Inclusion and Belonging in Chemistry - American Chemical Society

Advancing ACS' Core Value of Inclusion and Belonging

We believe in the power of and respect for all chemists. The multitude of people, backgrounds, experiences, and ideas lead to superior solutions to world challenges and advances chemistry as a global, multidisciplinary science.

Please see this update to the 2024 ACS DEIR statement (PDF).

OUR CURRENT FAVES

Make your next meeting more inclusive and accessible (PDF).

Hosting meetings? See our recommendations on incorporating inclusion moments (PDF).

Design your next in-person event (PDF) to be mindful of everyone's needs.

Resources and Learning Guides

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Steps to an Inclusive and Accessible Hybrid Meeting (Video)

View this quick 10-minute video on methods to make your next hybrid meeting more inclusive. Share with your team or group as a learning moment.

Guide: Inclusive and Accessible Hybrid Meetings (PDF)

Download a guide full of tips for hosting an inclusive and accessible hybrid meeting.

Guide to inclusive in-person events (PDF)

Recommendations and best practices to ensure that your events accommodate everyone.

A Guide to Facilitating Inclusion Moments (PDF)

Incorporate these brief activities as part of your next gathering to create a sense of community.

ACS Inclusivity Style Guide:

Designed to help staff and member volunteer leaders with decisions around communication to respect all chemists. Check back periodically for updates.

Learning Essentials on inclusion and belonging (PDF)

Enhance your knowledge of ways to make chemistry a place for all with this resource guide designed to boost your understanding and spark meaningful conversations.

A Guide to Forging Relationships to Expand your Reach in STEM (PDF)

Interested in expanding your audience? Here is some guidance to develop and sustain those relationships.

ACS' Partner Organizations (PDF)

Get to know three of the organizations that ACS currently has Chemical Enterprise Partnership agreements with.

Awards

Awards, grants, scholarships, and recognitions to foster inclusion and belonging in science.

Accessible Science Communication (PDF)

Learn how to improve accessibility of your posters and presentations

2023 Highlights of the ACS Global Membership Community (PDF)

Insights into who makes up the ACS global membership community.

2022 Highlights of the Global ACS Membership Community (PDF)

Insights into who makes up the ACS global membership community.

Inclusion and Belonging Efforts Across ACS

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ACS Publications Hub

See what ACS Publications is doing to foster inclusivity in scholarly publishing.

Volunteer & Participant Code of Conduct Policy

Fostering a positive and welcoming environment for attendees, volunteers and staff.

C&EN Trailblazers

C&EN highlights scientists from different backgrounds who are making an impact in chemistry.

ACS Webinars

Webinars on various topics that overlap with identity and belonging.

Governance Communities

Amplifying voices within our membership

Committee on Minority Affairs (CMA)

Committee on Chemists with Disabilities (CWD)

Women Chemists Committee (WCC)

Younger Chemists Committee (YCC)

Committee on International Activities (IAC)

ACS Pride Subdivision

Committee on Senior Chemists (SCC)

Committee on Chemical Technical Professionals (CTP)

Partner Organizations

Creating a stronger chemistry community, together

American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)

National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE)

Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)

Members of AISES and NOBCChE may be eligible for a discount on ACS membership.

Visit the AISES-ACS membership discount and NOBCChE-ACS membership discount pages for more information.

Contact us

Inclusion@acs.org