2019 Private Sector White Paper FINAL

Measures for success for thought leadership regarding physical scientists in the private sector include: • Helping our Member Societies to engage the private sector in learning about emerging technologies that have the potential to disrupt operational activities, such as blockchain and its effects on publishing; • Improving AIP’s capacity as a convener to bring together private sector physical sci. [...] Why this topic? Physical Scientists in the private sector are important to AIP, our Member Societies and Affiliated Societies through their diversity of knowledge and experience, their potential for mentoring early- and mid-career scientists, and their potential to provide financial support individually or through their organizations to support the missions of AIP and/or our Member Societies and A. [...] For the purposes of this white paper, we are adhering to the following definitions: “Physical Sciences” is broadly defined as the professional scope and activities of our Member Societies and Affiliated Societies, and the audiences they serve. [...] In a thought leadership context, AIP could commit itself to being more proactive in understanding the operational and functional needs of our societies, and acting as a partner to bring together resources from AIP, other societies and the private sector to offer solutions to the unique needs of a Member Society(s). [...] Accomplishing Idea 2: Convening Relationships 10 AIP Private Sector White Paper Report • Actively incorporate private sector partners in the planning of events such as the Assembly of Society Officers • Introduce the idea of weighting VPF awards with private sector partnerships to the Venture Partnership Fund Committee • Work with Member Societies and Affiliated Societies to gauge interest in work.