1. About ACS Name American Chemical Society Date Event City, State American Chemical Society

2. ACS Born in the 19 th Century American Chemical Society 2

3. 3 3 3 The ACS National Charter— Signed in 1937 “To encourage…the advancement of chemistry...the promotion of research in chemical science and industry…the increase and diffusion of chemical knowledge….. Thereby fostering public welfare and education, aiding the development of our country’s industries, and adding to the material prosperity and happiness of our people.”

4. About ACS 158,000+ members ‒ 186 Local Sections ‒ 32 Technical Divisions 86% of members have degrees in chemistry, 14% in other fields 52% of members in business & industry Nearly 25,000 members living outside the U.S. 2 locations 2,000 employees Our members and staff share a common purpose and goals! 4 American Chemical Society

5. Our Vision: “Improving people’s lives through the transforming power of chemistry” Our Mission: “Advance the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners for the benefit of Earth and its people.” The ACS Vision and Mission 5 American Chemical Society

6. Our Core Values: Passion for chemistry in the broadest sense Focus on members Professionalism Diversity and inclusion The ACS Core Values 6 American Chemical Society

7. Our Strategic Focal Areas Provide Information Empower Member Careers Improve Education Increase Public Appreciation 7 American Chemical Society

8. Provide Information: Networking and Learning at Meetings & Expositions National Meetings ‒ Twice a year ‒ 11,000+ attendees ‒ 7,000+ presentations Regional Meetings ‒ 6+ a year ‒ Organized by ACS Local Sections ‒ Three- to four-day technical programs ‒ Reflect regional interests American Chemical Society 8

9. Provide Information: Producing High Quality, High Impact Publications American Chemical Society 9 47 peer-reviewed journals including three new journals for 2015 83+ million article requests in 2013 Open Access initiatives now include ACS Central Science, ACS Editors’ Choice, ACS Author Rewards, and ACS AuthorChoice. Free ACS Mobile Application has been downloaded 60,000 times ACS ChemWorx introduced in 2013, a collaborative reference manager coupled with tools and services for authors, to help streamline the research management experience ACS Publications

10. Provide Information: Building the most comprehensive collection of the world’s disclosed chemistry The CAS coverage of chemistry and related sciences includes journals and patents as well as dissertations, chemical supplier catalogs, chemical libraries, Web collections, and other reputable sources: >50,000 journal titles since 1907 patents from 63 authorities more than 90 million small molecules proteins, peptides, enzymes and genes more than 75 million reactions and synthetic preparations more than 72,000 traditional medicine patents natural products 10 NOTE: Data as of September 2014 American Chemical Society

11. Empower Member Careers: Preparing members for career change ACS prepares scientists to be adaptable in this new career landscape characterized by layoffs, globalization and multi-disciplinary demands ACS hosts regular career webinars ACS Jobs database ACS provides online career advice and materials, career fairs and workshops, and seasoned career consultants Virtual Career Fairs at National Meetings 11 American Chemical Society

12. Empower Member Careers Opportunities for professional development ACS Helps Scientists Enhance their Technical and Business Skills: Online and in-person technical training courses Sci-Mind: A new customized online training environment Leadership development courses Entrepreneurship training Online business courses American Chemical Society 12

13. Improve Education Resources for learners and educators K-8 ‒ Adventures in Chemistry website, Science Coaches, Inquiry in Action, middleschoolchemistry.com High School ‒ ChemCom textbook, ChemMatters magazine, professional development workshops and webinars, ACS-Hach Programs Undergraduate ‒ ACS Approval Process, College to Career website, Chemistry in Context textbook Graduate and Postdoc ‒ Academic Employment Initiative, Preparing for Life After Graduate School, Postdoc-to-Faculty workshop, ACS Directory of Graduate Research American Chemical Society 13

14. Improve Education Diverse experiences Project SEED ACS Scholars Chemistry Olympiad American Chemical Society 14

15. Improve Education American Association of Chemistry Teachers AACT is a membership organization open to anyone with an interest in chemistry education, but primarily serving K-12 teachers. AACT Goals Serve as a trusted resource of curricular and pedagogical resources for K-12 chemistry instructions Provide networking opportunities for chemistry teachers amongst themselves and the broader ACS community Disseminate effective teaching and learning practices at the K-12 level American Chemical Society 15

16. Increase Public Appreciation: Working to ensure the health of the chemical enterprise Key Focus Areas: Advocating for predictable and sustained funding for R&D, improving STEM Education and support of scientific research & development Creating new science & technology jobs through adoption of policies to promote entrepreneurship and innovation All position statements can be found at www.acs.org/policywww.acs.org/policy www.acs.org/CreatingJobs 16 American Chemical Society

17. Public Policy: Science & The Congress Project Improving Science Literacy of Policymakers American Chemical Society 17 Increase Public Appreciation: Advocacy & public policy ACS Staff Registered Lobbyists Meet with Policymakers Lead/Participate in Coalitions ACS Member Visits with Policymakers On Capitol Hill With Federal Agencies In Congressional District Offices With State legislators Advocacy: Translate ACS Policy Position Statements into Action

18. American Chemical Society 18 Media Outreach to Print & Electronic Outlets Scouting Operation ‒ Just Accepted and ASAP manuscripts from 40+ journals and C&EN ‒ 20,000 ACS Meeting Abstracts ‒ Goal: Find Science “Gems” of interest to the public ‒ Package and market to audiences Increase Public Appreciation: Communicating science to the media

19. Increase Public Appreciation: Communicating science to the public Chemistry Ambassadors National Chemistry Week Chemists Celebrate Earth Day National Historic Chemical Landmarks Put a human face and voice on chemistry! 19 American Chemical Society

20. Final Thoughts/Questions? American Chemical Society 20 www.acs.org/wallpaper