IUCCP Member Recognition

All member companies are recognized in Departmental literature and programs. Student awareness of company support is heightened through direct IUCCP support of Department activities, various Symposia, and interactions that the IUCCP has with faculty, students, and staff.

Fall Student/Post-Doctoral Research Symposium

Each year, the IUCCP sponsors a 2-day showcase of the on-going research being conducted by many of the Department's students and post-doctoral research associates. Both formal presentations and interactive poster sessions are held. An informal social gathering and dinner is held to recognize the outstanding papers and posters with monetary awards to the winners.

The symposium fee is waived for IUCCP members (both Full & Associate).

Spring Advisory Board Meeting and Departmental Review

The Advisory Board (Full Members plus others noted above) annually reviews the status of the Chemistry Department, the College of Science, the overall chemistry graduate program, and the use/impact of the IUCCP support. In addition, 4 to 6 faculty members summarize their specific research programs. The Advisory Board then assesses progress versus goals and program direction. It makes its recommendations to the Department Head.

Recruiting Support

Full Members receive information compiled by the Department concerning upcoming graduates as well as preferential use of Department staff and facilities for on-site recruiting. Associate Members receive upcoming graduate information and Department recruiting assistance on an as-available basis.

Free Consultation

Full Members have the opportunity to take advantage of the "voluntary consultation day" that many of the faculty offer in support of IUCCP and its participants. On a voluntary basis, a faculty member will offer one day of consultation to an IUCCP Full Member company to discuss non-proprietary information or provide an on-site technology update in his/her area of expertise. The company is expected to pay for transportation, lodging and meals, but no consultation fee is charged. This is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and a list of faculty volunteering this service is available from the IUCCP Director.

On-Site Sabbaticals/Use of Facilities

Full Member companies are encouraged to place personnel on-site at Texas A&M for skills enhancement or to utilize equipment and resources that the Department possesses. The Department of Chemistry will make space available as appropriate and assist in equipment access. Companies are expected to continue to cover salaries and living expenses of their on-site employees. If proprietary considerations need to be addressed, these should be handled prior to arrival on-site.

Chemical Science Education Forum

A new aspect to the IUCCP is the recognition that the IUCCP offers to chemical and life sciences companies and an opportunity to mutually share perspectives on chemical science education at the university level. The IUCCP has the potential to provide visible, outspoken direction concerning the needs of the industries that utilize chemical science graduates and rely on university research programs and their faculty. The Chemistry Department and the College of Science at Texas A&M have a stated desire to understand and express industry needs. IUCCP member companies and their representatives are encouraged to use IUCCP activities to focus their collective input and express it to Texas A&M, other institutions, and government agencies.

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USE OF IUCCP MEMBERSHIP FUNDS

Aid to Education

Unrestricted funds, scholarships, fellowships, and minority aid designated for use by the Department Head with oversight from the IUCCP Advisory Board.

Research Grants Company

Specified funding of faculty-directed research through fellowships, post-doctoral funding, and direct grants to faculty.

IUCCP ADVISORY BOARD

The Advisory Board will be comprised of representatives from the Full Member companies, selected faculty and College of Science representatives, the IUCCP Director, and the Department Head. The Advisory Board will be responsible for providing industrial input and oversight concerning the use of IUCCP funds and programs. The Advisory Board will also provide counsel to the Department Head on matters pertaining to industry related matters and improved relationships with industrial entities.