1. The American Chemical Society
worlds largest organization of professional scientists
founded in 1876
more than 158,000 members world wide
all degree levels
all of the chemical and biological sciences and engineering
The North Carolina Section of the American Chemical Society
early Local Section Chairs
Francis P. Venable, University of North Carolina
B. W. Kilgore, North Carolina Experiment Station
William A. Withers, North Carolina State College
one of 5 local sections in North Carolina
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2. The American Chemical Society
agricultural chemistry
pharmaceutical chemistry
medicinal chemistry
environmental sciences
material sciences
polymer chemistry
Central North Carolina
Established in 1950
730 members
North Carolina
Established in 1895
2635 members
Western Carolinas*
Established in 1946
about 188 members
*Incl 12 counties in South Carolina; 843 members total
Carolina Piedmont*
Established 1943
679 members
*Incl 1 county in South Carolina
Eastern North Carolina
Established in 1954
303 members
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