Council for Chemical Research is an organization based in

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, whose membership represents the U.S. chemical research enterprise. CCR was formed in 1979 to promote cooperation in basic research and encourage high-quality education in the

chemical sciences Chemistry is the scientific study of the properties and behavior of matter. It is a natural science that covers the elements that make up matter to the compounds made of atoms, molecules and ions: their composition, structure, properties, ...

and

chemical engineering Chemical engineering is an engineering field which deals with the study of operation and design of chemical plants as well as methods of improving production. Chemical engineers develop economical commercial processes to convert raw materials int ...

. CCR's membership currently comprises more than 120 companies, universities, and government laboratories with a combined R&D budget of more than $7 billion.

Origins

The Council for Chemical Research was created in 1979 when Malcolm Pruitt, then VP for research at The

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, convened the first meeting of research executives from the nation's major chemical companies and research universities. The goal was to improve trust and collaboration between the public and private sector research communities. The association was incorporated in 1980 as the "Chemical Research Council, Inc." The members of the Founding Board were M.E. Pruitt (Dow Chemical), E.C. Galloway (

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), S.A. Heininger (

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), J.L. Kice (

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), C.J. King (

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), A.L. Kwiram (Washington), J.R. Lovett (

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), J.F. Mathis (

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), W.M. Risen Jr. (

Brown University Brown University is a private research university in Providence, Rhode Island. Brown is the seventh-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, founded in 1764 as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providenc ...

), K.A. Smith (

MIT The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private land-grant research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Established in 1861, MIT has played a key role in the development of modern technology and science, and is one of the mo ...

) and L.J. Thomas (

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). CCR is a

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non-profit organization. CCR has four membership categories: Industrial, Academic, Government Labs, and Affiliates.

Mission and activities

CCR's mission is "Advancing Chemical Innovation Through Collaboration and Advocacy." CCR serves as a catalyst and partner for initiatives in the field of chemical research, such as th
Center for Process Analytical Chemistry
an
Chemical Industry Vision 2020
CCR produces and sponsors studies such as
Measuring Up: Research and Development Counts for the Chemical Industry
' and
Measure for Measure: Chemical R&D Powers the U.S. Innovation Engine
'. CCR holds an Annual Meeting, an annual New Industrial Chemistry and Engineering Conference (NIChE), and workshops on topics such as Intellectual Property Issues. CCR works with the

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and federal agencies and research labs on public policy issues within its area of expertise, and writes position statements annually on the budget for federal agencies which fund research in the chemical sciences.

Awards

CCR's ''Malcolm Pruitt Award'' recognizes, "...outstanding contributions to the progress of chemistry and chemical engineering by promotion of mutually beneficial interactions among universities, the chemical industry, and government." CCR's ''Collaboration Success Award'' recognizes, "...a collaborative team that has made outstanding contributions to the progress of chemistry-related science and/or engineering." CCR's ''Diversity Award'' recognizes, "...an individual who has directly impacted organizational ability to advance and promote diversity..."

Action networks

Much of CCR's work is accomplished by volunteer representatives who participate in Action Networks. Action Networks are knowledge-action communities of CCR members and colleagues, led by a three-person team of government, industry, and university volunteer leaders. Each Action Network develops and executes the activities which advance their goal. There are 3 Action Networks:CCR Website
:CCR Action Network to Advance Research Investment :CCR Action Network to Advocate Research Collaboration :CCR Action Network to Enrich Graduate Education

CCR Chairs

* 2016 Kelly Sullivan * 2015 Jeffrey Reimer * 201
Eric Lin
* 201

* 2012 Wayne Ranbom * 201
Terry Ring
* 201
Seth Snyder
* 200
Gregory Girolami
* 2008 John McDermott * 200
Joan Brennecke
* 2006 Randolph Guschl * 2005 Robert Armstrong * 2004 Alan P. Sylwester * 200
Esin Gulari
* 2002 Richard M. Gross * 200
Alexis T. Bell
* 2000 David R. Rea * 199
Jean H. Futrell
* 1998 Gary E. McGraw * 199
Ronald W. Rousseau
* 1996 Thomas A. Manuel * 1995 Harry A. Morrison * 1994 L. Louis Hegedus * 1993 Thomas F. Edgar * 1992 Roy D. Gerard * 1991 J. Ivan Legg * 1990 Herbert S. Eleuterio * 1989 C. Judson King * 1988 E. Charles Galloway * 1987 Paul G. Gassman * 1986 Klaus L. Mai * 1985 Kenneith B. Bischoff * 1984 W. James Porter * 1983 Alvin L. Kwiram * 1982 Malcolm E. Pruitt * 1981 Malcolm E. Pruitt

References

External links

Council for Chemical Research websiteChemical Industry Vision 2020AIChEAmerican Chemical Society
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