ACS Stanley C. Israel Regional Award

Purpose

To recognize individuals who have advanced diversity in the chemical sciences and significantly stimulated or fostered activities that promote inclusiveness within the region.

First deadline is for Middle Atlantic (MARM), Central (CERM), and Northwest (NORM) and second deadline is for Midwest (MWRM), Northeast (NERM), Southeastern (SERMACS), Southwest (SWRM), and Rocky Mountain (RMRM).

Eligibility

Nominees may come from academia, industry, government, or independent entities, and may also be organizations, including ACS Local Sections and Divisions. The nominee must have created and fostered ongoing programs or activities that result in increased numbers of persons from diverse and underrepresented minority groups, persons with disabilities, or women who participate in the chemical enterprise.

Frequency

• Annual

Award Value

The award consists of a medal and a $1,000 grant to support and further the activities for which the award was made. The award also will include funding to cover the recipient’s travel expenses to the ACS regional meeting at which the award will be presented.

Application procedure

See website for details.

Closing date

April 2nd, August 3rd

Contributor

ACS Committee on Minority Affairs

Study Level

• Postgraduate