August 11, 2008

Women In Industry

The lack of female representation shows that the chemical industry is still largely a man's world.

August 4, 2008

Preserving A Legacy

Traude Sadtler fights to keep alive the memory of three generations of chemists.

C&EN Talks With: Carol Dudley

Head of Dow's market-facing businesses pushes firm's specialties and diversification effort.

April 28, 2008

NOBCChE Presents Four Professional Awards

March 31, 2008

Sehr, Watson, Woessner Honored for Lifetime Achievement

March 24, 2008

Focus On Diversity

ACS's new Statement on Diversity underscores society's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

March 10, 2008

Radical Changes For U.S. Science

Over two decades, women and noncitizens have been eroding the male domination of U.S. science.

March 3, 2008

Buck-Whitney Award Goes To Ting

Chemical Technician Award goes To Smith

Hunt Honored with Smith College Medal

February 25, 2008

Arthur C. Cope Scholar Awards

National Academy of Sciences Doles out Awards

February 18, 2008

Frances P. Garvan-John M. Olin Medal

ACS Award for Achievement in Research for the Teaching & Learning of Chemistry

2007-08 Project SEED College Scholarships

February 11, 2008

Ronald Breslow Award for Achievement in Biomimetic Chemistry

February 4, 2008

ACS Award for Encouraging Disadvantaged Students into Careers in the Chemical Sciences

ACS Award in Applied Polymer Science

ACS Award for Encouraging Women into Careers in the Chemical Sciences

January 28, 2008

ACS Award for Creative Advances in Environmental Science & Technology

January 21, 2008

Astellas Award Winners Announced

January 21, 2008

Nobel Laureate Signature Award for Graduate Education in Chemistry

January 7, 2008

Frank H. Field & Joe L. Franklin Award for Outstanding Achievement in Mass Spectrometry

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"Women in Chemistry" Profiles

April 28, 2008

People

March 10, 2008

C&EN Talks With: Angela Belcher

The MacArthur Fellow talks about tackling science from all sides.

March 10, 2008

People

January 7, 2008

People

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Editorials & ACS Comments

April 14, 2008

ACS Comment

Cutting-edge Symposia available online.

April 14, 2008

ACS Comment

Your Role In Making ACS A Premier Advocacy Organization.

March 31, 2008

ACS Comment

In pursuit of global solutions.

March 24, 2008

ACS Comment

Engaging a global scientific community.

March 3, 2008

ACS Comment

The ACS Strategic Plan 2008 and beyond: We need you!

Febraury 25, 2008

ACS Comment

Report of the ACS Executive Director to the ACS Council April 2008.

ACS Comment

A great partnership.

Febraury 18, 2008

ACS Comment

Global collaboration and challenges.

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More Recommended Reading

A variety of resources are available on the topic of women in science and engineering. Here is a selected bibliography:

Ad hoc Panel on Industry, Committee on Women in Science & Engineering, Office of Scientific & Engineering Personnel, National Research Council. "Women Scientists and Engineers Employed in Industry: Why So Few?" Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press, 1994.

Brennan, Mairin B. "Reflections of Women in Science," Chemical & Engineering News, 76, No. 14 (1998): 37-41.

Brennan, Mairin B. "Reshaping Affirmative Action,"

Chemical & Engineering News, 76, No. 29 (1998): 17-31.

Brennan, Mairin B. "Women Chemists Reconsidering Careers at Research Universities," Chemical & Engineering News, 74, No. 24 (1996): 8-15.

Catalyst. "Advancing Women in Business--The Catalyst Guide." San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1998.

Committee on Economic & Professional Affairs, Office of Society Services. "Salaries '98." Washington, D.C.: American Chemical Society, 1998.

Committee on Professional Training 1998 Annual Report, Washington, D.C.: American Chemical Society, 1998.

Davidson, Gaelyn, and Linda Skidmore, editors. "Organizations Encouraging Women in Science and Engineering." Washington D.C.: National Research Council, 1993.

Dix, Linda, and Marsha Matyas, editors. "Science and Engineering Programs: On Target for Women?" Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press, 1992.

Driscoll, Dawn-Marie, and Carol R. Greenberg. "Membership in the Club: The Coming of Age of Executive Women." New York: Free Press, 1993.

Everett, Kenneth, Will DeLoach, and Stephanie Bressan. "Women in the Ranks," Journal of Chemical Education,73, No. 2 (1996): 139-141.

Fort, Deborah C., editor. "A Hand Up: Women Mentoring Women in Science." Washington, D.C.: Association for Wom- en in Science, 1993.

National Science Board. "Science and Engineering Indicators, 1998." Arlington, Va.: National Science Foundation, 1998.

Rayner-Canham, Geoffrey, and Marelene Rayner-Canham. "Women in Chemistry: Their Changing Roles from Alchemical Times to the Mid-Twentieth Century." Washington, D.C.: American Chemical Society and the Chemical Heritage Foundation, 1998.

Sonnert, Gerhard. "Gender Differences in Science Careers: The Project Access Study." Piscataway, N.J.: Rutgers University Press, 1995.

Sonnert, Gerhard. "Who Succeeds in Science? The Gender Dimension." Piscataway, N.J.: Rutgers University Press, 1995.

Sonnert, Gerhard. "Gender Equity in Science: Still an Elusive Goal," Issues in Science & Technology, 12, No. 2 (1995-96): 53-58.

Tobias, Sheila, Daryl E. Chubin, and Kevin Aylesworth. "Rethinking Science as a Career: Perceptions and Realities in the Physical Sciences." Tucson: Research Corporation, 1995.

Valian, Virginia. "Running in Place,"The Sciences, 38, No. 1 (1998): 18-23.

Valian, Virginia. "Why So Slow? The Advancement of Women." Boston: MIT Press, 1998.

"Women Board Directors of the Fortune 500." (From the 1997 Catalyst Census.) New York: Catalyst, 1997.

"Women in Corporate Leadership: Progress and Prospects." New York: Catalyst, 1996.