Senior Expert Chemists

OUR MISSION:
We give knowledge and experience back to society.
OUR VISION:
We strengthen understanding of chemistry across generations.

WHO ARE WE?

The over 450 SEC members have, for the most part, retired from active professional life and come from industry, higher education, research institutes, schools, politics, consultancy, associations, analytical services and the media. SEC is open to everyone! Age is irrelevant.

The SEC Division

• connects people by refreshing networks in Germany and abroad and organising symposia.
• is active and organises Conferences, discussion forums, visits, monthly Online lectures and develops position statements.
• is stimulating through inspiring websites, newsletters, brochures, social media posts, informal conversations and discussions.
• promotes cooperation with nurseries and schools and supports teachers with experimental lessons.
• supports GDCh committees, such as the Board, public relations, editorial teams and working groups, on current topics.
• provides advice to companies, start-ups and mentees, drawing on many years of professional experience, curiosity and expert knowledge.
  
  
  

We, the Senior Expert Chemists (Senior Expert Chemists, SEC), are, for the most part, chemists who have retired from active professional life. We are a Division of the GDCh. Most of us have a higher education background. We have gained our usually more than 30 years of professional experience in positions of responsibility in industrial companies, educational institutions, research institutes or public authorities. We make this knowledge and experience available to society. The main areas of our interest are:

- strengthening the standing of chemistry among the general public
- deepening the public’s understanding of chemistry
- learning and passing on knowledge of chemistry throughout life
- building networks of chemists in Germany and abroad
- maintaining international contacts

Women and men (or others) are, of course, treated equally by us. However, for ease of reading, we use the generic masculine when referring to people.

The SEC annual meeting is the joint identity project of the Senior Expert Chemists. The meetings usually take place every two years at changing locations. High-calibre lectures, ample time for discussion and the opportunity to build and maintain networks attract up to 250 participants. more

SEC Technology Tours have been taking place since 2007, often together with the VAA pensioners from Hanau. A visit to a technology company is often combined with experiencing art or a hike. more...

SEC lecturers are senior experts who can give engaging and comprehensible talks on interdisciplinary topics. They particularly enrich the lecture programmes of local sections. more...