2017 Member Handbook

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American Chemical Society

2017 MEMBER HANDBOOK Your guide to ACS resources for professional growth and success

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Scientific Resources

Meetings & Networking 13

Student Member Benefits 19

Continuing Education & Career Resources 22

Awards, Grants, & Fellowships 26

Personal Benefits 28

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SCIENTIFIC RESOURCES Through a combination of innovative services, creative collaboration, and transformative technology, ACS provides authoritative, comprehensive, and indispensable chemistryrelated resources to members, authors, researchers and others involved with the chemical sciences. CHEMICAL & ENGINEERING NEWS (C&EN) Read C&EN each week for in-depth analysis and reporting on the latest developments in science and technology, business and industry, government, education, and employment trends. C&EN covers the chemical enterprise and related sciences each week in print and digital formats, and through regular live C&EN Webinars. C&EN Mobile is available for Apple, Kindle Fire, and Android devices. The C&EN Mobile app is free, and ACS members can download entire issues of C&EN as well as access Latest News, The Safety Zone blog, the C&EN Speaking of Chemistry video series and chemistry job postings. cen.acs.org

ACS JOURNALS With more than 2.76 million total citations in 2015, ACS journals rank #1 in citations and/or Impact Factor in 14 categories.* From the Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS), first published in 1879, to the newest title, ACS Earth and Space Chemistry, ACS’s 50 journals serve the needs of scientists who are looking for the highest quality research in the chemical and related sciences. pubs.acs.org Source: 2015 Journal Citation Reports* (Thomson Reuters, 2016) 4

ACS MEMBER PUBLICATIONS BENEFITS Access to over one million articles and book chapters from the most trusted, most cited, most read publications in the chemical and related sciences.

ACS Member Universal Access An annual ACS membership includes online access to any 25 articles from any ACS Journal, ACS eBook, or C&EN archives. ACS Member Articles on Command Single articles are available at a significant discount for ACS members. > US $12 for journal articles and ACS eBook chapters > US $5 for C&EN Archives ACS Member E-Passport Access the entire suite of ACS journals, ACS eBooks and C&EN Archives at a fixed price of US $500 for 250 articles. ACS Member E-Subscriptions E-Subscriptions are available to members at a uniform price of US $110 per year for ACS Journal and Archive E-Subscriptions.* Members have access to 250 articles per journal, per subscription term, and may subscribe to a total of five (5) E-Subscriptions. *With the exception of the Journal of Chemical Education. See pricing options at pubs.acs.org/journal/jceda8.

ACS Books Discount ACS Publications works alongside its print publishing partner, Oxford University Press (OUP), to provide ACS members with a discount on the purchase of print books. > 30% discount on Symposium Series volumes when purchased online

through OUP. > 40% discount on ACS or OUP books for ACS members who publish

books in the ACS Symposium Series, as an editor or contributor, through their ACS Division. www.acs.org/memberhandbook |

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> 40% discount on orders placed by Division members for their division-

sponsored books at every ACS National Meeting. > 40% discount on all new books published and sponsored by your

ACS Division for four months after publication.

ACS OPEN ACCESS Designed to assist authors in meeting evolving open access requirements from their research funders and institutions, the ACS Open Access initiative includes the following:

ACS Central Science ACS Central Science publishes interdisciplinary articles of exceptional significance across chemistry and chemistry related fields. All articles are freely available online immediately upon publication and without publishing charges levied on authors. pubs.acs.org/acscentralscience ACS Omega ACS Omega is the newest open access journal from ACS. The journal offers global researchers the opportunity to quickly publish new and original multidisciplinary peer reviewed research at a competitive price. ACS members receive US $500 off article publishing charges, as well as potential country discounts. pubs.acs.org/acsomega

ACS Editors’ Choice Based on recommendations from ACS journal editors around the world, a panel of ACS editors selects and features one article daily that exemplifies the ACS commitment to improving people’s lives through the transforming power of chemistry. These articles have been added each day since January 1, 2014. Articles will remain open for all to read. pubs.acs.org/editorschoice

