Business and science have been amazing engines for prosperity. They are intimately interwoven, including the methodologies behind them. However, the evolution of division of labor has led to the limiting set of choices for young people today �science or the arts?� �business or technology?� As a mentor of the USA gold medalist at the 44th International Chemistry Olympiad, I have observed that the strength of the connections across disciplines is often not recognized hindering the potential of what could be realized with a broader perspective. This talk will discuss how the world's foremost scientific association could encourage the understanding of the synergistic links between business and science which is a pillar for entrepreneurship and exciting career paths. In addition, the process of conceiving and implementing a successful Leadership Awards program at New York Section designed to improve public outreach, enhance ACS' image and obtain strong support for STEM education will be described.

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246th National Meeting (2013)

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