1. The Value of the ACS The North Jersey Section ACS njacs.org The Joy of Toys Chemistry Expo Each year during national chemistry week, the section has a hands-on chemistry expo for kids of all ages. This year’s expo was at Fairleigh Dickinson Univ. on Oct. 22 nd. Join us next year!

2. The Value of the ACS The North Jersey Section ACS njacs.org The ACS Green Chemistry Institute Catalyzing the movement of the chemical enterprise toward sustainability through the adoption of green chemistry principles.

3. The Value of the ACS The North Jersey Section ACS njacs.org Chemical and Engineering News C&EN Online is a weekly magazine published by the American Chemical Society. It is available free to all members. If you would like to become a member of ACS, you can apply online at the ACS website: chemistry.org.

4. The Value of the ACS The North Jersey Section ACS njacs.org ACS Scholars Program A CATALYST for African American, Hispanic/Latino and American Indian students seeking to pursue under- graduate college degrees in chemical sciences and chemical technology.

5. The Value of the ACS The North Jersey Section ACS njacs.org ACS Committee on Minority Affairs Oversees American Chemical Society programs devoted or related to minority issues. Studies and make recommendations on the current status of minorities in the ACS and in the chemical sciences. Promotes and recognizes the professional accomplishments of minorities in the chemical sciences. Increases the interest of minority chemical professionals in the work of the Society.

6. The Value of the ACS The North Jersey Section ACS njacs.org Women Chemists Committee Serves the membership of the American Chemical Society. Our mission is to be leaders in attracting, developing and promoting women in the chemical sciences.

7. The Value of the ACS The North Jersey Section ACS njacs.org Younger Chemists Committee North Jersey ACS Younger Chemists Committee organizes events that provide graduate students, post-doctoral chemists, and young professionals with the opportunities to interact with other chemists in the section, to help them better direct their careers, and to increase their involvement in the ACS.

8. The Value of the ACS The North Jersey Section ACS njacs.org MARM - Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting MARM 2005 was a huge success with over 2,000 in attendance! Join us for MARM 2006 in Hershey, PA. Don’t miss the biggest ACS nano- technology & materials symposium of the year! Find out more at: www.marm2006.org

9. The Value of the ACS The North Jersey Section ACS njacs.org Through the purchasing power of ACS members, the Member Insurance Program is able to offer you plans that are less expensive and completely portable with better benefits than what you could probably purchase as an individual.

10. The Value of the ACS The North Jersey Section ACS njacs.org High School - Project SEED Project SEED is designed to encourage economically disadvantaged high school students to pursue career opportunities in the chemical sciences. Direction for Project SEED is provided by the ACS Committee on Project SEED.

11. The Value of the ACS The North Jersey Section ACS njacs.org North Jersey Section Careers in Transition Review Resumes - attendees should bring their resume on a transparency so that we can provide immediate feedback. Develop Personal Marketing Strategies - developing good answers to questions that have a high probability of being asked on a job interview. Discuss how to find a position.

12. The Value of the ACS The North Jersey Section ACS njacs.org Chemagination is a creative innovation and writing contest for high school science students conducted by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and written with the National Science Education Standards in mind.

13. The Value of the ACS The North Jersey Section ACS njacs.org Teacher Affiliates The Teacher Affiliates Group is a group of high school teachers form North Jersey who are affiliated members of the section. Dues are $15 per year. All members of the group receive the INDICATOR monthly and are entitled to attend all sectional functions. We welcome new Affiliates.

14. The Value of the ACS The North Jersey Section ACS njacs.org North Jersey Section Education Committee Oversees educational activities and awards in the section. The Committee specifically administers the Edward J. Merrill Award for High School chemistry teachers and cooperates in the dissemination of information and the recommendation of nominees for other regional and national awards.

15. The Value of the ACS The North Jersey Section ACS njacs.org Metro Women Chemists Committee Strengthens the contribution of women in the chemical sciences in the NY-NJ area. Serves early and midcareer scientists through programming and invites graduate and undergraduate students to participate.

16. The Value of the ACS The North Jersey Section ACS njacs.org Kids & Chemistry Was developed by the American Chemical Society to give scientists the resources and training necessary to share hands-on science with school children in grades 3 to 6.