Division News & Announcements News & Announcements DivCHED Awarded $6,400 ACS Communication Improvement Grant The ACS Division of Chemical Education received a $6,400 Communication Improvement Grant from the American Chemical Society to strengthen its digital communication infrastructure. The project will improve the Division’s website, social media, and email strategy while building long-term internal communication capacity. CLEAR Symposium on Chemical Education Research The ACS Division of Chemical Education is proud to endorse the CLEAR Symposium on Chemical Education Research, which brings together scholars to share research and advance the field of chemistry education. Learn more about the symposium and participation opportunities at https://clearsymposium.weebly.com/. Recognition Committee News - Spring 2026 The Recognition Committee welcomed new members Linda Cummings (Chair), Marcy Towns, Stephen Podowitz-Thomas, and Virginia Davis and selected Resa Kelly as the recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Service to the Division Award. The committee is also working to improve award nomination timelines and expand communication about ACS national recognition opportunities for DivCHED members. 2026 Outstanding Service to the Division Award - Resa Kelly Resa Kelly is the recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Service to the Division Award in recognition of her outstanding leadership and service to DivCHED. She served as Division Chair (2022–2025), previously as Secretary, and led the development of the Division’s 2024 Strategic Plan. From the DivCHED 2026 Chair, Gina Frey, Spring 2026 This message from DivCHED Chair Gina Frey highlights leadership transitions within the Division, progress on strategic initiatives, and efforts to strengthen collaboration across committees. It also announces new ACS grant support, upcoming events including BCCE 2026 and ACS Spring, and opportunities for members to engage through monthly DivCHED office hours. From the Immediate Past Chair, Thom Bussey, Spring 2026 This message from Immediate Past Chair Thom Bussey reflects on the Division’s accomplishments during his 2025 term and expresses gratitude to the many volunteers and leaders who contributed to the work of DivCHED. It highlights key achievements including the launch of the updated DivCHED website, the formation of the Strategic Planning Oversight Committee (SPOC), and the allocation of funds to support initiatives such as BCCE 2026 scholarships. From the Chair-Elect, Steve Wietstock – Spring 2026 Steve Wietstock expresses gratitude to the Division membership for electing him as Chair-Elect and reflects on the warm welcome and guidance he has received while learning the workings of the division. He highlights the value of the ACS Leadership Institute and thanks division leadership, members, and staff for their dedication to advancing chemical education as he begins his term. From the Safety Committee – Spring 2026 The Safety Committee is collaborating with several ACS groups on safety programming and publications, including recent articles on the ACS chemical safety ecosystem and laboratory safety practices. The committee will also host safety-related events at BCCE 2026 and invites members to share ideas or get involved. Announcements from the Board of Publications, Spring 2026 The Board of Publications supports DivCHED’s publishing efforts through the Journal of Chemical Education and ChemEd X. In 2025, ChemEd X welcomed new Editor in Chief Jack Barbara and the Board recognized departing and incoming members while encouraging greater community engagement with DivCHED publications. Spring 2026, DivCHED Membership Committee - Newsletter Announcement The New Member Committee is now the Membership Committee, expanding its role to support all DivCHED members. The committee will host networking events and work to strengthen member engagement and feedback. Spring 2026 DivCHED Newsletter - COCTYC / 2YC3 COCTYC leads the Two-Year College Chemistry Consortium (2YC3), which supports educators teaching the first two years of college chemistry through community, professional development, and advocacy. The update includes leadership changes and upcoming events such as the Spring 2026 webinar series and the May 2026 2YC3 conference. Spring 2026, BCC Newsletter Announcement The BCCE Committee announces new Co-Chair Carly Schnoebelen and invites members to attend the Spring Open Meeting on March 15. Preparations are underway for BCCE 2026 in Madison, with registration opening March 18 and scholarship opportunities available. ChemEd X - Spring 2026 Newsletter Announcements ChemEd X has appointed Jack Barbera of Portland State University as its new Editor-in-Chief, succeeding founding EiC Jon Holmes, who launched the platform in 2012. Barbera plans to continue supporting the strong high