ACS's strategic initiative focuses on recruitment and engagement of a diverse group of students and potential employees to fulfill workforce needs in the chemical sciences.

The ACS Strategic Plan 2025-2029 captures the dynamic nature of the organization by focusing on supporting a global community ...

Water is one of the most important substances for people, plants, animals, and all living things. We use water in many different ways at school, home, work, and play. Try these games that use water in ...

Each year, 160 U.S. homes experience Christmas tree fires. They are hot, fast, dangerous — and preventable. In this video, the ACS Reactions team tests different Christmas tree watering conditions, ...

Lauric, myristic, and palmitic acids 1 (Figures 1–3) are former Molecules of the Week. This holiday season, we bring them together to report on how they might brighten up your life. All three of the ...

The Kids & Chemistry program offers hands-on activity guides, lessons, and advice for ACS chemists, local sections, and industry groups who present chemistry lessons to elementary or middle school ...

Join the ranks of Globally Recognized Chemistry Programs! The ACS Global Recognition program will elevate your institution's chemistry program to global excellence. Our rigorous standards ensure that ...

Life-changing events, such as job loss or natural disasters, can disrupt your day-to-day life and completely redefine what normalcy and stability mean to you and your family. This is why the American ...

ACS manages hundreds of meetings a year from local gatherings to nationally- and internationally-renowned exhibits and conferences drawing scientists from around the world. Abstract Management – ...

Polyphenols in tea and a trifecta of acids in lemon come together for a riff on the classic Arnold Palmer. 1. In a heat-safe glass, pour water over tea bag. Steep for 4 minutes, then discard tea bag.