About the American
Chemical Society

The American Chemical Society is a not-for-profit membership organization, founded in 1876 and chartered by a 1937 Act of the U.S. Congress. With a membership of more than 163,000 chemists, chemical engineers, and other practitioners of the chemical sciences, it is the world's largest scientific society. ACS is recognized as a world leader in fostering scientific education and research, and promoting the public's understanding of science. ACS seeks to:

• Promote the public's perceptions and understanding of chemistry and the chemical sciences through public outreach programs and public awareness campaigns.
  
  
• Involve the Society's 163,000 members in improving the public's perception of chemistry.
  
  
• Assist the federal government with advice on scientific and technological issues involving the chemical sciences.
  
  
• Enrich professionals in academia and private industry through development programs, peer interactions and continuing educational courses.
  
  
• Host national, regional and local section meetings for the exchanging of ideas, information and chemical research discoveries.
  
  
• Provide career development assistance and employment opportunities for students & professionals in academia and private industry.
  
  
• Foster communication and understanding between members, the chemical industry, the government and the community to enhance the quality of scientific research, support economic progress, and insure public health and safety.

Find out more about ACS
http://www.acs.org