Successful Women in Chemistry: Corporate America's Contribution to Science (ACS Symposium Series)

Content: Women in the chemical professions : an overview / Frankie Wood-Black, L. Shannon Davis -- Susan B. Butts, director of external technology : major chemicals manufacturing / Arlene A. Garrison -- Anne DeMasi, regulatory specialist, a family-oriented career path / Jacqueline Erickson -- L. Shannon Davis, leader of process research and development : adventures of an industrial chemist / L. Shannon Davis, Amber S. Hinkle -- Sally Sullivan, patent attorney : combing chemistry and law / Ellen A. Keiter -- Louise B. Dunlap, director of technology transfer : a career in creating partnerships / Arlene A. Garrison -- Nancy Jackson, deputy director : a full-circle career path / Ellen A. Keiter -- Sharon v. Vercellotti, company president : a business of one's own / Rita S. Majerle -- Jean Zappia, vice president of plastic additives segment : achieving life balance / Jody A. Kocsis -- Rachael L. Barbour, senior chemist : spectroscopy for problem-solving / Arlene A. Garrison -- Elizabeth Yamashita, group director of global regulatory sciences : the challenge of evolving regulations / Jacqueline Erickson -- Lora Rand, vice-president of plastics manufacturing : inspiring leadership / Amber S. Hinkle -- Barbara J. Slatt, manager of corporate R & D and corporate external relations : a broad spectrum of opportunities / Jacqueline Erickson, Elizabeth A. Piocos -- Cheryl A. Martin, director of financial planning : from the laboratory to Wallstreet / Amber S. Hinkle -- Rebecca Seibert, technology manager : making choices / Jody A. Kocsis -- Grace Torrijos, owner and president : business is a family affair / Rita Majerle, Elizabeth A. Piocos -- Diane M. Artman, marketing director : transitions / Jody A. Kocsis -- Marion Thurnauer, senior scientist : a view from a government laboratory / Ellen A. Keiter, Elizabeth A. Piocos -- Susan E. James, vice-president of worldwide regulatory affairs and regulatory compliance : chemistry around the world / Jacqueline Erickson -- Rita A. Bleser, vice-president for research and development : a unique path to management / Ellen A. Keiter -- Beverly Dollar, chief intellectual property counsel : the joy in chemistry / Frankie Wood-Black -- Sharon L. Haynie, research scientist : laboratory investigation and outreach / Arlene A. Garrison -- Sharon L. Fox, strategic planning consultant : working in a truly global capacity / Amber S. Hinkle -- Tanya Travis, general manager : building confidence / Jody A. Kocsis -- Melissa V. Rewolinski, director of chemical research and development : a career in teamwork and leadership / Rita S. Majerle -- Margaret A. (Lissa) Dulany, chemical consultant and writer : chemistry and people / Amber S. Hinkle, Margaret A. (Lissa) Dulany -- Shirlyn Cummings, a human resources perspective : leaders for a global market / Amber S. Hinkle -- Lessons learned / Arlene A. Garrison.
This symposium series book describes women in mid- to upper- level positions within the chemical industry who have been deemed successful, but are relatively unknown on a national level. Success comes in many forms, and it also comes in many positions. The book will highlight women whose careers range from very technical and obvious to those that are not. Some of the key careers include technical directors, eminent scientists, business managers, patent attorneys, bench chemists, entrepreneurs, human resource directors, and journalists.

The goal of this book is to create a resource where women can find a role model, someone with whom they can relate. Profiling women with a wide diversity of experiences and career opportunities allows the reader to find a common connection. Finally the workplace is not perfect; this series book will highlight both the pleasant and unpleasant career experiences which these women underwent.

Annotation This symposium series book describes women in mid- to upper- level positions within the chemical industry who have been deemed successful, but are relatively unknown on a national level. Success comes in many forms, and it also comes in many positions. The book will highlight women whose careers range from very technical and obvious to those that are not. Some of the key careers include technical directors, eminent scientists, business managers, patent attorneys, bench chemists, entrepreneurs, human resource directors, and journalists. The goal of this book is to create a resource where women can find a role model, someone with whom they can relate. Profiling women with a wide diversity of experiences and career opportunities allows the reader to find a common connection. Finally the workplace is not perfect; this series book will highlight both the pleasant and unpleasant career experiences which these women underwent.