Save the Date! Virtual Academic Leadership Training Workshop Experience: February 22, 2021
We are pleased to announce that we will conduct a one-day Virtual Academic Leadership Training Workshop Experience in February, 2021. The objective of the Academic Leadership Training Workshop is to train the next generation of academic leaders by providing them with tools, connections and skills to be successful in advancing the teacher-scholar model among their faculties and colleagues.
This no-cost, online event is open to faculty who are interested in learning about and pursuing leadership opportunities in higher education, such as department chairs, deans, provosts, and center directors. Participants will engage with current academic leaders to discuss topics including ‘why you should become an academic leader’ and ‘managing the challenges of our time in 2021’.
Chemistry faculty will receive priority acceptance to attend this online event, but faculty from other physical science disciplines will be considered as space permits. We are asking interested faculty to complete a short application form by January 27.
The tentative date for this event is February 22, which is subject to change. Additional information will be posted to this webpage as it becomes available.
This virtual event will take place in lieu of an in-person event in 2021 due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19. Safety is a core value of the American Chemical Society, and the health and well-being of our members, community, and staff are paramount.
Upcoming AACT Webinars for Chemistry Educators
The American Association of Chemistry Teachers (AACT) hosts live webinars for chemistry educators by chemistry educators two to three times a month during the academic year. AACT’s upcoming (live) webinars are open to all. Videos in the webinar archive are available to members.
- January 27 | Student-Centered Digital Activities Using Google
- February 9 | Real Life Chemistry
| Become Part of the Chemistry in Context Author Team – Paid Opportunity ACS solicits applications to serve on the author team for the creation of the 11th edition of Chemistry in Context—the best-selling textbook for liberal arts chemistry courses. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching chemistry with real-life applications and incorporate active learning approaches for general chemistry. Author team members are compensated for their work. Responsibilities include co-authoring and editing digital and print content, which includes traditional text, learning activities, simulations, and/or videos. Members of the author team must be able to successfully balance a variety of assignments with varying deadlines. Review of applications will begin on Jan. 15 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, click here. |
| Call for Faculty Facilitators – ACS Postdoc to Faculty Workshop ACS is seeking faculty workshop facilitators to support the 2021 ACS Postdoc to Faculty Workshop in Portland, Oregon (July 30 – August 1). Facilitators will be responsible for reviewing 5-6 mock faculty position applications from postdoc participants prior to the workshop, and will serve as panelists in/moderators of group activities during the workshop. ACS will cover expenses associated with travel, hotel accommodation (2 nights), all meals, and will provide an honorarium of $500 for selected workshop facilitators. This is a great opportunity to network with the future generation of chemical science faculty.Please complete this form by February 7th if you are interested in serving as a workshop facilitator. ACS will select a balanced group of workshop facilitators from all entries by mid-March 2021. |
| ACS Petroleum Research Fund: Upcoming Grant Submission Period and Live Informational Webinar The ACS Office of Research Grants will be accepting proposals for Petroleum Research Fund (PRF) grants to support fundamental research in the petroleum field from noon February 15, 2021 to 5:00 pm EST March 12, 2021. Proposals must be directed to fundamental petroleum research including fundamental research related to petroleum derived materials in one of ten specified subject matter areas. Grant programs are available for new professors beginning their first tenure track position, and also for established tenured or tenure track professors pursuing a new research direction. Separate grant programs are available for qualified professors in non-doctoral departments. The eligibility period for Undergraduate New Investigator Grants in non-doctoral institutions has been extended to 5 years from beginning date of first tenure track appointment. A new PRF application process has been implemented. A live Zoom webinar on the new application process will be held at 1:00 pm EST on January 21, 2021. Additional information including the link for accessing the webinar is available on the PRF website or by contacting PRF at prfinfo@acs.org. |
| ACS Scholars Program: Applications Open Through March 1, 2021 The ACS Scholars Program is offering renewable scholarships of $1,000 to $5,000 per year for Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, and Native American undergraduate students majoring in chemistry-related fields and pursuing chemistry-related careers. The program also provides mentoring, internship access, and conference travel award opportunities. Scholarship applications can be accessed online at the ACS Scholars Program website through March 1 for the academic year 2021-2022. Additional information is available by emailing scholars@acs.org. Empowering Academic Researchers to Strengthen Safety CultureVirtual Workshop Join the ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety for a virtual workshop on Sunday, February 7 from 2-6PM EST. The goals of this 4-hour workshop are to educate participants about the value of risk assessment, guide participants towards gaining awareness of safety culture messages from the leadership at their institutions, and empower participants to expand their safety networks and develop laboratory safety teams. This workshop is primarily directed at researchers in academic institutions that may include graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and undergraduate students. Faculty and safety staff are encouraged to participate. The registration fee for this workshop is $25 and the deadline to register is January 29. For more information and to register, please visit the workshop website. |