Dear Local Section Leaders,
I would like to announce our next webinar on "Planning Successful Activities in Your Local Section" scheduled for Wednesday, June 26 at 1 pm ET. I hope you’re able to join the webinar to learn about the processes of planning successful Local Section activities. I would also like to encourage you to book a speaker through the ACS Speaker Directory. If you have already done so, submit your mini-grant application today and receive $200 this year! Only six months left to seize this wonderful opportunity. So don't delay, book your speaker today using the ACS Speaker Directory!
Beth Lorsbach,
Chair, Local Section Activities Committee
Ignite innovation and community strength with the Local Section Innovative Project Grant
Administered by ACS LSAC, this grant offers up to $3500 to empower the local section in innovative events and activities. Apply by June 30, 2024, and stimulate member and local section involvement. Please review grant details here. Let us pioneer change and forge lasting community connections. Learn more, gain inspiration from other local sections, and apply now.
Book your next speaker using the ACS Speaker Directory and receive a $200 mini-grant this year! There are over 1,000 speakers and countless topics to choose from. Find your next speaker today at www.acs.org/speaker-directory.
Apply Now: Trust in Science & Scientists Grant
Trust in Science grants are available to help local sections, divisions, student chapters, and international chapters reach out to their communities and try to increase the public’s trust in science and scientists. Grants ranging from $1,500 to $4,500 will fund projects that educate and engage the public, have a measurable impact, and have a strong sense of volunteer involvement. Applications are due July 15. Click here to learn more and apply.
Add Your Local Section Events to the ACS Events Hub
We are pleased to announce that local sections may now post their events on the ACS Events Hub. A sample of local section events may be found here. Want to add your event, please complete this intake form.
2024 Global Innovation Grant Accepting Applications
The ACS Global Innovation Grant is accepting applications for 2024 from International Chapters, Local Sections, and Technical Divisions until April 12. Internationally collaborative and innovate events can receive up to $5000 USD of support. Apply today!
ACS Program In a Box Is Back!
Plan a free and easy event during the week of October 20-26 for your students and early career chemists, featuring the chemistry of photography and imaging as part of National Chemistry Week. Go to www.acs.org/pib to sign up and get notified when registration begins in August 2024.
Engage with Past and Potential Members Today!
Member to Member communication and networking breaks through the noise of the multitude of marketing efforts that people receive every day. Hearing directly from dedicated Member volunteers like yourself can make a huge difference in making someone feel connected and to get them involved.
By continuously engaging and communicating with past, current, and future Members, you’re building stronger connections, and confidence in the strength of the vibrant ACS Network. Visit the Recruitment and Engagement Toolkit to download some easy-to-use email templates and get engaging with your communities today!
ACS Leadership Workshops in Denver
Registration is now open for these workshops including Science of Managing Inclusive and Diverse Teams and Engaging and Motivating Volunteers.
Take Advantage of a Volunteer Recognition Award!
The Salutes to Excellence award gives ACS members an opportunity to underscore outstanding accomplishments, achievements, or service for individuals who have made a positive impact on everyday life. A Chair (or designee) can request up to 5 free plaques to present to any individual or organization it deems worthy of this recognition (cannot be a local section, chapter, or division member). Please visit the Salutes to Excellence webpage for more detailed information, and the registration form. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact outreach@acs.org.
Get The Word Out - Share with Your Local Section Members
Sign up for ACS' Speaker Directory!
Looking for a way to connect with speaking events in areas you have expertise in? Interested in building up your speaking resume? ACS' Speaker Directory is designed to connect experts like *you* with speaking opportunities! ACS Local Sections, Technical Divisions, and International Chapters are looking for a diverse range of speakers for in-person, virtual, hybrid, and asynchronous events.
- Gain visibility on a international level
- Share your expertise
- Grow your professional network
Whether you're a seasoned chemist or starting your career, the ACS Speaker Directory is your gateway to connecting with ACS members in need of talented speakers! Learn more and sign up for the ACS Speaker Directory Today!
Committee on Committees Webinar: Making an Impact on ACS: Navigating the Committee Appointment Process
Please join the Committee on Committees (ConC) on Tuesday, June 18 at 2:00 pm (EDT) for the webinar - Making an Impact on ACS: Navigating the Committee. Please join the Committee on Committees (ConC) on Tuesday, June 18 at 2:00 pm (EDT) for the webinar - Making an Impact on ACS: Navigating the Committee Appointment Process. The ACS is an amazing place to volunteer and give back to the Society. Join Brian Mathes, ConC Chair, as he walks you through the committee appointment process and suggests strategies to help you get recommended on the governance committee that best fits your interest.
