Kevin Mc Cue
About Kevin Mc Cue
Kevin Mc Cue serves as the Assistant Director of ACS Technical Divisions at the American Chemical Society, where he focuses on strategies to enhance membership and manages various outreach initiatives. He has a background in chemistry and extensive experience within ACS, including roles in education, web content, and special projects.
Current Role at American Chemical Society
Kevin Mc Cue currently serves as the Assistant Director of ACS Technical Divisions within the Scientific Advancement Division at the American Chemical Society. He has held this position since 2018, focusing on strategies to enhance membership in the technical divisions. His role includes collaboration with the Membership and Education Divisions to develop initiatives that engage members and promote the value of technical divisions within the society.
Previous Positions at American Chemical Society
Kevin Mc Cue has held multiple positions at the American Chemical Society prior to his current role. He worked as an Editor for ChemMatters Magazine from 2003 to 2005, and as Assistant Director of Special Projects in the Education Division from 2007 to 2018. Additionally, he served as a Staff Associate in the Office of Professional Training from 1999 to 2001, and as a Web Content Coordinator from 2001 to 2003. He also managed webcasts and short courses from 2005 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Mc Cue earned his PhD in Bioinorganic Chemistry from the University of Buffalo, where he studied from 1993 to 1999. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in the scientific community, particularly in the areas of chemistry and education. This expertise informs his current responsibilities at the American Chemical Society, where he engages with technical divisions and contributes to various educational initiatives.
Professional Contributions and Initiatives
In his current position, Kevin Mc Cue manages Innovative Program Grants and outreach events at ACS National Meetings. He serves as the staff liaison to the Committee on Divisional Activities, offering guidance and resources to the society's 32 technical divisions. He also represents the Scientific Advancement Division in society-wide initiatives, including the Enterprise Data Group and the Globalization of Society Programs.
Organizational Leadership and Events
Kevin Mc Cue organizes the Division Leader Track at the ACS Leadership Institute and facilitates Executive Committee meetings. His role in these events underscores his commitment to fostering leadership within the American Chemical Society and enhancing the effectiveness of its technical divisions. Through these initiatives, he aims to strengthen the society's impact on the chemical sciences community.