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Presents the message of American Chemical Society president to the chemical and engineering industry in the United States in the new millennium. Delivery of benefits developed by technically based professions worldwide; Description of the American Chemical Society according to members; Need for increased participation of constituents in activities.

Highlights the conference entitled &ldquio;Exploring the Molecular Vision” organized by Society Committee on Education of the American Chemical Society in the U.S. Aim to discuss the impact of incoming budget reductions on the society; Decision of the organization in voting the development of appropriate forms and certificates.

Highlights CHEMRAWN XIV, a world congress on green chemistry to be held at the University of Colorado, Boulder from June 9 to 13, 2001. Conference sessions and activity; Event sponsors; Call for the participation of chemists and engineers in the congress.

Discusses issues about the United States undergraduate educational system that should concern members of the American Chemical Society (ACS). Standards in the curriculum and teaching of chemistry majors; Problems concerning conservative funding practices; Negative effects of the use of part-time and temporary faculty in universities and colleges; Call for responsible practices that support high-quality science education.