Short bio: George Rodriguez, organizes STEM Programs at Chemical Marketing & Economics, Inc. (CME). He is a 2020 ACS Fellow and forward-looking chemical engineer. He founded the CME STEM Leadership Awards, NASA Symposiums, and ACS Peru Chapter, earning eleven ACS ChemLuminary awards. With leadership roles at Pfizer, Asahi Glass, Nagase, and Dow, he spearheaded Nagase’s Nano & Biotechnology programs, advancing green supply chains. As Director at Argeni, Rodriguez drives sustainable innovation, uniting industry, academia, and government leaders to address global challenges.

Long bio: A forward-looking chemical engineer and entrepreneur, dedicated to tackling humanity’s greatest challenges while pioneering advancements in human space exploration for the next millennium. A recognized leader in high-impact sustainable innovation, bringing together top talent across AI, life sciences, energy, and materials science. With leadership roles at global firms such as Pfizer, Asahi Glass, Nagase, and Dow, spearheaded transformative initiatives, including heading Nagase’s Nano & Biotechnology division, investment scouting, and establishing green supply chains. A distinguished academic record, holding summa cum laude honors in both Chemical Engineering (B.S.) and Industrial Management (M.S.). Passionate about bridging industry, investments, academia, and government, orchestrating award-winning events with NASA’s Chief Scientist and key divisions of the American Chemical Society (ACS), the world’s largest scientific society with 150,000 members. As a 2020 ACS Fellow, founded and contributed to numerous impactful STEM initiatives, including the STEM Leadership Awards, CME NASA Symposiums, and the ACS Peru Chapter. A key contributor to eleven ACS ChemLuminary awards, celebrating excellence in student and scholar programs. Member of the CME leadership team since 2009. Member of ACS since 2002.