During our 150th anniversary year, we're sharing with you an evolved brand that reflects the power of connection, collaboration, and scientific progress. Discover the journey: buff.ly/LuiYp7m
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Evolved look. More connections. Greater impact. Today, ACS unveils an evolved brand inspired by the continuous nature of scientific progress. Discover ACS and learn more: buff.ly/LuiYp7m
Thank you to the more than 900 people who submitted public comments through ACS’ Act4Chemistry. The comment period has closed, but our advocacy continues. Stay tuned for more opportunities to speak up for science: buff.ly/SebXbpP
This week in the C&EN Magazine: Self-driving labs are changing how chemists work + US chemistry graduate programs scale back + C&EN's Global Top 50 chemical firms for 2026: cen.acs.org/magazine/104... #chemsky 🧪
Congratulations to Chad Mirkin, recipient of the 2027 Priestley Medal! Learn more about Mirkin's pioneering contributions to nanochemistry and global impacts on the chemistry profession through education, service, policy, and entrepreneurship: buff.ly/6lhteDr
LAST DAY TO TAKE ACTION: OMB’s proposed regulation shifts authority away from merit-based review systems by allowing political appointees to serve as final decision-makers in the grant approval process. Take action. Write a public comment by 11:59 PM: buff.ly/Mr96tW4
The deadline to comment is tomorrow! OMB’s proposed Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance enables abrupt suspension or termination of federal funds for ongoing research projects. Act now by writing a public comment before Monday, July 13 at 11:59 PM ET: buff.ly/Mr96tW4
Three days left! The Office of Management and Budget’s proposed Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance contains restrictions that will stifle the scientific collaborations that catalyze innovation. Take action by writing a public comment by Monday, July 13: buff.ly/Mr96tW4
Today, ACS submitted its formal comment to the Office of Management and Budget, urging the preservation of merit-based review, scientific collaboration, and stable grant administration. Read the full comment: buff.ly/yWNWcw3
Dicholoromethane (DCM) is classified as carcinogenic and now restricted by the EPA. As compliance requirements evolve, greener solvent alternatives deserve renewed attention. Free poster: Greener Alternatives for Dichloromethane → buff.ly/jWuzNF4 #GreenChemistry #SustainableChem
The future of science is being shaped right now. A proposed OMB rule could affect how research is funded, reviewed, and shared. Your perspective matters. ACS has resources to help you craft a strong, personalized public comment. ⏰ Submit yours by July 13: buff.ly/cN76bDL
Kimberly Hilton helps students grow their curiosity in chemistry by giving them opportunities to learn and explore. Through this, she creates a welcoming environment where students can feel seen and celebrate what they discover. Here's how she makes her students feel included. [1/2]
A proposed Office of Management and Budget rule could affect how science is funded, conducted, and shared. ACS President Rigoberto Hernandez explains what's at stake, and why your voice matters. Submit your comment by July 13: buff.ly/iSlX8wI
Every day in the classroom is a celebration with Professor Kim Hilton, a.k.a. Chemical Kim. With her signature enthusiasm and flair, she invites her students to celebrate the transforming power of chemistry. [1/4]
Working on a public comment for the OMB proposed rule on federal grant funding? Register for office hours to get guidance on developing a strong, personalized response. July 1: american-chemical-society.zoom.us/meeting/regi... July 8: american-chemical-society.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Let the Office of Management and Budget know how their proposed rule on federal funding could impact science. Share your story through Act4Chemistry by July 13: buff.ly/cN76bDL
Explore 6 pivotal moments in 250 years of US chemistry. Meet the major players, take in the captivating sights, and prepare yourself for the future of chemistry in C&EN’s latest visual journey: cen.acs.org/policy/6-piv... #chemsky 🧪
Let the Office of Management and Budget know how their proposed rule on federal funding could impact science. Share your story through Act4Chemistry by July 13: buff.ly/cN76bDL
We’re proud to introduce our new webinar ‘Advancing Platforms for Asymmetric Mixtures’, happening July 2, 11:00–12:00 EDT. Featuring Dr. Aaron Rowane, this session explores creative approaches for navigating and characterizing asymmetric mixtures to unlock new insights in chemical research. [1/2]
Last week, ACS staff, family, and friends came together to celebrate Pride.🏳️🌈 [1/3]
This week in the C&EN magazine: 6 pivotal moments in 250 years of US chemistry + Are you a simulation? AI and the art of the interview: cen.acs.org/magazine/104... #chemsky 🧪
We’re proud to introduce our new webinar ‘Mapping Disease Pathways Through Spatial Multiomics’, happening June 24, 11:00–12:00 EDT. [1/2]
We’re thrilled to introduce our new webinar ‘New Platforms for Probing and Engineering Therapeutic Delivery Systems’, taking place June 17, 09:00–11:00 EDT. [1/2]
What happens to antidepressants after they leave our bodies? 💊🌊 Many antidepressants pass through the body and enter wastewater, where they can be difficult to remove during water treatment. [1/2]
Why doesn’t coffee taste like caffeine? ☕🤔 Caffeine is extremely bitter on its own, but coffee isn’t. A new study published in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry suggests the answer lies in compounds formed during roasting called melanoidins. [1/4]
Erika Milczek makes safety an essential part of every step in her work. To her, it’s not just a step, it’s a mindset. Here’s how she makes safety a priority. Click the link to learn more and celebrate #ACS150: acs.org/150.html
Could your saliva reveal how sleep deprived you are? 😴 Researchers found that sleep deprivation creates a distinct “sleepiness fingerprint” made up of metabolites, small molecules that reflect processes happening inside the body. [1/4]
ACS is reviewing a proposed federal rule that could affect research funding, publishing, conferences, and memberships. We’re working with partners to assess impacts ahead of the July 13 public comment deadline. Learn more: www.acs.org/policy/washi...
As the founder and CEO of Curie Co, Erika Milczek, Ph.D., is leading the way to safer chemistry in food, makeup, and clothing. Her company makes sustainable, ecofriendly replacements for chemical ingredients now being phased out by regulators. [1/4]
ACS is proud to welcome the 2026 U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad finalists as they begin an exciting journey of discovery, learning, and achievement. 🎉 [1/2]
We are proud to announce our new webinar ‘Emerging Medicinal Chemistry Approaches to Targeting Disease Pathways’, on June 3, 12:00–13:30 ET, featuring our 2026 Portoghese Lectureship Award winners Prof. Alison Axtman and Prof. Fleur Ferguson. Register to attend this free event: buff.ly/Vct0Sxn