Panel III - Regulatory Problems for the Implementation of Invention
Paper N3.3 - The role of professional societies in chemical innovation
John Malin, American Chemical Society, USA
Abstract: Professional societies are providing a forum through
its meetings, publications and educational activities; the professional
society plays an important role in catalyzing creativity and scientific
innovation. Specific programs will be discussed that demonstrate
not only how a major professional society fosters communication,
consensus and development of community, but also how its members
introduce innovation into the Society's own programs. The author
will show how the professional society fills a special niche, encouraging
collaboration and development of new ideas among all components
of the chemical enterprise.
