IUPAC GOALS
The Goals of IUPAC, an Ethically Based International
Scientific Union
IUPAC Mission and Strategic Thrust
IUPAC GOALS [from Vice-President's Critical
Assessment - Prof. Joshua Jortner]
These goals rest on the statutory objectives and should define the missions
of IUPAC.
(1) Serving as an international, nongovernmental, scientific, authoritative
and objective advisory body for global issues related to pure and applied
chemistry.
(2) Contributing to the advancement, coordination and collaboration
of worldwide academic and industrial research in chemistry.
(3) Providing effective channels of communication in the international
chemistry community.
(4) Promoting the service of chemistry to society and to the international
community.
(5) Contributing to education in chemistry on all levels.
(6) Encouraging young chemists in developed and developing countries.
(7) Advancing the service of chemistry to developing countries.
(8) Broadening the geographical base of the Union
(9) Addressing globally important issues of chemistry.
(10) Advancing the public understanding of science in the special context
of chemistry.
(11) Serving as the "voice of chemistry".
(12) Enhancing the visibility of the activities of the Union for the
sake of the discipline.
(13) Maintaining the norms, values, standards and ethics of science.
Although not explicitly incorporated in the bylaws, issues (10)-(13)
are central for the international chemistry community and for the impact
of science on society.
The Goals of IUPAC, an Ethically Based
International Scientific Union [excerpted from paper by Prof. Pieter Steyn]
Inwardly-directed Goals (Traditional Goals)
1. Serving as the leading (or representative) international, authoritative
and objective advisory body for globally important issues related to the
practice of pure and applied chemistry.
2. Contributing to the advancement, co-ordination and collaboration
of world-wide academic and industrial research in chemistry.
3. Facilitating effective channels of communication in the international
chemistry and scientific community.
Outwardly-directed Goals (Service to the Society at Large)
1. Promoting universal access to the benefits of chemistry through formal,
non-formal and informal education.
2. Contributing to the advancement of education in all aspects of chemistry
in terms of quality and appropriateness.
3. Promoting chemical industry in its contribution to sustainable development,
wealth creation, and the improvement of the quality of life. [Wealth creation
may be omitted].
IUPAC Mission and Strategic Thrusts [excerpted
from paper by Prof. Upendra Pandit]
IUPAC MISSION: To advance and contribute to all international aspects
of chemistry and to serve the interests of the international chemical community
in the 21st century
Strategic Thrusts:
IUPAC IN THE SERVICE OF MAN
1.1 Respond to the evolving developments in Chemistry, especially with
reference to interdisciplinary areas
1.2 Foster the positive image of chemistry as the "MOLECULAR BASIS
OF HUMAN WELFARE IN THE 21st CENTURY"
1.3 Initiate activities in areas of global concern where Chemistry can
help to provide visible solutions on a short to medium time-scale basis
[environment, ecology, bio-diversity, international aspects of health care,
etc.]
1.4 Develop Programs directed to the specific needs of technically less-developed
countries
IUPAC IN THE SERVICE OF CHEMISTS
2.1 Establishment of international chemical standards, terms, codification
and nomenclature - where it can be done effectively by the IUPAC
2.2 Development of Forums and Channels for Exchange of information on
"Educational Methods"
2.3 Coordination of Technical Training (setting-up an International
data-bank on available training positions and applicants; e.g., on postdocs)
2.4 Facilitate International Industrial Partnerships (databank on "effective"
academic, industrial and other laboratories which can do contract-work
on specific projects)
2.5 Establish an IUPAC Information Centre to which chemists, affiliates
and non-affiliates alike, can address their enquiries
2.6 Establish "Name" Awards, Lectures and Fellowships for
young chemists
The contribution of IUPAC in these areas is warranted on the basis of
its Global Position, International Recognition and Available Expertise.
Executive Summary
Formation of the SDIC
Strategic Plan
Organization and Management of Scientific Work
Responsibilities of Division Committees
Election of Division Committees and Division Officers
Project-Driven System
Conversion to a New Project-Driven System
Operation of a Project-Driven System
Evaluation of Projects
Role of the Secretariat
Financial Considerations
Summary of Recommendations on Organization and
Management
Summary of Formal Actions Required
Concluding Statement
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Appendix 3
Appendix 4
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