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Organic Division of the ACS @organicdivision.org · 17h

The annual elections of DOC Executive Committee members are underway until November 14.

A link to ballots, biosketches and statements has been sent from "[email protected]". Please check all of your mailboxes (some email spam filters may flag as junk).

Organic Division of the ACS @organicdivision.org · 7d

We invite Organic Division members to submit nominations for the ACS National Awards, particularly individuals from groups not commonly named as recipients. The deadline for nominations is Nov 1, 2025. Click for the list of Awards and nomination link.

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Nominations for the 2026 ACS National Awards Due: November 1 - ACS Division of Organic Chemistry

We invite Organic Division members to submit nominations for the ACS National Awards, particularly those relevant to organic chemistry (listed below and the Purpose and Eligibility (PDF) are available via the link). Your actions will demonstrate that the Society is committed to the pursuit of excellence in the chemical sciences by recognizing, promoting, and honoring … Read More

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Organic Division of the ACS @organicdivision.org · 22d

Sign up for one of the Workshop in Reproducibility in Homogeneous Catalysis
(zurl.co/OJ4qe) webinars below.

Oct 22: zurl.co/VP0DX
Oct 29: zurl.co/snMNt

Applications for the in-person workshop Jan 5-7, 2026: zurl.co/X6DIx

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Organic Division of the ACS @organicdivision.org · 26d

Save the Date!

Oct. 15th at 12noon ET will be our next Virtual Symposium ft. Prof. Marvin Parasram (NYU) and Prof. Brian Stoltz (CalTech).

Many thanks to Beyond CCHF for hosting!

Free to watch!
Youtube: orgn.link/watch
Zoom: emory.zoom.us/j/185635071

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Organic Division of the ACS @organicdivision.org · Aug 27

The DOC is excited to host the following 13 ACS Award Symposia in the ORGN program at the Spring 2026 ACS meeting (in addition to the Cope and Cope Scholar symposium at the Fall 2026 meeting).

Congratulations to all the 2026 ACS National Awardees!

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Congratulations to the 2026 Organic Chemistry National Award Recipients! - ACS Division of Organic Chemistry

The organic division congratulates all the 2026 ACS National Awardees. The Division of Organic Chemistry is excited to host the following 13 Award symposia in the ORGN program at the Spring 2026 ACS meeting in addition to the annual Cope and Cope Scholar symposium at the Fall 2026 ACS meeting ACS Award for Affordable Green … Read More

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Organic Division of the ACS @organicdivision.org · Aug 27

Applications are now open for the Workshop on Reproducibility in Homogeneous Catalysis - zurl.co/c6LQQ

The January 2026 workshop will bring together community members to identify challenges and opportunities in field. For more information - zurl.co/DyxhQ

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Organic Division of the ACS @organicdivision.org · Aug 20

Being in an era that relishes negativity, we want to positively celebrate the myriad success of organic chemistry and organic chemists so we are launching #AmplifyOrganic. Share your stories with the hashtag. See link for suggested questions to answer

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Organic Division of the ACS @organicdivision.org · Aug 18

ACS attendees...come join us for the ICE CREAM SOCIAL Today in Ballroom C Foyer! 12:30 - 2pm!

Tomorrow, coffee is on us. Same place, same time! See you soon!

Organic Division of the ACS @organicdivision.org · Aug 18

The real magic of organic chemistry? The people who do it. Thanks to Professsor Malika Jeffries-EL (@chemdiva.bsky.social ) for sharing her story with us. We look forward to reading and watching yours. Please use #AmplifyOrganic

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Organic Division of the ACS @organicdivision.org · Aug 18

Behind every bond is a brilliant mind. Organic chemists make the molecules, but they also make the difference. Share your journey, research, its importance to society and your thoughts on how we can expand the reach of organic chemistry. Help us #AmplifyOrganic

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Organic Division of the ACS @organicdivision.org · Aug 17

The Division of Organic Chemistry gets the job done! We had an efficient meeting and are excited to share our new initiatives with the amazing community we serve. Welcome to Washington D.C.!

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Organic Division of the ACS @organicdivision.org · Aug 13

The Division of Organic Chemistry invites you to meet with the Executive Committee and the larger Organic chemistry community next week at the Fall ACS Meeting in DC. Have ice cream, coffee and refreshments on us! We look forward to meeting you all.

