policies that affect directions in science and research are made? Would you like a career that helps shape science policy? From stem cells research to climate change, these scientific issues are as much driven by policy decision as scholarly research. Our speaker will share her observations of policy making in the chemical industry and give you an insightful glimpse into the decision process. Join us to learn about science policy and how you can prepare for a career in that field.

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How to Grow Your Small Business into a Large Corporation – The Story of SAIC and the Secret Sauce of Employee Ownership

EVENT DATE: Thursday, March 25, 2010.
Want to learn the secret to growing your business by empowering your employees? Employee ownership – giving employees a stake in the growing value of their company – has been validated repeatedly as a strategy that gives companies a real competitive edge. Of course, the concept is fairly simple. But how does it actually work? Join us to learn how small and medium sized companies, and their employees, can create a system of employee ownership that is tailored expressly for their individual needs. We will also learn how SAIC has used the employee-owned model to grow from a small technology company into an $8B powerhouse.

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Staying ahead of the game: Recent innovations in computational methods for drug discovery

EVENT DATE: Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Looking for new ideas in your research projects? Want to know if computational methods can help? Knowing when to use a certain tool in your research is as crucial as deciding whether you should use it. Advances in computational methods have greatly sped up drug discovery, but it is not without its setbacks. Our speaker will discuss the successes of computational modeling and how to benefit from failures and avoid costly mistakes. Join us as we probe the secrets of when to deploy computational methods and how to get the innovations you want.

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Developing Career Skills to Compete in a Global Economy – Observations of AMRI Operations in India, Singapore, Hungary and the United States

EVENT DATE: Thursday, March 11, 2010.
Do you know how your skills compare to scientists from other countries? Would you like to learn how to stay competitive in the integrated global economy? The global business landscape for chemistry has changed and scientists must adapt. Our speaker will share his observations of R&D operations in several countries. Join us to learn how you can develop your career skills and be competitive in this global era.

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Online Monitoring for Water and Wastewater Processes – Global Sustainability at Your Fingertips

EVENT DATE: Thursday, March 4, 2010.
Do you know that the global market for water treatment products is a $44 Billion industry? The spending and needs for products and experts in this field is expected to grow with the escalation in global water demand and consumption. If you are interested in learning about the latest in online monitoring equipment, how to meet water regulatory requirements for your company, or to discuss new opportunities in the area of global sustainability, you can not afford to miss this seminar. Join us to explore the latest trends in technology and learn best practises for online water monitoring.

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East Meets West: Global Opportunities in Asia Pacific

EVENT DATE: Thursday, February 25, 2010.
Eager to tap into career and business opportunities in China? China is rapidly transforming itself into a high tech powerhouse. Increasing number of companies are setting up R&D centers in China. While China may offer many career and business opportunities, one needs to learn about the political and cultural landscape to successfully capitalize on the country’s dynamic growth. Learn from our speaker how to scientists and businesses can capitalize on their Eastern and Western strengths. Join us to explore the opportunities that may be waiting for you in the Far East.

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Failure is an Option: Learn How to Turn Failure into an Advantage

EVENT DATE: Thursday, February 18, 2010.
We are all familiar with failures and yet failures carry a negative stigma to both individuals and companies. Just as the phoenix can rise from the ashes, successful individuals and companies are those who have successfully turned failures into advantages. Join us to learn from our speaker the art of calculating risks and taking charge of setbacks. You too can turn failures into success.

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Love Food as well as Chemistry? How to Find and Build a Career in the Food and/or Flavor Industries

EVENT DATE: Thursday, February 11, 2010.
Curious about the smell of cookies baking? Or how researchers try to isolate vanilla flavor? Know yourself, discover your passion, and weave it into your career! These and much more is what our speaker has combined and built into a successful career. Learn from our speaker how you might also be able to combine your passion in food and chemistry into a career in the exciting world of food and flavor.

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How can Crowd-sourcing in Chemistry benefit ME?

EVENT DATE: Thursday, January 21, 2010.
Heard all the buzz about crowdsourcing? Wonder how you and your company can benefit from the Wiki model? Learn from our speaker who has successfully brought open innovation into science and chemistry. Join us to explore the future of science in a crowdsourced world.

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Using Your Chemistry Education to Unlock Career Opportunities in the New Decade – A story from the 2010 ACS President

EVENT DATE: Thursday, January 14, 2010.
Searching for career opportunities or advancing your career in this current economic climate can be exciting, but it’s also perplexing and even frustrating! ACS 2010 President Joe Francisco discovered chemistry and used science to overcome various challenges while in school and in his early career to become not only a successful professor, but the president of the largest scientific society in the world.