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American Chemical Society

The ACS International Center™

Engaging the Global STEM Community

http://global.acs.org

Judy Benham ACS International Center Advisory Group

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Map of Global Scientific Collaborations 2008-2012 compared with 2005-2009

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2008-2012 2005-2009

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ACS International Center

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Unique visitor and country traffic, 2013-2016 The United States continues to be the top country with 60% of web traffic over four years, followed by:

• India-6%
• Pakistan-1%
• China-3%
• France-1%
• UK-3%
• Italy-1%
• Germany-2.5%
• Brazil-1%
• Canada-1.5%
• Japan-1.5%

ACS International Center™ Trajectory

• The IC has long been a virtual hub for information and resources,

however, how can the site morph over time to be more robust?

• Opportunity to take pause and reflect on the past four years and

look at the horizon, identify new areas of focus

• Site will most likely take on two initiatives-focus on global

collaboration and adopting a more digital & social media driven approach

• In late 2016, we added the Global Collaboration tab
• Help build the case for global scientific collaboration
• New resources available to share
• Plans to introduce media to the site:
• Video testimonials on successful partnerships
• Address need to help prepare tomorrow’s chemist:
• How can the International Center help prepare trainees for

dynamic careers in research, industry and society?

• Asynchronous learning, links to best practices, etc.

ACS International Center Questions for Consideration

• ACS Board Worldwide Strategy

– How can we utilize the IC to help implement the worldwide strategy?

• Support discourse & action on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
• Industry Engagement

– How can the IC be part of the solution to preparing trainees for careers in the global chemical industry?

• Asynchronous learning, links to resources, including best practices for collaboration

– Need for industry contacts, engage with the Society, identify industrial needs to develop industry interest in site and long-term outcomes

• Beyond the Site

– What is the role of the International Center beyond its virtual home?

• How to leverage ACS partnership
• Foster global networks of exchange
• How to enhance communication, support science, & create global policy impact

Map of Global Scientific Collaborations 2008-2012

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Data from Scopus using books, trade journals, & peer reviewed journals

Thank You

– Your thoughts help us shape the IC for 2017 and beyond. – Comments/Questions?

http://global.acs.org

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Map of Global Scientific Collaborations 2008-2012

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Map of Global Scientific Collaborations 2005-2009