ACS First, ACS for All, and ACS for Life
You and I, together, with over 150,000 chemical professionals are the American Chemical Society. Together, we advocate for science and education to the public and governments: I have lobbied for us on Capitol Hill. We amplify people and accel- erate innovation in molecular science and engineering: I have disseminated findings and policy through more than 400 invited lectures. We train chemists at all stages of their careers: I have trained more than 40 undergraduate and 40 postgraduate researchers. We publish and patent the leading advances in molecular science: I have published in at least 15 different ACS journals and many others. We work with each other and staff to advance the objectives of the ACS: I have served on your Board of Directors. Together, we can move our society forward as we promote ACS as the first choice source for information solutions in the chemical sciences (ACS First), advocate for a membership oriented culture to advance inclusive excellence (ACS for All), and establish avenues for lifetime en- gagement with our society (ACS for Life).
I ask that you support ACS First, ACS for All, and ACS for Life. Promotion of the ACS First brand should remind present and future members, government organizations, and the public, that they should turn to us when they need chemical information solutions. We are stronger because our membership is diverse across many dimensions. We can ensure that strength only through the inclusion and belonging that an authentic diversity culture will bring. Life memberships would provide stability to our membership and reward members with the security of engagement with us throughout their lives. We can do this ACS together. Please vote, and know that I have the time and energy to advance an ACS that continues to be the society you need and want.
Rigoberto Hernandez
(An earlier version of my vision in 2022, when I ran for 2023 POTACS-Elect is also available here.)
The version shown here is Extracted from the Candidate’s Statement provided to the Council in Spring 2022, and to be published at C&EN in August/September 2024.