DivCHED
Advancing Chemical Education For All

News & Announcements

BCCE Logo
2026 BCCE

Join us for the 2026 BCCE on July 26-30, 2026! The 29th BCCE will be held at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the Summer of 2026.

BCCE Scholarship
BCCE 2026 Scholarships

DivCHED scholarships support member participation in the BCCE, expanding access to the Division’s signature professional learning event.

ACS Logo
2026 ACS National Award Winners

DivCHED proudly congratulates Ellen J. Yezierski, Norbert J. Pienta, and Xue Qing Liang on 2026 ACS National Awards.

About DivCHED

The Division of Chemical Education (DivCHED) is a technical division of the American Chemical Society. Our membership is a dynamic, engaged community spanning secondary schools, universities, research institutions, and industry—united by a shared passion for advancing chemistry education and inspiring future scientists. Learn more about our mission here:

Executive Committee

The Senior Management Team responsible for ensuring the overall growth and financial health of the Division.

Headshot of Gina Frey

Gina Frey, Chair

Dr. Frey is a Professor at the University of Utah and Ragsdale Endowed Chair in Chemical Education, with over two decades of experience in teaching and academic leadership. She has held significant leadership roles in faculty development, STEM education research, and national chemical education initiatives. Her work advances collaborative learning and inclusive teaching practices, and she currently serves in multiple leadership capacities within ACS and the Division of Chemical Education.

Dr. Steven Wietstock
Steve Wietstock
Chair-elect
Headshot of Thomas Bussey
Thomas Bussey
Immediate Past Chair
Ryan Stowe
Ryan Stowe
Secretary/ Alternate Councilor
Portrait of Amiee Modic
Amiee Modic
Member at Large
Rick Moog
Rick Moog
Treasurer
placeholder avatar
Pam Clevenger
Chair, Program Committee
Headshot of Justin Carmel
Justin Carmel
Co-Chair, Biennial Conference Committee
placeholder avatar
Carly Schnoebelen
Co-Chair, Biennial Conference Committee
Headshot of Nicole Becker
Nicole Becker
Alternate Councilor
Headshot of Paulette Vincent-Ruz
Paulette Vincent-Ruz
Alternate Councilor
Headshot of Matthew Mio
Matt Mio
Chair, Board of Trustees, ACS Exams Institute
Headshot of Debbie Herrington
Debbie Herrington
Chair, JCE Board of Publication
Headshot of Kristen Murphy
Kristen Murphy
Director, ACS Exams Institute
Tom Holme Headshot
Thomas Holme
Editor-in-Chief, JCE