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 necessary for chemistry educators in case of lab accidents. Currently the insurance marketplace offers minimal protection for chemical educators by excluding Contingent Bodily Injury and Pollution Liability from their standard educators’ legal liability policies. This new ACS plan will help educators protect themselves against risks within classrooms, teaching and research labs, and community outreach activities. With a choice of four risk categories and annual rates that range from $250 to $550, members can select the option that best fits their needs. If you would like to know more, call 202-263-4018 to speak to the Program Administrator for the Chemical Educators plan. The ACS Member Insurance Program offers coverages and policies for every stage of life to ACS and AACT members. To learn more about the insurance plans available to you, visit www.acs.org/insurance, or call 800-227-5558 x6037.
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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 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, 2018 and winners will be notified no later than September 15, 2018.
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The purpose of the ACS-CWD (American Chemical Society – Committee on Chemists with Disabilities) Travel Award is to encourage the participation of undergraduate/graduate students and post-docs with disabilities who will present a talk or poster at the Spring or Fall ACS National Meeting. Up to $3,000 will be awarded per recipient. The application deadline is May 15, 2018. Candidates must submit their application on the online form provided here. To find out more about current CWD news and activities, visit the CWD Website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
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The ACS Senior Chemists Committee (SCC) will be offering a limited number of grants to local sections that wish to sponsor an event or activity that will increase the engagement of senior members and encourage innovative activities that will benefit the local community, schools, or legislative government. Grant Details: A limited number of grants (up to $500) are available to local sections that wish to host an event/activity that meets the above criteria. Local sections must submit a grant application by Friday, July 6, 2018. Grant funds are limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. summary report must be submitted within 30 days of the conclusion of the event/activity. Please send any questions you may have to seniorchemists@acs.org. Thanks!
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