Journal of Chemical Education Call for Papers: Special Issue on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect in Chemistry Education Research and Practice Leyte L. Winfield, Zakiya S. Wilson-Kennedy, Florastina Payton-Stewart, Jennifer Nielson, Ann C. Kimble-Hill, and Edgar A. Arriaga ABSTRACT: The Journal of Chemical Education announces a call for papers for an upcoming special issue on diversity, […]
*Job Posting* – UBC Assistant Professor, Tenure Track
The Gay and Transgender Chemists and Allies Subdivision of the Division of Professional Relations is proud to share that the University of British Columbia is seeking to hire an Assistant Professor in the area of Biological Chemistry/Chemical Biology and is interested in attracting a diverse set of applicants. See more information, including contact details, […]
How to Recognize and Respond to Microaggressions
Join ACS Webinars and the Division of Professional Relations for a series of paired-events that are co-hosted by the ACS Department of Diversity Programs and the Diversity, Inclusion and Respect Advisory Board. Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 2-3pm ET Speaker: Fatima Dainkeh, She+ Geeks Out Moderator: Paula Christopher, American Chemical Society Register for Free! What You Will […]
ACS Virginia Women’s Leadership Workshop
The American Chemical Society (ACS) Virginia Section Younger Chemists & Women Chemists Committees are excited to continue the Women’s Leadership Workshop Series with Part II being scheduled for this Saturday, October 24th, 2020 from 10 AM to 1 PM EDT. The aim of this workshop is “to empower and promote current and emerging women in STEM”. This event will feature Keynote Speaker Chanté Summers, […]
How to Retain Underrepresented Talent in STEM
Join ACS Webinars and the Division of Professional Relations for a series of paired-events that are co-hosted by the ACS Department of Diversity Programs and the Diversity, Inclusion and Respect Advisory Board. When: Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 2-3pm ET Speaker: Michele Heyward, Posi+iveHire Moderator: Paula Christopher, American Chemical Society Register for Free! […]
Elections for Service in 2021: Meet Your Candidates
The Division of Professional Relations hosts annual elections for a number of positions on our Executive Board. You will receive an email directly from the Division via Survey Monkey in the coming weeks asking you to cast your ballot on October 16. Voting will close on November 16, so cast your anonymous ballot before then! […]
Ethics and Chemistry
Ethics education is important and paramount in becoming a professional. Ethics is not the same as moral reasoning. Good people can do bad things. Newspaper articles report on cases in which scientists “mess up” or make the wrong choice in regards to ethical research, publishing and lab safety.1 Ethics is as important as chemical laboratory […]
Finding Your Voice in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conversation
Join ACS Webinars and the Division of Professional Relations for a series of paired-events that are co-hosted by the ACS Department of Diversity Programs and the Diversity, Inclusion and Respect Advisory Board. When: Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 2-3pm ET Speaker: Desiree S. Coleman, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant Moderator: Paula Christopher, American Chemical Society […]
ACS PROF Past-Subdivision Chair Publishes Call to Action in ACS Organic Letters
The ongoing social debate on social justice and equity for underrepresented minority and diversity groups has continued to take hold across the globe including within the chemical community. This dialogue was further escalated within the hallowed halls of our chemical profession when a perspective written by Hudlicky was published in Angewandte Chemie, International Edition. (1) […]
Continuing the Conversation: A Follow Up from our Open Dialogue on Diversity, Inclusion, and Respect
“It’s not enough to just be non-racist, we must actively work towards antiracism.” On Friday June 12, the ACS Division of Professional Relations (PROF) hosted an Open Dialogue on Diversity, Inclusion, & Respect. This dialogue was in line with our mission to create inclusive communities that extend outside the laboratory, classroom, and office. We recognize […]