Virtual Meeting on Zoom

ACS President-elect Prof. Angela K Wilson (Michigan State) – Recognition of 50-, 60-, and 70-year ACS section members

Pathways, Progress, and the Future of the Chemical Enterprise

Today is a day of celebration – the recognition of its long-time members by the Columbus ACS section.  To achieve these recognitions, there has been a pathway – sometimes short, sometimes long – but, nonetheless, a pathway that has been influenced by many others.  As we look ahead, it is the same type of influences that enable awards that will impact the future of the chemical sciences.  This future is built upon so many factors, from drawing more people into our field and inspiring innovation, to garnering greater investments in science.  ACS, nationally and locally, as well as all of us, as individuals, have the opportunity to make a difference.  Today, we have even more ways to impact and influence than ever.  I shall discuss some of these opportunities and the future of the chemical enterprise.