Committee on Personnel & Nominations News, Fall 2025 The Division of Chemical Education thrives thanks to volunteers serving in leadership and committee roles. The Committee on Personnel & Nominations (CPN) helps match members with service opportunities that reflect their skills and interests, while promoting inclusivity across all educational sectors. If you're interested in getting involved, complete the Get-Involved nomination form. Deadlines: Jan 31 (elected roles), June 30 (board appointments), and Sept 30 (committee interest). Questions? Contact Nominations@divched.org.
Greetings from the COCTYC, Fall 2025 The Committee on Chemistry in the Two-Year Colleges (COCTYC) recently shared its renewed vision, mission, and goals for 2YC3—focused on community building, professional development, and advocacy for first- and second-year chemistry educators. In May, 2YC3 held its 225th conference at Johnson County Community College, bringing together over 75 educators for engaging sessions and a keynote on student success. The committee also welcomes collaboration with ACS Office of Higher Education staff and continues to offer professional development through its Friday Webinar series and upcoming events at BCCE 2026.
Announcements from the Board of Publications, Fall 2025 The Board of Publications (BoP) supports the publishing missions of the Journal of Chemical Education and ChemEd X, serving the full chemistry education community. This year, BoP welcomed new members and Board Associates, supported website revisions with BlueSpark, launched a search for a new ChemEd X Editor in Chief, and began renegotiating the JCE co-publishing agreement with ACS. Check out the new DivCHED website to explore resources, find ways to get involved, and consider contributing as a JCE reviewer or ChemEd X author.
Biennial Conference Committee News, Fall 2025 The Biennial Conference Committee (BCC) has been updating its operations manual, selecting a new meeting planner, and designing the BCCE website. The review process for the 2028 BCCE is nearly complete, and Letters of Intent to host the 2030 BCCE are due December 2025. Save the date for BCCE 2026, July 26–30 in Madison, WI—an in-person and virtual event focused on innovation, collaboration, and the future of chemistry education. Programming proposals open August 1, 2025.
DivCHED Sponsors Fundamentals of POGIL Virtual Workshop DivCHED hosted a Fundamentals of POGIL Virtual Workshop on July 31, offering interactive professional development to members at a reduced rate. The event, held in partnership with The POGIL Project and G2S1, featured expert facilitation and strong participation.
DIVCHED Virtual Conference for Graduate Students and Postdocs in Chemical Education Research The DivCHED Virtual Conference for Graduate Students and Postdocs in Chemical Education Research (July 28–30) was a great success, offering sessions on careers, publishing, mentoring, and more. Led by Michelle Herridge and supported by ECCES and G2S1, the event brought together researchers nationwide for learning and networking. Stay tuned for next year’s event!
Save the Date! K-12 Science Education Research Symposium at SERMACS/SWRM 2025 The K–12 Science Education Research Symposium, held during the SERMACS/SWRM Joint Conference in Orlando (October 26–29, 2025), will bring together researchers and educators to share practical, classroom-based strategies for advancing science and chemistry education. Topics include curriculum design, student engagement, learning outcomes, and teacher development—all with a focus on actionable insights.