Welcome to the ACS Division of the History of Chemistry Homepage

Mission Statement

The Division of the History of Chemistry (HIST) of the American Chemical Society (ACS) seeks to advance knowledge and appreciation of the history of the chemical sciences among chemists, students, historians of science, and the broader public by

Encouraging research and scholarship in history of the chemical sciences;

Providing a welcoming environment for the discussion of history of chemistry in a variety of venues, particularly in symposia at national ACS meetings;

Serving as a resource for chemical scientists in general, and members of the ACS in particular, who seek to understand the roots of their discipline, sub-discipline, or interdisciplinary subject;

Recognizing major achievements from the past in the chemical sciences and the individuals who made those achievements;

Publishing a scholarly journal in history of chemistry;

Interacting with other organizations interested in the history of science; and

Adding value to the ACS by helping it achieve its vision and missions.

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Division of the History of Chemistry

Welcome to the ACS Division of the History of Chemistry Homepage

Mary Virginia Orna discusses what the American Chemical Society History Division did to celebrate the International Year of Chemistry 2011.

James J. Bohning, a former chair of the HIST Division and long-time Historian
and Archivist of the HIST Division died Friday, September 2, 2011 at Chandler Hall Hospice, Newtown, PA.
Obituary in the Allentown Morning Call

HIST had several projects at the ACS Southeast Regional Meeting, on October 23, 2009. These were supported by a generous grant from the Divisional Activities Committee. These included a Children's Workshop and a Symposium on the History, Chemistry, and Art of the Elements.

Mission Statement

The Division of the History of Chemistry (HIST) of the American Chemical Society (ACS) seeks to advance knowledge and appreciation of the history of the chemical sciences among chemists, students, historians of science, and the broader public by

American Chemical Society Division of the History of Chemistry

Welcome to the ACS Division of the History of Chemistry Homepage

Mary Virginia Orna discusses what the American Chemical Society History Division did to celebrate the International Year of Chemistry 2011.

James J. Bohning, a former chair of the HIST Division and long-time Historian and Archivist of the HIST Division died Friday, September 2, 2011 at Chandler Hall Hospice, Newtown, PA. Obituary in the Allentown Morning Call

HIST had several projects at the ACS Southeast Regional Meeting, on October 23, 2009. These were supported by a generous grant from the Divisional Activities Committee. These included a Children's Workshop and a Symposium on the History, Chemistry, and Art of the Elements.

Mission Statement

The Division of the History of Chemistry (HIST) of the American Chemical Society (ACS) seeks to advance knowledge and appreciation of the history of the chemical sciences among chemists, students, historians of science, and the broader public by

American Chemical Society

Division of the History of Chemistry

James J. Bohning, a former chair of the HIST Division and long-time Historian
and Archivist of the HIST Division died Friday, September 2, 2011 at Chandler Hall Hospice, Newtown, PA.
Obituary in the Allentown Morning Call