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2014 LDI Younger Chemist Leaders Track

2014 LDI Younger Chemist Leaders Track. Lisa Nogaj Gannon University Christine McInnis Dow Chemical Wasiu Lawal University of Texas at Arlington. Ice Breaker. Introduce yourself when you hear someone else share a common trait/interest with you. Please share: Your name

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2014 LDI Younger Chemist Leaders Track

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  1. American Chemical Society 2014 LDIYounger Chemist Leaders Track Lisa Nogaj Gannon University Christine McInnis Dow Chemical Wasiu Lawal University of Texas at Arlington

  2. Ice Breaker Introduce yourself when you hear someone else share a common trait/interest with you. Please share: • Your name • Your current position (school, job, etc.) • Current ACS activities • Three interesting and/or unique facts (interests, hobbies, hidden talents, etc.) about yourself that are NOT related to chemistry American Chemical Society

  3. American Chemical Society ACS Leadership Development System Christine E. McInnis, Ph.D. YCC Local and Regional Affairs Working Group Chair

  4. Setting a Clear Direction Character Focus on Results Interpersonal Skills Personal Capability ACS Leadership Model American Chemical Society

  5. Character Personal Capabilities Innovation Networking Knowledge of ACS Results Orientation Takes initiative Gets others to step up Delegates/shares responsibilities Keeps projects moving forward Interpersonal Skills Involves others Builds consensus Coaching and mentoring Listens Values inclusiveness Deals with conflict Influences others Setting a Clear Direction Strategic planning and organization Communicating Decisiveness ACS Competency Framework American Chemical Society

  6. ACS Leadership Development System: Connections American Chemical Society

  7. Defining Leadership/Extraordinary Performance Defining Leadership — Extraordinary Moments American Chemical Society

  8. What Do Extraordinary Leaders Share in Common? American Chemical Society

  9. GROUP EXERCISE15 minutes Share a story with your group about the best or worst leader you have encountered. As a group, identify leadership characteristics by asking the question: “What was it that made this person such an effective or ineffective leader?” Please remember to have someone record your group’s thoughts! American Chemical Society

  10. Leadership Qualities Reflection • What is leadership? American Chemical Society

  11. PARTNER EXERCISE5 minutes Think about a time in your professional life when you were performing at your peak—a time when you felt that you had accomplished something extraordinary on the job. • Describe what factors were present in the task itself and your work environment that made this such an extraordinary experience. • In your assigned group, share this extraordinary experience (briefly) and your list of factors that made it possible. Come up with a list of common themes from your group. American Chemical Society

  12. Three Fundamental Elements Competence Passion Work Environment Organizational Needs American Chemical Society

  13. Variation #1 Competence Passion Hobby Work Environment Organizational Needs American Chemical Society

  14. Variation #2 Competence Passion Organizational Needs Work Environment Rookie American Chemical Society

  15. Variation #3 Passion Competence Work Environment Organizational Needs Chore American Chemical Society

  16. The Power of Convergence Work Environment Extraordinary Performance American Chemical Society

  17. American Chemical Society

  18. American Chemical Society Training on Diversity and Inclusion Teri Quinn Gray, Ph.D Chair of the ACS Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Board

  19. American Chemical Society What is the YCC? Douglas Hausner, Ph.D. Chair of the ACS Younger Chemists Committee

  20. ACS: The Early Years “Let us begin this Society small, let it do its work well, and it will undoubtedly grow.” --William H. Nichols, a founder of the ACS • Founded in 1876 • Forum for meeting and sharing ideas and an outlet to publish research American Chemical Society

  21. Continual Growth of ACS Year 1900 1925 1950 1975 2000 American Chemical Society

  22. ACS Mission and Vision Mission To advance the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners for the benefit of Earth and its people. Improving people's lives throughthe transforming power of chemistry American Chemical Society

  23. Younger Chemists Committee (YCC)

  24. YCC: The Early Years • Formed in 1974 during a time of unrest (e.g., environment, Watergate, Vietnam War, severe chemist unemployment) • ACS Past President Gordon Nelson, then a graduate student, voiced concerns that YCC be formed to "study how ACS can utilize more effectively the energy and enthusiasm of younger chemists" American Chemical Society

  25. Modern-Day YCC • The Younger Chemists Committee (YCC) is a committee chartered by the ACS • Comprised solely of younger chemists (under the age of 35) • Thirty members from industry, academia and government American Chemical Society

  26. YCC Members ACS National Meeting in Indianapolis, IN, September 2013 American Chemical Society

  27. YCC Mission and Vision Mission To advocate for and support younger chemists, from students through early career professionals, to positively impact ACS and the broader chemistry enterprise. To lead younger chemists into successful careers and active roles in ACS and the profession. American Chemical Society

