ACS Global Recognition Program

 

Join the ranks of Globally Recognized Chemistry Programs!

The ACS Global Recognition program will elevate your institution's chemistry program to global excellence. Our rigorous standards ensure that recognized programs deliver a comprehensive education, equipping students with the skills needed to excel in the scientific world.

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Apply for Recognition

Learn more about the process of applying for ACS Global Recognition.  To get started, review the international guidelines and contact us at cpt@acs.org to set up an initial conversation. 

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Global Guidelines

The global guidelines developed by the ACS Committee on Professional Training (CPT) focus on faculty workload, curriculum, infrastructure, and safety.  
 

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    Find Resources

    Explore resources that provide guidance to programs that are interested in developing new curricula, programs, enhancing those that they currently have or creating a safety culture.

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    Why ACS Global Recognition?

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    Enhance your institution's reputation as a leader in undergraduate chemistry education.

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    Attract top talent locally and globally with your ACS recognized program.

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    Utilize valuable feedback to secure additional support from your institution.

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    Provide your students with tools to facilitate acceptance into premier postgraduate programs worldwide.

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    Cultivate partnerships with respected institutions abroad.

    ACS Recognized Programs

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    Students from the ACS Recognized Universidad del Valle.

    Universidad del Valle

    Colombia

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    Dr. Atolani assists a student, Mr. Olowe, with an FT-IR experiment in the ACS Recognized program at the University of Ilorin.

    University of Ilorin

    Nigeria

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    Student working in lab at the ACS Recognized Mahidol University International College.

    Mahidol University International College

    Thailand

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    Tbilisi students in lab. The Ivane Javakhishvili State University is an ACS Recognized program

    Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University

    Tbilisi, Georgia 

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    Student at Swansea University working on their research. Swansea is an ACS Recognized program.

    Swansea University

    Wales

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    Contact the ACS Approval Program
    cpt@acs.org

    Phone: 202-872-4589 | Fax: 202-872-6066
    Mail: Office of Professional Training
    American Chemical Society, 1155 16th St., NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

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