Candidate for President-elect
Candidate for Secretary
Candidates for Councilor
Candidates for Manager
Candidate for President-elect
Jason Schaff
I am honored to be nominated for the office of President-Elect of this storied organization. I have served CSW for almost a decade in a variety of roles; six years as Secretary, as a member of the organizing committees for three different community outreach symposia, and as a member of numerous committees of the Board of Managers, including the budget committee, which I have chaired for the last four years. I believe that this long history of service provides me the breadth of experience needed to be an effective leader for CSW. The real heart of CSW, however, is not its leadership, but the many volunteers who freely give their time and effort to ensure the excellence of our many programs. If elected I promise to do everything possible to see that CSW provides these dedicated volunteers with the support they need in order to continue this fine tradition. One special challenge on the horizon is the Fall 2017 ACS National Meeting, which will be held in Washington. I was a member of the host committee for the Fall 2009 National Meting; experience I believe can be put to use helping us face this challenge with distinction.
Education
| Institution name |
Degree |
Field of Study |
| University of Minnesota |
Ph.D., 1997 |
Analytical Chemistry |
| Yale University |
B.S., 1991 |
Chemistry |
Professional Experience
| Position |
City/State |
Start-End |
| Forensic Toxicologist (US DOJ) |
Quantico, VA |
04/1999 – present |
| Post-Doctoral Fellow (IU Medical Center) |
Indianapolis, IN |
04/1997 – 03/1999 |
| Technical Intern (3M) |
St. Paul, MN |
06/1991 – 08/1991 |
Leadership Positions and Significant Activities in ACS National Offices, ACS Local Sections, ACS Divisions, or Other Scientific Groups and Organizations
| Position/Activity |
Year |
| Councilor (ACS / CSW) |
2014 – present |
| Alternate Councilor (ACS / CSW) |
2012 – 2013 |
| Secretary (CSW) |
2006 – 2011 |
| Chair, Budget Committee (CSW) |
2012 – present |
| Co-Chair, Chemical Toxicology in Action symposium (CSW) |
2009 |
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Candidate for Secretary
Jennifer Young Tanir
It would be my honor to continue serving as CSW’s Secretary for another two years. As Secretary, I have supported the CSW Presidents, developed board meeting agendas and meeting materials, prepared meeting minutes, and kept up with other secretarial duties. I also led the interview process and training for CSW’s new administrative assistant during 2015. I hope to continue serving as part of CSW’s leadership, enhancing CSW’s programs and expanding participation by CSW’s membership.
Education
| Institution name |
Degree or Student Status |
Field of Study |
| University of Richmond |
B.S. |
Chemistry |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
Ph.D. |
Organic/Polymer Chemistry |
Professional Experience
| Position |
City/State |
Start-End |
| Health and Environmental Sciences Institute |
Washington, DC |
2011-present |
| ACS Green Chemistry Institute |
Washington, DC |
2004-2011 |
| DuPont |
Wilmington, DE |
2000-2004 |
Leadership Positions and Significant Activities in ACS National Offices, ACS Local Sections, ACS Divisions, or Other Scientific Groups and Organizations
| Position/Activity |
Year |
| CSW Secretary |
2014-2015 |
| CSW Councilor |
2012-2014 |
| CSW Manager |
2010-2011 |
| ACS Committee on Environmental Improvement/Associate |
2013-2015 |
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Candidates for Councilor
Allison A. Aldridge
I am asking for your vote to elect me to serve as your councilor for CSW. I am a public servant with over 15 years’ service to ACS. I currently serve on the chemists with disabilities committee and work as a career consultant. Our proximity to Washington, DC is our advantage.
Join me in this campaign to:
- Champion chemistrys role in natural resource conservation and environmental stewardship
- Advocate for 21st Century Chemistry Careers in the U.S.
- Sponsor member benefit programs on developing successful grants, post doc career transition, intellectual property protection and entrepreneurship
- Engage and encourage greater student, industry and government chemist participation
As your voice to ACS, I will foster an alignment of our members’ needs with ACS opportunities/services.
Education
| Institution name |
Degree or Student Status |
Field of Study |
| Loyola University Chicago |
Ph.D. |
Chemistry |
| University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign |
B.S. |
Biology |
Professional Experience
| Position |
City/State |
Start-End |
| Team Lead at FDA |
Silver Spring/MD |
2011-Present |
| Director at Speed Laboratory |
Buford/GA |
2009-2011 |
| R&D Analytical at Mikart Inc. |
Atlanta/GA |
2005-2011 |
| Assoc. Research Invetigator at Abbott Laboratories |
North Chicago/IL |
2000-2005 |
| Senior R&D Scientist at Unilever HPC USA |
Rolling Meadows/IL |
1997-2000 |
Leadership Positions and Significant Activities in ACS National Offices, ACS Local Sections, ACS Divisions, or Other Scientific Groups and Organizations
| Position/Activity |
Year |
| Chair of CMA |
2009-2011 |
| Secretary of PROF |
2004-2008 |
| Chair-Elect Chicago Section |
2005 |
| Councilor Chicago Section |
2004-2005 |
| Alt. Councilor Chicago Section |
2001-2003 |
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Christopher Avery
I am honored to be nominated as a candidate for CSW Councilor. I currently serve as a Councilor on our Board, and as the Publications Committee Chair and Editor-in-Chief of The Capital Chemist. As Publications Chair, it is extremely important to me that the membership of CSW be empowered to be more involved in our organization. As a result, my committee launched this year our new website: www.capitalchemist.org. This was a huge accomplishment, and puts CSW at the very front of the pack of local sections, in terms of leveraging the internet to engage our membership. We are now the model that all local sections are compared to, and I ask for your vote so we can continue our work and remain at the forefront. Additionally, I am currently a Member of the ACS Committee on Environmental Improvements, and would love the opportunity to continue to represent CSW to ACS leadership. Finally, as a former ACS Congressional Fellow, I have a passion for scientists pursing alternative career paths, and ask for your vote to continue to promote development of communities, resources, and jobs for chemists seeking new opportunities.
Education
| Institution name |
Degree or Student Status |
Field of Study |
| University of Michigan |
Ph.D. |
Analytical Chemistry |
| University of Michigan |
Certificate |
Policy |
| University of Michigan |
M.S. |
Chemistry |
| Hope College |
B.S. |
Chemistry |
Professional Experience
| Position |
City/State |
Start-End |
| Senior Advisor, Department of Energy |
Washington, DC |
2012-present |
| ACS Congressional Fellow, United States Senate |
Washington, DC |
2011-2012 |
| Mirzayan Fellow, The National Academies |
Washington, DC |
2011 |
Leadership Positions and Significant Activities in ACS National Offices, ACS Local Sections, ACS Divisions, or Other Scientific Groups and Organizations
| Position/Activity |
Year |
| Publications Committee Chair, CSW & Editor-in-Chief, The Capital Chemist |
2014-present |
| Member, ACS Committee on Environmental Improvements |
2013-present |
| Councilor, CSW |
2015-present |
| Manager, CSW |
2013-2015 |
| ACS Congressional Fellow |
2011-2012 |
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Darryl A. Boyd
Dr. Darryl A. Boyd was born and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He attended the University of Michigan where he obtained a B.S. in chemistry while working with Professor Vincent Pecoraro. He then attended Purdue University, obtaining an M.S. in biochemistry before earning a Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry from Professor Tong Ren’s lab. Upon completion of his doctorate, Dr. Boyd did a postdoc in Professor Frances Ligler’s lab at the US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, DC as a prestigious National Research Council Research Associate. He recently served a term as a Jerome & Isabella Karle Fellow, conducting science as a Research Chemist in the Optical Sciences Division of NRL. Dr. Boyd’s current research focuses on polymer chemistry with an emphasis on sulfur-based materials and polymers fabricated via thermal- and photo-polymerizations. It is his desire to increase the diversity of the CSW. Dr. Boyd believes diversity not only includes those of different racial and gender backgrounds, but it also means reaching out to those in chemistry related fields (e.g. agricultural engineers, food scientists). Having many years of experience leading various groups, Dr. Boyd believes he can assist the CSW in this goal while maintaining CSW’s prestige and prominence.
