DivCHED
Advancing Chemical Education For All

News & Announcements

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2026 2YC3 Conference Scholarships

DivCHED announces $5,000 in Strategic Project Funding to support travel awards for DivCHED members attending the 2026 2YC3 Conference.

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BCCE 2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 Biennial Conference on Chemical Education,  July 26–30 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

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DivCHED Awarded ACS CIG

A $6,400 Communication Improvement Grant from ACS was awarded to strengthen its digital communications and engagement strategy.

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.

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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
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Thomas Bussey
Immediate Past Chair
Ryan Stowe
Ryan Stowe
Secretary/Councilor
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Amiee Modic
Member at Large
Rick Moog
Rick Moog
Treasurer
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Pam Clevenger
Chair, Program Committee
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Ryan Sweeder
Program Committee Co-Chair
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Justin Carmel
Co-Chair, Biennial Conference Committee
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Carly Schnoebelen
Co-Chair, Biennial Conference Committee
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Roxie Allen
Councilor
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Laura Anna
Alternate Councilor
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Nicole Becker
Alternate Councilor
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Paulette Vincent-Ruz
Alternate Councilor
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Zakiya S. Wilson-Kennedy
Alternate Councilor
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Matt Mio
Chair, Board of Trustees, ACS Exams Institute
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Debbie Herrington
Chair, JCE Board of Publication
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Kristen Murphy
Director, ACS Exams Institute
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Thomas Holme
Editor-in-Chief, JCE

Division Leadership

In addition to the Executive Committee, the chairs and editorial leaders responsible for directing the Division's key committees, programs, and publications.

Dr. Elizabeth Day
Elizabeth Day
Chemical Education Research Committee Chair
Dr. Bonnie Hall
Bonnie Hall
Committee on Computing in Chemical Education Chair
Blain Mamiya
Blain Mamiya
Committee on Personnel & Nominations Chair
Michelle Herridge
Michelle Herridge
Early Career Chemistry Education Scholars Committee Chair
Jonathan Gittens
Jonathan Gittens
Finance Committee Chair
Adrian Villalta-Cerdas
Adrian Villalta-Cerdas
International Committees Chair
Mary Van Opstal
Mary Van Opstal
Membership Committee Chair
Esther Hines
Ester Hines
Pre College Committee Chair
Jamie Schneider
Jamie Schneider
Professional Development and Travel Awards Committee Chair
Theodore (Troy) Alivio
Theodore (Troy) Alivio
Public Relations Committee Chair
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Linda Cummings
Recognition Committee Chair
Sara Johnson
Sara Johnson
Regional Meetings Committee Co-Chair
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Pam Kerrigan
Regional Meetings Co-Chair
Nicole James
Nicole James
Strategic Planning Oversight Committee Chair
Lance English
Lance English
Two-Year College Chemistry Consortium Chair
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Jack Barbera
ChemEd X Editor-in-Chief