Open AccessThe Role of Professional Societies in Advancing Inclusion in Chemistry: Through the Lens of the American Chemical Society
Author(s) -
Natalie A. LaFranzo
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
the electrochemical society interface
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.568
H-Index - 46
eISSN - 1944-8783
pISSN - 1064-8208
DOI - 10.1149/2.f11221if
Subject(s) - inclusion (mineral) , political science , diversity (politics) , sociology , equity (law) , environmental ethics , chemistry , engineering ethics , social science , law , engineering , philosophy
In response to a more heightened focus on social justice in recent years, many organizations have reflected on their values and on their role in championing diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR). The American Chemical Society (ACS) is no different. While historically there may have been an unspoken belief that the role of the ACS was to “stick to science,” it has become more well-understood that advancing our core values, including DEIR, is the right thing to do — both for our members and for the scientific community. Yet, the journey to progress has not been straight nor smooth, and there is still much work to be done.