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Top 10 reasons to become a patent attorney
I will provide some guidance to those interested in moving out of the lab and into the office, in a “top 10” format: ten salient reasons to pursue a career in patent law, whether as a patent agent or after law school as an attorney..... Read More
Development of catalytic C-H functionalization reactions
This presentation will describe historical and recent progress from my group in the development and applications of catalytic C-H functionalization reactions. Both mechanistic aspects and synthetic applications of these transformations will be discus.... Read More
New approach to well-defined polymer building blocks
A variety of facile and orthogonal new approaches to the synthesis of functional macromolecular architectures and assemblies will be presented..... Read More
Studies in terpene synthesis
The talk will sumarize three years of lessons in terpene chemistry funded by a generous grant from Teva..... Read More
From discovery to commercialization
This talk will suggest strategies that may increase the probability of success when moving from an academic “idea” to a commercial “product.”.... Read More
Olefin metathesis for commercial development of polymers on a commercial scale
Olefin metathesis is a key reaction used to develop polymers on an industrial scale. Product development and utility of selected polymers is described..... Read More
New changes in the America Invents Act for inventors: New section 102
This poster will discuss changes of interest to scientists, engineers and inventors in the new 35 USC § 102 that entered into effect March 16, 2013, pertaining to anticipation, prior art, and the grace period..... Read More
Top 10 reasons to file a patent application
I will provide an overview of patent rights and their importance in commerce and society, in a “top 10” format: ten basic reasons why patents can be valuable to a company or inventor. The talk is aimed at those who are just beginning to take an int.... Read More
Exploring a career as a patent examiner at the U.S. PTO
This presentation will provide an in-depth discussion of what life as a Patent Examiner at the U.S. PTO is like from the perspective of a former Patent Examiner. The pros and cons of working as an Examiner, as well as job expectations, will all be d.... Read More
Work-Life balance
Work-Life balance: everyone talks about it, but what does it even mean? Let's talk about definitions, measures, and ways you can adjust to see the most satisfaction from your whole life..... Read More
Calculating aqueous redox potentials and hydricities of organometallic complexes
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Drug discovery in academia: A successful case study
The process of drug discovery in academia will be discussed with several examples of prior and ongoing collaborations, including at least one success story..... Read More
Smart money moves in your 20's and 30's
For those who are just out of school to those who are ten or more years into their career, this presentation offers ten relevant tips from creating a budget to establishing an emergency fund to making the most of your retirement savings..... Read More
Dr. Henry Hill, ACS President 1977: Firsts and leading lights
Dr. Henry Hill was a leader in the ACS and in his professional activities in many ways. As an introduction to this symposium in his honor, this paper will provide an overview to his activities, successes, and honors..... Read More
Canadian perspective on MRLs
What progress has made on harmonizing Canadian MRL’s with US-EPA as main trading partner and other related countries? What is the current status-quo of MRLs needs supporting Canadian import and exports? Discussion of possible options to continue buil.... Read More
Poisoner’s guide to communicating chemistry
Understanding the connection between chemistry and culture is important to being able to communicate the science effectively to the public. Based on my experience writing The Poisoner’s Handbook, I will discuss how to make such a connection and use i.... Read More
New methods for controlling polymer sequence and stereochemistry
In this presentation, the discovery, development and application of new methods for polymer synthesis will be presented, focusing on the control of polymer sequence and stereochemistry..... Read More
Maximizing your volunteer experience
Learn about the ways to build and utilize your professional network both within and outside of ACS. Many people talk about networking, but the importance of your personal network cannot be understated. A personal network takes time to build and mai.... Read More
Scientific basis for GMOs
Plant domestication is really genetic manipulation.... Read More
Practical considerations for patent portfolio management
Portfolio management transforms raw innovation into monetized assets. These practical considerations will assist in that transformation - from prioritizing patent prosecution to integrating business and legal objectives - in order to establish or mai.... Read More