American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society
The American Chemical Society (ACS) is a scientific society based in the United States that supports scientific inquiry in the field of Chemistry. The ACS is the world's largest scientific society and one of the world's leading sources of authoritative scientific information.
Pronunciation
American Chemical Society: /əˈmɛrɪkən kɪˈmɪkəl səˈsaɪəti/
Etymology
The term "American Chemical Society" is derived from the society's location (American) and its focus on the field of chemistry.
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History
The American Chemical Society was founded in 1876 at New York University. It was chartered by the United States Congress in 1879. Its headquarters are located in Washington, D.C.
Activities
The ACS holds two large meetings each year. These meetings, known as the ACS National Meetings, have programming provided by ACS Technical Divisions, Secretariats, and Committees. The ACS also publishes numerous scientific journals and magazines for the research and education communities worldwide.
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