The American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute is filling this resource gap by developing modules that present fundamental general and organic chemistry topics in the context of green chemistry, systems thinking, and the United Nations sustainable development goals. Teams of subject matter experts are designing these modules and will test them with their own classes before these new resources are freely available online.
by Laura E. Pence, chair, ACS Green Chemistry Institute Advisory Board | April 16, 2021
We should not expect a return to the pre-COVID-19 normal, but we will experience an improvement in our quality of life as long as we remain committed to safety. American Chemical Society members and employees have pivoted successfully this past year. When COVID-19 guidelines resulted in the closure of ACS offices in Washington, DC, and Columbus, Ohio, the society responded quickly and efficiently.
by Paul W. Jagodzinski, chair, ACS Board of Directors | April 11, 2021
I encourage all local sections, international chemical sciences chapters, and student groups to celebrate this annual campaign that highlights the role that chemistry plays in protecting our planet. I would like to thank the 100 coordinators, who, as of early March, have already stepped up to lead activities in their local communities.
by Holly Davis, Chair ACS Committee on Community Activities | April 04, 2021
—Woes mount for AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine “Mixed messaging on the safety and efficacy of the shot threatens public confidence in the vaccine” Much of the world is counting on AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine to curb the pandemic. Countries have collectively ordered more doses of it than any other COVID-19 vaccine.
by Ryan Cross | March 25, 2021
It has to evaporate at room temperature, deploy reactive chemicals to combat smelly molecules, and leave a scent that can offset different malodors. Some scent chemicals, particularly aldehydes, do double duty by leaving a pleasant scent and reacting with malodorous amine- and sulfur-based molecules.
by Melody M. Bomgardner | March 21, 2021
The ACS Board of Directors established the working group in December 2019 to implement the recommendations put forth by the NextGen Task Force on Leadership Development. The demand for virtual learning increased during the past 12 months as many in-person courses shifted to virtual. While there is no shortage of general learning opportunities online, ACS recognizes that there is a demand for expert and germane training that meets the needs of the chemistry enterprise.
by Wayne E. Jones Jr., ACS director-at-large | March 20, 2021