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May 6, 2010 - From a Beaker to a Bottle: Overview of the Drug Discovery and Development Process for Small Molecule Therapeutics. Ever wondered what it takes for a molecule in a laboratory to become an approved drug on the market? It has been estimated that it costs over $1Billion to bring a drug into the market. The drug discovery and development process is a high risk but exciting endeavor akin to finding a diamond in a coal mine. Join us as Ann Newman, of Seventh Street Development Group, shares her decades of experience and provides you with an overview of the process. Learn how chemistry is making a valuable impact in the drug discovery industry.
 
May 13, 2010 - Chemistry and Communications - a Closer Look at Scientific Careers in Publishing. Ever wanted a deeper insight into the world of scientific publishing?  ACS Publications are widely acknowledged as leading publications in chemistry and related disciplines.  According to International Association of Scientific, Technical & Medical Publishers, there were about 25,400 active scholarly peer-reviewed journals in early 2009, collectively publishing about 1.5 million articles a year. Join us with Darla Henderson, Ph.D., Assistant Director of Editorial Development at the American Chemical Society, to learn about the ways in which chemists can innovate in the world of scientific publishing.
 
May 20, 2010 - Green Chemistry: Innovation and Application for the New Decade. We all hear about the need to be green and sustainable, but what does it really mean for chemical professionals? Green chemistry is here to stay and the industry is expected to grow rapidly in the next decade. Join us as Anne Wallin, Director of Sustainable Chemistry at Dow Chemical, provides us an insight into how green chemistry is applied in the chemical industry. Learn about the desired green innovations and how green chemistry is driving investment decisions for the next decade.
 
May 27, 2010 - Knowing Your Worth: Strategies to Negotiate for Salary or Pay for Chemical Professionals. Do you know how your pay and compensation compare to your peers? Would you like to learn how to negotiate for a better package in your current or new job? Regardless of the directions of the economy, knowing your worth is one of the most important ingredients to advancing your career. Our speaker, Meredith Dow with PROVEN Inc., will share strategies and elements that scientific professionals can use. Join us to learn how you can command a better compensation for your skills and be competitive in the market.

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