Committee on Project SEED American Chemical Society Committee on Project SEED Don Warner, Committee Chair

Project SEED Committee Strategic Plan Vision: Empowering students through transformative research experiences Mission: To ensure the quality, sustainability, and growth of the Project SEED (Summer Experiences for the Economically Disadvantaged) Programs Goal 1: Foster sustainability of Project SEED Goal 2: Identify and establish working relationships with stakeholders and promote growth Goal 3: Identify, implement, and promote essential elements of a high quality SEED program

Project SEED 2019 Summer Program Highlights Alaska 335 Summer I Students 119 Summer II Students 454 Total Students 98 Coordinators 143 SEED lab locations $384,250.00 in matching funds (nearly $40k more than 2018) Corporate funding from 3M, Gilead, Bio Rad, Chevron, and Boehringer Hawaii Puerto Rico

Project SEED Fundraising Efforts Endowment is currently at $8.78 MM with an additional $1.39 MM in estate intentions. Joseph D. Loconti bequest to Project SEED for $500K $450K towards a new renewable scholarship endowment $50K towards Project SEED Programming efforts Donor Reception, Fall 2019: Project SEED students presenting their posters Reception, Fall 2018: A Conversation with Sir Fraser Stoddart – Champion, 50 Forward Campaign

Keeping the Momentum Local Section Engagement: Financial: Contribute matching funds, mentor supplies, or transportation subsidies Community Building: Host SEED activities Learn More: September 10th webinar. Register at http://bit.ly/ProjectSEEDwebinar