Diversity Partner Program

Furthering the interest and advancement of all students and professionals in chemical science is fundamental to scientific and societal progress. To that end, the ACS Diversity Partner Program is designed to broaden participation in the chemical sciences nationwide among diverse and traditionally underrepresented groups.


What’s New

Read ACS Past-President Katie Hunt’s C&EN article (pg.66, ACS Comment section) launching the Diversity Partner Program.


The Partners

In this pilot effort, four “Diversity Partners” serve as ACS liaisons to the African American, Hispanic, Native American, and Asian communities.

African American Community – Thomas H. Epps

Asian Community – Guang Cao

Hispanic Community– Javier Macossay-Torres

Native American Community – Shanadeen Begay


Diversity Resources

ACS Diversity Statement

ACS Past-President Katie Hunt’s Presentation, Philadelphia, PA (August, 2008)



Important Links

Professional and Member Relations (P&MR)

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