Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at the Cynwyd Club, Bala Cynwyd, PA
Time: Networking, 5:30 PM; Dinner, 6:30 PM; Talk and Business Session, 7:30 PM

Realigning Our Commitment to Science and Technology

Catherine T. Hunt, Ph.D.
President-elect, American Chemical Society

Abstract: Dr. Hunt will share her thoughts and ideas about realigning our commitment to science and technology through education, collaboration, and innovation.

Biography: Dr. Catherine T. (Katie) Hunt graduated from Smith College with honors in Chemistry. She received a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of California, Davis with Professor Alan Balch. As an NIH Postdoctoral Fellow at Yale University in MB&B (Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry), Katie extended her working knowledge of NMR to biological systems.

Katie is 2006 President-elect of the American Chemical Society. During her 3 years in ACS governance, Katie will focus on 3 central themes:

  1. Education: educating legislators and engaging students,
  2. Collaboration: building strong, working partnerships across the US and around the world,
  3. Innovation: recreating our companies, our universities and ourselves.

Katie is also the Leader for Technology Partnerships (Emerging Technologies) at the Rohm and Haas Company, Spring House, PA. In this role, she champions technology partnerships across industry, academia and national labs, working with foundations and government agencies.

Location: The Cynwyd Club, 332 Trevor Lane, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. From City Line Ave. (Route # 1) drive north on Conshohocken State Road (Route # 23) about 3 long blocks. Continue north on Trevor Lane instead of following Route #23 left. At "Y" in road one block north on Trevor Lane turn left where clubhouse and parking are on the left side of the road. Please park in lot if space is available; otherwise park on Trevor Lane. If lost, call the club at 610-667-4524.

Reservation: To make or cancel a dinner reservation, e-mail CCNReservations@aol.com or call the ACS office at 215-382-1589 (leave message on voicemail if necessary). Fee, including food and beverages, is $35. Early Bird discount price is $25 if reserved by the Thursday before the meeting. Late reservations and walk-ins subject to availability. No-shows will be invoiced.