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ACS AuthorChoice Since 2006, ACS has offered the ACS AuthorChoice option for authors to license immediate availability of their published work. In 2014, the program was expanded to offer authors a wider range of options, such as Creative Commons licenses and provisions for embargoed open access, coupled with ACS Certified Deposit programs. One-time fees are as low as US $750 for ACS members at all-ACS Publications subscribing institutions. pubs.acs.org/authorchoice Author Rewards ACS Author Rewards is an ACS open access program introduced in 2014 to help authors transition to new open access publishing models. Corresponding authors receive two (2) ACS Author Rewards worth US $750 each (a total value of US $1,500) for each article published in 2014. These rewards credits expire December 31, 2017. pubs.acs.org/authorrewards To learn more about all ACS Open Access initiatives, please visit acsopenaccess.org

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CHEMICAL ABSTRACTS SERVICE (CAS) CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society, is the world’s leading authority for chemical information and related solutions. Dedicated to the ACS vision of improving people’s lives through the transforming power of chemistry, the CAS team of highly trained scientists finds, collects, and organizes all publicly disclosed substance information, creating the world’s most valuable collection of content that is vital to innovation worldwide. Scientific researchers and patent professionals around the world rely on a suite of research solutions from CAS that enable discovery and facilitate workflows. CAS offers the most comprehensive, timely information pertaining to chemistry and a range of scientific disciplines, including biomedical sciences, engineering, materials science and agricultural science, among many others. CAS databases include disclosed chemistry and related information from reputable web sources, thousands of journals, 63 patent authorities, chemical suppliers, and more. cas.org

SCIFINDER® SciFinder® is a research discovery solution from CAS that provides unlimited access to the world’s most comprehensive and authoritative source of references, substances, and reactions in chemistry and related sciences. SciFinder offers flexible search and discovery options based on user input and workflow. With SciFinder, you can make better, more confident decisions knowing you have access to the largest collection of substances, reactions, and patent and journal references analyzed, compiled, and updated daily by CAS scientists. Powerful tools to search, filter, analyze and plan allow you to quickly find the most relevant answers to your research questions. Industry experts rely on SciFinder as their only source for high-quality content combined with ease-of-use features that help complete their research project from start to finish.

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ACS members are eligible to receive 25 complimentary SciFinder activities for personal use per membership term. Unemployed members are also eligible to participate in the SciFinder for Unemployed Chemists Program to help in the process of finding and securing employment. For details, visit scifinder.cas.org and cas.org/products/scifinder/ unemployed-program.

ACS2GO ACS2Go is a mobile platform that offers readers enhanced features and an improved reading experience optimized for tablets and smartphones. To access full-text articles from journals that have been licensed by your institution’s library, visit pubs.acs.org from your mobile device while on an authenticated wi-fi network. Your mobile device will be automatically paired with your institution’s access rights. The pairing will then enable you to access content while offsite for up to four months at a time. pubs.acs.org/acs2go

ACS GREEN CHEMISTRY INSTITUTE® The ACS Green Chemistry Institute (ACS GCI) provides the resources, training and development opportunities to reimagine chemistry and engineering for a brighter, more sustainable future. Green chemistry is an approach to chemistry that spurs innovations in the design, development and implementation of chemical products and processes that directly benefit businesses, people and the planet. No matter what your area of focus, discover how you can participate and contribute to ACS GCI’s efforts in making green chemistry a central building block of a sustainable, thriving global economy.

