Celebrating ACS 150th Anniversary
Our anniversary journey is shaped by ACS’s core values — passion for science, inclusion and belonging, lifelong learning, and sustainability. Each month, we’ll spotlight a unique theme that reflects these values and helps unify our celebration across channels. ACS will be sharing videos, stories, podcasts, and more to amplify each theme, and we invite you to do the same! Be on the lookout for new content each month, and if you have ideas or contributions that align with a theme, we’d love to hear from you, reach out to us at ACS150thanniversary@acs.org.Take a look at the ACS150 Playbook! Inside, you’ll find everything you need to celebrate ACS’ 150th anniversary and highlight our theme of Chemistry is Everything throughout 2026 — guidelines, best practices, templates, tools, and tips — to help you craft content that connects and inspires.
Dr. Godfred Fianu of Moravian University shares that the 2026 Lehigh Valley American Chemical Society (LVACS) Ned Heindel Organic Chemistry Scholarship Competition, held April 25th, was a great success! 15 students, representing Cedar Crest College, DeSales University, Lafayette College, Lehigh University, Moravian University, and Muhlenberg College raised the level of participation to heights not seen over the recent past. Godfred and LVACS extends their sincere thanks to all of the students for representing their institutions with professionalism and pride and to the faculty who supported and encouraged their students to participate. Your mentorship plays a vital role in making this event possible. Special thanks go to Ms. June Thompson, Dr. Carl Salter and Moravian University for their support. The results of the competition will be announced in early summer, late June to early July.
THE 2026 CHEMISTRY OLYMPIAD LEHIGH VALLEY NATIONAL EXAM DREW 10 COMPETITORS TO THE CEDAR CREST COLLEGE CAMPUS ON APRIL 18TH
MANY THANKS TO OUR COORDINATORS YI DU AND GAIL MARSELLA FOR OFFERING THIS CHALLENGE TO OUR LOCAL HS STUDENTS!
The envelopes should be in soon …You got this, LV Chemistry Scholars!
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MARM, CHOCOLATE AND ACS 150
Join us in Hershey for a celebration of chemistry and innovation!
SUNDAY-TUESDAY, MAY 17-19, 2026
FULL PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE!
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The Summer Internship Program provides students with a work experience to give a realistic exposure to an organizational public sector environment and provides students seeking careers in the water or wastewater industry an opportunity to enhance their academic background. This position runs from May through August, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. This position works at both the water and wastewater laboratories providing basic chemistry analyses, general housekeeping, and data entry. FOR FULL CONSIDERATION, APPLY BY APRIL 15TH!
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The Lehigh Valley Section of the American Chemical Society was the fifth local ACS section to be chartered. Founded in 1894, it serves the Lehigh Valley Area including six counties in Pennsylvania (Monroe, Northampton, Lehigh, Schuylkill, Berks and Carbon) and Warren county in New Jersey. ACS Local Sections promote public awareness of chemistry through community outreach programs. Working with students of chemistry and science, we encourage an interest in the chemical sciences. The LVACS also provides a valuable forum for communication between members and serves as a platform for sharing scientific and educational information. Read our Values Statement.
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