Each BCCE offers its organizers an extraordinary opportunity for personal and professional growth. The host institution is able to bring its chemistry program, in both chemical education and traditional research, to the focused attention of more than 1400 high school and undergraduate chemistry teachers from across the nation and beyond. Thus, hosting the BCCE may enhance the ability to recruit undergraduate and graduate students as well as new faculty. The BCCE has been shown to have a positive influence on local K-12 teachers, which may help establish or strengthen cooperative local programs. The American Chemical Society administers more than 50 awards to recognize the accomplishments of individuals in the chemical sciences.
Several awards listed below are of interest to chemical educators.
Information about the ACS awards , including complete rules of eligibility, application procedures, and contact information, is easily accessed from the ACS home page . Help ensure that outstanding people are recognized by their colleagues. If you know someone who would make a good candidate for an award, take the time to initiate a nomination. The award, sponsored by The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc., recognizes individuals who have encouraged the professional development and interest of students, especially minority or economically disadvantaged students, in the chemical sciences and engineering. Nominees may come from any professional setting including industry, academia, government, or other independent facility.