Committee on Public Relations and Communications
What We Do
Mission
Develop and provide resources to catalyze the communication of chemistry to the public by ACS members and communities
Vision
A global 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 (PDF), and other activities CPRC strives to:
- Collaborate/partner with ACS local sections, divisions, committees and other units to increase the effectiveness of their public relations efforts.
- Share and celebrate successful practices in public relations and communications to serve as models and resources.
- Deploy effective resources to empower members to engage the public.
Who We Are
CPRC is an ACS committee with 28 members and associate members from academia, government and industry as well as liaisons who are dedicated to facilitating our 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 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.
Chemistry Ambassadors Video Challenge
CPRC congratulates Michelle DeWitt & the Stockroom Team at Grand Valley State University for their winning video.
Najeong Kim and Helen Zhao at The Madeira School earned CPRC’s special recognition for their #chemistryambassadors video.
Resources
- PR Makeovers flyer (PDF)
- Contact CPRCMakeovers@gmail.com to request a consultation If your local section or division needs a public relations facelift.
- Submission deadlines are May 1 and November 1 each year.
- Public Relations Makeover: Rebranding for the digital age (C&EN)
- Contact CPRCMakeovers@gmail.com to request a consultation If your local section or division needs a public relations facelift.
- Sharing the value of chemistry through public outreach (inChemistry)
- Celebrating 25 years of the Helen M. Free award (C&EN)
- Speaking for Science PR Guidebook (PDF)
Awards
Help inspire excellent science communication by nominating outstanding candidates for these awards:
Contact Us
Email Emily Abbott, Staff Liaison, if you have questions or need more information about the Committee on Public Relations and Communications.
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