Mamie Moy (2010-2012)
email: mmoy@uh.edu
Mamie W. Moy is Professor of Chemistry at the University of Houston and the Director and founder of the Science and Mathematics Applied Resources for Teachers (SMART) Center. She received her B. A. degree from the University of Texas at Austin and the M. S. degree from the University of Houston. She directs the Robert A. Welch Foundation Summer Scholar Program and hosted numerous Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation Summer Institutes for Teachers.
Mamie has been a member of ACS since 1967. She served as Chair of the Southeastern Texas (now Greater Houston) Section, was a member of the first national field test teams for the ACS ChemCom Program, and contributed to the FACETS and OpChem programs in the ACS Education Department. Currently, she is a Councilor of the Greater Houston Section. She was General Co-Chair of the 62nd Southwest Regional Meeting – October 2006.
Her national ACS service includes
Membership Affairs Committee 1992-1996
Membership Affairs Committee, Associate Member 1990 – 1991
Committee on Minority Affairs 1994-2000
Committee on Nominations and Elections 1997 – 2002
Committee on Nominations and Elections, Vice Chair 2001 – 2002
Committee on Committees 2003 – 2008
ConC Subcommittee on Industrial Chemists Pipeline 2004-2008
ConC Task force on Diversity 2006-2008
Chair of the Hospitality Committee
Long Range Planning Committee of the Division of Chemical Education.
Council Policy Committee (Voting Member) 2009-2011
Her honors and awards include:
Iota Sigma Pi (National Honor Society for women in Chemistry)
University of Houston Teaching Excellence Award
YWCA 1996 Outstanding Woman in Education in the City of Houston
Asian Pacific American Women Leadership Institute “Star Thrower Award” in recognition of her efforts in making a difference in science and math education
Texas Executive Women's 2001 Women on The Move
2003 National Science Teachers Association “Distinguished Service to Science Education” award
2003 Fellow of Associated Chemistry Teachers Association of Texas.
2004 ACS Helen M. Free Award for Public Outreach.
2008 101 Women of Distinction in Texas, American Association of University Women
Amber Hinkle (2010-2012)
email: amber.hinkle@bayer.com
Amber S. Hinkle is the Director of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality for Bayer’s Baytown, Texas, facility. Prior to her current role, she performed numerous functions for Bayer in both polycarbonate and over-the-counter medications manufacturing, including process chemistry, automated test method development, and lab management. She holds a B.S. degree in Chemistry from the University of Utah and a Ph.D. in Organometallic Chemistry from the University of Washington. Amber has authored several technical publications, edited a book on successful women in chemistry and holds one patent. She has also spoken at the local and national level on such varied topics as her technical work, leadership development, change management and women in science. Amber also has experience in developing leaders, facilitating team-building workshops, and teaching groups on subjects such as accountability, anxiousness, and customer focus; both within Bayer and externally. She is Past Chair of the national American Chemical Society’s (ACS) Women Chemists Committee. She is currently a certified facilitator for the ACS Leading without Authority and Strategic Planning workshops; as well as Co-chair of the ACS Leadership Advisory Board, which is responsible for leadership development courses offered through the ACS. Also within the ACS, Amber works on the Committee on Committees and is a Councilor for the Greater Houston Local Section.
David Singleton (2009-2011)
email: dsingleton5@yahoo.com
David M. Singleton obtained his BSc (Chemistry) from London University in 1960 and his PhD (Chemistry) from McMaster University in 1965. He was a Post Doctoral Fellow at Case Institute of Technology from 1965-7. From 1967-1999, he was a Research Chemist at Shell Development Co./Shell Chemical Co.
Dave has been an ACS Member since 1966. His ACS Service (Southeastern Texas /Greater Houston Section) include Director, 1978-1996;
Chair-Elect, 1997;
Chair, 1998;
Past-Chair, 1999;
Alternate Councilor, 2000–2;
Councilor, 2003- present
At various times, he has been Chair of the Nominating Committee, Public Relations Committee, Operations and Long-Range Planning Committee, Membership Committee and Newsletter Editor, Awards Committee 2003 - 2009.
He organized the Organometallic Chemistry Symposia at SW Regional Meetings in 1974, 1986, and 1996. In 2003, together with two colleagues, he won the ACS Southwest Regional Award for Industrial Innovation.
Nationally, he has served ACS on the Committee on Technician Affairs (Associate in 2005 and Member 2006 - present).
His other professional activities include
Southwest Catalysis Society, (previously Secretary, President);
Gordon Research Conference (Chair and Organizer, Organometallic Chemistry Conference, 1987);
Royal Society of Chemistry (Fellow since 1986).
