1. December 2006American Chemical Society The Chemistry of Advocacy September 22, 2009 J. Carl Maxwell American Chemical Society Office of Public Affairs

2. December 2006American Chemical Society

3. Earth Day!  Powerful story of “Power of the People” – serves as an example for today’s presentation  Created by Senator Gaylord Nelson (D-WI) – April 22, 1970.  Built on growing public awareness of unchecked environmental problems as a result of decades of industrial growth.

4. December 2006American Chemical Society Cuyahoga River Fire  June 22, 1969  Only a 30 minute fire, but generated national media attention  River so contaminated that it was observed that there was no visible life in it.  History of fires – 1868, 1883, 1912, 1922, 1936, 1941, 1948, 1952!

5. December 2006American Chemical Society What does it mean?  Earth Day Outcomes:  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency created.  Environmental Laws Created:  Clean Air Act  Water Quality Improvement Act  Resource Recovery Act  Wilderness Act  Safe Drinking Water Act  Many others during 1970s

6. December 2006American Chemical Society Today’s Presentation  What Is Advocacy?  Why & How ACS Advocates  Case Study  How You Can Get Involved & Public Policy Opportunities

7. December 2006American Chemical Society Just What Is Advocacy Anyway?  The act of pleading, persuading, or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, idea, or policy; active support.  Individuals, organizations, businesses, and governments can engage in advocacy.

8. December 2006American Chemical Society Advocacy In Washington, DC  Thousands, upon thousands of advocacy contacts made daily – 24/7!!  Face-to-Face meetings  E-Mails, Text Messages  Faxes  Telephone Calls  Correspondence  EVERYBODY HAS A LOBBYIST.  Federal law – advocacy = lobbying!  Over 35,000 registered federal lobbyists -- double from 2000!  Competition is fierce for time, attention and resources.

9. December 2006American Chemical Society Advocacy In Washington, DC  ACS – Primary advocate on behalf of Chemists and Chemical Engineers.  FACT – fewer than two dozen Members of Congress have science or technical backgrounds.  Like the old ad for the NY State Lottery Said: You Have to Be In It To Win It!

10. December 2006American Chemical Society Science Back On Top!  After decades of struggling to gain attention, Science is again in “vogue”  Significant gains have been made in federal R&D funding, STEM education, AND;  Science recognized as the key to addressing the great global challenges – energy, safe drinking water, food supply, health care, etc.  Chemistry is the “Solution Provider” to all of the challenges.

11. December 2006American Chemical Society How and Why ACS Advocates The Chemistry of Advocacy

12. December 2006American Chemical Society  Just like any good chemical synthesis, the successful creation of a molecule, is dependent on: –Proper inputs –Controlled Reactions –Desired Outcomes Inputs Reactions Outcome The Chemistry of Advocacy

13. December 2006American Chemical Society Roots of Advocacy in the American Chemical Society Founded in XXXX??? Started with 35 chemists in NYC Professor John W. Draper served as the first president.

14. December 2006American Chemical Society Roots of Advocacy in the American Chemical Society Founded in 1876 Started with 35 chemists in NYC Professor John W. Draper served as the first president. 150,000+ Members Publish 30+ Journals; Chemical Abstract Service “Mankind has made the discovery that science is the great civilizing agent of the world. Let us continue our labor unobtrusively…..conscious of the irresistible power that is behind us…”

15. December 2006American Chemical Society So How Does ACS Conduct Advocacy?  Advocacy Starts and Ends with ACS Members!

16. December 2006American Chemical Society Just like a good chemical synthesis, successful advocacy outcome is dependent on:  Member Inputs/Policy Development  Implementation  Desired Outcomes Member Inputs/Policy Development Implementation of Policies Advancement of Science The Chemistry of Advocacy At ACS

17. December 2006American Chemical Society ACS Member Input & Policy Making Corp. Assoc. CCS

18. December 2006American Chemical Society ACS Policy Statements Available www.acs.org www.acs.org --- Click on Policy Tab!

19. December 2006American Chemical Society Public Policy Priorities Enabling Innovation –Agency Funding Requests, U.S. Innovation Strategy for the 21st Century Investing in People –Science Education Policy –Visa system –Retirement Security, Healthcare, Employment Nondiscrimination Balancing Security and Openness –Freedom of International Scientific Exchange –Publishing Promoting Science & Environmental Stewardship in Policymaking –Climate change, Sustainability, Green Chemistry –Regulation: laboratory waste, labeling of chemicals

20. December 2006American Chemical Society ACS Advocacy Tools

21. December 2006American Chemical Society ACS Advocacy Tools EDUCATION OF POLICY MAKERS:  Policy Statements shared with Congress & Administration  Posted on ACS Web-site  National Chemistry Week  Science & the Congress program

22. December 2006American Chemical Society Science & the Congress Briefing Future Research Directions In Chemistry & Chemical Engineering www.acs.org/science_congress

23. December 2006American Chemical Society ACS Advocacy Tools OPA STAFF ADVOCACY:  Visits & letters  Congressional Record  “Dear Colleagues”  Legislative drafting Green Chemistry R&D Act National Chemistry Week Resolution Percy Julian Resolution

24. December 2006American Chemical Society U.S. Congress  U.S. House of Representatives  U.S. Senate  Government Accountability Office  Congressional Budget Office  U.S. Library of Congress

25. December 2006American Chemical Society Executive Branch  White House  Office of Science and Technology Policy  Office of Management and Budget  Agencies  DOE  NIH  NSF  NIST  EPA  DoD

26. December 2006American Chemical Society A Case Study…

27. December 2006American Chemical Society America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act Aka The America COMPETES Act

28. December 2006American Chemical Society A U.S. Discussion on Science, Innovation and Competitiveness… Mar 05 “Ideas” Aug 07 Oct 05 “Plans” Jan 06 “Focus” Aug 07 “Agreement”

29. December 2006American Chemical Society A Unified Message

30. December 2006American Chemical Society Authorization Success America COMPETES Act Signing, 8/9/07 Authorizes $43.3 billion over 3 years for R&D and science education, Puts NSF, NIST, DOE Office of Science on doubling over 7 years

31. December 2006American Chemical Society But…..FY2008 Appropriations Failure!!!!! Congress Waits Too Long … 11 of 12 Appropriations Bills Unfinished by Start of 2008 Fiscal Year (10/1/07) “Political Scrum” Inter/Intra Party, Congress versus the White House WHY??

32. December 2006American Chemical Society Big Opportunities for Scientists  U.S. Energy Independence & Climate Change

33. December 2006American Chemical Society So, What Are The Main Messages From Today’s Presentation?  You Need to Be Involved In Public Policy  You Need To Be Vocal  You Need To Be Persistent  You Need To Be Vigilant  You Can, and Do, Make A Difference!

34. December 2006American Chemical Society ACS Science Policy Fellows www.acs.org/policywww.acs.org/policy → Public Policy Fellowships 2 Congressional 1 ACS Public Policy

35. December 2006American Chemical Society Thank You!