[American Chemical Society](https://www.acs.org)

November 1, 2024 (Nomination deadline)

$5,000 award plus up to $2,500 for travel to award ceremony; certificate for recipient and institution

Recognizes and encourages outstanding high school chemistry teachers in the United States at the national level.

Nomination period opens July 1 annually; retired teachers are not eligible.

--- ## Description This national award, presented by the American Chemical Society (ACS), honors exceptional high school chemistry teachers in the United States, its possessions, or territories. Established in 1965, the award aims to recognize, encourage, and stimulate teachers who demonstrate innovative teaching methods, inspire students, and actively contribute to extracurricular chemistry activities. The award is sustained by an endowed fund from the *Journal of Chemical Education* and ChemEd X. --- ## Due Dates - **Nomination deadline:** November 1, 2024 - **Nomination period:** July 1 to November 1 annually --- ## Funding Amount - **Monetary award:** $5,000 to the recipient - **Travel expenses:** Up to $2,500 reimbursed for travel to the ACS national meeting where the award is presented - **Certificates:** For both the recipient and their institution --- ## Eligibility - Nominees must be actively engaged in teaching chemistry at the high school level (grades 9–12) in the U.S., its possessions, or territories. - Retired teachers are **not eligible**. - The award is open regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability status, or educational background. - Local ACS sections are especially encouraged to submit nominations. - Nominees should demonstrate: - Exceptional quality of teaching, with emphasis on unusually effective presentation methods - Ability to challenge and inspire students - Involvement in extracurricular chemistry activities (e.g., science fairs, clubs) - Commitment to professional development (e.g., advanced degrees, refresher courses, attendance at scientific meetings) --- ## Application Process - **Nomination materials required:** - Nominee-authored statement (max 500 words) describing teaching philosophy and specific examples of practice - One required support letter (a second is optional but strongly encouraged); letters from supervisors, colleagues, or former students are acceptable (current students may not submit) - **How to submit:** - Nominations must be submitted online via the [ACS National Awards nomination portal](https://www.nominate.acs.org/) - For nomination guidelines and details, see the [ACS National Awards Nomination Guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) - **Nomination rollover:** Nominations remain active for three award cycles unless selected --- ## Additional Information - The award was established in 1965 and has been supported by various sponsors; since 2017, it has been endowed by the *Journal of Chemical Education* and ChemEd X. - The recipient is recognized at the ACS national meeting with a formal award ceremony and banquet. - A certificate for institutional display is also provided. - See [past recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/james-bryant-conant-award-in-high-school-chemistry-teaching/past-recipients.html) for examples of previous honorees. --- ## External Links - [Program Details and Nomination Instructions (ACS)](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/james-bryant-conant-award-in-high-school-chemistry-teaching.html) - [ACS National Awards Nomination Guidelines](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/national/nominations.html) - [Nomination Portal](https://www.nominate.acs.org/) - [ChemEd X – Award Endowment Partner](https://www.chemedx.org/) - [Journal of Chemical Education](http://pubs.acs.org/journal/jceda8) - [Past Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/james-bryant-conant-award-in-high-school-chemistry-teaching/past-recipients.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | ACS National Awards | American Chemical Society, 1155 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 | | Email | [awards@acs.org](mailto:awards@acs.org) | | Phone | +1 800-227-5558 | | General ACS Contact | [ACS Contact Page](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) |

James Bryant Conant Award in High School Chemistry Teaching

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