Town Hall on the Future of Chemical Research
for a Shifting Chemical Landscape

About the Town Hall

Join us for a conversation with industry, academia, and government for a discussion about the future of chemical research to address a shifting chemical landscape. Chemistry plays a pivotal role in the strength of the U.S. economy and the advancement of humankind. Chemists' achievements include life-saving pharmaceuticals, advanced energy solutions, improved agricultural productivity, and novel materials used in products from clothing to electronic devices. The many sectors reliant on the U.S. chemical economy account for about 25% of the U.S. GDP and support 4.1 million U.S. jobs. However, a new and evolving chemistry landscape requires changes with regard to funding, training, and a focus on integrating sustainability into manufacturing, product usage, and product disposal. This townhall will explain some of the conclusions and recommendations from a recent National Academies report titled, “The Importance of Chemical Research to the U.S. Economy,” that looked to tackle some of the challenges associated with the changing landscape. After a short presentation, we will have a panel of experts from academia, industry, and government who will share their perspectives on the changing chemical research landscape, and how they relate to some of the key takeaways from the report. There will be plenty of opportunity from audience questions and comments, and we hope you will join us for this engaging discussion with the chemistry community.