  28. What Does YCC Do? • Organize events at national ACS meetings Receptions Symposia Socials American Chemical Society

  29. What Does YCC Do? • We reward excellent, volunteerism, leadership and research of young chemists through YCC awards Younger Chemist Leadership Development Award American Chemical Society

  30. YCC Awards ChemLuminary Awards 2013 Outstanding or Creative LSYCC Event to Michigan State University LSYCC 2013 Outstanding New LSYCC to the Chicago and Central Texas LSYCCs American Chemical Society

  31. YCC Awards CIBA/YCC Young Scientist Travel Award • Provides funding for young and early-career chemists to travel to and participate in an ACS national or regional meeting • Intended for younger chemists in post-doctoral appointments OR within the first seven years of their professional career • Awarded biannually in the amount of $1000 American Chemical Society

  32. YCC Awards Priscilla Carney Jones Scholarship • Joint award with WCC for female undergraduate majors in chemistry or related disciplines who are beginning their junior or senior year • One-time award made on the basis of need and scholarship for a minimum of $1,500 2013 Recipient Casandra Sowash, Santa Clara Univ. American Chemical Society

  33. YCC Awards Alan T. Waterman Award • Established by Congress to mark the 25th anniversary of NSF and honor its director • Recognizes outstanding young researcher in any STEM field who is supported by NSF • Annual grant award of $1,000,000 over five yearsfor scientific research American Chemical Society

  34. What Does YCC Do? • Serve as an interface between younger chemists and the ACS and the broader scientific community Establish intersociety relationships on a global scale with organizations like European Young Chemists Network (EYCN) American Chemical Society

  35. Local Section Younger Chemists Committees(LSYCC)

  36. What are LSYCCs? American Chemical Society

  37. ACS Local Sections American Chemical Society

  38. LSYCC Starter Kit • We help younger chemists start LSYCCs American Chemical Society

  39. YCC Starter Grants • We provide financial support for LSYCCs to host their first events • Application in LSYCC Starter Kit (Appendix B) American Chemical Society

  40. YCC Webinar-in-a-Box Programs • In October and February, YCC teams up with ACS Webinars and ACS Careers to offer the popular Webinar-in-a-Box kit • Our last program was the most highly attended ACS event outside of a national meeting! American Chemical Society

  41. How Can I Get Involved? • Attend YCC events at ACS meetings • Apply for a YCC-sponsored award • Join or start up your own LSYCC • Participate in Postdoc2Faculty Workshop, Project SEED or join the Graduate Student Symposium Planning Committee • Consider becoming a member of YCC! American Chemical Society

  42. How Do I Benefit? • Unique networking opportunities • Sharpen communication skills • Improve leadership ability • Enhance career development • Expand organizational skills American Chemical Society

  43. Sign up for Alerts to Stay in the Loop Facebook Vine Twitter YCC Website

  44. American Chemical Society Keynote Address Thomas Barton, Ph.D. President of the American Chemical Society

  45. American Chemical Society Social StylesPart I Christine E. McInnis, Ph.D. YCC Local and Regional Affairs Working Group Chair

  46. Social Styles: What is your style? Leadership Development Institute January 24-26, 2014

  47. What are Social Styles? • Social Styles are different ways or tendencies people have when then express themselves. • This will session help you identify your social style. • A little later you will learn how to more effectively interact with people of other social styles

  48. Activity: 10 minutes • Break into groups based on nametag color. • Discuss how you prefer to interact or communicate with other people. • Create a list of characteristics or traits that describe your group.

  49. RED Group DRIVER • Drivers are often perceived as businesslike and results-oriented, and as people who like to take initiative. They are seen as liking to challenge new ideas and respond quickly. They often correct, modify, or add to others' suggestions. They are seen as straightforward, decisive, and quick to act. • They seem to be most comfortable pursuing their goals when they are in charge and taking the initiative. They are often seen as responding well to situations in which they can map out plans and have others carry them out. They take risks to make things happen, and view problems as just another challenge.

  50. DRIVERS Here are some of the phrases often used to describe Drivers: • Are often direct and to the point when dealing with others • Seem to have strong opinions and convictions • Like to initiate, control, and serve as own motivator • Tend to be efficient, hardworking, and results-oriented The following tendencies are often seen as strengths: • Seem confident and competent to take charge • Like challenges and may even prefer to deal with things that are difficult to master • Seem able to direct and productively coordinate the work of others • Are seen as taking responsibility and making things happen

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