Virtual Textbook of Organic Chemistry

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The Virtual Textbook of Organic Chemistry’s new home is within the DOC! This resource was developed and curated over 2 decades by Professor Reusch @ Michigan State University. In his waning years, the resource was donated to the Division. Thanks to Khoi Van, Joe Ward (University of Michigan), Brian Myers (Ohio Northern University), Jennifer Muzyka …

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Prof. P. Andrew Evans, winner of the inaugural Amos B. Smith III Award

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The Organic Division congradulates Prof. P. Andrew Evans, winner of the inaugural Amos B. Smith III Award from ACS DOC! Prof. Evans will deliver the Award Lecture at the 2027 National Organic Chemistry Symposium, July 25–29, at the University of Minnesota. The Amos B. Smith III Award was established by the ACS Division of Organic …

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12th EWOC Virtual Symposium on Nov 13th 2026

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Join EWOC and the DOC for EWOC’s 12th Virtual Symposium! The Boston, EastCan, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, SoCal, and NorCal Chapters of Empowering Women in Organic Chemistry (EWOC), with support from the EWOC Organizing Committee, are hosting a joint virtual symposium on Friday, November 13th, 2026 from 3-4.30 PM EST, 2-3.30 PM CST, 12-1.30 PM PST featuring …

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Lisa McElwee-White is the ACS President-Elect for 2027

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The Organic Division Congratulates our previous Chair (2009) and Program Chair (2000-2003) and longtime EC member (currently serving as our Councilor) Dr. Lisa McElwee-White on being elected as the ACS President-Elect 2027. The results of the election are available here.

Kagan and Soai win the 2027 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

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The Organic Division congratulates Henri Kagan (Université Paris-Sud in France) and Kenso Soai (University of Science in Japan) who have won the 2027 Nobel Prize in Chemistry “for the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.” See the Nobelprize.org for more information.

DOC Virtual Symposium: Robert Paton and Jolene Reid (PharmaBlock)

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Join us for the next DOC Virtual Symposium on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · 12:00 – 1:30 PM ET. Featuring: Robert Paton Colorado State University Radicals and Diradicals: Predicting Reactivities and Selectivities with Computation Jolene Reid University of British Columbia Predicting Chiral Catalysts: Selectivity and Generality in Asymmetric Catalysis Join via Zoom Watch on YouTube …

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The Organic Division wins two 2026 ChemLuminary Awards

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The Division of Organic Chemistry has won two ACS ChemLuminary Awards for activities that were initiated in 2025. The citations for the awards are: The Divisions of Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Professional Relations won Most Unique Project as Funded by a Division Innovative Project Grant for launching the Future Pharma Innovators program, which recognized …

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Submit ACS Spring 2027 Abstracts by September 28th

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We are now accepting abstracts for #ACSSpring2027! This in-person and digital meeting will be held March 21-25, 2027 in New Orleans. Submit your virtual, in-person, and poster presentations for open symposia by Friday, September 28, 2026. For more info and to submit an abstract, see: https://www.acs.org/events/spring.html

Abstracts for the Fall 2026 ACS Meeting in Chicago

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We are excited to announce that Division Members can now access the ORGN abstract separates for the 272nd ACS National Meeting to be held August 23-27 (Fall 2026). To access the file, you must be a Division Member. You can download the 560 page PDF file (22.9 MB) from the Organic Division’s Meeting Abstract Page. …

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TAOC Presentations at the Upcoming Fall 2026 ACS Meeting

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The Division of Organic Chemistry is excited to host the Early Career (EC) and Mid Career (MC) Technical Achievement in Organic Chemistry (TAOC) Awardees at the 2026 Fall ACS Meeting! The symposium will take place Monday, August 24 from 8:00-12:00 and 2:00-6:00 in Room W191 (McCormick Place Convention Center). We look forward to seeing you …

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