The American Chemical Society has announced that Harvard Chemistry Professor George M. Whitesides and Purdue Chemistry Professor Joseph S. Francisco will discuss innovation in the chemistry job market and how entrepreneurship can help scientists attain jobs as they convert new products, services, or technology into a successful business. Scheduled for August 30, 2011, from 11 am-12 noon (Mountain Time), the free ACS Webinars will feature a discussion for grad students, post docs, and seasoned professionals about developing innovation skills and using unique resources to be successful in small companies and entrepreneurial start-ups.
News media and scientists attending the ACS national meeting in Denver can attend in person at the Colorado Convention Center, room 501. Others can tune into the conference without charge, but must register in advance at http://acswebinars.org/vcf2011 and select the link for the appropriate webinar.
The speakers will address questions that entrepreneurs face as they look to create startup companies; working with U.S. policymakers, industry, and academia to support innovative ways to create jobs; and developing skills and discovering resources to compete globally to be more innovative in the workplace.
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