The 36th Annual Conference of The National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers

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It is with great anticipation that I welcome each of you to our 2009 national conference. I can say with confidence that we have something for everyone this year. Whether you’re a high school student or teacher, new graduate or working professional, this annual meeting will meet your expectations. We are excited to be here at the gateway to the west as we celebrate “NOBCChE 09 – The Gateway to STEM”.

Each year it is our desire to incorporate your feedback into our program and look for ways to improve our national meeting. We are featuring several technical workshops and sessions that will focus on areas specific in Biotechnology, Nanotechnology and Alternate Energy Sources.

We’ve worked hard to ensure that the entire St. Louis Community has an opportunity to come out and participate in our conference with our annual Health Symposium where we focus on Diabetes, a disease impacting a great number of African-Americans as well as our Career Expo, where several companies, academic institutions and organizations will be available to discuss career choices and job opportunities. It’s a chance for all attendees to meet future employers and mentors -- undergraduate/graduate students preparing to enter the workforce or seek higher education, professionals who are looking for career changes, and high school students finalizing college choices and validating their educational goals with science or engineering. Being prepared for this vulnerable economy is critical in today’s society.

We exist primarily to support the process of preparing young people to excel academically and to pursue careers in science and technology. So, we thank all the registrants, sponsors and supporters of NOBCChE for making this conference a reality. St. Louis, a city where it’s All Within Reach provides a wonderful backdrop for us to come together to commit to improving the skills we possess and forwarding the chemical profession. Enjoy the conference!

Sincerely,

Sandra K. Parker
2009 Conference Chair