Collaboration and Education Each year, ACS GCI presents the Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference, which brings together academia, government, and industry for in-depth presentations. The conference includes a full-day student workshop, a green www.acs.org/memberhandbook |

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business plan competition, and a careers workshop in partnership with the ACS Career Navigator. ACS GCI convenes industrial roundtables to promote the implementation of sustainable and green chemistry and engineering in the pharmaceutical, formulator, chemical manufacturer, hydraulic fracturing, and biochemical technology fields. Industry members meet on a regular basis to identify key research areas, award funding, benchmark progress, develop uniform tools, and author papers, among other projects. To advance green chemistry education, ACS GCI brings together educators and key stakeholders to chart a path for the integration of green chemistry concepts into the chemistry curriculum. Housed within the largest professional society in the world, ACS GCI is uniquely positioned to take on this challenging task of convening the interdisciplinary group needed to transform chemistry education to prepare future chemists to tackle the world’s greatest sustainability challenges. For green chemistry practitioners at all levels, ACS GCI offers a variety of resources, awards, webcasts, and special programs to improve the understanding and applications of green chemistry principles, alternatives, and practices. These opportunities promote the discovery and design of chemical products and eliminate the generation and use of hazardous substances, reduce waste, and save energy. Sign up to receive the ACS GCI’s monthly newsletter, The Nexus, and visit The Nexus blog at http://bit.ly/ACSGCIblog. For more details on ACS GCI, visit acs.org/greenchemistry.

ACS WEBINARS® ACS Webinars brings you the best and brightest minds in chemistry live every Thursday at 2:00 pm ET. Join us each week for engaging presentations and insightful discussions that connect you with subject matter experts and global thought leaders concerning today’s relevant professional issues in the chemical sciences, 10

management, and business. Registered participants can become part of each webinar during live Q&A segments, as well as by answering trivia questions. There’s a topic of interest for every chemist. Each weekly webinar is free for the public to join live, but access to the archived recordings is an exclusive ACS member benefit. Go to acs.org/webinars to see the schedule and to browse the archives.

ACS PROGRAM-IN-A-BOX Discover a simple way to host your next chemistry event. ACS Program-ina-Box (PIB) is an easy and cost-effective method to energize your student chapter or local section. PIB events combine a live broadcast where experts provide stimulating science discussions matched with thematic networking activities. Hosting an event is easy because everything arrives “in the box” that is delivered right to your doorstep! PIB provides fresh content, engaging speakers, resources, activities and door prizes for your audience. All you have to do as a host is reserve a space and gather a group. Sign up to host your next PIB event at acs.org/PIB and check out the #ACSPIB pics of past chemistry groups from around the world.


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WHAT CHEMISTS DO The ACS “What Chemists Do” videos profile chemists and showcase the rich diversity of careers in the scientific profession. The aim of the videos is to inspire those interested in pursuing chemistry or young chemists, and at the same time increase the visibility of industry chemists. In about three minutes, you get to learn what a formulation scientist from Dow does, or a small molecule discovery chemist at Genentech, or why a nanoparticle chemist is so passionate about solving problems and his advice to aspiring scientists. You can find the videos on YouTube. Check back often for more profile features at https://goo.gl/kYE0Y7. If you’re interested in participating in the program by sharing your story, please email at [email protected].

ACS PRESENTATIONS ON DEMAND® ACS Presentations on Demand shares the important and professional information that is delivered at national meetings and other thematic events with all ACS members. ®

YOUR SOURCE FOR RECORDED MEETING CONTENT

The service includes recordings of select oral presentations featuring

presentation slides synched with audio, a searchable abstract index, and is compatible with most mobile devices. presentations.acs.org

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MEETINGS & NETWORKING ACS NATIONAL MEETINGS ACS national meeting attendees have the opportunity to share research findings, explore solutions, and network with chemists, chemical engineers, allied professionals, students, and educators from around the world. Twice annually, ACS hosts a national meeting with five days of symposia, tutorials, and poster sessions that cover every area of chemistry, chemical engineering, and related sciences. A comprehensive National Meeting Exposition delivers additional value to meeting attendees, featuring more than 250 scientific companies. At each meeting, the ACS Career Navigator™ hosts a Career Fair for ACS members, Leadership Development courses, and short courses with renowned instructors and career workshops. Additionally, divisional and committee meetings, and other events are held. ACS members can save up to US $380 off the non-member meeting registration rate. 253rd ACS NATIONAL MEETING & EXPOSITION April 2 – 6, 2017 | San Francisco, CA Program Theme: Advanced Materials, Technologies, Systems and Processes 254th ACS NATIONAL MEETING & EXPOSITION August 20 – 24, 2017 | Washington, DC Program Theme: Chemistry’s Impact on the Global Economy 255th ACS NATIONAL MEETING & EXPOSITION March 18 – 22, 2018 | New Orleans, LA 256th ACS NATIONAL MEETING & EXPOSITION August 19 – 23, 2018 | Boston, MA www.acs.org/meetings


