1. Industrial Advisory Board
Next Board meeting:
7:30 am, Tues. March 27, Annie A
Board dues: $1000/year
Board Officers:
Co-Chairman: Travis Baughman (DSM,
Co-Chairman: Diana Gerbi (3M Company,
Division of Polymer Chemistry, Inc.
American Chemical Society
Purpose:
Strategic amplification of the ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry’s
(POLY’s) industrial voice in programming, education and award recognition
Mission:
Programming
- Provide strategic recommendations to the ACS POLY on future programming topics
Education
Structure future educational initiatives relative to industrial hiring & continuing education
Lead the polymer community through funding of K-12 educational
programs Intersociety Polymer Education Council (IPEC)
- Participate in PolyEd – The national information center for polymer education
Awards
- Provide direction for future and current industrial awards
- Foster graduate student involvement (through travel and presentation awards)
- Support undergraduate symposia at national meetings (presentation awards)
- Reward outstanding industrial polymer scientists (Industrial Polymer Scientist Award)
Benefits:
- Increased visibility within the polymer community, particularly in the USA
- Increased ability to scout and recruit talent
- Increased knowledge of what is on the forefront of polymer science & collaborative research
- Advanced notice of symposia topics
- Involvement in the development of scientific presentations at pertinent symposia
- Corporate logos are displayed on ACS meeting posters, the POLY Newsletter & at sponsored events

2. MEMBERS, INDUSTRIAL ADVISORY BOARD
Committee 2011 Income
$12,970.00
Committee 2011 Expenses
$8,084.33
Committee 2010 Income
$16,000.00
Committee 2010 Expenses
$13,119.20
Committee 2009 Income
$9,967.50
Committee 2009 Expenses
$8,029.50
Committee 2008 Income
$17,000.00
Committee 2008 Expenses
$12,257.58
Co-Chairs:
Travis Baughman of DSM and
Diana Gerbi of 3M
Billing completed in June 2011
October and December reminders were sent
Updated Feb 2012

3. MEMBERS BEING INFORMED – IAB NEWSLETTER

4. Get the word out – information cards are available
INDUSTRIAL ADVISORY BOARD HOSTED PROGRAMMING RECEPTION
Get the word out – information cards are available

5. CELEBRATING SUCCESS 2012 Industrial Polymer Scientist Award
CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. BABU N. GADDAM, THE 2012 IAB INDUSTRIAL POLYMER SCIENTIST AWARD RECIPIENT
As a 3M Corporate Scientist and adjunct professor at the University of Minnesota and the University of St. Thomas, he is widely known in the polymer community for his world-class expertise in polymer science. For more than 30 years, he has continually made groundbreaking discoveries that have changed and shaped the field of polymer chemistry…
The Industrial Scientist Award was established in 1999 to recognize outstanding industrial innovation and creativity in the application of Polymer Science, conducted by individual scientists or research teams. The award is administered by the Polymer Chemistry Division and is supported by the Industrial Advisory Board. The award is normally presented at the Industrial Sponsors program during the Fall National ACS Meeting of even numbered years. The recipient is expected to present an address at a symposium organized in his/her honor. Previous awardees have included W. H. Mandeville, S. R. Holmes-Farley, A. D. English, L. M. Robeson, Bill M. Culbertson, Craig J. Hawker and James Hedrick.

6. Programs/Awards Supported by IAB, cont’d
Graduate Student Travel Awards
4, awards annually
2,000.00
Industrial Polymer Scientist Award
2, plus travel exp, Fall Even Years
Undergrad Research Symposium, ACS
1, annually in Spr
1,000.00
Graduate Research Symposium, ACS
POLY Graduate Student Workshop
Biennial, Summer Odd Yrs, as requested
Polymer Sci of Everyday Things
Biennial, as requested

7. Programs/Awards Supported by IAB
2012 Schedule of
Programs/Awards Supported by IAB
2012, Spring
Industrial Polymer Scientist Award, Announcement of award Plaque, $2, honorarium , and Travel Expenses
Recipient TBD on delayed to Fall 2012
DR. BABU N. GADDAM, 3M
Graduate Student Travel Awards
2 awards $ each tba later this year
(Sponsored by IAB)
X. WANG, U OF TENN.
R. L. WEBER, U OF WIS
Excellence in Graduate Polymer Research 8:30 am (AM Session), Sun. March 25, Gallery Room
Undergraduate Research in Polymer Science All Day Sessions starting at 8:00 am, Sun. March 25 and Mon. March 26, Maggie Room
POLY-PMSE Hospitality Suite 9 pm, Tues. March 27, Madeleine D Room
20th National Graduate Research Polymer Conference, Case Western Reserve (co-sponsored by IAB) May 21 – 24, 2012
2012, Fall
Industrial Polymer Scientist Award Symposium TBA
Polymer Science of Everyday Things TBA
DSM Polymer Technology Award Symposium 1:30 pm Tues. August 21