American Chemical Society Committee on Project SEED Don

American Chemical Society Committee on Project SEED Don Warner, Committee Chair 1

Project SEED Committee Strategic Plan Vision: Empowering students through transformative research experiences Goal 1: Foster sustainability of Project SEED American Chemical Society Mission: To ensure the quality, sustainability, and growth of the Project SEED (Summer Experiences for the Economically Disadvantaged) Programs Goal 2: Identify and establish working relationships with stakeholders and promote growth Goal 3: Identify, implement, and promote essential elements of a high quality SEED program 2

Project SEED 2019 Summer Program Highlights Alaska • 335 Summer I Students • 119 Summer II Students • 454 Total Students • 98 Coordinators • 143 SEED lab locations • $384, 250. 00 in matching funds (nearly $40 k more than 2018) • Corporate funding from 3 M, Gilead, Bio Rad, Chevron, and Boehringer American Chemical Society Hawaii Puerto Rico 3

Project SEED Fundraising Efforts • Endowment is currently at $8. 78 MM with an additional $1. 39 MM in estate intentions. • Joseph D. Loconti bequest to Project SEED for $500 K Donor Reception, Fall 2019: Project SEED students presenting their posters – $450 K towards a new renewable scholarship endowment – $50 K towards Project SEED Programming efforts Reception, Fall 2018: A Conversation with Sir Fraser Stoddart – Champion, 50 Forward Campaign American Chemical Society 4

Keeping the Momentum • Local Section Engagement: – Financial: Contribute matching funds, mentor supplies, or transportation subsidies – Community Building: Host SEED activities • Learn More: September 10 th webinar. Register at http: //bit. ly/Project. SEEDwebinar American Chemical Society 5