ACS News

December 18, 2006

Paying Tribute To Bruce Merrifield

'Gentle giant' is remembered as an outstanding scientist and an exceptional human being.

Official Reports from the ACS National Meeting In San Francisco

December 11, 2006

Chemistry Creates Comforts of Home

During National Chemistry Week 2006, ACS volunteers demonstrated 'Your Home—It's All Built on Chemistry'

November 27, 2006

2007 Student Opportunities in Green Chemistry

CAS Expands Access In Brazil

Chemistry in Times Square

ACS commercials are airing in the heart of New York City

November 20, 2006

On Tour With ACS Speaker Service

C&EN goes on the road to learn about one of the society's oldest and most beloved volunteer programs.

Tide Honored As Historic Landmark

For 60 years, the synthetic laundry detergent has been the cure for washday blues.

Waters Sponsors Two ACS Awards

IIASA Young Scientists Summer Program 2007

¡Viva la Química!

November 6, 2006

ACS Elections

Runoff Needed To Decide 2007 President-Elect.

October 30, 2006

Not Your Average Chemistry Club

ACS student affiliate groups offer benefits beyond the classroom, as outstanding chapters prove.

October 23, 2006

Louisiana Centennial

ACS local section hosts 100th anniversary celebration in New Orleans' French Quarter.

Bader Lectures on Rembrandt

Cofounder of Aldrich Chemical has a 'fierce' reputation in the art world.

Graduate Student Poster Competition

October 16, 2006

Heroes Of Chemistry

Teams of chemists honored for medical and green chemistry breakthroughs.

ACS In London

Mentors Wanted For Chemistry Olympiad

Input Sought On Strategic Plan

October 9, 2006

ACS Board, Council Focus On The Future

San Francisco council discussion features advice on how to engage younger chemists as leaders of ACS.

October 2, 2006

Percy Julian, The Movie

Upcoming film celebrates the life and career of a pioneering African American chemist.

September 25, 2006

Scenes From San Francisco

September 18, 2006

ACS Journals Tap Chinese Scientists

Editors aim to strengthen their interactions with a country that is a top generator of submissions.

September 11, 2006

Young Chemists Unite

Chemical societies bring together early-career scientists from both sides of the pond.

September 4, 2006

Candidates' Election Statements And Backgrounds

August 21, 2006

A Day At Camp Invention

Summer program lets elementary school students be scientists and inventors for a week.

July 31, 2006

'Everyday Chemistry' At Epcot

ACS helps design a program for teaching chemistry at Walt Disney World theme park.

July 24, 2006

A Senior Movement

Recognizing the value of its senior members, ACS finds ways to keep them engaged.

July 24, 2006

Chemistry Grads Post Gains In 2005

New bachelor's and Ph.D. degrees increase, while growth in women's share continues.

July 24, 2006

ACS Elections

Four-way race for 2007 president-elect.

July 17, 2006

Green Summer School

Graduate students, postdocs deepen their knowledge of chemistry and engineering that is benign by design.

July 10, 2006

Rumford Baking Powder becomes a Landmark

ACS, East Providence Historical Society salute baking powder manufacturer.

July 10, 2006

Official Reports From The June Board Of Directors Meeting

July 3, 2006

Noble Gas Reactivity Research Honored

International Historic Chemical Landmark marks Neil Bartlett's discovery of noble gas reactivity.

June 26, 2006

At Heritage Day, Honors For Chemists

Researchers and entrepreneurs celebrated at Chemical Heritage Foundation's annual event.

June 12, 2006

Whitesides Named Priestley Medalist

Harvard professor is honored for lifetime of achievements and service to chemistry.

June 12, 2006

ACS Honors

Heininger, Hoffman Selected For ACS Service Awards; CAS To Be Chemical Landmark.

June 12, 2006

Students Dazzle At Intel Science Fair

ACS Indiana Section members donate their time and talent as judges.

May 29, 2006

Official Reports

Committees report on their business at the ACS national meeting in Atlanta.

May 22, 2006

Jacobs Tells Industry To Protect Innovation

R&D is not the place to cut costs, executive director tells Pittsburgh meeting attendees.

May 22, 2006

ACS Short Courses In Woodbridge, N.J.

May 22, 2006

ACS Cosponsors Cancer Conference

May 22, 2006

New Awards Nomination Schedule

May 15, 2006

Southwest Georgia Section Celebrates

Remote, rural section honors volunteers and thanks local industry for 25 years of success.

May 15, 2006

ACS Books Seeks New Topics To Publish

May 1, 2006

Silver Anniversary for Chinese Society

Chinese-American Chemical Society celebrates 25 years of good food and good friendships.

ACS Honors Service

Society's coveted Public Service Award goes to two congressmen, NSF director.

April 24, 2006

ACS Honors Its 50-Year Members

April 17, 2006

ACS Governance Actions In Atlanta

April 10, 2006

Scenes From Atlanta

April 3, 2006

Chemists Converge In Atlanta

Nearly 13,000 chemical scientists network, share research, enjoy March Madness.

Praise For President Bush

Administration support for physical sciences lauded at symposium.

March 27, 2006

ACS Launches New Vision

Intensive planning, member input set direction of society for the future.

ACS Plans Five More ProSpectives Conferences For 2006

Bridging The Lab And The Legislature

ACS fellowship opportunities in Washington, D.C., immerse chemists in public policy process.

March 20, 2006

Behind The Scenes Of Project Seed

Passionate volunteers drive a successful effort to mentor low-income youth in research and in life.

2005-06 Project SEED College Scholarships

March 6, 2006

Council To Face Light Agenda In Atlanta

Ethics Committee's First Meeting

ACS Directory Of Graduate Research Offered Free Online

Analytical Reagents Committee To Meet, Seeks Input

YCC's Atlanta Fun Run

February 13, 2006

Legislative Affairs Readies For Action

New director focuses staff on bolstering U.S. competitiveness and innovation.

Training For A Chemistry Olympiad

Successful competitions depend on the hard work of bright students and generous volunteers.

February 6, 2006

ACS President Responds To State Of The Union Address

ACS Directory Of Graduate Research Offered Free Online

ACS hosted a reception for New Officers

January 23, 2006

ACS Chemical Biology Launches

New journal at interface of chemistry and biology focuses on different editorial model.

January 16, 2006

Scenes From Pacifichem 2005

January 2, 2006

President's Message

ACS President E. Ann Nalley addresses the future of the chemical enterprise.