The importance of chemical research to the U. S. economy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

Contributor:

Studies, Division on Earth and Life.

Technology, Board on Chemical Sciences and.

Sciences, Committee on Enhancing the U.S. Chemical Economy Through Investments in Fundamental Research in the Chemical.

Series:

Consensus study report

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Chemical industry--Economic aspects--United States.

Chemical industry.

Chemical industry--Capital investments--United States.

Chemistry--Research--Economic aspects--United States.

Chemistry.

Chemical industry--Capital investments.

Chemical industry--Economic aspects.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (233 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, 2023.

Summary:

"Chemistry plays a pivotal role in the strength of the U.S. economy and the advancement of humankind. Chemists' achievements include life-saving pharmaceuticals, advanced energy solutions, improved agricultural productivity, and novel materials used in products from clothing to electronic devices. The many sectors reliant on the U.S. chemical economy account for about 25% of the U.S. GDP and support 4.1 million U.S. jobs. However, a new and evolving chemistry landscape requires changes with regard to funding, training, and a focus on integrating sustainability into manufacturing, product usage, and product disposal. This report identifies strategies and options for research investments that will support U.S. leadership while considering environmental sustainability and developing a diverse chemical economy workforce with equitable opportunities for all chemistry talent. The report recommends that funding agencies and philanthropic organizations who support the chemical sciences fund as large a breadth of fundamental research projects as possible. Chemical industry and their partners at universities, scientific research institutions, and national laboratories should align the objectives of fundamental research to directly assist with new practices toward environmental stewardship, sustainability, and clean energy. Additionally, the report recommends that funding agencies make substantial investment toward education research to enable innovative ways of teaching about emerging concepts, tools and technologies"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

FrontMatter

Acknowledgments

Preface

Contents

Summary

1 Introduction

2 Understanding the Economic Impacts of Chemistry

3 Sustainability for the Chemical Economy

4 Emerging Areas in the Chemical Sciences

5 Preparing and Empowering the Next-Generation Chemical Workforce

6 Funding Chemical Research

7 Conclusions and Recommendations

References

Appendix A: Committee Member Biographical Sketches

Appendix B: Request for Proposal for Economic Analysis

Appendix C: List of Open Session Speakers

Appendix D: Individual Expert Interviews

Appendix E: Call for Input from the Chemistry Community.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Other Format:

Print version: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine The Importance of Chemical Research to the U. S. Economy

ISBN:

9780309688666

0309688663

9780309688642

0309688647

OCLC:

1346360871