How It Works

What is ACS on Campus?

ACS on Campus is a free outreach program dedicated to helping students, post-docs, and faculty members advance in their careers. The program brings leaders in chemistry, publishing, research, science communication and career development to university campuses to present seminars and workshops focused on how to:

• Publish in top journals
• Find a job
• Effectively use research tools like SciFinder® and ChemWorx
• Communicate your science
• Write grant proposals
• Build industry partnerships
• Prepare for a changing employment landscape

How does the program work?

Based on the goals of the host campus, ACS presents a menu of modules designed by:

• ACS Careers
• ACS Publications
• Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS)
• Education Division of the ACS
• ACS Office of Public Affairs
• ACS Petroleum Research Fund (PRF)
• Office of International Activities

Course Modules

ACS on Campus modules feature seminars in publishing, career development, and web resources like SciFinder®.  Learn more about our modules.

ACS works with the host campus to:

• Locate and secure a venue on campus
• Promote the event throughout campus and to the surrounding community
• Identify speakers and invite attendees from across the pure and applied sciences
• Assist with the creation of promotional materials and logistics of the day’s events including catering and audiovisual needs
• Coordinate a Science Café networking event the evening before with the participation of ACS local section members

Who should attend?

While open to the public, the current menu of modules features content appropriate for:

• Graduate students
• Post-doctoral researchers
• Undergraduates who plan on attending PhD granting institutions for graduate school
• Faculty members
• Non-faculty researchers
• ACS members

Sign Up For An Event

From writing a grant proposal to finding a job in industry or education, our on campus events bring together speakers and presentations that prepare you for professional success.