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. 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.

Services

CPRC offers multiple services to other ACS components:

• Consultations to enhance websites, newsletters, social media, and more.
• Awards to celebrate exceptional science communication by individuals and local sections
  • Helen M. Free Award for Public Outreach
  • ChemLuminary Communications Awards
• Programming centered on communication at ACS meetings, as well as webinars.
• Amplification of events, opportunities, and resources through ACS communications channels.

If you have questions about any CPRC services, please contact us.

Who We Are

CPRC is an ACS committee with members, associates, and consultants from academia, government, and industry, as well as liaisons who are dedicated to facilitating work across ACS units. We share a commitment to promote and support effective science communication and to increase public appreciation for the life-improving impact of chemistry.

A message from the 2024 CPRC chair: When is a retreat not a step backward? (C&EN)
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)
Celebrating 25 years of the Helen M. Free award (C&EN)

If you would like to be considered as a CPRC member, please contact us.