Other memberships include American Institute of Archaeology, Archeological Conservancy, British Council on Archaeology, Dorset Archaeological and Natural History Society, Harris County Master Gardeners Association, Houston Friends of Archaeology, Houston Museum of Natural Science, Museum of Fine Arts Houston , Nature Conservancy.
He holds 23 US Patents and 2 British Patents and he has published 8 papers in peer-reviewed journals and one book chapter.
Carolyn Burnley (2011-2013)
email: cburn@yahoo.com
Carolyn Burnley – Past Chair for Greater Houston local Section, Carolyn has more than 35 years of technical experience. She retired from Shell Global Solutions in 2009 after more than 34 years of service. Carolyn attended University of Houston where she majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry and English. Carolyn has held various professional memberships with American Standard Test Methods (ASTM), American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorist (AATCC) Chemical Technical Colorists and Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SOCC) and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
Since joining the American Chemical Society (ACS) more than five years ago, Carolyn has served in many capacities such as public relations chair and director for the ACS - Greater Houston local section. In 2006, she served as the public relations chair for the most successful 2006 (ACS) Southwest Regional Meeting that was held in Houston. Carolyn has also served as the Awards committee chair for ACS Division of Chemical Technicians (TECH); chairperson and advisor for the local Westhollow Technician Affiliate Group (WTC TAG) and as awards and public relations chair for the ACS National Division of Chemical Technicians (TECH). Carolyn currently serves as an associate on ACS national committees for Project Seed as a member of the subcommittee for scholarships; , Committee on Technician Affairs (CTA) and as the area coordinator for Project Seed in the greater Houston area.
Carolyn is an avid volunteer and has served as a mentor for many youth organizations including Expanding Horizons, local science fairs, the Rainbow Challenge, a math challenge contest for average students and a mentor for NAACP’s Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) program. Carolyn currently serves as a board member for the Rutherford Yates Museum and the National Women of Achievement Humble Chapter as financial chairperson and serves as a committee member for the Ways to Work project of the United Way’s Family Services program.
Carolyn was born in Louisiana and loves the cuisine. She also enjoys reading, and spending time traveling roadside with her husband, Don. Carolyn is the proud mother of a two children: a chef and high school teacher and soccer coach.
Simon Bott (2011-2013)
email: sbott@uh.edu
Simon Bott received his B.Sc. from Bristol University, UK in 1983 and his Ph.D. from the University of Alabama, 1986 with Prof. Jerry Atwood. He did his postdoctoral research at Oxford University in 1987 with Prof. Mike Mingos and at M.I.T. in 1988 with Prof. Stephen J. Lippard.
From 1989 to 1990, Simon was visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama and Assistant Professor at the University of North Texas from 1990 to 1997. He was Visiting Scholar at Rice University and Research Associate Professor/Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Houston and is currently Director of Undergraduate Affairs and Advising at the University of Houston. He also serves as the advisor for the student ACS affiliate at the University of Houston.
Simon has received various teaching awards at the University of North Texas and the University of Houston. He has written 340 research publications, 5 lab manuals, and 1 textbook. Simon Bott has been an ACS member since 1986. He served in the Chair sequence of the local section from 2002 to 2004 and has been councilor since 2005. He was recently appointed to the prestigious ACS Society Committee on Education.
Lawrence Dennis (2009-2011)
email: lwdennis@aol.com
Lawrence Dennis obtained a B.S. from the University of California, Los Angeles, 1969, a M.S. from California State University, Los Angeles, 1971, and a Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis, 1976. He performed Postdoctoral Research at Colorado State University, 1976-1980.
From 1981-1995, he worked at Exxon Research and Engineering, Baytown, Texas. In 1995 Larry transferred to the Exxon Chemical Company, Baytown, Texas. His responsibilities included work in NMR, FTIR and UV/Visible Spectroscopy, Lab Operations, Method Audits, and Data Security. Larry retired from Exxon Mobil in 2006.
Larry has been a member of ACS since 1976. His ACS service includes the following:
Editor GHS-ACS Newsletter, 1992-1994
Director GHS-ACS, 1994
Chair Elect, GHS-ACS, 1995
Chair, GHS-ACS, 1996
Immediate Past Chair and National Chemistry Week Coordinator, GHS-ACS, 1997
Chair, GHS-ACS Awards Committee, 2000-2002; Member GHS-ACS Awards Committee, 2005-present
Alternate Councilor, GHS-ACS, 1997-1999, 2003-2008
Councilor, GHS-ACS 2000-2002, 2009-present
Associate Member, Committee on Economic and Professional Affairs (CEPA)(2002, 2010)
Member, CEPA subcommittee on Public Policy Priorities (2002)
Member, CEPA subcommittee on Profession Program Development (2010)