The Greater Houston Section of the American Chemical Society
is one of 189 local ACS sections across the nation.

Established 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.

Call for Papers - SWRM in Arkansas

New deadline date - August 1, 2008

Special Invitation to undergraduate students!

64th Southwest Regional Meeting
Oct 1-4, 2008
Little Rock, Arkansas

Congratulations!

Carolyn Burnley received a 2008 Star Award from the National Women of
Achievement organization
Simon Bott receives the UH Provost Faculty Advising Award - 5/08
Mamie Moy was recognized as one of 101 Women of
Distinction in Texas by the American Association of University Women - 4/08

ACS-GHS Section Award

American Chemical Society Greater Houston Section Award

The Section Award recognizes a section member for meritorious contributions to the welfare and distinction of the Section, as demonstrated by contributions to education, research, Sectional service and/or community service.

Nomination deadline is August 1, 2008 Application information can be found in Awards section of this site.

GHS Nominated for Two Awards

The ACS ChemLuminary Planning Committee announced that the Greater Houston Local Section has been selected as a finalist for the following ChemLuminary Award(s):

Younger Chemists Committee--Outstanding New Local Section Younger Chemists Committee
Women Chemists Commitee--Outstanding Single Event Promoting Women

Recipients will be announced and the presentation of awards will occur at the 236^th ACS National Meeting in Philadelphia, PA on Tuesday, August 19, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center– Ballroom 113 A-C. The presentations will include awards given by 15 committees of the Society.

Section News

Project Seed Benefits Six Local Students

The ACS Project Seed program started at Prairie View University on Thursday June 12, 2008.

Six local students were selected to participate in the program which opens new doors for students to experience what it’s like to be a chemist. More

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The Greater Houston Section of the American Chemical Society is one of 189 local ACS sections across the nation.

The Greater Houston Section of the American Chemical Society
is one of 189 local ACS sections across the nation.