Committee on Science

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The Committee on Science (ComSci) plays a unique role within ACS by facilitating discussion and dissemination of information on global, multidisciplinary topics that cut across the diverse units of ACS. In addition to increasing Society’s understanding on emerging areas of chemical science and education, ComSci advises the Board on policy statements and the national recognition of extraordinary chemistry achievements.

News & Announcements

• ComSci’s recently approved strategic plan is now available
• ComSci organized the first of a new series of Nobel Laureates forums at the ACS National Meeting in San Diego on March 27, 2012
• As the canvassing committee for the ACS recommendation to the White House for the Presidential Medal of Science, ComSci approved and will submit an ACS nomination in late March for this highest honor for U.S. scientists and engineers.
• ComSci organized the first-ever business plan competition at the ACS national meeting in San Diego on March 26, 2012—featuring entrepreneurs/CEOs presenting promising chemical related innovations