About ACS

150 years of championing a world built on science

ACS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering scientific research excellence, education, and collaboration. Our initiatives seek to empower people to make a positive impact on society and ignite a passion for discovery and innovation in the sciences.

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Our strategic direction

The ACS Strategic Plan 2025–2029 provides a five-year roadmap for the organization, outlining our vision, mission, core values, and strategic goals as we advance our commitment to improve all lives through the transforming power of chemistry.

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Our Commitment
Improve all lives through the transforming power of chemistry

Our Vision
A world built on science

Our Mission

Advance scientific knowledge
Empower a global community
Champion scientific integrity

Powering discovery across the chemical sciences

The ACS family advances the chemical sciences by connecting the global community to trusted research, essential scientific intelligence, and award-winning journalism.

ACS Publications

Peer-reviewed journals delivering trusted chemistry research worldwide.

CAS

Curated chemical data, substances, and insights powering research, discovery, and innovation.

C&EN

Trusted news and insights covering the global chemistry community.

AACT

Resources, training, and community for K–12 chemistry educators.

Governance and leadership

Learn about the leaders and governing bodies behind ACS’s strategic roadmap. They ensure our collective actions advance our enduring mission to improve all lives through science.

ACS in action

ACS advances the global chemistry community through our commitment to ethical practices, human rights, and transparency.

Advocating for Science

ACS mobilizes scientists to engage with policymakers and advocate for research funding, STEM education, and science-informed policy.

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News Releases

Stay up to date with official announcements, scientific breakthroughs, organizational news, and initiatives shaping ACS and the chemistry community.

Advancing ACS' core value of inclusion and belonging

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History of ACS

Founded in 1876, the American Chemical Society began as a gathering of 35 chemists in New York City dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and collaboration. Today, ACS is one of the world’s largest scientific societies, supporting research, education, policy, and industry across the globe.

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Jobs at ACS

Join a team dedicated to advancing chemistry and empowering the people who drive discovery.

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