school educator community while expanding engagement and editorial leadership in higher education. Spring 2026, Pre-College Committee Happenings by Esther Hines, Chair The committee is participating in several upcoming events, including ACS Spring 2026 in Atlanta, BCCE 2026 in Madison, and ACS Fall 2026, with symposia and activities focused on chemistry education and teacher engagement. They also highlighted collaboration opportunities within ACS and encouraged volunteers to get involved in future committee work. Spring 2026, Committee on Personnel & Nominations Announcements The Committee on Personnel & Nominations (CPN) helps identify and nominate DivCHED members for leadership and committee service to support the Division’s mission. Members are encouraged to submit the Get-Involved nomination form to express interest in volunteering and contributing to the DivCHED community. Spring 2026, Professional Development & Travel Awards Committee Announcements There is a new Professional Development & Awards Committee looking for membership. This committee will be responsible for overseeing the Dorthy & Moses Passer Award and the DivCHED Travel Awards. Spring 2026, Strategic Planning Oversight Committee Announcements SPOC announces progress on several DivCHED strategic initiatives, including the website redesign, division events, and policy development. The committee will host its first open business meeting on March 22 to share updates and gather community input. ACS Spring 2026 - DivCHED Meetings & Events Schedule Join DivCHED for its Spring 2026 committee and board meetings, held March 20–26 during the ACS Spring 2026 Meeting in Atlanta. See the full schedule for meeting formats and access details. News from the Program Committee, Spring 2025 Announcements The Spring 2026 Atlanta meeting is fast approaching, featuring a robust DivCHED program led by Craig Teague and Faith Yarberry with 1,390 abstract submissions. Highlights include Teacher Day, the DivCHED reception, Undergraduate Poster Session, Sci-Mix, GSSPC, and several joint sessions. Planning is already underway for Fall 2026 in Chicago, with abstracts open through March 30, 2026. Biennial Conference Committee Meeting The Biennial Conference Committee (BCC) will hold an open Zoom meeting on Friday, November 7, 2025, from 1:00–2:00 PM (DivCHED)—contact the co-chairs for the link to attend. Pagination 1 2 3 4 Next page Last page
DivCHED Awarded $6,400 ACS Communication Improvement Grant The ACS Division of Chemical Education received a $6,400 Communication Improvement Grant from the American Chemical Society to strengthen its digital communication infrastructure. The project will improve the Division’s website, social media, and email strategy while building long-term internal communication capacity.
CLEAR Symposium on Chemical Education Research The ACS Division of Chemical Education is proud to endorse the CLEAR Symposium on Chemical Education Research, which brings together scholars to share research and advance the field of chemistry education. Learn more about the symposium and participation opportunities at https://clearsymposium.weebly.com/.
Recognition Committee News - Spring 2026 The Recognition Committee welcomed new members Linda Cummings (Chair), Marcy Towns, Stephen Podowitz-Thomas, and Virginia Davis and selected Resa Kelly as the recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Service to the Division Award. The committee is also working to improve award nomination timelines and expand communication about ACS national recognition opportunities for DivCHED members.
2026 Outstanding Service to the Division Award - Resa Kelly Resa Kelly is the recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Service to the Division Award in recognition of her outstanding leadership and service to DivCHED. She served as Division Chair (2022–2025), previously as Secretary, and led the development of the Division’s 2024 Strategic Plan.
From the DivCHED 2026 Chair, Gina Frey, Spring 2026 This message from DivCHED Chair Gina Frey highlights leadership transitions within the Division, progress on strategic initiatives, and efforts to strengthen collaboration across committees. It also announces new ACS grant support, upcoming events including BCCE 2026 and ACS Spring, and opportunities for members to engage through monthly DivCHED office hours.
From the Immediate Past Chair, Thom Bussey, Spring 2026 This message from Immediate Past Chair Thom Bussey reflects on the Division’s accomplishments during his 2025 term and expresses gratitude to the many volunteers and leaders who contributed to the work of DivCHED. It highlights key achievements including the launch of the updated DivCHED website, the formation of the Strategic Planning Oversight Committee (SPOC), and the allocation of funds to support initiatives such as BCCE 2026 scholarships.
