Greater Houston SectionEstablished in 1917, the Section serves about 2500 members, consisting of chemists, chemical engineers and professionals in allied fields. The American Chemical Society is recognized as a world leader in fostering science education and research, and promoting public understanding of science. The Greater Houston Section of the American Chemical Society is one of 189 local ACS sections across the nation. |
ACS-GHS Awards: Call for Nominations Recognize your peers for their outstanding scholarship and service to the ACS-GHS and our chemical community by nominating them for an award!
Direct inquiries and submit nomination packets to acs-ghs@acs-ghs.org by the specified deadline. Save the Date! Our annual ACS-GHS Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Stay tuned for more details. ACS Southwest Regional Award Nominations are Open! The 76th Southeastern and 81st Southwest Joint Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society to be held October 26 - 29, 2025 in Orlando, FL, invites nominees for the following ACS Regional Awards:Stanley C. Israel Regional Award for Advancing Diversity in the Chemical Sciences recognizes individuals and/or institutions that have advanced diversity in the chemical sciences and significantly stimulated or fostered activities that promote inclusiveness within the region. Deadline: August 1 The ACS Division of Chemical Education (CHED) for Excellence in High School Teaching recognizes, encourages, and stimulates outstanding teachers of high school chemistry in the region. Deadline: August 15 E. Ann Nalley Award for Volunteer Service to the American Chemical Society recognizes the volunteer efforts of individuals who have served the American Chemical Society, contributing significantly to the goals and objectives of the Society through their regional activities. Deadline: August 15 For more information, including nomination packet requirements and submission information, please see the SWRM Awards Page. 2026 ACS-GHS Board Elections - Call for Nominations Are you interested in promoting the value of Chemistry in the Greater Houston area? If so, send a nomination email with the subject line "2026 GHS Elections" to acs-ghs@acs-ghs.org. Be sure to include the position you are interested in, a brief bio, and photo. You must be an ACS member in good standing with an up-to-date membership to be eligible for election. Open Positions:
Deadline for nominations is Friday, September 12, 2025. Celebrating Excellence in High School Chemistry Teaching
Congratulations to Dr. Claire Conboy of St. Thomas High School on receiving the 2025 ACS-GHS Award for Excellence in High School Chemistry Teaching! | 2025 Pre-College Awards & Recognition Program (Venue Change)
Celebrating the achievements of Greater Houston students in the US National Chemistry Olympiad, our annual Scholarship winners, and 2025 Project SEED participants. Parents/Guardians are invited to help us celebrate! Friday, August 1, 2025 6:00 pm St. John's School 2401 Claremont Lane Houston, TX 77019 RSVP by July 21, 2025 to: Upcoming events
Cheers to the Chemistry of Bourbon!
We had a fantastic time celebrating National Bourbon Day with the ACS-GHS Chemistry of Bourbon Seminar and Summer Social this past weekend. The event brought together both longtime members and many new faces, all eager to engage, learn, and connect. A big thank you to Dr. Beth Lorsbach for delivering an insightful and engaging seminar that blended chemistry with storytelling. The guided bourbon tasting was a highlight, and early feedback has been incredibly positive. Attendees especially enjoyed the curated selections and learning the science behind each pour. We are grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening such a success. Looking forward to more opportunities to bring the Greater Houston chemistry community together.
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