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Message from the Chair Elect It’s been a rewarding year of learning and collaboration within this community. I’m grateful to our leadership and committees for their hard work, especially on strategic planning, budgeting, and professional development. Highlights include new learning events, the ECCES virtual conference, and continued progress across the division. I look forward to what’s ahead.
A Note from the Past Chair, Resa Kelly, Fall 2025 Serving the Division over the past three years has been an honor, shaped by collaboration, dedication, and thoughtful leadership. As I step down, I’m filled with gratitude for our volunteers and confident in the Division’s future under Gina Frey’s inspiring direction.
From the Chair, Thom Bussey, Fall 2025 DivCHED Chair Thom Bussey shares updates on recent leadership transitions, progress on the Division’s Strategic Plan—including the new website—and upcoming events like the Fall Social Reception. He also invites members to monthly office hours and encourages everyone to get involved in shaping the Division’s future.
Safety Committee News, Fall 2025 The DivCHED Safety Committee welcomes all interested in chemical safety education, regardless of experience level. We support embedding safety throughout chemistry curricula and offer resources like the new Laboratory Safety for Chemistry Students eTextbook and RAMP analysis worksheets. Recent efforts include launching a new professional development workshop and planning safety programming for BCCE 2026. To get involved or propose symposia, contact Committee Chair Steve Wietstock at swietsto@nd.edu.
The BCCE 2026 Program is What YOU Make It! Program proposals for BCCE 2026 open August 1! Shape the conference by submitting symposia, workshops, or community conversations by November 10. Learn more at bcce2026.exordo.com and join the conversation on Discord. Sponsorship opportunities are also available!
Program Committee News, Fall 2025 The Fall 2025 ACS Meeting is near! CHED received 333 submissions—thanks to co-chairs Aimee Miller and Cary Supalo. Sessions begin Monday, with most DivCHED programming on Mon, Wed, and Thurs. Abstracts for Spring 2026 are due Sept 29 at maps.acs.org. Fall 2026 symposium ideas will be requested soon!
News from the Passer Award Committee, Fall 2025 Looking to grow your teaching skills through workshops or training? Instructors at two- and four-year institutions without advanced chemistry degree programs can apply for the Dorothy and Moses Passer Education Grant to support travel for professional development. Recent awardees attended events focused on pedagogy, instrumentation, and early-career faculty support.
Regional Meetings Committee Announcements, Spring 2025 The Regional Meetings Committee is seeking volunteers to represent chemical education at 2025–2026 regional meetings. If you're already attending, it's an easy way to get involved—minimal prep, no extra travel, and a big impact. Help us connect with attendees and support the Division!