Diversity & Inclusion - American Chemical Society

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DIVERSITY & INCLUSION:

An Essential ELEMENT

ACS Statement on Diversity:

The American Chemical Society believes that to remain the premier chemical organization that promotes innovation and advances the chemical sciences requires the empowerment of a diverse and inclusive community of highly skilled chemical professionals regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, educational background, and other factors. Chemical scientists rely on the American Chemical Society to promote inclusion and diversity in the discipline.

Our Diverse Communities

Take a closer look at the array of opportunities ACS offers to represent diversity and inclusion in the sciences. Let's work together!

Cross-Cultural Diversity

Chemists of All Ages

LGBTQ+

Gay and Transgender Chemist and Allies Subdivision

Persons with Disabilities

Committee on Chemists with Disabilities (CWD)

Students

Women

Closing the Gap

The ACS collects and distributes data about racial, ethnic and gender disparities and works tirelessly to implement effective programs and initiatives to close these gaps in the classroom and in the chemistry-related workforce.

Race/Ethnicity of Domestic ACS Members:
2014

Degrees Earned in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering by Gender: 2012

Creating Opportunities

True diversity and inclusion happens through action. ACS and its members prove their committment through a variety of initiatives that include educational programs, awards, and other activities.

Diversity Awards

Travel awards, scholarships, recognition awards and more for underreprented minorities can be found here.

ACS Scholars

Scholarships for underrepresented minority students who want to enter chemistry or chemistry-related fields.

ChemDiversity

The inside scoop on job opportunities and ACS' ongoing efforts to make the chemistry community inclusive and representative of all people.

Project SEED

A summer research program that opens new doors for economically disadvantaged high school students wishing to experience what it’s like to be a chemist.

Partner Organizations

ACS Partner Organizations are groups that collaborate with ACS in our mission to increase the number of underrepresented minorities in the chemical enterprise. This is done through mutual promotion, high visibility at national conferences, and joint projects.