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 and green chemistry into chemical education and outreach.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Nomination submission) | September 2026 (Completed nomination materials)
Funding Amounts: $1,200 per awardee, typically for travel to the awards symposium; 4–6 projects recognized annually.
Summary: Recognizes outstanding efforts to integrate sustainability, green chemistry, and systems thinking into chemical education and outreach.
Key Information: Self-nomination is required; awardees must present at a national symposium.
Description
The American Chemical Society (ACS) offers this award to honor individuals or groups who have made exemplary contributions to the incorporation of sustainability into chemical education. The recognition emphasizes creative integration of sustainability concepts, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), green chemistry, and systems thinking into classroom and outreach activities. Awardees are expected to share their work at a national ACS symposium, facilitating the dissemination of innovative educational practices across the chemistry community.
