Become a Chemistry Ambassador – Make a Difference!
This week’s feature –
ACS Member Advocacy
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), standing, meets with a delegation of ACS Chemistry Ambassadors during Capitol Hill visits. The Chemistry Ambassadors are (counterclockwise from left) Terry Ring (Salt lake Local Section), Tracey Scherban (Portland Local Section GAC Chair), Shannan Elmore (Colorado Local Section GAC Chair), and Marinda Wu (ACS Board of Director and California Local Section GAC Chair).
ACS supports activities in which local sections and individual members can build relation- ships with elected officials. Learn more.
This program is about connecting our members and their messages with the people who live in their communities. It’s about encouraging our members to be compelling spokespersons for their profession, whether they have a lot of time, or a little. It’s about connecting ACS’ many and excellent resources with the audiences they are intended to serve. And doing it with a human face and voice.
Who better to represent chemistry in the community than our 154,000 members?
By becoming a Chemistry Ambassador, you can help educate people about the importance of chemists and chemistry, while taking part in community activities that are engaging and fulfilling for you. The suggestions and tools in this program are largely designed for individuals on their own schedules, but there are resources for local section programming as well.
Resources for Chemistry Ambassadors:
- Inspiring Future Chemists
Plan and conduct activities with youth and share ACS resources with educators - Public Relations and Media Outreach
Address the media, publicize local events, and develop effective messages - ACS Member Advocacy – Policy Activities
Write your lawmakers and plan a successful meeting with elected officials - Speaking to Your Community about Chemistry
Engage community members with a demonstration, speech or science café - Chemistry Ambassadors Outreach Spotlight
See what others are doing to improve the public appreciation of chemistry - Chemistry Issues in the News
Articles and resources to help you speak about important chemistry topics
Additional Programs and Information:
- ACS President Thomas Lane on the Importance of Community Involvement
Put a human face on chemistry. Reach out to your community. Become a Chemistry Ambassador. - Why do we need Chemistry Ambassadors?
More reasons to become a Chemistry Ambassador and resources to help you reach your target audiences. - National Chemistry Week
A community-based program to reach the public with positive messages about chemistry. October 18-24, 2009. - Chemists Celebrate Earth Day
An environmental awareness campaign to illustrate the positive role that chemistry plays in the world. April 22, 2010. - Legislative Action Network at Act 4 Chemistry
A grassroots program to update members on federal legislation and facilitate contact with elected officials. - ACS Network
A professional networking platform for the global chemistry community, including Chemistry Ambassadors.
Contact Us
Want to offer feedback, ask questions, make a content suggestion, or contact program members?
- Log in to the ACS Network and visit the Chemistry Ambassadors Community, or
- Email chemistryambassadors@acs.org.