Bill Mattson has extensive experience and has given numerous lectures on Creative Problem Solving and Creative Problem Solving in Chemical Research. In each case, the audience response has been positive, reflecting both their improved insights and abiliti

Heinz Plaumann, Ph.D. holds advanced degrees in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, Canada and has over 30 years of industrial experience including international assignments. Much of this time, Heinz has served as a technic

Since 2010, Dr. Donna J. Dean has focused on leadership and talent development, career enhancement, and mentoring strategies for organizations and individuals. Prior to her current activities, she was Senior Science Advisor and a registered lobbyist for

Curtis Swisher has 28 years of professional experience leading people and projects, creating and delivering workshops, and coaching clients at The Dow Chemical Company. He is also President of SpirePointe, a coaching and training business (www.spirepointe

Ph.D. University of Connecticut, Inorganic Chemistry, 1971

Dissertation: Ternary Hydrides of Group II Metals with Platinum and Palladium: research director - Dr. John Tanaka

M.A. University of Northern Iowa, Chemistry Education, 1964

University of Pennsylvan

Born: 1949.

Honors: Northeast Region, ACS Volunteer Award, 2006; Special Recognition Award, ACS Division of Chemical Technicians, 2005, 2002; ACS Rochester Section Award, 2005, 2001; ACS Rochester Section, “Salutes to Excellence” Award, 2004.

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Dr. Kathleen Schulz is an ACS Fellow and 40 year ACS member who has been active at all levels in the Society---local section, technical division, national committees and task forces. She has served as Councilor for two ACS Divisions---Business Development

Connie Murphy retired in 2008 after working for more than 28 years at The Dow Chemical Company in Midland, MI. She spent the first 25 years of her career in research and development and the last three years as a supervisor in information systems. She join

Judith C. Giordan has held executive and leadership positions in R&D and operations spanning a 25+ year career. Currently, Judy is Managing Director of Steel City Re, LLC, an intangible asset services firm; Vice President of Visions in Education, Inc., a

Larry Krannich is Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham where he served as Department Chair for 27 years and facilitated the development of the department through strategic planning initiatives. Since retiring, he has