ACS Senior Chemists

The ACS Committee on Senior Chemists encourages engagement and collaboration across the Society with ACS groups and within the community. The Committee's objectives are to:
- Improve communication among senior chemists
- Increase the number of senior chemists’ groups and the level of their engagement within local sections
- Encourage the involvement of senior chemists in programs focused on K-12 education, undergraduate networking, and mentoring
Learn more about the ACS Committee on Senior Chemists.
Local Section Senior Chemists Committees
Senior Chemists Committees can be created in any ACS Local Section with a focus on creating opportunities, representing the needs of, and offering programming and services for senior chemists in a particular geographical area. In addition, senior chemists are in a unique position to share a lifetime of experiences with students, young chemists, and the public.
Benefits of Participating

Socialize With Peers

Stay Active After Retirement

Advocate for Chemistry Through Community Outreach
You can make a difference!
There are many ways to get involved through your local section or local community. Share a lifetime of experiences and help the next generation of chemists.
Science Coaches
Lend your expertise as a coach and help a teacher advance science education.
National Chemistry Week
Organize or participate in events in your community to promote the value of chemistry in everyday life.
ACS Career Consultants
Help an emerging chemist with career advice.
Let's stay connected.
SCC Zoom Guides
Senior Chemists Committee members have enjoyed using Zoom to stay connected. These Zoom guides are designed for novices and avoid the use of computer jargon. The illustrations are screenshots taken when the guide was written and may change as Zoom is updated. Please send us a note at seniorchemists@acs.org with suggestions for additional guides that you think would be helpful.
- How to Zoom with the ACS Senior Chemists Committee (PDF)
- How to Host a Zoom Meeting (PDF)
- 10 Suggestions for Local Senior Chemists Zoom Meetings (PDF)
Senior Chemists on the Move
Join Senior Chemists on the Move, the senior chemists group on the ACS Network. Engage in conversations, ask questions and post announcements of upcoming events from your local sections.
Newsletter
Stay up to date on volunteer activities by senior chemists, such as working in schools, leading science events for the community, judging science fairs, mentoring, and more. Browse our newsletter archive.
Questions?
Contact us at seniorchemists@acs.org.
ACS Virtual Expo at the Fall 2020 National Meeting
The Senior Chemists Committee participated in the virtual exposition. Watch the video: