| Formation | 1954 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | New York metro area |
| Location |
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Membership | 3,800 (ACS NY) |
Official language | English |
Parent organization | American Chemical Society |
| Website | www |
The Chemical Marketing and Economics Group (CME) is the business topical group of the American Chemical Society's New York Section, Inc. (ACS NY, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit) and a leading supporter of STEM students through industry meetings, scholarships and chemistry festivals. Established in 1954, Chemical Marketing and Economics organizes exciting monthly luncheons in midtown NYC where thought leaders present cutting-edge outlooks and actionable insights on energy, materials & life science. CME's audience includes professionals from industry, investment, academia, government, media and supranational organizations.
The American Chemical Society (ACS), founded in Manhattan in 1876 and chartered by the U.S. Congress, is the world's largest scientific society with over 150,000 members.
Sharing these interests, CME works with a variety of professional organizations including American Chemical Society's Technical Divisions and International Chapters, the Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce (BACC), the Chemists' Club, the Andean Associations of Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela, the German Center for Research and Innovation, and Societe de Chimie Industrielle, among others.[1][2]
History
editThe origin of Division of Chemical Health and Safety dates back to Washington D.C. in September 1979 at the meeting of the American Chemical Society. It was at this meeting that the Committee on Divisional Activities entertained the idea of elevating the provisional Chemical Health and Safety to full division status. Following much discussion the recommendation was rejected on a purposed formality. Understanding the importance of division status, Glenn T. Seaborg advocated for the recommendation with success at the meeting of what was called the Science Commission, and the Division of Chemical Health and Safety was established.
Glenn T. Seaborg, a world-renown radiochemist, co-discovered plutonium and nine other transuranium elements. While working on the Manhattan Project, he devised a method of extracting and purifying plutonium. In 1944, his "actinide concept" of heavy element electronic structure changed the periodic table to include the transition series of transuranium elements. Dr. Seaborg shared the 1951 Nobel Prize in chemistry for his work with the new elements.
In 1947, President Harry S. Truman appointed Dr. Seaborg to the newly established Atomic Energy Commission. Dr. Seaborg continued his public service work as an advisor to the next six administrations and, under President Ronald Reagan, as a member of the National Commission on Excellence in Education. Dr. Seaborg has served as president of the American Chemical Society (1976) and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (1973). Today, he works to further a national commitment to basic scientific research and the safe management of nuclear materials. Editor Carl Gottschall spoke with Dr. Seaborg about the challenges of working safely in a brand new field of chemistry.”[3]
Contributions
editThe main contributions of the division in the field of chemical health and safety are the Journal of Chemical Health and Safety (JCHAS) and technical presentations at ACS National and Regional meetings. In addition, e-mail discussion list, DCHAS-L, hosts active exchanges of chemical safety information.
Co-published bimonthly by Elsevier Science Inc. and DCHAS, the JCHAS includes peer reviewed articles, regular columns, news, and ideas relating to issues and advances in the field of chemical health and safety. It provides applicable and relatable examples that chemical hygiene officers and others responsible for the safety of their workplaces can put to use right away, identifying potential and developing safety concerns before they do harm.
Mission
editThe objectives of the Division of Chemical Health & Safety are
- to promote chemical health and safety;
- to provide a forum for discussing laws and regulations relating to chemical health and safety;
- to disseminate information on the properties of chemicals which affect health and safety directly or through the environment;
- to promote the exchange of scientific information among various disciplines that make up the division; and
- to work with other ACS divisions and professional societies on issues relating to chemical health and safety.
Membership
editMembership in the Division of Chemical Health and Safety is a powerful tool for chemical health and safety professionals in industry, academia and government.
Membership in the division benefits all with a professional interest in chemical health and safety. It affords the opportunity to meet people with similar interests and offers a medium, through its meetings and publications, to share knowledge, concerns, and criticisms with others throughout the world. While the newsletter keeps members up to date on meetings and division activities, the Journal keeps members up to date on publications and current health and safety topics.
Awards
editDCHAS provides several awards, recognizing outstanding leadership and service in the area of chemical health and safety, including:
- Howard Fawcett Chemical Health and Safety Award
- NIOSH College and University Health and Safety Award
- Tillmanns-Skolnick Award
- Service Awards
- CHAS Fellows Award
The Awards page of the DCHAS website provides more information about these awards, including the nomination and selection process.
References
edit- ^ "International Chemical Sciences Chapters - American Chemical Society". American Chemical Society. Retrieved 2016-08-24.
- ^ "Technical Division List - American Chemical Society". American Chemical Society. Retrieved 2016-08-24.
- ^ Division of Chemical Health and Safety. "Working Safely at the Frontiers of Science". Retrieved 4 September 2012.