Join the American Chemical Society and become a member of the Greater Houston Section!
Becoming a member of the ACS means becoming a part of the world's largest scientific society, an organization that's 161,000 members strong. The ACS provides a multitude of information, educational, financial, technical and professional opportunities for its members. The Society's 34 technical divisions cover the entire spectrum of the chemical world and the 189 Local Sections allows you to participate in local events and meetings throughout the year.
Membership Information from the American Chemical Society
Membership Process and Categories
Please either complete the online membership application, or if you are paying with any method other than credit or purchase card, download the application forms and mail or fax to:
American Chemical Society, Member Services, PO Box 82229, Columbus, OH, 43202-9906. Phone: 800-333-9511 (US only); 614-447-3776 (outside the US); Fax: 614-447-3891; E-mail:
Membership Dues
2009 Membership dues are as follows:
- Regular/Associate Member $140.00
- Non-Scientist/Society Affiliate $105.00
- Student Member $70.00
Membership Categories
ACS offers four categories of membership plus a Student Affiliate category:
- Regular/Associate Member - Entitled to member-only subscription rates for ACS journals and a subscription (print and online) to Chemical & Engineering News, individuals must have one of the following:
- a degree in a chemical science
- a certification as a teacher of a chemical science
- or relevant work experience
Note: Associate Members (those who have not yet met requirements for full Society membership) cannot hold an elective office.
- Graduate Student Member - A full-time graduate student, majoring in a chemical science or a related academic discipline, shall be entitled to a discount of 50% of the membership dues. Special student subscription prices for most journals are available. Please note: Post Doctoral Work is not eligible for the student discount.
- Non-Scientist/Society Affiliate - Entitled to all Regular Member benefits excluding the ability to vote or hold an elective office. A person who is not eligible to become a member of the Society but whose major vocational effort is directly concerned with the practice of a chemical science may become a Society Affiliate at a dues rate of 3/4 of the member dues.
- Student Affiliate - Undergraduate students majoring in or interested in chemistry qualify for membership at substantially discounted dues. Student Affiliates receive special student subscription prices for journals.
Discounts
Graduate Discount - A person graduating with a bachelors degree in a chemical science may apply for membership within one year from the date of graduation to receive a discount of one-half of the membership dues.
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