Being Competitive in the Global Market PlaceJoseph S. Francisco
It is an honor and privilege to have the opportunity to serve as the 2010 American Chemical Society president. The coming year will be exciting as together we explore new opportunities that will further define ACS as the premier organization for chemists and chemical engineers and help position us as a pivotal partner in ensuring our members are ready to take their place in the global marketplace.
My role, and the role of all ACS elected officials and staff, is to serve our members and improve our society. Of course, that must be done in accordance with ACS’s congressional charter, which states, in part, that we also serve the overall chemical enterprise. In short, ACS has a dual role: to advocate for its members and simultaneously to serve the overall chemical enterprise. I believe there is congruence in these two aims.
A key part of my decision to seek the society’s presidency was my desire to be a catalyst for helping our members and future members develop the skills necessary to meet the needs and expectations of employers, especially those in the global chemical enterprise. There are four areas that I will focus on that will have an underlying global perspective: education, innovation, employment, and partnerships.
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