Committee on Public Relations and Communications
What We Do
Mission
Catalyze the communication of chemistry's value to the public
Vision
An inclusive community that understands and appreciates the life-improving impact of chemistry
The American Chemical Society (ACS) Committee on Public Relations and Communications (CPRC) develops and provides resources to catalyze the communication of chemistry to the public by ACS members and communities. Through science communication-related awards, programming, customized PR makeovers, and other activities CPRC strives to:
- Collaborate with ACS component groups to increase the effectiveness of their communication efforts.
- Celebrate successful practices in public engagement to serve as models and resources.
- Amplify the impact of science communication resources.
Who We Are
CPRC is an ACS committee with 25 members and associate members from academia, government, and industry, as well as liaisons who are dedicated to facilitating work across ACS units. We share a commitment to promoting and supporting effective science communication and to increasing public appreciation for the life-improving impact of chemistry.
A message from the 2023 CPRC chair: We are family! (C&EN)
A message from the 2022 CPRC chair: Only you can prevent truth decay (C&EN)
If you would like to be considered as a CPRC member, please contact us.
Resources
- Request a PR Makeover consultation
- Submission deadlines are March 1 and August 1 each year.
- Public Relations Makeover: Rebranding for the digital age (C&EN)
- Sharing the value of chemistry through public outreach (inChemistry)
- Celebrating 25 years of the Helen M. Free award (C&EN)
Awards
Help inspire excellent science communication by nominating outstanding candidates for these awards:
Contact Us
Email Emily Abbott, CPRC staff liaison, if you have questions or need more information about the Committee on Public Relations and Communications.
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