Multidisciplinary Program Planning Group

The Multidisciplinary Program Planning Group (MPPG) identifies and selects national meeting themes to promote collaborative, multidisciplinary, Society-wide programming at ACS Meetings & Expositions. This multidisciplinary programming reflects the nature of the modern scientific enterprise, breaks down barriers to collaboration, and provides opportunities for outreach to nascent and existing communities of scientists who are practicing chemistry.

Get Involved with MPPG

MPPG and the national meeting organizers are looking for motivated individuals to join our group to brainstorm, plan, and execute multidisciplinary programming at ACS Meetings & Expositions. View the current roster of MPPG representatives, browse the upcoming meeting themes to learn about each prospectus, and contact the organizers about how to get involved.

• MPPG Representative and Executive Committee Roster
• Communications & Outreach and Thematic Programming Subcommittees

ACS Meeting Themes

• Spring 2022, San Diego: Bonding Through Chemistry
• Fall 2022, Chicago: Sustainability in a Changing World

Our thematic organizers are seeking energetic volunteers to support theme-related, national meeting activities. Please contact the respective organizer(s) or mppg@acs.org for more details.

• Future Themes
  
• Archive of Past Themes

Grants & Awards

• Kavli Foundation Emerging Leader in Chemistry Award
  
• Innovative Project Grants (IPGs)

Join Our Online Communities Today

• MPPG ACS Network Group
  Network with MPPG representatives and learn about current and future thematic programming at ACS National Meetings.
  
  
• Technical Division Programming ACS Network Forum
  Network with committee and division program chairs and explore symposia ideas for meaningful cosponsorships.