American Chemical Society 2017 Committee Information Sheet Committee: Type: Mission & Structure:
Committee on Science (COMSCI) Joint Board-Council Committee Appointed by the President and Board Chair The purpose of the Committee on Science (ComSci) is to provide an organizational framework to facilitate the consideration, coordination and formulation of scientific activities, public policies, and award nominations related to the science of chemistry. For the benefit of ACS and the chemistry enterprise, ComSci will interface with diverse units of the Society to achieve these goals by:
Identifying new frontiers for chemistry, including emerging challenges and opportunities, and making recommendations for advancement Examining the scientific basis of public policies related to the chemical sciences and making recommendations to the appropriate ACS entities Vetting and nominating outstanding chemical scientists for prominent sciencebased awards
ComSci subcommittees include Science & Technology, Awards, and Public Policy & Communication. Taskforces are established as needed to address specific challenges and opportunities. Committee on Science
Awards
Normal Meeting Schedule: Reimbursement Policy:
Staff Liaison:
ConC Liaison
Science & Technology
Public Policy & Communications
ComSci meets during each national meeting. Meetings typically run from 8 am to 4 pm on Saturday. ACS will reimburse non-Councilor committee members, associates, and consultants for reasonable, ordinary and necessary transportation, lodging, and meal expenses incurred by attending meetings of Council-related committees at national meetings, up to an amount equal to 50% of the amount Councilors can be reimbursed under the Councilor Travel Reimbursement Program. For Councilors, reimbursement is provided through the Councilor Reimbursement Program. If necessary, ACS will reimburse certain travel expenses incurred due to authorized committee meetings and work performed outside of national meetings. Brian Dougherty (202) 872-4354
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