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ACS REGIONAL MEETINGS In addition to national meetings, ACS also sponsors regional meetings throughout the U.S. that reflect the diverse professional interests in those geographic areas. Regional meetings generally feature three to four day technical programs where attendees can present papers, network with colleagues and attend workshops, as well as special programming for high school teachers and undergraduates. Each regional meeting offers an exposition featuring both commercial and academic exhibitors. There are also a variety of awards banquets such as the Division of Chemical Education Regional Award for Excellence in High School Teaching, Partners for Progress and Prosperity, and the Stanley C. Israel Regional Award for Advancing Diversity in the Chemical Sciences. ACS members are eligible for discounted registration rates—plan to attend the next regional meeting in your area and discover the excitement of networking with, and learning from, your fellow ACS colleagues. Central – CERM 2017

Rocky Mountain – RMRM 2017

June 7 – 9 | Detroit, MI

October 25 – 28 | Loveland, CO

Middle Atlantic – MARM 2017

Southwest – SWRM 2017

June 4 – 6 | Hershey, PA

October 29 – November 1 |

Northwest – NORM 2017 June 25 – 28 | Corvallis, OR Great Lakes – GLRM 2017 June 27 – 30 | Fargo, ND Midwest – MWRM 2017 October 18 – 20 | Lawrence, KS

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Lubbock, TX Southeastern SERMACS 2017 November 7 – 11 | Charlotte, NC acs.org/regionalmeetings

GREEN CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING CONFERENCE (GC&E) The annual GC&E Conference is an opportunity to learn how to apply green chemistry and engineering principles to the various chemistry fields, build valuable connections, and share research and insights. Over three days of programming, scientists from academia, government and industry come together to collaborate on building a more sustainable world through chemistry and engineering. The conference includes world renowned keynote speakers, poster sessions and more than 30 technical sessions on subjects such as designing safer chemicals and products, bio-based chemical feedstocks, green chemistry education and new business strategies through green chemistry innovations. The 2017 GC&E Conference will be held June 13 – 15, 2017 in Reston, VA. gcande.org


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ACS TECHNICAL DIVISIONS Join any of the 32 technical divisions to stay up to date with new developments in your area of specialization. Technical division membership not only provides members a forum for networking but also an environment for collaboration and innovation. Membership in an ACS division includes access to a variety of Division journals and publications as well as the opportunity to contribute subject matter expertise to the overall ACS membership. ACS members are entitled to a free one-year membership to one Division. Some restrictions apply. Agricultural & Food Chemistry

Environmental Chemistry

Agrochemicals

Fluorine Chemistry

Analytical Chemistry

Geochemistry

Biochemical Technology

History of Chemistry

Biological Chemistry

Industrial & Engineering

Business Development & Management

Inorganic Chemistry

Carbohydrate Chemistry

Medicinal Chemistry

Catalysis Science and Technology

Nuclear Chemistry & Technology

Cellulose and Renewable

Organic Chemistry

Materials

Physical Chemistry

Chemical Education

Polymer Chemistry

Chemical Health & Safety

Polymeric Materials: Science &

Chemical Information

Engineering

Chemical Toxicology

Professional Relations

Chemistry & the Law

Rubber

Colloid & Surface Chemistry

Small Chemical Businesses

Computers in Chemistry Energy & Fuels acs.org/divisions

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ACS LOCAL SECTIONS Local sections are the face of the ACS at the grassroots level. There are 185 ACS Local Sections throughout the 50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico that offer plenty of opportunities to learn new skills, grow professionally, network, and contribute to your community’s understanding and appreciation of chemistry. acs.org/localsections

