To date, Equipping the 2015 Chemical Technology Workforce has awarded twenty-three $500 mini-grants to activities that support technician education and/or career development.
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The Role of Computers in Process Technology – A Growing Educational Need |
Day-long workshops on the use of computers in process technology industries. Aimed at high school and college educators, the workshops will cover both theory and practice of using computers for controlling and simulating process operations. |
Bio-fuels Course for Chemical Technicians |
An introductory course on bio-fuels. The hybrid course (on-line lecture, in-house lab) will be open to chemical technology students, as well as working technicians, and will address a growing field in the Cincinnati area. |
An Opportunity to Investigate the World of Chemical and Process Technology |
Luncheon and open house event to introduce high school students and displaced workers to opportunities in chemical and process technology. Participants will be able to examine some common equipment, learn about opportunities in local industry, and talk with career counselors. |
Group Theory and Bonding |
Networking unit in general chemistry curriculum. A unit on networking will be added to the first-year chemistry course in the college’s Chemical Technology program. Students will learn about and practice networking as a vital career skill. |
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Emerging Contaminants Analysis in Arizona Wastewater |
Workshop on the latest techniques in analyzing local water for pharmaceuticals and other persistent organic contaminants. Students, technicians, and other academic and industry representatives will have the opportunity to interact and learn about these emerging hazards. Contacts made during the workshop will be used to form a Water Chemistry Alliance. |
Chemical Laboratory Technician Major—Student Employability Project Expansion |
All-day student retreat to focus on employability skills. The retreat will feature a panel discussion with industry representatives, resume reviews, and mock interviews. Students will have the opportunity to interact with local employers and learn about industry needs. |
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Chemical Laboratory Technician Major—Student Employability Project |
A series of activities to develop the career management skills of recent graduates. Recent graduates of the Chemical Laboratory Technician program will have the opportunity to participate in several workshops on job searching and a panel discussion with local industry representatives. |
Video Project: Process Technology in the Great Lakes Region |
A series of video vignettes on the broad spectrum of process technology opportunities available in the Great Lakes region. The videos will be used to recruit students to the process technology programs served by the Great Lakes Process Technology Alliance (GLPTA). |
Career Development Talks |
A series of talks on career opportunities for chemical technology students and newly employed technicians. Technicians at the tops of their career ladders will discuss the knowledge and skills needed to reach their positions. |
BioTech Community Day |
A biotechnology outreach day. Geared toward high school students and adult/displaced workers, the event will highlight local opportunities for technicians and Piedmont’s biotechnology program. Chemical demonstrations and tours of the BioNetwork Mobile Laboratory will be included. |
Applied Chemical Technology Professionals Summit |
A summit to identify ways in which ACS can best engage the applied chemical technology community. Participants will represent key sectors of ACS membership, divisions, and staff. The changing role of applied chemical technology professionals in ACS and the chemical enterprise and how ACS can engage this community throughout these changes will be discussed. |
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Process Technology Community Open House (June 2008) |
A day-long open house on process technology careers, geared to high school students. Local industry will be invited to talk about careers in process technology. College faculty will give laboratory tours and provide information on chemistry-based technology programs. |
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Making Connections |
A dinner introducing students and recent graduates of the chemical and biotechnology programs to local industry representatives. Students will bring their resumes and have the opportunity to interact with potential employers. |
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Day in the Life of a STEM Technician |
An interactive event highlighting technician careers. Local Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) technicians will give poster and oral presentations on their work to interested students and community members. The event will end with a networking reception and door prizes. |
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Student Outreach Program |
A student outreach program focusing on careers in chemical technology. The program will feature a symposium and panel discussion on chemical technology, a tour of a local manufacturing/research facility, and a networking social for students. |
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“Establishment of a Chemical Technology Club at NTID/RIT” |
A chemical technology club for students at NTID/RIT. The club, run by students of the Laboratory Science Technology program, will sponsor field trips to local businesses and seminars by guest speakers. The club will also perform demonstrations at local science fairs and schools for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. |
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Chemical Technician Advancement and Enhancement |
A symposium at the 235th ACS National Meeting in New Orleans highlighting technicians’ work and career opportunities for technicians. Because technicians frequently lack employer support for meeting travel, travel grants will be provided for qualified technicians. In addition to presentations, panel discussions will be used to identify the needs of working technicians and how ACS and TECH can support them better. |
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Equipping the 2015 Chemical Technology Workforce at the 2007 CERMACS |
A day-long symposium on technicians in the workforce. The morning session will focus on the technicians’ roles in meeting the changing needs of industry, while the afternoon session will feature panel discussions on how industry, academia, and professional society can collaborate to meet technicians’ needs. The symposium will be held at the 39th ACS Central Regional Meeting (CERMACS) in Covington, KY. |
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Mini-symposium: Role of Chemical Technologist in Environmental Sciences |
A half-day symposium on the role of chemical technicians in environmental chemistry. The symposium was held at the 234th ACS National Meeting in Boston, MA. |
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Resource Development and Awareness Activities involving Opportunities in Chemical Technology as a Career Choice |
Promotional materials for the industry-responsive Chemical Technology program. Delta College will develop a flash presentation to distribute to middle and high school students and teachers at career fairs and in personal visits. |
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Chemical Technology Open House |
A chemical technology open house for inner-city high school students. The college will host a day-long open house on education and careers in chemical technology. Transportation will be provided, as needed. |
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Professional Skills Necessary for Chemical Laboratory Technicians
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A program to identify professional skills needed by technicians. Mount San Antonio College will host a panel discussion on employability skills at a local section meeting. The results of the discussion will be incorporated into a learning module for the college’s Chemical Laboratory Technician program. |
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Promoting the Pharmaceutical and Laboratory Science Program at Southwestern College |
The development of promotional materials for the Pharmaceutical and Laboratory Science program. The college will develop and distribute brochures and a poster to be presented at the 42nd ACS Western Regional Meeting (WRM) in San Diego, CA. |
promotional brochure |
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