Professional Development and the American Chemical Society

The American Chemical Society publishes a weekly magazine called Chemical Engineering News. This publication informs ACS members and others on current news and significant events in chemistry and related areas. Topics include new advances in research, awards in chemistry, book reviews, government legislation, per- 

As a professional organization, one of the roles of the American Chemical Society is to present chemistry in a positive light. To promote the highest standards among its members, the ACS has adopted a code of conduct. The code presents basic principles to guide the action and responsibilities of chemists. 

Chemists have a professional responsibility to serve the public interest and welfare and to further knowledge of science. Chemists should actively be concerned with the health and welfare of coworkers, consumers, and the community. Public comments on scientific matters should be made with care and precision, without unsubstantiated exaggerated, or premature statements. 

Chemists should seek to advance chemical science, imderstand the limitations of their knowledge, and respect the truth. Chemists 

Chemists should remain current with developments in their field, share ideas and information, and keep accurate and complete laboratory records, maintain integrity in all conduct and publications, and give due credit to the contributions of others. Conflicts of interest and scientific misconduct, such as fabrication and plagarism, are incompatible with this Code. 

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