From the Chair-Elect, Steve Wietstock – Spring 2026 Steve Wietstock expresses gratitude to the Division membership for electing him as Chair-Elect and reflects on the warm welcome and guidance he has received while learning the workings of the division. He highlights the value of the ACS Leadership Institute and thanks division leadership, members, and staff for their dedication to advancing chemical education as he begins his term.
From the Safety Committee – Spring 2026 The Safety Committee is collaborating with several ACS groups on safety programming and publications, including recent articles on the ACS chemical safety ecosystem and laboratory safety practices. The committee will also host safety-related events at BCCE 2026 and invites members to share ideas or get involved.
Announcements from the Board of Publications, Spring 2026 The Board of Publications supports DivCHED’s publishing efforts through the Journal of Chemical Education and ChemEd X. In 2025, ChemEd X welcomed new Editor in Chief Jack Barbara and the Board recognized departing and incoming members while encouraging greater community engagement with DivCHED publications.
Spring 2026, DivCHED Membership Committee - Newsletter Announcement The New Member Committee is now the Membership Committee, expanding its role to support all DivCHED members. The committee will host networking events and work to strengthen member engagement and feedback.
Spring 2026 DivCHED Newsletter - COCTYC / 2YC3 COCTYC leads the Two-Year College Chemistry Consortium (2YC3), which supports educators teaching the first two years of college chemistry through community, professional development, and advocacy. The update includes leadership changes and upcoming events such as the Spring 2026 webinar series and the May 2026 2YC3 conference.
Spring 2026, BCC Newsletter Announcement The BCCE Committee announces new Co-Chair Carly Schnoebelen and invites members to attend the Spring Open Meeting on March 15. Preparations are underway for BCCE 2026 in Madison, with registration opening March 18 and scholarship opportunities available.
ChemEd X - Spring 2026 Newsletter Announcements ChemEd X has appointed Jack Barbera of Portland State University as its new Editor-in-Chief, succeeding founding EiC Jon Holmes, who launched the platform in 2012. Barbera plans to continue supporting the strong high school educator community while expanding engagement and editorial leadership in higher education.
Spring 2026, Pre-College Committee Happenings by Esther Hines, Chair The committee is participating in several upcoming events, including ACS Spring 2026 in Atlanta, BCCE 2026 in Madison, and ACS Fall 2026, with symposia and activities focused on chemistry education and teacher engagement. They also highlighted collaboration opportunities within ACS and encouraged volunteers to get involved in future committee work.
Spring 2026, Committee on Personnel & Nominations Announcements The Committee on Personnel & Nominations (CPN) helps identify and nominate DivCHED members for leadership and committee service to support the Division’s mission. Members are encouraged to submit the Get-Involved nomination form to express interest in volunteering and contributing to the DivCHED community.
Spring 2026, Professional Development & Travel Awards Committee Announcements There is a new Professional Development & Awards Committee looking for membership. This committee will be responsible for overseeing the Dorthy & Moses Passer Award and the DivCHED Travel Awards.
Spring 2026, Strategic Planning Oversight Committee Announcements SPOC announces progress on several DivCHED strategic initiatives, including the website redesign, division events, and policy development. The committee will host its first open business meeting on March 22 to share updates and gather community input.
ACS Spring 2026 - DivCHED Meetings & Events Schedule Join DivCHED for its Spring 2026 committee and board meetings, held March 20–26 during the ACS Spring 2026 Meeting in Atlanta. See the full schedule for meeting formats and access details.
News from the Program Committee, Spring 2025 Announcements The Spring 2026 Atlanta meeting is fast approaching, featuring a robust DivCHED program led by Craig Teague and Faith Yarberry with 1,390 abstract submissions. Highlights include Teacher Day, the DivCHED reception, Undergraduate Poster Session, Sci-Mix, GSSPC, and several joint sessions. Planning is already underway for Fall 2026 in Chicago, with abstracts open through March 30, 2026.
Biennial Conference Committee Meeting The Biennial Conference Committee (BCC) will hold an open Zoom meeting on Friday, November 7, 2025, from 1:00–2:00 PM (DivCHED)—contact the co-chairs for the link to attend.