ACS-CES Award for Incorporation of Sustainability Into Chemical Education, USA for Bachelor

  •  Bachelor
  •  30-Sep-2025
  •   United States
  • $$  $1,200 and national recognition at an ACS-affiliated conference

The American Chemical Society invites self-nominations for the ACS-CES Award, recognizing outstanding efforts to integrate sustainability into chemical education. Open to educators and professionals at all levels, the award includes $1,200 and an invitation to present at an ACS-affiliated conference.

To be eligible for the ACS-CES Award, applicants must submit a self-nomination showcasing how they have effectively integrated sustainability into chemical education. Eligible nominees include K-12 teachers, faculty, chemistry professionals, and volunteers who have developed innovative educational approaches targeting audiences such as K-12 students, undergraduate or graduate students, or the general public.

The American Chemical Society (ACS) is one of the world’s largest scientific organizations, dedicated to advancing the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners for the benefit of Earth and its people. Founded in 1876, ACS supports scientific research, education, and innovation through scholarly publications, conferences, professional development, and outreach initiatives.
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Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The award will be presented to individuals or groups working in any area of chemical education

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

    • Submit a self-nomination demonstrating the incorporation of sustainability into chemical education.

    • Work should target one or more of the following audiences: K-12 students, K-12 teachers, undergraduate students, graduate students, or the general public.

    • Demonstrate innovation, intellectual merit, and potential for broader impact.

    • Clearly articulate how sustainability concepts (e.g., green chemistry, circularity, systems thinking, or UN SDGs) are embedded in the educational effort.

    • Be willing to give an invited presentation at an ACS-affiliated meeting if selected.

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Offered Benefits

  • Each awardee will receive $1,200 to support travel costs for presenting their work at a selected ACS-affiliated meeting

  • National recognition for exemplary sustainability-focused educational efforts

  • Opportunity to share materials with educators nationally and internationally through ACS platforms

Application Process

Applicants must submit a completed nomination form online, including:

  • Full contact information (mailing address, phone, email)

  • A title and a 1000-character abstract

  • A 3000-character statement detailing the learning objectives, target audience, and the role of sustainability in the nominated work

  • Commitment to present the work at an ACS conference and allow it to be posted on the ACS website

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