Spring 2025 ACS National Meeting - DivCHED Event Schedule DivCHED will hold its Spring 2025 committee meetings, business meeting, and social events March 21–23 in San Diego, with sessions offered in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats—highlighted by the in-person Social Reception on March 23 from 5:30–7:00 PM.
ACS DivCHED Meeting Conduct Policy ACS DivCHED is committed to providing a positive, safe, and professional environment for all who participate in its meetings and conferences.
Message from the Chair, Dawn Del Carlo, Fall 2020 Greetings DivCHED Members! I hope this newsletter finds you all in good health and peace of mind.
Executive Committee The Executive Committee serves as the Senior Management Team responsible for ensuring the overall growth and financial health of the Division.
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.
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/.
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.
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 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.
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.