Community—highlighting the power of ACS divisions

“The scientific community is smaller than you think.” We have all probably heard this sentiment before at our jobs, with colleagues, or even at an American Chemical Society meeting. This notion highlights the increasingly interconnected world we live in, where communities and networks bring us closer than ever before. For a professional society like ACS, the power of community and belonging not only provides value to our members but also fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. A powerful sense of community enhances your professional relationships and career development and cultivates an environment where individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. When members of ACS come together with a shared purpose, we create a network of trust, increase our ability to influence society, and allow for the advancement of science in ways we could never achieve on our own. I believe that our divisions are paramount to making