ACS ACS Membership and Benefits

Question 1

Who is eligible for ACS Regular (Full) Membership?

Accepted Answer

Anyone with a degree in chemistry or a related field, or significant professional experience in chemistry

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Only PhD chemists employed in industry

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Only US citizens working in chemistry

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Graduates from ACS-approved chemistry programs only

Question 2

What is the ACS Graduate/Undergraduate Student Member designation designed for?

Accepted Answer

Full-time students enrolled in degree programs in chemistry or related fields at reduced dues rates

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Only graduate students enrolled in ACS-sponsored programs

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Students who have completed an ACS certification exam

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High school students interested in chemistry careers

Question 3

What benefit does ACS membership provide through the ACS Publications platform?

Accepted Answer

Discounted article processing charges and access to select ACS journal content

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Free access to all ACS journal articles

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Unlimited article downloads from any chemistry publisher

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Free submission of unlimited manuscripts to any ACS journal

Question 4

What is the ACS 'Fellow' designation (FACS)?

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An honor recognizing members for outstanding contributions to chemistry and to ACS

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A designation for all members who have paid dues for 10+ years

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A certification for chemists who pass the ACS National Exam

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A title given to local section presidents

Question 5

Which ACS member benefit provides access to a network of chemistry professionals and job listings?

Accepted Answer

ACS JobSpot / Careers

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ACS ChemWorx

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ACS Career Pathways

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ACS Network (now part of the ACS community)

Question 6

What is ACS's 'Emeritus' membership status?

Accepted Answer

A reduced-dues category for retired members who are at least 65 and have been ACS members for 25+ years

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A junior membership for recent graduates

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An honorary membership given to non-chemists

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A lifetime membership available to any member