Grow your network by giving back to the ACS!
Women Chemists Rising Star Award 2025-Deadline June 15.
The ACS Women Chemists Committee’s (WCC) Rising Star Award recognizes up to 10 outstanding individuals approaching mid-level careers who have demonstrated outstanding promise for contributions to their respective fields. Awardees will be given a $1,000 travel stipend for the ACS 2025 Spring Meeting in San Diego, CA. To highlight the accomplishments of the award winners, they will be given an opportunity to present their contributions at a WCC-sponsored symposium, will be recognized at WCC special events, and have a moment to network with other practitioners, award winners, and ACS leaders. Visit https://acswcc.org/awards/rising-star-award/ for more information. The deadline is June 15, 2024. Apply today!
NOW OPEN: Online Preference Form for Committee Assignments in 2025
It is time to begin the process of making appointments to ACS Council-related committees for 2025. If you are interested in serving on an ACS Committee, the online committee preference form for committee assignments is the keyway to let us know your committee preferences, your background and your interests.
The online preference form is open until July 1, 2024 at http://www.cmte.acs.org. If you need assistance during this process, please contact the Committee on Committees at secretary@acs.org. Thank you in advance for your cooperation, and for all your efforts on behalf of our Society.
Apply Now for Fall 2024 Corporation Associates Grants
The Committee on Corporation Associates (CA) invites ACS Local Sections and International Chapters to apply for grants to support their industry-focused events, including job fairs or panel discussions with industry leaders. For more information and to apply, visit the CA Local Section and International Chapter Grants webpage.
CA also offers SEED grants to support the start of recurring programs or events focused on education in the chemical sciences, education of the public on the role of the chemical industry, and promotion of professionalism or safety in chemistry. To apply, visit the CA SEED Grant webpage.
Apply today! Deadline for submissions is July 1, 2024, to be considered for the fall awards. Winners will be notified after the Fall 2024 meeting.
Sign up for Personal Career Consulting
Personal Career Consulting is a free program for ACS Standard and Premium Package holders that allows you to arrange a one-on-one appointment and get personalized and tailored-to-your-needs career advice with a certified ACS Career Consultant.
ACS Consultants can help you:
- Improve Your Resume
- Develop a Career Plan
- Conduct a Mock Interview
- LinkedIn Profile Reviews
- General Career Advice
ACS Student Communities Grants
The ACS Student Communities office offers several grant opportunities exclusively for faculty advisors and student leaders of ACS Student Chapters, ACS International Student Chapters, and ACS Graduate Student Organizations (GSOs). Please share information about our Starter; Professional Meeting; Engagement; and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) grants with active Student Communities in your region. All grants are reviewed on a rolling, first-come first-served basis.
Chemists with Disabilities Committee (CWD) Opportunities
The CWD encourages you to consider serving on the committee. The committee preference form is open through July 1. The CWD is soliciting applications for the travel award; the application deadline is June 30. We:
- promote opportunities for individuals with disabilities, supporting ACS Strategic Plan and Members;
- promote a portfolio of programs, products, and services to increase participation and leadership by individuals with disabilities;
- offer resources to the chemistry community on issues concerning the education and employment of individuals with disabilities.
Call for applications! Stanley C. Israel Award
ACS Committee on Minority Affairs and the Office of DEIR is excited to announce applications for the Stanley C. Israel Award are now OPEN. The award will provide those working to advance diversity in the industry financial support to continue their work. Applications open until August 1. Click the link to learn more.
Calling All Sustainability Stars!
Attention global change-makers! We want to celebrate YOU and your inspiring journey toward a sustainable future. Over the next 8 months, we are searching for 30
chemists from diverse backgrounds to join in a worldwide celebration of Sustainability Stars. Chemists globally play a pivotal role in addressing sustainability challenges aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Whether you're conducting experiments in a lab, shaping minds in a classroom, or navigating the early stages of your career, we invite you to share your impactful journey in solving global challenges with chemistry – and nominate yourself for well-deserved recognition! Winners not only receive global recognition across ACS social media channels but also enjoy exclusive perks like a complimentary registration to the Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference (Virtual or in-person) and a free ACS Premium Membership for one year.
Join the movement, share your story, and nominate yourself to help make chemistry synonymous with sustainability on a global scale! Submit your nomination today, and let's shape a sustainable future for all!