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MPPG Multidisciplinary Program Planning Group. Vision : Enable plenary and technical programming reflective of the evolving multidisciplinary approach to advanced chemical research.
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MPPG Multidisciplinary Program Planning Group Vision: Enable plenary and technical programming reflective of the evolving multidisciplinary approach to advanced chemical research Mission:Facilitates the identification and selection of the theme, implementation of multidisciplinary thematic programming, identifies the theme organizer, fosters and supports collaboration among the programming groups to provide a focus to the National Meeting American Chemical Society
What is MPPG? • Group composed of representatives of all Divisions, plus the Committees most impacted by multidisciplinary programming: i.e., DAC, ComSci, M&E. • Representatives appointed to MPPG by Division – Committee leadership • Local Section representatives of future venues • Executive Committee composed of present and 2 past MPPG Chairs and Chair elect, MPPG Subcommittee Chairs, At-Large Representative(s) as well as representatives of DAC, M&E and ComSci.
Roles and Responsibilities of MPPG Representatives • Drive the selection of National Meeting themes • Identify specific theme organizers with input from Divisions, members, and experts in the thematic field • Key communication link to respective Division – Committee – Local Sections
Roles and Responsibilities of the MPPG ExCom • Oversee the timeline for meetings, with theme selection to occur 36 months prior to meeting • Identification of the Theme Organizer at least 2years prior to the meeting • Oversee development of the program to ensure progress • Communication with Divisions, Committees, Local Sections, members, and governance • Manage the selection of Kavli Emerging Lecturer for each National Meeting
How does MPPG operate? • Meets Saturday prior to each National Meeting • Chairs appoint representatives (up to 2) for their Division/Committee/Local Section • Operates as a DAC Subcommittee • Identifies future themes and theme organizers from the Society and beyond • Collaborates with the ACS President-Elect to encourage theme continuity with Presidential programming
Value Proposition • Opportunity to influence programming National Meetings to the benefit of your members • Greater voice – visibility at the National Meeting • Collaboration and networking opportunities • Leverage and expand ability to disseminate cutting-edge science • Funding for thematic programming/collaboration
MPPG is your Committee! • Assign your Representative(s) • Participate actively through your reps in selecting themes, theme chairs, programming within themes. • Participate actively in improving national meetings; propose ideas & experiments. • Collaborate with other Divisions, Local Section and Committees within and outside of thematic programs.
Future Themes • Fall 2014 San Francisco Theme: Chemistry and Global Stewardship Organizer: Robin Rogers, University of Alabama • Spring 2015 Denver Theme: Chemistry of Natural Resources Organizer: Robert Weber, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory • Fall 2015 Boston Theme: Innovation from Discovery to Application Organizer: Carston (Rick) Wagner, University of Michigan • Spring 2016 San Diego Theme: Computers in Chemistry Organizer: Kenneth Merz, Michigan State University • Fall 2016 Philadelphia Theme: Chemistry of the People, by the People and for the People Organizer: Rudy Baum, ACS (Retired Editor-in-Chief, C&EN) American Chemical Society
Soliciting Future Themes Have an idea for future themes for an ACS National Meeting? • MPPG Representative • Text them to (804) 601-6774 • Tweet your idea using the hashtag #futureACSthemes American Chemical Society