Author: Jarrod Cohen, Ph.D. Chair-Elect, ACS Division of Professional Relations This blog post highlights ways you can be involved with PROF at a National meeting, highlighting programming that is promised to be engaging. It also features ways to get involved and start or expand on building your ACS leadership. Finally, it describes how we recognize individuals […]
PROF 2023 Awards Announcement
On behalf of the PROF Awards Committee we are pleased to share the following Award winners for 2023: Carol Duane – Henry Hill Award Winner Carol Duane is awarded the 2023 Henry Hill Award for promoting, engaging, and preparing individuals to thrive in their chosen profession. She is recognized for being a key player within the […]
The Value of Involvement with PROF
Author: Jarrod Cohen, Ph.D. Chair-Elect, ACS Division of Professional Relations This blog post highlights ways you can be involved with PROF at a National meeting, highlighting programming that is promised to be engaging. He also mentions ways to get involved and start or expand on building your ACS leadership. Lastly, he recognizes several individuals for their […]
Councilor Report – Spring 2023
Author: Matt Grandbois, Councilor The Spring 2023 Council Meeting of the American Chemical Society will be meeting for a hybrid session on Wednesday, March 29th starting at 8:00am ET hosted out of Indianapolis, IN during the Spring 2023 ACS National Meeting. There are several items that will be up for action both leading up to, […]
Division selects doctoral student who promotes women in STEM for leadership conference
Washington, D.C. (December 20, 2022) – The Division of Professional Relations (PROF) of the American Chemical Society (ACS) announces their selection for the PROF Leadership Development Award, Ms. Nicole Gammons. Ms. Gammons will represent PROF at the annual ACS Leadership Development Institute, January 20-22, 2023, in Atlanta, GA. The ACS Leadership Development Institute is an […]
*Job Posting* – Associate Program Officer
PROF is pleased to help advertise a position with the Washington State Academy of Science. This is a non-bench job for people interested in policy, etc. See more information, including contact details, below. Location: WSU WEST-SEATTLE Overview: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Associate Program Officer is responsible for managing assigned research projects contracted through […]
Nominations open for PROF Awards
Author: Gloria Thomas-Fuller, Awards Chair The American Chemical Society Division of Professional Relations invites nominations for the following awards: Henry A. Hill Award — recognizes people who have served the profession in a unique and distinguished manner. Lou Sacco Award — recognizes persons who have served the Division of Professional Relations in a meritorious and […]
Fall 2022 PROF Councilor Commentary
Author: Matt Grandbois, Councilor The Fall 2022 ACS Council meeting is scheduled to be held as a hybrid session on Wednesday, August 24th. The Council meeting will be hosted at Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk Hotel, in Sheraton Chicago Ballroom IV-VII starting at 10:00am CT. There are several items that will be up for action that […]
Women Chemists Committee Celebrates 95 Years of Empowering Women in the Chemical Enterprise
Author: Amy M Balija, Chair of the ACS Women Chemists Committee The Women Chemists Committee (WCC) was established in 1927 as a joint committee between ACS Council and the Board of Directors. Initially named the Women’s Service Committee, the group was instructed to follow five directives to promote, advocate, and inform the Society about issues […]
Summer 2022 Councilor Commentary
Author: Matt Grandbois, Councilor The ACS Council Meeting was held virtually on March 23rd as part of the hybrid Spring 2022 National Meeting in San Diego, CA. Several items were discussed and acted upon by Council that have an impact on PROF Members. Candidates for President-Elect 2023 were voted upon with Mary Carroll and Rigoberto […]