ACS INTERNATIONAL CHEMICAL SCIENCES CHAPTERS (ICSCs) The international equivalent of U.S. local sections are the International Chemical Sciences Chapters. Through these chapters, chemists outside the U.S. can tap into efforts to advance chemistry around the world by joining or establishing an ICSC. International chapters can help chemists connect with one another in a geographic region or around the world. There are currently chapters in Australia, Brazil, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Malaysia, Nigeria, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Shanghai, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Romania, South Africa and the UAE. acs.org/international

ACS NETWORK The ACS Network is an open social collaboration platform and online member directory. Scientists and professionals from around the globe can collaborate and interact with each other in this trusted community. The ACS Network provides the tools to allow scientists to work privately in small groups or to exchange ideas in a more public forum. It is an ideal place for scientists to grow and get involved with ACS activities to support their profession. Wherever you are in your career or education, the ACS Network can help you meet colleagues, engage on projects, share content and opportunities, organize groups and activities, and much more! acs.org/network


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ACS INSIGHT LAB Join the ACS Insight Lab, a forum for ACS members to offer guidance and perspective to help shape the future of ACS and the broader chemistry community. As an online advisor, you can help ACS improve and develop new programs and services. Get started by telling us about yourself at ACSInsightLab.com/ Handbook

EMAIL MANAGEMENT CENTER ACS offers many electronic newsletters and subscription-based email offerings. You can subscribe to, and manage, ACS email by using the Email Management Center. An ACS ID is all that’s needed to log in. emailcenter.acs.org

ACS SOCIAL MEDIA ACS maintains a variety of social media pages and groups on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Connect and keep up with ACS members around the corner or around the world. acs.org/social

MY ACS STORY MyACS shares the personal stories from members who tell why they belong to the Society, and how they benefit from being part of it. Members like you have sent in stories about making life-long connections, advancing careers, discovering the latest in science, and sharing a passion for chemistry with the next generation. Visit my.acs.org to read about the experiences of your fellow ACS members and share your own story.

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STUDENT MEMBER BENEFITS In addition to all the member benefits described throughout this handbook, undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral scholars also have access to a suite of additional student-specific member benefits. Career Planning: ChemIDP™ ChemIDP™ is a career tool and workshop designed for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Consisting of four areas — Assess Yourself, Strengthen Your Skills, Set Goals, and Explore Careers — ChemIDP is built to help formulate an individual career development plan to prepare for a rewarding occupation in the chemical sciences. chemidp.org


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College to Career Discover the wide range of career options in the chemical sciences — explore your interests, learn about various areas of chemistry, and get started on a career plan. acs.org/collegetocareer

Undergraduate Internships, Summer Jobs, and Co-ops Gain a professional edge when applying for a job or graduate school by gaining real-world experience through opportunities such as the SCI Scholars program and others listed in the ACS Get Experience database. getexperience.acs.org

inChemistry Magazine

The ACS magazine covering emerging science news, career insights, graduate school information, ACS student chapter life and other topics specific to undergraduate students in the chemical sciences. acs.org/inchemistry

REACTIONS Undergraduate Blog Learn and discuss news, information, opportunities and issues of special interest to undergraduate students. acsundergrad.wordpress.com

Community Outreach Get involved in your local science community and connect with other ACS members through programs such as Chemistry Ambassadors, National Chemistry Week, Chemists Celebrate Earth Day, Kids & Chemistry, and other volunteer opportunities. acs.org/volunteers

Student Chapters Undergraduate students can join one of the more than 1,000 ACS student chapters on college campuses in the U.S. to network with other students in the chemical sciences. Access awards and grants, and take advantage of the opportunity to present posters at special sessions that take place during ACS national and regional meetings. acs.org/studentchapters 20

ACS Graduate & Postdoctoral Chemist Magazine Receive and share career advice, science news, awards, fellowships, and general topics related to graduate student and postdoc life and professional development via this online magazine. acs.org/gradchemist

ACS on Campus Dedicated to helping students, post-docs, and faculty advance in their careers, ACS on Campus brings leaders in chemistry, publishing, research, science communication, and career development to university campuses around the world. Students and faculty are invited to learn about topics such as scholarly publishing, SciFinder® and how to find a job. For complete event details and online registration, go to acs.org/acsoncampus. The events are free, but registration is required.

