The American Chemical Society will host a global ‘ACS Founding Day Celebration’ on April 6

The American Chemical Society is inviting chemists from around the world to take part in a special virtual program at 10 a.m. ET on April 6, its founding day, to celebrate its sesquicentennial. April 6 will mark a historic milestone: 150 years of curiosity, discovery, and progress. The scientific organization was founded in 1876, and what started as 35 chemists has grown into a global community of over 200,000 members striving toward scientific advancement. While this day of celebration is a special recognition of the society’s founding day, the ACS has been honoring its legacy with a year-long global journey. Each month, the society is showcasing a new facet of the overarching theme for the year—Chemistry Is Everything— highlighting how the field touches every aspect of human life, such as the air we breathe and the technologies that connect us. The celebration is more than a look back at the past; it is a showcase of the essential role chemistry plays in our collective future. The official anniversary month of April will be showcasing sustainability, highlighting the role chemists play in protecting the planet, developing green energy, and creating a resilient world for the next 150 years and beyond. You can register for the event online. An interactive anniversary timeline, videos, and more are at ACS.org/150. You can share in the celebrations by following and using the hashtag #ACS150.