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There is still time to propose a symposium for the 2027 Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference. Share your vision, highlight emerging research, and convene the scientific community around the innovations driving a more sustainable future. Submit yours today: buff.ly/PaQT61m

Lead the Conversation in Sustainable Science. Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference call for symposia.

Sarah EchoHawk believes everyone should feel a sense of belonging in science. Through AISES, Indigenous students can find community by seeing themselves represented in the field. [1/3]

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"Indigenous people have been scientists since time immemorial."
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President of AISES
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The 2026 #NobelPrize in Chemistry has been awarded to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai “for the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.” Stay tuned for the full story to come! cen.acs.org/people/nobel... #ChemNobel #chemsky 🧪

Chemistry Nobel awarded for chiral chemistry advances

Henri B. Kagan and Kensō Soai win the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their work on nonlinear effects and asymmetric catalysis

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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

Advance Sustainability Innovation. Support for faculty exploring bold research directions. Applications close September 18, 2026. Apply Now.

Ready to launch your independent research career? The ACS Early Career Postdoctoral-Faculty Bridge Grant provides up to $125,000 to support a two-year postdoctoral fellow or associate as you establish a foundation for long-term success in academia. Learn more and apply: buff.ly/Tx1ANkD

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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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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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