Senior Expert Chemists

Who we are — What we do

The Senior Expert Chemists

We, the Senior Expert Chemists (SEC), are mostly retired chemists who have organized ourselves under the umbrella of the German Chemical Society (GDCh). Most of us hold a university degree. We have accumulated over 30 years of professional experience in responsible positions in industrial companies, educational institutions, research institutes, or government agencies. We make this knowledge and experience available to society. Our main areas of interest are:

- to strengthen the public image of chemistry
- to deepen the public's understanding of chemistry
- To learn and pass on chemistry knowledge throughout one's life
- To build networks of chemists at home and abroad
- to maintain international contacts

Our commemorative publication celebrating 15 years of SEC is available for download.


Women and men (or others) are of course equal in our view. However, for the sake of readability, we use the generic masculine form when referring to people.

The SEC annual meeting

Diskussion 2023 in Leipzig

The SEC annual meeting is the joint identification project of the Senior Expert Chemists. The meetings usually take place every two years at different locations. Top-class lectures, sufficient time for discussion and the opportunity to form and maintain networks attract up to 250 participants. more

Working groups
 

public relations

We promote a better understanding of chemistry in the public. We communicate the concerns of senior chemists in the GDCh and society. We promote networking among seniors within the GDCh. The focus is on Conferences, lectures, publications and excursions. The collaboration with local associations and young chemists is particularly important to us. more...

 

School Education Career

We put our knowledge and experience at the service of chemistry education at all ages. The focus is on lectures at schools and other educational institutions. Internally, we work with the GDCh Division " chemical education". Externally, we have contacts with the "Children's Research" foundation and with MINT organizations such as the MINT Future Creation initiative. more...

Technology Tour

Im Labor der BRAIN AG

The 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 going on a hike. more...

SEC lecturer

SEC lecturer are senior experts who can speak skillfully and understandably about interdisciplinary topics. They particularly enrich the lecture programs of the local sections. more...

organization

Sitzung des Arbeitskreises Öffentlichkeitsarbeit (2015)

The Senior Expert Chemists (SEC) are a Division of the GDCh. Five members form the Board. There are currently two working groups active. The Board and working groups meet several times a year for meetings more...

Next SEC online lecture: March 17, 2026, 3 p.m.


Florian Krieger: AI in preclinical research
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Sugar substitute (start-up)

10th SEC annual meeting in Bayreuth


May 4–6, 2026
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Perceived equal opportunities

To mark "25 Years of Equal Opportunities in the GDCh," we invite you to share stories from your chemistry studies. We look forward to your contribution. Please participate. You can find more details under " Experiences of Equal Opportunities."

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