The importance of a diversified chemical workforce

MEDIA ADVISORY: April 2, 9 a.m. Pacific Time

Carlos G. Gutierrez, winner of the 2001 American Chemical Society award for Encouraging Disadvantaged Students into Careers in the Chemical Sciences, will talk about the importance of a diversified workforce in the chemistry field at the 221st annual meeting of the American Chemical Society in San Diego, April 1-5.

Scientific disciplines, including chemistry, have seen relatively few minority youth joining their ranks. Yet minority populations have much to offer chemistry, as they represent a largely untapped source of intellectual talent. The American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society, encourages and fosters interest and careers in the chemical sciences among young minorities. Since 1995, the society has distributed college funds to more than 900 accomplished minority students through its minority scholars program. For more information on the minority scholars programs, visit www.acs.org/minorityaffairs.

WHO: Carlos G. Gutierrez, Ph.D. California State University, Los Angeles

WHAT: Improving the Reaction Yield: Is Chemistry Changed by Changing the Mix of Chemists?

WHEN: Monday, April 2, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

WHERE: San Diego Marriott, Marina E

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