Stanley C. Israel Regional Award for Advancing Diversity in the Chemical Sciences

Purpose

To recognize individuals and/or institutions who have advanced diversity in the chemical sciences and significantly stimulated or fostered activities that promote inclusiveness within the region.

Description

The Stanley C. Israel Regional Award consists of a medal and a $1,250 grant to support and further the activities for which the award was made. The award also includes reimbursement up to $1500 to cover the recipient’s travel expenses (transportation, accommodations, meeting registration, meals, and two tickets to the award ceremony) to the ACS regional meeting at which the award will be presented.

Eligibility

Nominees may come from academia, industry, government, or independent entities, and may also be organizations, including ACS Local Sections and Divisions. The nominee must belong to the region where their preferred meeting is being held. For example, if the nominee intends to attend the Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting (MARM-ACS), they must live in said region. If you’re not sure which region you’re in, please see this detailed ACS Regions Map.

The nominee must have created and fostered ongoing programs or activities that result in increased numbers of persons from diverse and underrepresented historically marginalized groups, persons with disabilities, or women who participate in the chemical enterprise. International applicants are not accepted at this time.

Deadline

The deadlines for receipt of nominations are:

• March 1 (all ACS Regional Meetings held prior to June 30)
• August 1 (all ACS Regional Meeetings held July 1 through December 31)

How to Apply

The nomination package must include:

• A one or two-page essay detailing the nominee’s contributions to advancing diversity in the chemical sciences and fostering inclusiveness. The essay may include specific initiatives, measurable outcomes, and the overall impact of these efforts. We encourage nominees to include links to relevant websites, social media posts, or other documentation as proof of the initiative(s) impact. 
• Individuals Only: A CV or resume containing relevant diversity promotion activities.
• Organizations Only: A one-pager, listing relevant diversity promotion activities. 
• Self-nominations are allowed.
• Support letters are NOT required.

Sponsor

ACS Committee on Minority Affairs

Contact Information

American Chemical Society
Office of Inclusion & Belonging
1155 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
Email: diversity@acs.org