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I thought that Division members would be interested to see that this issue features two former CHAS chairs (and a future one) sharing their thoughts related to industry safety concerns.

- Ralph

Read the online version. Information, insights, and advice for ACS industry members December 19, 2019 In this week's issue, Frankie Wood-Black addresses an issue that many of us probably don't think about very much: Take-home exposure risks from working in the lab, and the steps you can take to minimize that risk.  Harry Elston shares his overall safety grades for industry, academia and government labs, and provides advice for those thinking about joining the entrepreneur class. Our Career Consultants share some thoughts about how to remain relevant in an increasingly digitized workplace. Finally, you may have heard the term "Managing Up." In our LinkedIn Learning summary, understand what the term means, and more importantly, how to effectively =E2=80=98manage up'. While this is our last =E2=80=98regular' issue for the year, do watch your in-box next Thursday, December 26, for a special issue which will feature the top 10 most read articles from ACS Industry Matters this year. In the meantime, Happy Holidays to all, and best wishes as we start a new decade.   John C. Katz Executive Editor WHAT I LEARNED "There appears to be a greater focus on chemical safety in academia and industry. Do you agree? And if so, what's behind it?" Harry Elston Ph.D., CIH, PMP   "One of the biggest opportunities within the coatings industry are technologies that enable and enhance the future of transportation. Through ongoing development of autonomous, connected, electric and..." Read More CAREER CORNER "How do I stay relevant in an increasingly digitized workplace?" Natalie LaFranzo, Vice President - Market Development, Cofactor Genomics: "Importantly, be open to digital communication. Applications such as Skype and Slack are what keep employees and customers connected..."  Andrea Alexander, Technical Service and Development Manager, Shin-Etsu Silicones of America: "The best advice I ever received from a mentor is 'NEVER stop learning, because when you get comfortable, that's when the world passes you by.' She was decades..." Norton Peet, ACS Career Consultant: "Stay relevant by taking coursework that is specifically designed to keep you current with skills in a digitized workplace. Make certain..." ON THE SAFE SIDE Taking it Everywhere You Go "If you are a mystery buff, you are likely to be familiar with Locard's Exchange Principle. The principle states that the perpetrator of a crime will bring something into the crime scene and leave with something from it. It is a valuable principle not just in the area of forensics..." Read More   Frankie Wood-Black Safety Expert LINKEDIN LEARNING COURSE What you most need to know from an industry-connected LinkedIn Learning Course. Today's course: Managing Up Managing up can mean establishing a good relationship with your boss, leveraging your personal and position power, showcasing your successes and your team to your boss, and more. In this course, leadership consultant and best-selling author Roberta Matuson tells viewers... Read More COMING SOON - Top 10 most read ACS Industry Matters articles - Corteva's CTO on making the workplace more welcoming for women - Bill Carroll on effective presentations Subscribe    Join       Renew       Archive  MORE FROM ACS Nominate for ACS Heroes of Chemistry 2020 Nominations for the ACS Heroes of Chemistry Award are now open! The Heroes of Chemistry Award is one of the highest honors the ACS gives to industrial chemists, recognizing teams whose work and research led to the development of successfully commercialized products greatly benefiting humankind. Nominate today In-Person and Online: Strengthen Your Writing Skills with ACS Choose between upcoming online or in-person opportunities to sharpen your writing skills! =46rom February 3 through March 9, you can conveniently learn how to do your best technical writing no matter where you are with ACS' online Effective Technical Writing Course. Want to gain hands-on experience? Attend an in-person course March 24-25 in Philadelphia and discover the best practices in grammar, organization, graphics, diagrams and more to elevate your written work and increase the conciseness and readability of your technical reports. Register now to enrich your writing capabilities in 2020! American Chemical Society | 1155 Sixteenth Street, NW | Washington, DC 20036  Copyright =A9 2019 American Chemical Society All rights reserved.

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