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

2. 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

3. 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, in matching funds (nearly $40k more than 2018)
Corporate funding from 3M, Gilead, Bio Rad, Chevron, and Boehringer
Hawaii
Puerto Rico

4. 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

5. Keeping the Momentum Local Section Engagement:
Financial: Contribute matching funds, mentor supplies, or transportation subsidies
Community Building: Host SEED activities
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