We have all heard of chemical lab fires and accidents and even 1 or 2 law suits relating to them. In response to members’ interest, the ACS Member Insurance Program is now offering a new Chemical Educators Legal Liability policy.  It provides the coverage

American Chemical Society offers scholarships for chemists who want to become teachers and grants for chemistry teachers.

Have you ever wanted to teach chemistry? Or do you already teach chemistry, but you need some funding to back a creative idea for the

See attachment for information on the 2016 Spring Presidential Symposium in San Diego, CA during the 251st ACS National Meeting.

Nominations are now open for the 2016 class of ACS Fellows; the deadline for nominations is April 1, 2016. The ACS Fellows Program recognizes ACS members for excellence and leadership in both of two areas: (1) science, the profession, education, and/or ma

Nominations for the 2016 Helen M. Free Award for Public Outreach> are also due.

The Award recognizes outstanding achievements in the field of public outreach by an ACS  member who improves public recognition and appreciation for the contributions of chemi

Sent on behalf of Dr. Alan M. Ehrlich

Vice Chair, ACS Council Policy Committee (CPC)

And Dr. Carolyn Ribes-Chair, CPC Long-Range Planning Subcommittee

To the ACS Local Section & Division Chairs and Councilors,

Election to Council represents, for many, a f

Chemistry educators honored as 2015 Professors of the Year

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24, 2015 — For her accomplishments both inside and outside the classroom, Amina K. El-Ashmawy, Ph.D., has been named a 2015 U.S. Professor of the Year. El-Ashmawy, who is a member

To supplement the online resources available to local sections on www.acs.org/localsectionipg, we are featuring several exemplary Innovative Project Grants (IPG) proposals and final reports. Through reading these documents, you can get an in-depth underst

The ACS Strategic Plan for 2015 and Beyond, developed by the ACS Board of Directors with input from our members, marks a new set of challenges/opportunities and strategic objectives in our blueprint for how the Society plans to support and provide value t

U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad program proudly announce the success of the Alpha Theta Team at the 47th International Chemistry Olympiad competition, which concluded July 29, 2015 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

David Wang of Monta Vista High School, CA, won the se

Visit the Attendee Networking Lounge -- Need a Place to Talk?  Have a coffee, charge your phone, get the ACS Meeting app, win a prize…?

Attendee Networking Lounge

Sunday 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM, Mon and Tues 9 AM – 5 PM

Town Center of the ACS Exposition

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These ads can be used in newsletters and websites to promote ACS Chemistry Ambassadors. For more information, visit www.acs.org/chemistryambassadors.

The U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad is proud to announce the finalists who will represent the U.S. at the 47th International Chemistry Olympiad in Baku, Azerbaijan, July 20-29, 2015.

The members of the U.S. Team Alpha Theta are:

Soorajnath Boominathan of

Share your enthusiasm for chemistry with a teacher as an ACS Science Coach. As a year-long science coach, you will help students love science in a variety of roles such as presenting demonstrations, helping in the lab, or answering content questions. ACS

ACS is looking to members in the Kansas City, Wakarusa Valley. University of Missouri, and Ozark Local Sections to perform hands-on activities at the 2015 National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Annual Conference in Kansas City, MO.

The outreach event occurs

The ACS Insight Lab is a new community just for ACS members. You have the opportunity to join as an online advisor and share your feedback on how ACS can better serve its members and the chemistry community. Join today to get exclusive sneak peeks and ear

20 finalists for 2014 U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad Study Camp Named

U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad Program is proud to announce the 20 finalists who will attend the Chemistry Olympiad Study Camp, June 2-17, 2015, at the US Air Force Academy (USAFA),

The deadline to apply for a Local Section Science Café Mini-Grant is May 31, 2015. Funds of up to $400 are available to assist Local Sections in hosting a Science Café in their community.

The LSAC Science Cafe Mini-Grant Application must be submitted by th

SOCMA’s Chemical Operator Training Program provides comprehensive material to help your new employees to become informed, knowledgeable and safety-conscious plant operators.  The 14-chapter curriculum covers topics ranging from the fundamentals of math, c

Do you know an ACS member who is an outreach super-star? Or do you conduct outreach activities for lay audiences?  Nominations are open for the Helen M. Free Award for Public Outreach Award, a beautiful crystal trophy and a $1,000 prize.  You have until M

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to connect with great talent at the ACS Career Fair

As a member of ACS you are aware of what the high-quality ACS membership has to offer. This is why your company should participate in the ACS Career Fair, March 22-24 at

Receive tuition assistance while pursuing your teaching career

ACS can help you pursue your dream of becoming a high school chemistry teacher with ACS-Hach teacher scholarships. These scholarships award recipients up to $6,000 for full-time study and up t

Classroom Grant Opportunity for High School Chemistry Teachers

The American Chemical Society is currently seeking applications from teachers interested in enhancing their high school chemistry class with the ACS-Hach High School Chemistry Classroom Grant.

Nominations are now open for the 2015 class of ACS Fellows; the deadline for nominations is April 1, 2015. The ACS Fellows Program recognizes ACS members for excellence and leadership in both of two areas: (1) science, the profession, education, and/or m

THE ACS 2015 NEW COUNCILOR ORIENTATION AND RECEPTION

Saturday, March 21, 2015

Hyatt Regency Denver Hotel at the Colorado Convention Center

Centennial Ballroom A

Orientation and Strategy Café from 3:30-6:00 PM

Reception with ACS Committees at 6:00 PM

Come

Saturday, March 21, 2015

Hyatt Regency Denver Hotel at the Colorado Convention Center

Capitol Ballroom 3

Orientation and Strategy Café from 3:30-6:00 PM

Reception with ACS Committees at 7:00 PM

Come and meet other ACS leaders, learn more about the Society,

Sent on behalf of Dr. Alan M. Ehrlich

Vice Chair, ACS Council Policy Committee (CPC)

To the ACS Local Section & Division Chairs and Councilors,

Election to Council represents, for many, a first opportunity to participate as a volunteer leader at the nationa

College educators are invited to apply for a position as mentor for the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad program for the 2016-2018 term. Successful applicants are expected to have background in one or more of the areas of organic, inorganic, analytical, p

The ACS Career Navigator™ is your home for career services, leadership development, in-person and online professional education and market intelligence resources. We offer comprehensive tools that allow you to achieve your career goals by landing a new jo

The United States Senate passed a resolution designating the week beginning on October 19, 2014 as National Chemistry Week. The resolution was sponsored by Senators Chris Coons (D-Delaware) and Pat Toomey (R-Rhode Island). 

ACS received a letter  from Pre