Education
| Institution name |
Degree or Student Status |
Field of Study |
| Purdue University |
Ph.D. |
Inorganic Chemistry |
| Purdue University |
M.S. |
Biochemistry |
| University of Michigan |
B.S. |
Chemistry |
Professional Experience
| Position |
City/State |
Start-End |
| Research Chemist |
Washington, DC |
08/18/2014-present |
| NRC Postdoc (Research Chemist) |
Washington, DC |
05/16/2011-08/15/2014 |
Leadership Positions and Significant Activities in ACS National Offices, ACS Local Sections, ACS Divisions, or Other Scientific Groups and Organizations
| Position/Activity |
Year |
| 42nd NOBCChE National Conference Planning Committee |
2015 |
| 248th ACS National Conf. – Polymer Division – Session Chair – New Synthesis and Characterization of Polymers |
2014 |
| President – Purdue NOBCChE Student Chapter |
2008-2010 |
| Founder & Organizer – Purdue NOBCChE Research Symposium |
2009 |
| President – University of Michigan NOBCChE Student Chapter |
2001-2003 |
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Dennis Chamot
I have served CSW in a variety of positions, currently as alternate councilor and president-elect, and also have many years of experience at the national ACS level, as a former 10-year member of the Board of Directors, a past divisional councilor, and candidate for national president. Much of what happens at the national level that is of importance to CSW members (e.g., determination of dues and meeting fees; development of programs that serve local sections and unemployed members; creation of technical divisions; choosing candidates for national offices; and much more) involves the members of the Council. I seek the office of CSW Councilor so that, as a councilor, I can better utilize my experience and broad contacts for the benefit of the members of the Chemical Society of Washington. I would be grateful for your vote.
Education
| Institution name |
Degree or Student Status |
Field of Study |
| University of Illinois |
Ph.D. |
Chemistry |
| Wharton School, U. Penn. |
MBA |
Labor relations |
Professional Experience
| Position |
City/State |
Start-End |
| Associate Executive Director, National Research Council |
Washington, DC |
1994-2014 |
| retired |
|
2014 – present |
Leadership Positions and Significant Activities in ACS National Offices, ACS Local Sections, ACS Divisions, or Other Scientific Groups and Organizations
| Position/Activity |
Year |
| CSW president-elect |
2015 |
| ACS Board of Directors |
2001- 2012 |
| CSW Board of Managers |
2013-present |
| Fellow, ACS and AAAS |
|
| CSW CharlesGordon Award |
|
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Bhushan Mandava
I received several honors including HiIlebrand Prize, Gordon Award and Community Service Award from CSW and Ann Nalley Award from ACS-MARM. Other non-ACS awards include DCIC Honor Scroll and USDA Superior Service Award. I was elected as Fellow of American Chemical Society for my contributions to Society and Science, and I consider it a Great Honor to me. I was also elected as Fellow of American Institute of Chemists. I have been the ACS Councilor for about 30 years and served in several ACS committees either as member or Associate member. Currently, I am serving on International Activities Committee. If elected, I will continue to serve on this committee for promoting the establishment of international chapters for chemists in several countries. Additionally, I will actively participate in the deliberations of the ACS Council on matters related to Chemists employment and their career advancement.
