ACS Divisions

ACS Divisions in Focus: Overview

The American Chemical Society's technical divisions are a professional resource that will help you keep up with the latest developments in your current area of specialization, monitor advances in related fields, stay in touch with favorite subject areas that may later affect your career, network with colleagues, and contribute to the advancement and recognition of your discipline. The divisions make it easy with technical programming at national and regional meetings, timely publications, special social functions, prestigious awards, and focused educational programs.

Biological Chemistry

The 6000 members of the ACS Division of Biological Chemistry share the goal of using chemistry to develop a better understanding of biological processes, and to harness these processes for the common good. The objectives of the Division are to promote knowledge and research in the field of biological chemistry and the relations of this discipline to other branches of science.

Carbohydrate Chemistry

The ACS Division of Carbohydrate Chemistry continues its innovative and scientific programs by offering workshops in the utilization of nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, high-performance chromatography and other tools used in carbohydrate research. These workshops coupled with timely symposia on carbohydrate based drugs, molecular modeling, and new synthetic methods have led to continued growth in the Division's technical programs.

Organic Chemistry

The ACS Organic Chemistry Division was established in 1908 (chaired by Edward Curtis Franklin), and has grown into the largest division of the ACS with an active membership of over 16,000. In 1990, it received the ACS Award for Outstanding Performance by Divisions in recognition of its service to its members and its meritous contributions to the profession and the public understanding of chemistry.