What do you need?

Over the past few months, I have had the opportunity to have speak with many fellow ACS members. Despite the starting topic (research funding, education, sustainability, sports etc) we always end up taking about jobs - what companies / university are hiring, what type and level of skills are in demand, is the job situation the same or different outside the US, how to put together a resume and on and on. Not at all surprising given the economic climate. These conversations have really shaped how my campaign has come together and why I am talking about Education, Innovation, Partnership and Leadership: taken together, these areas distill down to the creation of positions/jobs and ensuring our members (and future members) are prepared for those roles!

Whether we are undertaking fundamental studies, pursing applications development or teaching in a classroom, ultimately we are all working to create opportunities! As a professional membership society, the ACS works to provide its members with the tools they need (from forums for info sharing to career services to funding and policy advocacy etc) to succeed! Let's keep talking about what you need from the ACS to help ensure your future success!!