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New report confirms business and economic benefits of using green chemistry R&D and tech leaders see the long-term payoff for investing in green chemistry but still face barriers

A majority of R&D leaders and consumers support more green chemistry investment and research, citing competiveness, innovation, job growth, and more. But even with a positive and growing view of the benefits, barriers—or at least the perception of barriers—remain.
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ACS Portland Local Section member attends 11th International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly The UN gathering focused on conversations around inclusivity of women in AI, social sciences, STEM, and finance

ACS member, Tracey Scherban, from the Portland Local Section was invited to attend the gathering. This year’s theme reflects four identified areas in which addressing barriers and integration among the four together could accelerate progress for equal participation of women in STEM, globally.

ACS Portland Local Section member attends 11th International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly The UN gathering focused on conversations around inclusivity of women in AI, social sciences, STEM, and finance

Last week was the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, held in conjunction with that day was a UN assembly that featured women in science, government officials, and private sector representatives from around the globe.

Memory Lane: Pencil, paper, punch cards, and collaboration Our contributor recalls room-size computers that required punch cards to program

Our latest 'Memory Lane' contributor recalls room-size computers that required punch cards to program: cen.acs.org/acs-news/Mem...

ACS150 JACS Symposium kicks off in Zurich The event was the first in a special series taking place this year around the globe

A different special event took place in Switzerland this month, the ACS150 JACS symposium kicked off in Zurich (there are 7 more events to look out for this year).

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‘Environmental Health Perspectives’ joins ACS Publications portfolio The acquisition comes after a long year of federal funding cuts to US science institutions

ACS plans to reopen manuscript submissions to EHP as soon as practically possible and to begin publishing early this year. In the coming months, the community can also expect to see EHP’s previously published content available alongside all ACS journal content.

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These fellowships provide an opportunity for ACS members to gain policy experience on Capitol Hill or at the ACS headquarters in Washington, DC.

ACS welcomes 2025–26 public policy fellows The newly named fellows share a little bit about themselves and the work they hope to do

This November ACS welcomed it's new public policy fellows.

📰 You can learn a little bit more about the paths and interests these policy fellows have followed, as well as where/what they'll be working on this next year: cen.acs.org/acs-news/gov...

ACS elects first zone councilors The first councilors, elected during the fall 2025 elections, will serve on the ACS Council in 2026

During the fall 2025 elections, ACS members elected their first Zone councilors.

📰 More on the timeline of how Zone councilors came to be and what members can expect over the next three years on @cenmag.bsky.social: cen.acs.org/acs-news/gov...

ACS members elect Christina Bodurow as next president Four other members were also elected to serve on the ACS Board

📰 BREAKING NEWS: American Chemical Society members have elected their 2026 president-elect. cen.acs.org/acs-news/ele...

I’ve been on flashes for photosharing and forgot to share some peeks into a glorious WV weekend (and perpetual reminder what connecting with nature can do for your soul). 🥹

It's that time of year #ChemSky. Make sure to register for a fun conversation.

Leaf peepers in Japan finding duller forests thanks to climate change In Japan, warming temperatures may hamper an ancient tradition of leaf-peeping

Scientists recently analyzed the brightness of autumn leaf color across several mountain sites in Japan between 2011 and 2020, compared the results to climate data, and discovered that warmer temperatures and leaves opening earlier in spring led to less vibrant hues. cen.acs.org/biological-c...

Tips and tricks for attending Pacifichem 2025 from Laurel Schafer The committee planning chair shares insights into ways to spend downtime on the island, as well as her approach to networking, and symposia and events she’s most looking forward to ahead of the confer...

In early Dec., scientists will gather in Hawaii for what will be an international experience that combines beautiful scenery, cutting-edge science and research, and networking across the chemistry enterprise.

Laurel Schafer, the chair of #Pacifichem2025, has some tips: cen.acs.org/acs-news/mee...

The 2025 fall-election candidates include those for president-elect, District II director, District IV director, and director-at-large. Ballots will be distributed starting Sept. 25, with a voting deadline of Oct. 10 at noon Central time.

2025 candidates’ election statements and backgrounds The 2025 fall-election candidates include those for president-elect, District II director, District IV director, and director-at-large

The @acs.org 2025 candidate election statements are now available on @cenmag.bsky.social (and will be available in the Sept. print issue): cen.acs.org/acs-news/ele...