Education
| Institution name |
Degree or Student Status |
Field of Study |
| Andhra Univeristy, Waltair, India |
B.Sc. |
Chemistry |
| Banaras University, Varanasi, India |
M.Sc. |
Chemistry |
| Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India |
Ph.D. |
Organic Chemistry |
Professional Experience
| Position |
City/State |
Start-End |
| President, Mandava Associates, LLC |
Washington, DC |
1986-Present |
| Advisor, United Nations Development Program |
New York, NY |
1988-1996 (Part-Time) |
| Senior Chemist/Senior Science Advisor, United States Environmental Protection Agency |
Washington, DC |
1982-1986 |
| Research Chemist/ Program Director, United States Department of Agriculture |
Beltsville, MD |
1968-1982 |
| Visiting Scientist, Laval University |
Quebec, Canada |
1966-1968 |
Leadership Positions and Significant Activities in ACS National Offices, ACS Local Sections, ACS Divisions, or Other Scientific Groups and Organizations
| Position/Activity |
Year |
| Councilor |
1978-2012 |
| Alternate Councilor |
2013-2015 |
| Committee Member, ACS Committee on Economic and Professional Activities (CEPA) |
2000-2006 |
| Committee Associate, ACS Committee on International Activities |
2013-2015 |
| President, Chemical Society of Washington (three-year presidential succession 1984-1986) |
1985 |
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Kim M. Morehouse
I am honored to be nominated to continue to serve as a Counselor for CSW. I have been active in CSW for more than 20 years and have held many positions within CSW, including President and Treasurer, and have served on many of the Committees, as a member as well as chair or co-chair. If re-elected, I will continue to work with the Board of Managers and the other officers of CSW to ensure that the section provides the greatest benefit to its members within the constraints of a sound fiscal policy. I will also continue to serve CSW to help promote chemistry as a positive aspect of our society. I have served as the local section coordinator for National Chemistry Week (NCW) since 2003 and for Chemists Celebrate Earth Day (CCED) since 2005. At the national level of ACS, I am a member of the ACS Committee on Community Activities and the co-chair for the Volunteer Engagement and Recognition subcommittee. This committee has oversight and development for the NCW and CCED activities for ACS. I served on the Theme Team that developed NCW for 2015, including the theme, Chemistry Colors Our World, and the Celebrating Chemistry Newsletter.
Education
| Institution name |
Degree or Student Status |
Field of Study |
| University of Notre Dame |
Ph.D. |
Chemistry |
| Oakland University |
M.S. |
Chemistry |
| Oakland University |
B.S. |
Chemistry |
| Macomb Community College |
Associates of Arts, High Honors |
General Education |
Professional Experience
| Position |
City/State |
Start-End |
| Research Chemist,Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Nutrition |
College Park, MD |
1989 to Present |
Leadership Positions and Significant Activities in ACS National Offices, ACS Local Sections, ACS Divisions, or Other Scientific Groups and Organizations
| Position/Activity |
Year |
| CSW Councilor |
2007 to Present |
| CSW Alternate Councilor |
2006 |
| CSW President-elect/President/Past-President |
2002-2004 |
| CSW Treasurer |
1999-2001, 2004-2005 |
| CSW Manager |
1992-1998 |
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Matt Windsor
I owe my current job to career development resources and advicacy opportunities available through ACS. I had my resume sharpened and job interview questions answered by ACS Career Consultants. Volunteering with one of the many state-based Government Affairs Committees gave me my first taste of science policy and advocacy. These advantages helped set me apart in the crowded job market. Now I want to give back to the Society that has given me so much. I have volunteered on the national Committee on Chemistry and Public Affairs (CCPA) for two years, and served as CSW Alternate Councilor last year. My goal is to ensure that the resources I benefited from remain available to students today. Your support will help make that possible. Thank you.
Education
| Institution name |
Degree or Student Status |
Field of Study |
| U. Wisconsin-Madison |
PhD |
Organic Chemistry |
| Boston University |
BA |
Chemistry |
Professional Experience
| Position |
City/State |
Start-End |
| Senior Manager, Science Communications, ARVO |
Rockville, MD |
1/14 – present |
| Research Fellow, Vanderbilt University |
Nashville, TN |
1/11 – 12/13 |
Leadership Positions and Significant Activities in ACS National Offices, ACS Local Sections, ACS Divisions, or Other Scientific Groups and Organizations
| Position/Activity |
Year |
| Alternate Councilor, CSW |
1/15 – present |
| Member, Committee on Chemistry and Public Affairs (CCPA) |
1/14 – present |
| Member, Tennessee Govt. Affairs Committee |
1/11 – 12/13 |
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Candidates for Manager
Alan M. Ehrlich
50+ year member of ACS. ACS Fellow (2011). Several other ACS, professional, academic honors over 53 years of education and work experience. I want to continue to work with CSW as an experienced link between CSW and ACS National governance, and particularly on the CSW Committee on Bylaws and Standing Rules with my experience as a lawyer generally, and on the National Council on Constitution & Bylaws.
Education
| Institution name |
Degree or Student Status |
Field of Study |
| George Washington U. |
JD |
Patent, Environmental Law |
| Georgia State U. |
MBA |
Finance |
| MIT |
SM, PhD |
Chemistry (Nuclear, Chemical Oceanography) |
| SUNY at Buffalo |
BA-cum laude |
Chemistry |
Professional Experience
| Position |
City/State |
Start-End |
| Patent Attorney, Of Counsel (Part-Time) |
Washington, DC |
2005-present |
| Patent Attorney/Patent Counsel, US EPA |
Washington, DC |
1991-2004 |
| Environmental Scientist, Physical Scientist, USEPA and Consumer Product Safety Commission |
Washington, DC |
1973-1991 |
| Principal Chemist, The Coca-Cola Company |
Atlanta, GA |
1969-1973 |
| Special Products Group Leader, New England Nuclear Corp. |
Boston, MA |
1967-1969 |
Leadership Positions and Significant Activities in ACS National Offices, ACS Local Sections, ACS Divisions, or Other Scientific Groups and Organizations
| Position/Activity |
Year |
| Council Policy Committee (Vice-Chair) |
2011-2016 (2014-present)0 |
| Council Constitution & Bylaws Comm (Chair) |
2004-2010 (2009-2010) |
| Patent & Related Matters Comm. (Chair) |
1993-2003 (2000-2002) |
| Div. Chem & Law (Chair, Councilor) |
1992-present (2000, 2002-present) |
| CSW Manager |
(2012-present) |
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Zory Glaser
As a 22+ year member/ Manager on the CSW Board, & its former President, have strived to serve the members of the organization. Desire/ goal is to continue to serve CSW/ ACS members with dedication. Fortunate to have received from CSW the Community Service Award (’09), the Charles L. Gordon Award (’07), & been recognized (’06) for “outstanding, dedicated service as Editor of the Capital Chemist”. Received ACS Emeritus status (2011). Recognized (’07) as “one of the most influential in medical device/ healthcare sterile processing”. Received the John Perkins Award (’93) ” for his many significant contributions to medical device sterile processing & sterility assurance …” Selected (’93) as an “Outstanding Alumni” by the School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins Univ. Received upon retirement (’92), the PHS Citation & Plaque (from the Surgeon General) “for an outstanding career of service to the Nation”, &, recognized (in ’76, upon retirement as Officer-in-Charge of the Navy’s Biomedical Research Detachment) with the Meritorious Service Medal, & certificate stating “served the Navy & the Nation with dedication and distinction”. Received (from the ACS Philadelphia Section, ’62) the College Scholastic Achievement Award, & (in ’59) the American Spirit Honor Medal, from the U.S. military.
Education
| Institution name |
Degree or Student Status |
Field of Study |
| Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science (Phila Univ) |
BS (’62) |
Chemistry |
| Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn (Brooklyn Poly/ NYU Engineering) |
PhD (’69) |
Physical & Polymer Chem & Biophysics |
| Johns Hopkins Univ, School of Public Health |
MPH (’90) |
Emphasis on: Toxicology, Environmental Health Engineering, Risk Assessment, & Occupational Medicine |
| Foundation for Advanced Educ. in the Sciences (FAES) @ NIH |
Earned 55 grad credits (’69-’76) |
in: Biochemistry, Microbiology, Physiology, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Endocrinology, Physiologic Psychology, Mutagenicity/ Carcinology, Immunochemistry, Radiochemistry, Cancer Chemotherapy, … |
Professional Experience
| Position |
City/State |
Start-End |
| Adjunct Associate Professor |
Johns Hopkins Univ, School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD |
1990 – present |
| Senior Scientific Consultant for Medical Devices, Diagnostic Products & Biomaterials |
U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP), Rockville, MD |
1992 – ’96 |
| Associate Director, Div. of Life Sciences, Office of Science & Technology |
Center for Medical Devices & Radiological Health, U.S. FDA, Rockville, MD |
1983 -’92 |
| Executive Secretary, Technical Electronic Product Radiation Safety Standards Committee (TEPRSSC) |
Bureau of Radiological Health, DHEW, Rockville, MD |
1979 -’83 |
| Director, Special Occupational Hazards Review Program |
National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) |
1976 – ’79 |
Leadership Positions and Significant Activities in ACS National Offices, ACS Local Sections, ACS Divisions, or Other Scientific Groups and Organizations
| Position/Activity |
Year |
| President of the Chem. Soc. of Washington (CSW) |
2004 |
| Editor of the Capital Chemist (monthly newsletter of CSW) |
2003 – ’06 |
| Served as Chair of the Publications, Budget, Nominations, & Executive Committees of CSW |
2010 – ’12 |
| President of the DC Metro-area Branch, Commissioned Officers Assoc., USPHS |
1985 – ’87 |
| Science Fair Judge, Involved with the CSW Chemathon & the Chemagination programs, & Chemistry Ambassador, ACS |
over the period of 1992 – present |
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Mukes Kapilashrami
I feel honored to have been nominated by the President to serve the board of CSW. I recently joined the University of Maryland as a faculty after spending 4+ years at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory where I worked in the field of nanotechnology and renewable energy. In addition to my research background, I have eight years of non-profit work experience in empowering underprivileged youth in India through education (which includes: strategic planning, fundraising and program development/-delivery). With my research experience, and passion for science and education I look forward supporting and strengthening CSW in areas related to (i) education, (ii) member support, and (iii) outreach.
Education
| Institution name |
Degree or Student Status |
Field of Study |
| Royal Institute of Technology |
Ph.D. |
Condensed Matter Physics |
| Royal Institute of Technology |
MSc. |
Materials Physics |
Professional Experience
| Position |
City/State |
Start-End |
| Faculty Research Associate |
University of Maryland |
Nov-14 |
| Guest Researcher |
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory |
Sep-14 |
| Research Associate |
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory |
09/2013-08/2014 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar |
University of Wisconsin-Madison |
10/2012-08/2013 |
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Amol A. Kulkarni
I am keenly interested in expanding outreach programs, developing new outreach programs that would spark an interest in STEM-related fields among middle and high-school students. Since joining Howard University, I have initiated “National Chemistry Week” (NCW) activities in College of Pharmacy. Approximately 400 students in DC-MD-VA area have been benefited as a result of our NCW activities within the past four years. I have also mentored 5 high school students in my research group and all of them are now in college with STEM majors. I am a Fellow of Keystone Symposia in Molecular biology for 2014-15. If elected, I would like to participate and expand the activities of project SEED and YCC that will allow highly qualified students from economically-disadvantaged and federally-recognized minority populations to participate in “state-of-the-art” research in academia, industry, and governmental institutions. I would also like to play an active role in CSW High School Chemistry Olympiad program. I would like to assist in identifying talent in high school students and providing coaching for Chemistry Olympiad. If elected, I would like to utilize the rich experience of being a CSW board of manager toward developing robust, highly recognized programs at Howard University.
Education
| Institution name |
Degree or Student Status |
Field of Study |
| State University of NY, Buffalo |
Ph.D. |
Chemistry |
| University of Mumbai |
M. Pharm. Sci. |
Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
| University of Mumbai |
B. Pharm. Sci. |
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
Professional Experience
| Position |
City/State |
Start-End |
| Associate Director, Combinatorial Chem, Center |
Univ. of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA |
2006-2008 |
| Postdoctoral Associate,
University of Houston |
Houston, TX |
2008-2010 |
| Assistant Professor, Howard University |
Washington, DC |
2010-2015 |
| Associate Professor, Howard University |
Washington, DC |
2015-present |
Leadership Positions and Significant Activities in ACS National Offices, ACS Local Sections, ACS Divisions, or Other Scientific Groups and Organizations
| Position/Activity |
Year |
| Faculty Advisor, Phi-Delta-Chi Pharmacy Fraternity |
2011-present |
| Faculty Advisor, Drug Information Association |
2013-present |
| Faculty Advisor, College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists |
2012-present |
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Sara Orski
I am a polymer chemist in the Materials Science & Engineering Division at NIST, researching improvements to polymer molar mass and chemical composition measurements. I have enjoyed serving within the scientific community both through ACS and at NIST. I volunteered this past year to evaluate ACS POLY student chapter accomplishments and award additional support to the best student chapters. I also worked with colleagues at NIST to expand a division postdoctoral association to a NIST wide organization that provides professional guidance and support to postdoctoral fellows. I will bring that enthusiasm and community spirit to CSW serve professional chemists and future professional chemists in our nation’s capital.
