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Tyrslai M. Williams-Carter understands the power of community. She wants future generations of Black and Brown scientists to feel that same sense of being seen and supported that she felt when she first stepped into the NOBCChE conference. [1/2]

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"[A NOBCChE conference] feels like a reunion. You will be loved on, but your science will be sharpened. Your professional development will grow, and you will gain a community that will last you a lifetime."
Tyrslai M. Williams-Carter
Current President of NOBCChE
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Looking to take your sustainability research in a new direction? The ACS Principal Investigator Development in Sustainability Grant supports early and mid-career faulty pursuing new collaborations, training, and research experiences through a 6-12 month sabbatical. Learn more: buff.ly/4ys0wUV

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Alán Aspuru-Guzik sees curiosity as the first step for a journey of lifelong learning. By embracing new experiences, asking questions, & exploring the unknown, we open the door to new ideas & possibilities. [1/2]

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"How to approach a lifetime of learning for a chemist, especially when you're young, is really not to box yourself in."
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Alán Aspuru-Guzik
Professor of Chemistry and Computer Science at the University of Toronto
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What a week at ACS Fall 2026! From sharing research and exploring new science to reconnecting with colleagues and making new connections across the chemistry community — and, of course, celebrating #ACS150. Photo credit: EPNAC [1/3]

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Is this the best time in history to be a chemist? Green chemistry co-founder Paul Anastas thinks new tools could unlock higher-performing materials that reduce waste and chemical hazards, while improving safety and lessening reliance on finite resources. buff.ly/t5MGdGN

Sustainability is about creation, not restriction

We’ve spent decades building waste, toxicity and dependence on finite resources into the foundation of modern life. But it doesn’t have to stay this way. Co-founder of Green Chemistry Paul Anastas…

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📢 ADVOCACY ALERT: Comment by August 24 🚨 Your voice is needed to advocate for federal science funding. The National Science Foundation has proposed major changes to its grant policies, with revised guidance aligning them with OMB's proposed rule. Learn more and comment: buff.ly/6vbvGxA

Advocacy Alert: The National Science Foundation has proposed major changes to its grant policies, with revised guidance aligning them with OMB's proposed rule. Comment by August 24.

Where does innovation come from? From a strong team, a clear mission, and a curious mindset, according to Nako Nakatsuka, Ph.D. Her research program in chemical nanotechnology aims to improve human health by harnessing the innate elegance of biological sensing platforms. [1/4]

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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

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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

Protect the Peer Review Process: “OMB should preserve independent, merit-based peer review as the foundation of federal research funding decisions and ensure that proposal evaluation remains grounded in scientific expertise.”

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

Leave Grant Administration in the Hands of Experts: “OMB should preserve flexibility in award structures, maintain safeguards against arbitrary termination of research awards, and ensure that any reforms support stable and predictable administration of federally funded research programs.”

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

Enable Meaningful Collaboration: “Modern challenges in chemistry, biotechnology, energy, advanced manufacturing, and materials science frequently require expertise that spans scientific disciplines, institutions, and national boundaries.”