American Chemical Society (ACS) Opportunities

This ACS-Hach grant allows high school chemistry educators teaching in a US or US territory school to request up to $1,500 to support professional development to enhance their teaching and student learning. Applications due by January 4 each year.

This scholarship is awarded to professionals in the chemistry field pursuing a Masters degree in education or becoming certified as a chemistry/science teacher. Applications accepted February 1–April 1 each year.

This scholarship is awarded to recent graduates and professionals interested in becoming secondary chemistry teachers by pursuing a Masters degree in education or becoming a certified chemistry teacher. Applications accepted February 1–April 1 each year.

The ACS Fellows Program recognizes ACS members for excellence and leadership in both of two areas: science, the profession/education/management, and volunteer service in the ACS community. The annual nomination deadline is April 1.

This grant allow high school chemistry educators in a US or US territory school to request up to $1,500 to support ideas and purchase materials that enhance classroom learning and foster student development. Applications accepted February 1–April 14 annually.

Community Activity Grants support chartered ACS ChemClubs in community interactions by service projects or improving science learning experiences. Chartered ChemClubs are eligible to receive up to $300. Applications are accepted April 1–June 1 annually.

Network and learn about the latest research from chemical professionals across the Northeastern Region! The sessions will cover a broad range of topics from aerogels to forensic science to peptide chemistry and feature distinguished speakers including Nobel Laureate Joachim Frank and the winner of the 2019 Buck-Whitney award. Join us on June 23 – 26, 2019 at the Saratoga Hilton and Saratoga Springs City Center in Sarasota Springs, NY.

Join the Laboratory Safety Institute for a safety workshop in San Diego, CA on August 23 - 24, 2019. AACT members are eligible for a discounted registration rate, and need based scholarships covering registration are also available.

Attend the Chemistry Teacher Program at the ACS National Meeting in San Diego, CA on Sunday, August 25, 2019. This course includes programming designed specifically for teachers of chemistry. Registration to this event includes access to the larger ACS meeting.

Meet with scientific professionals for networking opportunities and professional development. The program theme is “Chemistry & Water”. August 25-29, 2019, San Diego, CA

Join us for the Midwest Regional meeting in in Wichita, KS at Wichita State University on October 16 - 19, 2019. This year’s theme will be Molecular Chemistry.

Join SERMACS for their meeting, Chemistry on the Coast, in Savannah, GA on October 20 - 23, 2019.

This annual award recognizes, encourages, and stimulates outstanding teachers of high school chemistry in the United States, its possessions or territories, at the national level. Deadline: November 1.

This annual award recognizes outstanding contributions to chemical education. Deadline: November 1.

Join us for the Southwest and Rocky Mountain Regional meeting in El Paso, TX on November 13 - 16, 2019.

View presentations from the last conference, recorded webinars, and videos covering the principles of green chemistry. You can also view green chemistry webinars on the ACS Green Chemistry YouTube page.

Are you interested in culinary chemistry, drug discovery, or popular chemistry? ACS has hundreds of webinars available in their archive and live webinars every Thursday at 2 PM ET.

Find opportunities for professional growth such as leadership development, entrepreneurial resources, and short courses.