Scientists in Congress: 50 years of ACS Public Policy Fellowships The scientific society has supported 100 fellows interested in policy over the last 50 years, with many going on to pursue high-level jobs in policy

50 years of ACS policy fellowships, a little history on science in policymaking, and a look at how scientists can offer unique insights online on @cenmag.bsky.social: cen.acs.org/acs-news/gov...

The challenge for policymakers is that they don’t always have a background in the topic that legislation is being made on—and they’re not expected to be experts in everything. “But they need to understand these issues to develop policies about them,” Lewis says.

While not all policies are directly related to science, Lewis makes the point that many policy issues today are scientific in nature, citing climate change, energy, public health, manufacturing, critical materials, and science, technology, engineering, and math education, to name a few.

ACS Fall 2025 council meeting outcomes The ACS Council approved establishing the Committee on the Advancement of LGBTQ+ Chemists and an international sciences chapter in Guatemala, and changing other committee names and duties

ACS Council approved establishing the Committee on the Advancement of LGBTQ+ Chemists in their fall council meeting today + other actions: cen.acs.org/acs-news/acs...

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Meg A. Mole teaches kids to get excited about chemistry at ACS Kids Zone in Washington, DC The mascot encourages kids to get interested in chemistry at community-oriented events like ACS Kids Zone

Read more about this character's personality in encouraging kids to get excited about science and what goes into being a mole handler (bet you never hear that one before) on @cenmag.bsky.social: cen.acs.org/acs-news/acs...

Meg A. Mole teaches kids to get excited about chemistry at ACS Kids Zone in Washington, DC The mascot encourages kids to get interested in chemistry at community-oriented events like ACS Kids Zone

This year, as part of #ACSFall2025, I looked at Kids Zone a little bit differently--through the role of the famous ACS mascot, Meg A. Mole.

Mohammad N. Siddiqui chats about chairing an international chapter The professor of chemistry shares his experience as an ACS member in Saudi Arabia

"Volunteering also gives me moral and emotional satisfaction from contributing, even in small ways, to building a better society. Everyone should come forward to help create a better future."

Mohammad N. Siddiqui chats about chairing an international chapter: cen.acs.org/acs-news/Moh...

Comment: Amplifying initiatives aligned with the ACS core values Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN): Keeping you up to date with the chemistry news that matters most. Published by the American Chemical Society.

🔹 ACS revealed a new strategic plan at the start of this year, Mary highlights a sampling of initiatives that align with the society's core values, and lets you know about some upcoming petitions that will voted on by ACS Council at ACS Fall 2025: cen.acs.org/acs-news/com...

Comment: Facing the fallout: Supporting chemists amid unprecedented policy shifts and job cuts Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN): Keeping you up to date with the chemistry news that matters most. Published by the American Chemical Society.

🔹 Unprecedented challenges abound this year, John writes about supporting chemists in these times: cen.acs.org/acs-news/com...

Comment: 50 Years of leadership: Celebrating the ACS public policy fellows Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN): Keeping you up to date with the chemistry news that matters most. Published by the American Chemical Society.

🔹 Did you know ACS has a public policy fellowship program for scientists interested in policy? Ann shares details about the 50th anniversary and talks about how to get involved in policy as a scientist: cen.acs.org/acs-news/com...

Comment authors, Mary Carroll, John Gavenonis, and Ann Kimble-Hill, have been sharing some timely thoughts in the ACS News section these past few weeks:

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Team USA brings home gold at 57th International Chemistry Olympiad All 4 team members received a gold medal during a closing ceremony on July 13

Team USA brought home gold for the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad. They received their medals during a closing ceremony held on Sunday.

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ACS designates 2 new National Historic Chemical Landmarks Magnesium extraction from seawater and separating uranium isotopes join a list of achievements in chemistry history like discovering penicillin and developing Scotch tape

🔹 ACS designates 2 new National Historic Chemical Landmarks, Magnesium extraction from seawater and separating uranium isotopes join a list of achievements in chemistry history like discovering penicillin and developing Scotch tape: cen.acs.org/acs-news/pro...

Dean J. Tantillo named 2025 Leete Awardee The professor is recognized for his outstanding contributions to teaching and research in organic chemistry

🔹 Dean J. Tantillo named 2025 Leete Awardee (The professor is recognized for his outstanding contributions to teaching and research in organic chemistry): cen.acs.org/people/award...