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Organic Division of the ACS @organicdivision.org · Aug 12

Abstract submissions will close on Aug 18th for the 2025 ACS Northeast Regional Discussion (NERD) held at Worcester State University in Worcester, MA on November 1. We invite you to submit abstracts for the 1 day symposium!

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2025 American Chemical Society Northeast Regional Discussion

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Organic Division of the ACS @organicdivision.org · Aug 12

The DOC invites you to a blockbuster session at the Fall ACS meeting entitled “Black Chemists Breaking Scientific Barriers” on Weds Aug 20th 8am - 5:30pm in East Salon F

Hosted by ORGN, INOR, POLY and elevated to a Presidential Symposium by ACS President Dr. Dorothy Phillips

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Organic Division of the ACS @organicdivision.org · Aug 12

Division Members can now access the ORGN abstract separates for the 270th ACS National Meeting to be held August 18-21 (Fall 2025). To access the file, you must be a Division Member. You can download the 656 page PDF file using your ACS ID.

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Organic Division of the ACS @organicdivision.org · Aug 7

Help us congratulate our 2025 Academic Young Investigators!

The program recognizes Assistant Professors who are entering their 5th or 6th years.

See the list of recipients on our website. Join us on August 19th in Room 204C for the symposium.

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Academic Young Investigator's Symposium (YAS) - ACS Division of Organic Chemistry

The Academic Young Investigator's Symposium is for Asst. Prof.'s who are entering their 5th or 6th years and who have not yet been considered for tenure.

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Organic Division of the ACS @organicdivision.org · Jul 29

Attending the Fall ACS meeting? Come see some fantastic talks by our 2025 Technical Achievements in Organic Chemistry Awardees! Wednesday August 20th, AM and PM sessions, Room 147A. Hope to see you there! Help us congratulate the awardees!

Organic Division of the ACS @organicdivision.org · Jul 28

The Division of Organic Chemistry would like to congratulate the 2025 Arthur C. Cope Awardee - Prof. Timothy Swager (MIT) and the Arthur C. Cope Scholar Awardees!

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Organic Division of the ACS @organicdivision.org · Jul 20

The ORGN grid is here! Please bookmark or save to make your experience at the Fall ACS Meeting in Washington D.C. as smooth as possible.

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Organic Division of the ACS @organicdivision.org · Jul 17

We're still thinking about the 100th anniversary of the National Organic Symposium! For those who missed out, here's a great article by Brianna Barbu where shares her experience at the conference.

The time I ate breakfast with a Nobel laureate

And other tales from the National Organic Chemistry Symposium's 100th anniversary

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Organic Division of the ACS @organicdivision.org · Jul 16

The ACS Division of Organic Chemistry is pleased to announce that Prof. Dean J. Tantillo (University of California, Davis) has been selected as the 2025 Leete Awardee for his outstanding contributions to teaching and research. Help us congratulate him!

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UC Davis’s Dean J. Tantillo is the 2025 Leete Awardee - ACS Division of Organic Chemistry

The ACS Division of Organic Chemistry is pleased to announce that Professor Dean J. Tantillo (University of California, Davis) has been selected as the 2025 Leete Awardee. Established in 1995, the Leete Award recognizes outstanding contributions to teaching and research in Organic Chemistry. The award honors Edward Leete of the University of Minnesota, who, through … Read More

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Organic Division of the ACS @organicdivision.org · Jul 1

The 50th National Organic Chemistry Symposium (NOS) will be held at the Univ. of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN from Sun. July 25 - Thurs. July 29, 2027!

Mingji Dai (Emory) — 2027 NOS Chair
Alex Grenning (Minnesota) — 2029 NOS Chair (2027 Local Chair)

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Organic Division of the ACS @organicdivision.org · Jun 27

Monday Night at the National Organic Symposium featured 2022 Nobel Laureate Professor Morten Meldal and Professor Neil Garg. In addition to their groundbreaking research, both spoke on the importance of innovation in educating future generations.

Organic Division of the ACS @organicdivision.org · Jun 25

Last night, the 2025 Roger Adams Award recipient - Prof. Eric Jacobsen - delivered a fantastic lecture at the National Organic Symposium. Prof. John Wood provided a brilliant introduction.

The award is sponsored by @OrgReactions and @OrgSynth

Congratulations!

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Organic Division of the ACS @organicdivision.org · Jun 23

NOS Registration is Open! Welcome everyone!

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