George C. Pimentel Award in Chemical Education
George C. Pimentel Award in Chemical Education honors educators and chemistry professionals for teaching, research, writing, and public education that advance chemistry learning and understanding.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: August 5, 2026 (2028 nominations open) | December 5, 2026 (2028 nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 and a certificate, plus up to $2,500 in reimbursed travel expenses
Summary: Recognizes outstanding contributions to chemical education through teaching, research, writing, administration, and public education.
Key Information: ACS membership is not required for nominees or nominators; prior scientific awards may affect eligibility.
Description
The George C. Pimentel Award in Chemical Education is an annual American Chemical Society (ACS) National Award recognizing outstanding contributions to chemical education in its broadest sense. It honors work that trains professional chemists, shares reliable chemistry information, or integrates chemistry into the educational system. Its scope includes prospective chemists, chemistry professionals, students in other fields, and the general public.
Recognized activities include teaching at any level, organization and administration, influential writing, educational research, instructional methodology, establishing instructional standards, and public enlightenment. Established in 1950 as the ACS Award in Chemical Education, the award is supported by an endowed fund established by the ACS Division of Chemical Education and the Board of Publications supporting the Journal of Chemical Education and ChemEd X.