ACS Younger Chemists Committee (YCC) The main mission of the YCC is to advocate for, and provide resources to, early-career chemists and professionals in the chemical sciences and related fields. The YCC addresses specific issues facing younger chemists within ACS and serves as a voice to the Society on behalf of all younger chemists. As representatives of ACS, the YCC’s goals are to make ACS relevant to younger chemists, to dramatically increase the involvement of younger chemists in all levels of ACS, and to integrate younger chemists into the chemical profession. If you’re interested in serving on the YCC, submit an interest form at ycc.sites.acs.org to join the list of prospective members.


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CONTINUING EDUCATION & CAREER RESOURCES ACS CAREER NAVIGATOR™ Advance your career with the ACS Career Navigator, your home for career services, leadership development, in-person, online, and OnDemand professional education courses and market intelligence resources. No matter what stage your career is currently in, whether you are just starting your journey, transitioning jobs, or looking to brush up or learn new skills, the ACS Career Navigator has the resources to point you in the right direction. Visit acs.org/CareerNavigator for more information or to explore your options with the Navigator offerings that follow.

CAREER SERVICES ACS Career Services provides a growing list of features for job seekers and employers. Achieve your career goals with resources that help you stand out from the crowd when contemplating a new career path, searching for a job, or striking out on your own. As an employer, you can depend on ACS to provide access to the talent you need to innovate and excel. Pathways Workshops: ACS Career Pathways™ is a carefully researched and designed program that helps ACS members find a career pathway and a job in the chemical sciences that’s right for you. If you’re not going to a meeting where the Career Pathway Workshops are being offered, much of what is covered is available online. ACS Career Fair: The unique ACS Career Fair allows job seekers and employers a more substantial version of a traditional “résumé drop” fair. Available exclusively for ACS members during ACS National Meetings, you can submit job applications, résumés, and request interviews with participating chemical companies. 22

Personal Career Consulting: ACS members can receive personalized consulting to help you succeed, wherever you may be in your career. A team of ACS experts is available to give feedback on your résumé and conduct mock interviews to help you gain confidence in interview settings held throughout the year virtually and in-person at national and select regional meetings. InterviewStream Online Tool: Learn what your strengths and weaknesses are during an interview with this online tool that will help you refine your skills and improve any verbal or nonverbal actions you are lacking. acs.interviewstream.com C&EN Jobs: The number one tool for ACS members to find open positions that match skills and career goals. chemistryjobs.acs.org ACS Entrepreneurial Resources Center and Training Program: ACS offers resources and training to help chemists with start-up businesses. acs.org/ei Virtual Networking Events: Join fellow ACS members during online networking events to share experiences, get personalized career advice and build your professional network. Online networking enables you to connect with other members and advance your career, no matter where you are in the world.


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PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION Refresh your skills or branch into new areas with training from Professional Education. Courses taught by expert instructors give you the opportunity to stay on top of new technology, growing trends in the industry, and the skills you need to advance your career. Training is available in-person at various locations in the U.S. and online throughout the year. Also offered are lecture/laboratory courses, providing a unique experience that combines lecture with valuable hands-on training in the lab. ACS members qualify for a savings of up to US $200 off the cost of a training course.

