Speak Simply about Your Job

As a chemist, you understand that chemistry is
all around us. As a Chemistry Ambassador, you
see opportunities to talk about chemistry all
around you too.

Chat up chemistry.

No matter where you go or who you’re talking to, you have a chance to improve someone’s understanding of your profession. Whether at a neighborhood barbeque or a cocktail party, or when discussing current events with a non-scientist, there’s bound to be an opportunity to shine a positive light on your profession.

Everyday conversations are great opportunities to shape others’ perceptions of who chemists are and what chemists do. And there’s no better spokesperson for chemistry than you!

How can you speak simply about chemistry?

• What do You Do?
  Answer the question “What do you do?” in a way that anyone can understand and appreciate
• Real Conversation Starters
  Develop your own simple and quick explanation of your work that anyone can appreciate
• Share Why You’re Proud to be a Chemist
  Tell others how chemistry improves people’s lives and why you’re proud to be a chemist
• Make Everyday Connections to Chemistry
  Help non-scientists understand how chemistry connects to their daily lives and current events
• Tell Your Story and Tell it Often
  Review sample scripts that demonstrate how easy it is to leave behind a positive message about chemistry

Contact Us

Want to make a suggestion, ask questions, or contact program members?

• Log in to the ACS Network and join a Chemistry Ambassadors discussion, or
• Email chemistryambassadors@acs.org.

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