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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.”

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

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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]

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Walking into a classroom is a celebration to me because it gives me the opportunity to show students that they belong in this world of chemistry."
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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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]