Committee on Minority Affairs

What We Do

The Committee on Minority Affairs strives to:

• Promote the recognition of the professional accomplishments of underrepresented or marginalized groups
• Attract students from underrepresented or marginalized groups to the profession
• Work for the increased participation of underrepresented and marginalized chemistry professionals in the Society at all levels
• Provide mentoring to underrepresented or marginalized students
• Compile best practices for recruitment, retention, career development, and evaluation of programs for the advancement of underrepresented scientists
  
• And more!

Vision

Transforming chemistry by elevating inclusion and belonging. 

Mission

Advancing and celebrating a community of diverse chemical scientists. 

Goals

1. Strengthen programs and partnerships to expand access and impact in the chemical sciences.
2. Elevate and recognize the excellence of scientists from diverse backgrounds.

Who We Are

The CMA is composed of four subcommittees:

Programs and Events

• Organize symposia at national and regional ACS meetings on topics relevant to ACS stakeholders, occasionally programming through other channels, such as webinars.
• Manage the CMA luncheon program.

Membership Engagement and Professional Development Subcommittee

• Manage new member onboarding 
• Partner with the ACS to research CMA constituencies to identify relevant future programs.
• Manage a professional development program for CMA members (Leadership courses, project management, mentoring, ACS knowledge, ACS Network, etc.).

Communication Subcommittee

• Manage external communication of the Committee, e.g., CMA website, social networking, communications to ACS governance.
• Manage internal communication to the Committee

Awards & Recognition Subcommittee

• Administer the award programs of the CMA (ChemLuminary Awards, Stan Israel Regional Awards)
• Canvas the Committee for nominations for ACS Fellows (occasionally) and ACS editorial positions.
• Recognize service to CMA committee for departing members.