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Juan Amador believes culture and traditions have a place in science. He wants Chicano/Hispanic and Native American scientists to know that SACNAS is a place where they can bring their entire authentic selves. [1/3]

At the conference, they can celebrate their heritage, feel empowered, and find mentorship opportunities. For Amador, honoring their founders, elders, and culture is at the core of SACNAS. It helps create a strong sense of community and a place where everyone feels like they belong in science. [2/3]

Sarah EchoHawk believes everyone should feel a sense of belonging in science. Through AISES, Indigenous students can find community by seeing themselves represented in the field. [1/3]

Seeing Indigenous people in science can be transformative. It connects the past, present, & future, inspiring generations to come. For her, supporting students helps them become scientists and problem solvers who create innovative science solutions. Here's how she does it. [2/3]

These two researchers helped answer one of the great questions of science: How could nature create homochirality from achiral starting materials? Click the link to learn more: buff.ly/XOxdSPT 1/7

This was the final experimental proof of a theoretical model from 1953 outlining the requirements for the chemical “evolution” of homochirality: an asymmetric reaction that’s self-catalyzing and shows mutual inhibition between the two possible chiral products. [6/7]

These two researchers helped answer one of the great questions of science: How could nature create homochirality from achiral starting materials? Click the link to learn more: buff.ly/XOxdSPT 1/7

Henri B. Kagan showed in 1986 that a small excess of one catalytic enantiomer can lead to a larger excess of the desired product due to mutual inhibition, a phenomenon known as “non-linear effects.” 4/7

These two researchers helped answer one of the great questions of science: How could nature create homochirality from achiral starting materials? Click the link to learn more: buff.ly/XOxdSPT 1/7

The amino acids, sugars, and nucleic acids that make up our cells are homochiral, which means that in living systems you’ll only find one enantiomer, or one molecular version of a mirror-image pair. 2/7

Congratulations to Henri B. Kagan and Kensō Soai, the laureates of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry! They are sharing the award equally for their work on designing reactions that selectively form only one enantiomer of a chiral molecule. Read the ACS press release: www.acs.org/pressroom/ne...

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Tyrslai M. Williams-Carter understands the power of community. She wants future generations of Black and Brown scientists to feel that same sense of being seen and supported that she felt when she first stepped into the NOBCChE conference. [1/2]

Alán Aspuru-Guzik sees curiosity as the first step for a journey of lifelong learning. By embracing new experiences, asking questions, & exploring the unknown, we open the door to new ideas & possibilities. [1/2]

On August 25, @pubs.acs.org in partnership with #ACSFall2026 brought the JACS Symposium Series event to Chicago. Attendees enjoyed a full day of keynote lectures from Nobel Laureates and leading researchers. [1/2]

What a week at ACS Fall 2026! From sharing research and exploring new science to reconnecting with colleagues and making new connections across the chemistry community — and, of course, celebrating #ACS150. Photo credit: EPNAC [1/3]

We can't wait to see everyone at ACS Spring 2027 in New Orleans. [2/3]

Imagine beautiful glowing pigments. Now imagine the pigments fading. This is what happens naturally over time. [1/4]

To do this, they studied how the pigments absorb, store, & emit light, and how the processes change as the materials age. These glowing colors are not only beautiful in art & fashion; but they could also make a difference in safety applications, such as luminescent paint for airplane runways. [3/4]

Imagine beautiful glowing pigments. Now imagine the pigments fading. This is what happens naturally over time. [1/4]