Welcome to the North Carolina Local Section of the American Chemical Society.
We are a scientific society dedicated to supporting scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry. Our section was founded in 1896 and is the oldest section in the South. Our founding fathers recognized the importance of being a resource to our community, supporting the advancement of chemistry and the importance of involvement at the local level. Our membership is diverse with an opportunity to connect no matter where you are in your career.
Senior Chemist's Commitee Meeting, May 12, 2022
Date: Thursday, May 12, 2022
Time: 11:30am
Location: Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 5006 Apex Highway 55. Durham, NC 27713
Registration: Eventbrite announcement
Award for Excellence in High School Science Teaching
Congratulations to Fall 2021 Award for Excellence in High School Teaching recipients -
Katherine Nock - Heritage High School
Timothy Anglin - North Carolina School of Science and Math
2021 Volunteers - We Appreciate You!
Local Section volunteers for 2021 were appreciated recently with an enjoyable dinner and great company at Kipos Greek Taverna in Chapel Hill.
Volunteer opportunities are available in 2022:
for YCC (Younger Chemist's Committee, contact Allison Smith
for WCC (Women Chemist's Committee), contact Cassie Lilly
for SCC (Senior Chemist's Committee), contact Jim Chao and Richard Spontak
Outstanding Local Section YCC for 2021
Congratulations to our amazing Younger Chemists Committee, chaired by, Allison Smith!
Save the date for
SERMACS 2023
Oct 25-28
What better place to celebrate the creativity of Chemistry than with the North Carolina ACS!
For more information or to volunteer, email sermacs2023info@gmail.com
125th Anniversary T-shirts Available
Celebrate 125 years of the NC ACS with a free t-shirt.
Make your request by filling out this online t-shirt order form.
Calls for Volunteers
The following committees are looking for additional local members:
Younger Chemist Committee (YCC)
Womens Chemist Committee (WCC)
Senior Chemists (SCC)