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Our Work Consensus/Advisory Activity Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences

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Topics

Infrastructure and the Built Environment

Legislation and Policy

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Space, Security and Conflicts

Research and Standards

This study will aim to examine strategies for fundamental research investments in the chemical sciences to sustain and enhance the economic activity. Support will be provided by a team of researchers, economists, and industry experts who will examine the return on prior investments in chemical research and discuss future investments to bolster the U.S. economy. The committee will consider environmental sustainability and a diverse workforce in their deliberations.

The final report will provide guidance to funders, researchers, educators, and industry professionals. The recommendations of the report will focus on scientific priorities needed to enhance the chemical economy.

About Past Events

Events

Public Release Webinar: Chemical Research and the U.S. Economy

July 21, 2022
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)

Past

Join project staff and members of the committee for a public release webinar about the new report, The Importance of Chemical Research to the U.S. Economy on Thursday, July 21st from 1:00 PM to 2:00 P...

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences: Automation Information-Gathering Meeting

July 7, 2021
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (EDT)

Past

This will be an information-gathering session for members of the Committee on Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy to hear from speakers on automation, pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, and chemical a...

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences: Materials Information-Gathering Meeting

July 1, 2021
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)

Past

This meeting is for members of the Committee on Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy to hear from speakers about materials chemistry. The meeting will be open to the public. If you are interested in re...

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences: Energy Information-Gathering Meeting

June 28, 2021
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)

Past

Members of the Committee on Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy will be hearing from several experts on opportunities and areas of investment in fundamental research into the chemical sciences and ene...

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences, Meeting Four

May 5, 2021
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)

Past

Fourth information-gathering meeting of the committee. If you would like to attend the open-session portions of this meeting, please email Ben Ulrich at bulrich@nas.edu.

Meetings

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences: February Meeting

February 14 - 15, 2022

Closed
Meeting
Past

This will be a virtual meeting of the Committee on Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences. The meeting will be closed in its entirety....

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences: Meeting 11

January 21, 2022
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EST)

Closed
Meeting
Past

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences, Meeting 10

November 18 - 19, 2021

Closed
Meeting
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Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences, Meeting Nine

October 8, 2021
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)

Closed
Meeting
Past

This will be the ninth meeting of the Committee on Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy. It is planned to be closed in its entirety. If you have any questions, please email Ben Ulrich at bulrich@nas.e...

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences, Meeting Eight

September 3, 2021
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)

Closed
Meeting
Past

This will be the eighth meeting of the Committee on Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy. It is planned to be closed in its entirety. If you have any questions, please email Ben Ulrich at bulrich@nas....

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Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences

Public Release Webinar: Chemical Research and the U.S. Economy

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences: Automation Information-Gathering Meeting

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences: Materials Information-Gathering Meeting

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences: Energy Information-Gathering Meeting

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences, Meeting Four

Analyzing Financial Investments in the Chemical Sciences

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences, Joint Meeting on Decarbonization Report

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences, Meeting Two

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences: February Meeting

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences: Meeting 11

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences, Meeting 10

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences, Meeting Nine

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences, Meeting Eight

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences, Meeting Seven

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences: Education Panel

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences: Future of Pharma and Agrochemistry Panel

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences, Meeting Six

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences: Economics Information-Gathering Meeting

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences: Education Information-Gathering Meeting

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences, Meeting Five

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences, Information Gathering Meeting

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences: Session on Funding Mechanisms

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences, Meeting One

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences, Initial Committee Call

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Public Release Webinar: Chemical Research and the U.S. Economy

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences: Automation Information-Gathering Meeting

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences: Materials Information-Gathering Meeting

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences: Energy Information-Gathering Meeting

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences, Meeting Four

Analyzing Financial Investments in the Chemical Sciences

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences, Joint Meeting on Decarbonization Report

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences, Meeting Two

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences: February Meeting

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences: Meeting 11

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences, Meeting 10

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences, Meeting Nine

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences, Meeting Eight

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences, Meeting Seven

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences: Education Panel

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences: Future of Pharma and Agrochemistry Panel

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences, Meeting Six

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences: Economics Information-Gathering Meeting

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences: Education Information-Gathering Meeting

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences, Meeting Five

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences, Information Gathering Meeting

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences: Session on Funding Mechanisms

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences, Meeting One

Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical Sciences, Initial Committee Call