Courses are offered in the following topic areas: > Analytical Chemistry

> Polymer Chemistry

> Biological/Medicinal Chemistry

> Organic/Physical Chemistry

> Computers/Statistics/ Engineering

> Professional Development

Chemistry > General Chemistry

> Regulatory/Environmental Chemistry

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Broaden your horizons with the ACS Leadership Development System© and learn essential skills to strengthen your competitive advantage in today’s global economy. The suite of courses available provides you with an opportunity to take courses in a face-to-face setting as well as online. ACS members have the added benefit of receiving a 50% discount off the full course price. Leadership Development courses are focused around the five main areas of leadership competency that have been found to differentiate leaders in corporate and many other organizational environments: > Personal Capability

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> Focusing on Results

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MARKET INTELLIGENCE Market Intelligence covers the most comprehensive salary and employment information for ACS members and new graduates in chemistry and related fields. ACS Salary Calculator™: Ensure you’re being fairly compensated as compared to others in similar jobs. The calculator provides medianbased salary data by career choice and your projected future salary. Data is adjusted for inflation. Comprehensive Employment and New Graduate Salary Reports: Find annual salary and employment survey reports for chemists and new graduates in the U.S. and research briefs on overall trends in the chemical enterprise.


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AWARDS, GRANTS & FELLOWSHIPS Honoring Excellence and Achievement ACS sponsors a broad range of national, regional, and local section awards to recognize accomplishments and service to the chemical sciences and related disciplines that have helped advance and continue research to benefit humanity. ACS administers 64 national awards, including such prestigious honors as the Priestley Medal, the Arthur C. Cope Award, the ACS Award for Affordable Green Chemistry, the Earl B. Barnes Award for Leadership in Chemical Research Management, the James Bryant Conant Award in High School Chemistry Teaching, the Irving Langmuir Award in Chemical Physics, the Kathryn C. Hach Award for Entrepreneurial Success, the Harry Gray Award for Creative Work in Inorganic Chemistry by a Young Investigator, and the Josef Michl Award in Photochemistry.

ACS FELLOWS PROGRAM Awarded annually, an ACS Fellow designation is granted to members who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in the chemical sciences or profession and in volunteer service to the ACS community. acs.org/fellows.

ACS CONGRESSIONAL FELLOWSHIPS The ACS Congressional Fellowship Program selects two ACS members each year as fellows to serve as staff members in the office of a U.S. senator, representative, or congressional committee. As part of the broader effort administered by AAAS that places more than 30 scientists per year in Congress, the program has two main goals: to provide

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policymakers with high quality information on science-related issues and to educate scientists on how government functions and how science policy is made. acs.org/policyfellow.

ACS SCIENCE POLICY FELLOWSHIP The ACS Science Policy Fellowship Program selects an ACS member to serve as a fellow in the ACS Office of Public Affairs (OPA) for one to two years. The fellow works with experienced OPA staff to provide policymakers with information on the role of science in public policy, to advance specific recommendations on issues affecting the chemical enterprise, and to inform and involve ACS members in the policy process. acs.org/policyfellow.


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PERSONAL BENEFITS ACS Member Insurance Program ACS offers a wide range of quality insurance plans and coverage options to members and their families, including: Life, Health Care Exchange, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability Income, Hospital Indemnity, Long-Term Care, Medicare Supplement, Medical Discount Cards, Prescription Drug Savings Cards, Pet Insurance, Auto, Homeowners and Renters, Professional Liability, Commercial Business Insurance, Key Person, Special Event Insurance, and Chemical Educators Legal Liability. acs.org/insurance New ACS members may also be eligible for US $25,000 of Basic Group Term Life Insurance and US $15,000 of Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage for an entire year. acsnewmemberoffer.com

ACS Credit Card Earn Cash Rewards with your own ACS branded credit card issued through Bank of America. Go to ‘ACS Credit Card’ at acs.org/memberhandbook to learn more. Members can also call 1-800-932-2775 to apply over the phone.

Car Rental Discounts Save up to 25% on car rentals through AVIS, Budget, and Hertz. See the back of your membership card for phone numbers and discount codes.

