Program and Agenda

8:30 – 9 a.m.
Check-in and Networking
Coffee and bakery items will be served.

9 – 9:30 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions

• Ghada Rabah, Teaching Professor of Chemistry and College of Sciences Dean Faculty Fellow
• Alun Lloyd, Professor of Mathematics and College of Sciences Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
• Joshua Pierce, Howard J. Schaeffer Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Executive Director Integrative Sciences Initiative
• Gavin Williams, Chemistry Professor and Department Head
• Melanie Simpson, Professor and Department Head, Molecular and Structural Biochemistry

Introduction to the College of Sciences, Integrative Sciences Initiative and the Departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Overview of the meeting objectives and the importance of collaboration between industrial, academic and government sectors in the chemical sciences community, plus a summary of results of the pre-summit survey.

9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
Student Perspectives on Transitioning to the Workforce
Panel of recent graduates from NC State’s Departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry, followed by audience Q&A.

Panelists

• Sydney Andersen, BASF, Residue Scientist
• Drew Moore, KBI Pharma Analytical development, Research Associate
• Jake Nelson, Parker Hannifin Corp, Scientist II, Structural Adhesives Product Development. 
• Whitney Pesce, Syngenta, Research Technician
• Christina Stansell, Enthalpy Specialty Labs, Quality Assurance Associate I

Facilitators

• Trino Ascencio-Ibanez, Teaching Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Genetics and Director of Undergraduate Program
• Marion Martin, Associate Teaching Professor of Chemistry and Co-Director of Undergraduate Program

10:15 – 10:30 a.m.
Break

10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Current Landscape of Chemistry as a Profession
Panelists from industry and government sectors will share their perspectives on the current state of the chemical sciences profession, focusing on expectations of current employees and where the profession is headed in the future, followed by audience Q&A.

Panelists

• Timothy Fornes, Parker Lord, Technology Fellow
• Dawn Mason, Eastman Chemical company, Global External Innovation & LIBRIS Manager
• Nikolette McCombs, KBI Biopharma, Associate Director
• Damaris Perez, Catalent Pharma Solutions, Senior Scientist
• Elin M. Ulrich, U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Supervisory chemist

Facilitator

• Joshua Pierce, Howard J. Schaeffer Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Executive Director, Integrative Sciences Initiative.

11:15 a.m. – Noon
Current Landscape of Chemical Sciences Education
Panelists from diverse backgrounds will share their perspectives on the current state of chemical sciences education and how institutions can adapt to better prepare students for future careers in the chemical sciences, followed by audience Q&A.

Panelists

• James MacCord, U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Chemist
• Ashley Mahoney, Director, Minnesota Innovation Corps and member, American Chemical Society, committee on Professional Training (ACS-CPT)
• Tomeka Oubichon, U. S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Eastern Regional outreach officer
• Samuella B. Sigmann, American Chemical Society Committee on Chemical Safety, Chair
• Bhaskar Venepalli, President and CEO, CiVentiChem and Subcommittee Chair, ACS Committee on Economic and Professional Affairs (CEPA)

Facilitator

• Jeremiah Feducia, Teaching Professor of Chemistry and Director of Undergraduate Program, Integrative Sciences Initiative

Noon – 1 p.m.
Lunch

1:00-1:05 p.m. Introduction to the Office of Undergraduate Research, Janet Goins, Director.

1:05 – 1:45 p.m.
Identifying Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Using the morning panel discussions as a framework, we will revisit the results of the pre-summit survey in an effort to identify specific KSAs to create a vision of collaboration between NC State and local industry and government partners. The session will feature Interactive discussion among participants to identify key areas and challenges.

Facilitators

• Kirsten Kramer, Assistant Teaching Professor of Chemistry and Co-Director of Undergraduate Program
• Ghada Rabah, Teaching Professor of Chemistry and College of Sciences Dean Faculty Fellow

1:45 – 3:45 p.m.
Creating a Shared Vision
This session will feature an introduction to the Office of Undergraduate Research followed by panel and group discussions to define a shared vision for the future of chemical sciences education. These conversations will include practical steps and strategies to achieve this shared vision.

1:45 – 2:45 p.m
Panel session

Panelists

• Volker Bornemann, Avazyme, President and CEO, Adjunct Professor of Chemistry, and Chair NC American Chemical Society section
• Michelle Brooks, American Chemical Society, Assistant director, Higher education
• Sean Ekins, Collaborations Pharmaceuticals, Inc., CEO and Founder
• James Harrington, RTI International, Fellow
• Brian Heasley, Cambrex, Director of Chemical Development
• Ann Yolish, Merck, Operation Director

Facilitators

• Melanie Simpson, Professor and Department Head, Molecular and Structural Biochemistry
• Gavin Williams, Professor and Department Head, Chemistry 

2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
Discussion session

3:45 – 4 p.m.
Break

4 – 4:30 p.m.
Wrap-up and Next Steps
Final presentation on immediate next steps and actionable items and continued collaboration

Facilitators

• Jeremiah Feducia, Teaching Professor of Chemistry and Director of Undergraduate Program, Integrative Sciences Initiative
• Ghada Rabah, Teaching Professor of Chemistry and College of Sciences Dean Faculty Fellow

4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Networking and Dinner