Council for Chemical Research is an organization based in Washington, DC, whose membership represents the U.S. chemical research enterprise. CCR was formed in 1979 to promote cooperation in basic research and encourage high-quality education in the chemical sciences and chemical engineering. CCR's membership currently comprises more than 120 companies, universities, and government laboratories with a combined R&D budget of more than $7 billion.
Origins
The Council for Chemical Research was created in 1979 when Malcolm Pruitt, then VP for research at The Dow Chemical Company, convened the first meeting of research executives from the nation's major chemical companies and research universities. The goal was to improve trust and collaboration between the public and private sector research communities. The association was incorporated in 1980 as the "Chemical Research Council, Inc." The members of the Founding Board were Dr. M.E. Pruitt, Dr. E.C. Galloway, Dr. S.A. Heininger, Dr. J.L. Kice, Dr. C.J. King, Dr. A.L. Kwiram, Dr. J.R. Lovett, Dr. J.F. Mathis, Dr. W.M. Risen, Jr., Dr. K.A. Smith and Dr. L.J. Thomas. CCR is a 501 non-profit organization. CCR has four membership categories: Industrial, Academic, Government Labs, and Affiliates.
Mission and activities
CCR's mission is "Advancing Chemical Innovation Through Collaboration and Advocacy." CCR serves as a catalyst and partner for initiatives in the field of chemical research, such as the and . CCR produces and sponsors studies such as ' and '. CCR holds an Annual Meeting, an annual New Industrial Chemistry and Engineering Conference, and workshops on topics such as Intellectual Property Issues. CCR works with the US President, US Congress and federal agencies and research labs on public policy issues within its area of expertise, and writes position statements annually on the budget for federal agencies which fund research in the chemical sciences.
Awards
CCR's Malcolm Pruitt Award recognizes, "...outstanding contributions to the progress of chemistry and chemical engineering by promotion of mutually beneficial interactions among universities, the chemical industry, and government." CCR's Collaboration Success Award recognizes, "...a collaborative team that has made outstanding contributions to the progress of chemistry-related science and/or engineering." CCR's Diversity Award recognizes, "...an individual who has directly impacted organizational ability to advance and promote diversity..."
Action networks
Much of CCR's work is accomplished by volunteer representatives who participate in Action Networks. Action Networks are knowledge-action communities of CCR members and colleagues, led by a three-person team of government, industry, and university volunteer leaders. Each Action Network develops and executes the activities which advance their goal. There are 3 Action Networks:
