Professor Chris Bielawski selected as Young Observer to 2009 IUPAC General Assembly and Congress

Chris Bielawski has been selected as a Young Observer to the 2009 IUPAC General Assembly and Congress in Glasgow, Scotland. This fellowship enables awardees to attend and participate in the IUPAC general assembly meeting in Scotland in summer 2009

Established in 1977, the program allows participants to experience the
global efforts that impact the scientific community and furthers their
careers and international reputation with networking opportunities.

IUPAC benefits from the infusion of new ideas in emerging fields of
chemistry. While viewing committees at work, the observers bring new
perspectives to the meetings, actively engage in the discussions of the
committee, and often help with the drafting of IUPAC documents and
recommendations.

The program has attracted outstanding researchers in the past. These
observers have served as scientific ambassadors for the new generation of chemists in this country.

Candidates are solicited and reviewed based on merit, ability to
demonstrate interest in international cooperation, willingness to
represent U.S. researchers in his or her field, and interest in sharing
their experiences and work of the IUPAC with U.S. colleagues. Selection is also based on disciplinary representation to match the candidates' interests to current IUPAC activities.

The selected candidates are provided a travel award and invitation to
attend the meetings of the IUPAC General Assembly and Congress. A briefing session and reception is hosted to introduce observers to other U.S. researchers who currently serve on IUPAC committees. They are also invited to meet with the official U.S. Delegation to the General Assembly and discuss with them the U.S. position on issues to be voted on at the Council meetings.