ACS-CES Award for Incorporation of Sustainability Into Chemical Education
Forecasted
The ACS-CES Award from the American Chemical Society honors innovative integration of sustainability into chemical education, recognizing and sharing exemplary teaching and outreach approaches.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Nomination deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,200 per awardee (for travel to symposium); 4–6 awardees annually
Summary: Recognizes outstanding efforts to integrate sustainability into chemical education through innovative teaching and outreach.
Key Information: Self-nominations only; awardees expected to present at an ACS-affiliated conference.
Description
This award, presented by the American Chemical Society (ACS), honors individuals or groups who have made exemplary contributions to incorporating sustainability into chemical education. It is designed to elevate and disseminate creative approaches that embed sustainability, green chemistry, systems thinking, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) into educational and outreach initiatives. The award aligns with ACS’s mission to advance scientific knowledge and promote responsible, ethical practices, with sustainability as a core value. Recipients are expected to share their innovative educational strategies through invited talks at a symposium during a selected ACS-affiliated conference, helping to spread impactful teaching methods nationwide.