Hotel Discounts Enjoy discount of up to 15% off the “Best Available rate” at over 7,800 Wyndham Hotel Group properties and Endless Vacation Rentals worldwide. See the back of your membership card for the ACS member reservation code.

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Shipping Discounts With PartnerShip® U.S.-based ACS members are eligible to receive discounts on up to 26% on domestic and international envelope and small parcel shipments with Federal Express and up to 20% on printing and copying services at any FedEx Office. Discounts are also available for bulk and light freight transport. Call 1-800-599-2902 or go to partnership.com/65ACS.

Office Supplies Enjoy discounts on more than 12,000 office products and printing services at any of the nearly 900 OfficeMax locations. Call 1-800-636-2377 to request a Member Discount Card.

Lenovo Computer Products ACS members qualify for special pricing on Lenovo computer products. Visit lenovo.com/americanchemicalsociety or call 1-800-426-7235, ext. 3881. Check the website often, special offers change frequently.

Betchart Expeditions Travel the world with groups of like-minded travelers and scientific experts who share a love of learning and discovery. See all the unique worldwide itineraries planned for 2017 and beyond at betchartexpeditions.com/acs. Additional information on all personal benefits listed above can also be found at acs.org/membership and acs.org/memberhandbook. Please note: personal member benefits may vary across geographic areas.

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LEADERSHIP ACS is at the forefront in preparing the next generation of chemists and chemical engineers. ACS takes the lead in promoting programs and legislation that will ensure the future of the chemistry enterprise. ACS Development Office The ACS Development Office advances the ACS mission by seeking and securing philanthropic support from individuals, foundations, and corporations. Member donations promote and advance the chemical enterprise through ACS education initiatives that directly impact the lives of teachers and students. Programs helping to develop the next generation of scientists include: Project SEED, the ACS Scholars Program, and Advancing Chemistry Teaching (ACT). Go to acs.org/donate and legacyplanning.acs.org to learn more.

Department of Diversity Programs The Department of Diversity Programs (DDP) is designed to promote diversity and inclusion within ACS and throughout the chemical enterprise. ACS believes that diversity leads to greater innovation and advances in the chemical sciences. DDP promotes inclusion and equity through a portfolio of programs and initiatives that foster an inclusive community, raises awareness around the importance of diversity in the chemical sciences, and recognizes the achievements of a diverse ACS membership. DDP seeks to increase the representation and inclusion of underrepresented minorities, women, younger chemists, chemists with disabilities and LGBTQ+. acs.org/diversity

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ACS Office of Public Affairs The ACS Office of Public Affairs (OPA) communicates chemistry’s value to the world. OPA emphasizes how chemistry is improving people’s lives by addressing some of the largest challenges facing society today— developing alternative energy sources, finding new medicines to cure and treat diseases, assuring safe and nutritious food and water, and ensuring a clean and sustainable environment. Through its public policy, member advocacy, and communications programs, ACS is recognized as a credible and respected source of information and expertise by the media, legislators, and other policymakers. Visit acs.org/advocacy, acs.org/act4chemistry, acs.org/chemistryambassadors and acs.org/PressPac, and acs.org/news to see some of the many ways OPA leads and engages with members to advocate for chemistry and communicate its impact.

Office of International Activities The ACS Office of International Activities (OIA) is a team of professionals with the global network and skillset to provide insights, resources, and opportunities to advance the international interests and priorities of ACS. OIA services the ACS Committee on International Activities by working with ACS governance and other ACS units to build global networks for members that enable the broader chemistry community to engage in international research and education, targeting areas where chemistry provides solutions to global challenges. As a central location for global activities, OIA cultivates, evaluates, and works to resource the current and envisioned ACS landscape regarding global chemical science, engineering, and educational engagements. By working directly with the Society’s international chapters and alliance partners, OIA organizes international conferences, professional exchanges, and research collaboration programs. OIA also administers the Society’s Board-approved Science and Human Rights activities and the ACS International Center (global.acs.org), a curated, web-based information


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