Education
| Institution name |
Degree or Student Status |
Field of Study |
| The University of Georgia |
Ph.D. |
Chemistry |
| The College of William and Mary |
B.S. |
Chemistry |
Professional Experience
| Position |
City/State |
Start-End |
| Research Chemist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) |
Gaithersburg, MD |
August 2011-present |
| Graduate Research Assistant |
Athens, GA |
Jan 2007-August 2011 |
Leadership Positions and Significant Activities in ACS National Offices, ACS Local Sections, ACS Divisions, or Other Scientific Groups and Organizations
| Position/Activity |
Year |
| NIST Postdoctoral association |
2012-2013 |
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Bradley Scates
Education
| Institution name |
Degree or Student Status |
Field of Study |
| Washington University in St. Louis |
Ph.D. |
Organic Chemistry |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
B.S. |
Biochemistry |
Professional Experience
| Position |
City/State |
Start-End |
| Visiting Scientist, Library of Congress |
Washington, D.C. |
Feb 2015 – Aug 2015 |
| Conservation Science Fellow, Walters Art Museum |
Baltimore, MD |
June 2014 – Nov 2014 |
| Tutor |
Crofton, MD |
March 2013 – present |
| Obiter Research, LLC |
Champaign, IL |
June 2008 – March 2012 |
Leadership Positions and Significant Activities in ACS National Offices, ACS Local Sections, ACS Divisions, or Other Scientific Groups and Organizations
| Position/Activity |
Year |
| Environmental & Sustainability Committee member |
2014 |
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Nevart Tahmazian
I am humbled by this nomination. I have been involved with ACS activities for many years as Enthusiast, Chemistry Ambassador and Science Coach. I was featured in the ACS video production, celebrating the 25th anniversary for the National Chemistry week. (October 2012 www.BytesizeScience.com.) I have been a professor at Montgomery College, Rockville since 1995. In addition to teaching, my passion has been to highlight the importance and relevance of chemistry in our lives through outreach activities in schools and the community at large. I was awarded the “Faculty Outstanding Service Award” by Montgomery College in 2010 and “NISOD Excellence Award” in 2011. CSW awarded me “The Outreach Volunteer of the Year” award in 2015. I am also a nominee for “Professor of the Year” through Case Organization, 2015. I would be very interested in strengthening the wonderful “Science Coach” program and developing new initiatives with student clubs and organizations. I would also be very interested in promoting ACS activities internationally and make efforts to strengthen the existing ones. Currently, at Montgomery College, I am working with the Global Humanities Institute to introduce globalization into one of the courses I teach and to develop a learning community
Education
| Institution name |
Degree or Student Status |
Field of Study |
| University of Maryland, College Park |
MS |
Chemistry |
| American University of Beirut |
MA |
Chemical Education |
| American University of Beirut |
BS |
Chemistry |
| American University of Beirut |
Teaching Diploma |
Secondary Science Education |
Professional Experience
| Position |
City/State |
Start-End |
| Chemistry Professor |
Rockville/MD |
August 1995-Present |
| Cytogenetic Technologist |
Washington DC. |
1989-1994 |
Leadership Positions and Significant Activities in ACS National Offices, ACS Local Sections, ACS Divisions, or Other Scientific Groups and Organizations
| Position/Activity |
Year |
| CSW Outreach Volunteer of the year |
2015 |
| Coordinator for “Chemistry in Action” and ACS liaison for Rockville Science Day |
1996-Present |
| NIST Internship Coordinator at Montgomery College |
2006-2009
|
| Chair for Local arrangements for hosting 2YC3 Conference |
2011 |
| Coordinator for MC Chemistry activities for “Frontiers in Science and Medicine Day” through John’s Hopkins and Sonya Kovalevsky Day |
2009- present |
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