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This is bureaucratically vague, but it seems to me that CHAS presents a variety of "Multidisciplinary Opportunities" that could be of interest to ACS... - Ralph This is being sent on behalf of Kent J. Voorhees, Chair, Professional and Member Relations Committee, and Eric C. Bigham, Chair, P&MR Mulitidisciplinarity Study Group. 25 January 2007 Dear Division Officers: The purpose of this message is to inform you of an ACS pilot program chartered by the Professional and Member Relations Committee (P&MR) of the ACS Board of Directors. The name of the pilot program is Multidisciplinary Opportunities through Resource Enhancement (MORE). MORE is an ACS initiative to assist emerging or nucleating groups of individuals conducting chemistry-related, multidisciplinary science or engineering. Through MORE, ACS will consider making resources available to these groups in order to advance the concept of “chemistry without borders.” That is, the ACS is willing to help those working on chemistry-related topics in non-traditional chemistry areas. The Society wishes to position itself as a welcoming organization for those who rely to a significant degree on chemistry-based information to advance their multidisciplinary field, even if they don’t self- identify as chemists. ACS recognizes and acknowledges the pivotal role our technical and professional divisions have in delivering value to our members through (among other things) the exchange of information and through the many networking opportunities they provide. ACS is conducting an outreach effort to alert qualified groups about this offer of assistance. Groups that wish to be considered by ACS for support need to submit an application, which can be found at the MORE website: http://www.chemistry.org/more.html The intention is to provide in-kind support, rather than cash. Examples of in-kind support include the following: establishing virtual communities; fostering scientific collaboration; assistance in building or enhancing websites; creating and disseminating podcasts; and staff expertise in areas such as organizing meetings, marketing, and motivating volunteers. To those unfamiliar with the ACS structure - particularly those who perceive their field as largely residing outside the boundaries of our 33 existing divisions - it can be difficult to discern a convenient ACS ‘port of entry.’ We hope this pilot program communicates that ACS welcomes their participation, and provides them with the means to establish a relationship with the Society, and one or more of its various constituent groups. As a leader both in your field and at ACS, you are in a unique position to support this pilot program. As a division member and leader, ACS is your home, and you already know the benefits of belonging to such a powerful organization. As a leader in your field, you are in contact with researchers and scientists across the globe. MORE provides an opportunity to leverage these experiences by serving as the vehicle to introduce scientists working in emerging multidisciplinary and chemistry-related areas to the benefits of the ACS. Thank you for considering this new initiative. Additional information is available at the MORE website, www.chemistry.org/ more.html. Specific inquiries may be directed to Jill Treby, at j_treby**At_Symbol_Here**acs.org, or 800-227-5558 x4420. Sincerely, Kent J. Voorhees, Chair, Board Committee on Professional and Member Relations (P&MR) Eric C. Bigham, Chair, P&MR Multidisciplinarity Study Group P.S. We are distibuting this message to all 2007 division officers and 2006 division chairs. American Chemical Society 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036
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