Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS), the world's authority for chemical information, has announced the 2014 SciFinder Future Leaders in Chemistry program participants. The 18 participants, a diverse group of international scientists, have the exclusive opportunity this August to share their research experience and knowledge and to take part in one of the most respected scientific meetings in the world.
Well known for the scientific and cultural diversity of its employees, CAS provides an opportunity for the participants to interact within a microcosm of the global scientific community. During their visit, participants get a behind-the-scenes look at how the CAS databases are built and maintained, discuss challenges in scientific information, and tour centers of innovation and technology in Columbus, Ohio. This year's participants will also attend the 248th ACS National Meeting & Exposition in San Francisco, a platform for scientific professionals to 'present, publish, discuss and exhibit the most exciting research discoveries and technologies in chemistry and its related disciplines.'
Celebrating its fifth year, the SciFinder Future Leaders in Chemistry program is a unique opportunity for young scientists to share their insights with those directly responsible for SciFinder, a tool that researchers around the world rely on daily. Through user research sessions, demonstrations with content experts and networking events, past participants identified and developed ideas for interface and content enhancements available in SciFinder today.
With four years completed and a fifth year in the works, the SciFinder Future Leaders in Chemistry program has become one of the most prestigious programs of its kind, building an impressive list of alumni from around the world. Many participants go on to present their research at major scientific conferences, publish in high-impact journals and collaborate with leaders in their field of study.
