Why Vote for Me?

An important function of the Board of Directors is to develop policy for the Society. For the last fifteen years I served on two committees that also was charged with developing policy when necessary. I am currently the chair of the Committee on Committees (ConC 6 years, 3 as chair) and have served as chair of the Society Committee on Education (SOCED 9 years, 3 as chair).

During my tenure as chair of SOCED, two policy statements were revised.  The Science Education Policy promotes education of science in accordance with national standards, encourages state and federal support for science education, and supports nurturing of students of all backgrounds.  Visas for Scientific Collaboration and Academic Study supports visa policies that facilitate scientific education and exchange and welcome foreign scholars, students, scientists, and engineers as their diverse backgrounds contribute to our nation’s economy, national security, public health, higher education, and scientific enterprises.

 As a member of ConC, I supported the Petition to Harmonize Committee Structure, Processes, and Terms. The three policies were approved by Council and the Board.

I was a member of the SOCED working group that researched the formation of a national organization dedicated solely to supporting K–12 teachers of chemistry - the American Association of Chemistry Teachers (AACT) and I was privileged to have served on its inaugural Governing Board. There are now about 7000 members.

These experiences have provided me with an understanding of ACS governance and the skills needed to serve as an ACS District Director.