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Contribute your voice to a growing network of chemistry educators by becoming a member, participating in leadership, sharing resources, or helping to spread the word. There are many ways to get involved with AACT!

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Volunteer

  • Advise on the Use of Chemical Symbols in Classroom Resources

    Work with the ACS Committee on Nomenclature, Terminology, and Symbols (NTS) and the ACS Society Committee on Education (SOCED) to explore how ACS should guide the representation of equations and standardization of chemical symbols in textbooks and classroom resources.

    • Inquire by: January 31, 2024
    • Volunteer Term: 6 months
    • Time Commitment: 2 hours per month

    I'm interested

  • Collaborate on a Lab Safety Workshop

    Work with the ACS Division of Chemical Education (CHED) Safety Committee to develop a lab safety workshop at BCCE 2024 for other chemistry educators.

    • Inquire by: January 31, 2024
    • Volunteer Term: 6 months
    • Time Commitment: 2 hours per month

    I'm interested

  • Develop innovative methods to recognize chemistry teachers

    Work with the ACS Society Committee on Education (SOCED) to help develop innovative methods to recognize chemistry educators.

    • Inquire by: January 31, 2024
    • Volunteer Term: 15 months
    • Time Commitment: 6 virtual meetings

    I'm interested

  • Organize a Town Hall on Technology in Chemistry Curriculum

    Work with the ACS Society Committee on Education (SOCED) and ACS Committee on Professional Training (CPT) to organize a town hall on the use of technology in curriculum.

    • Inquire by: January 31, 2024
    • Volunteer Term: 15 months
    • Time Commitment: 6 virtual meetings

    I'm interested

Want to volunteer in a different way? Please contact us.

Become a member

AACT membership is open to educators and anyone with an interest in K–12 chemistry education. Benefits include an annual subscription to two publications, ChemMatters and Chemistry Solutions; classroom resources such as lesson plans and multimedia; professional development opportunities; access to member insurance, and more.

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