Organic Division of the ACS
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The ACS Organic Division (ORGN) fosters and promotes advancement of the field of organic chemistry. https://organicdivision.org
Happening Today at 12pm ET!
2nd Annual EWOC (@EWOC8) & DOC ( @ACSorganic ) Virtual Symposium ft. Christina Woo (@thewoolab ) & Laura Kiessling (@ChemicalBiology )
Free to watch. No registration. See you soon!
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2nd Annual EWOC (@EWOC8) & DOC ( @ACSorganic ) Virtual Symposium ft. Christina Woo (@thewoolab ) & Laura Kiessling (@ChemicalBiology )
Free to watch. No registration. See you soon!
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January 7, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Happening Today at 12pm ET!
2nd Annual EWOC (@EWOC8) & DOC ( @ACSorganic ) Virtual Symposium ft. Christina Woo (@thewoolab ) & Laura Kiessling (@ChemicalBiology )
Free to watch. No registration. See you soon!
YouTube: zurl.co/LuByF
Zoom: zurl.co/Yz7hb
2nd Annual EWOC (@EWOC8) & DOC ( @ACSorganic ) Virtual Symposium ft. Christina Woo (@thewoolab ) & Laura Kiessling (@ChemicalBiology )
Free to watch. No registration. See you soon!
YouTube: zurl.co/LuByF
Zoom: zurl.co/Yz7hb
The Organic Division requests nominations for the Paul G. Gassman Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes outstanding service to the organic chemistry community.
Nominations are due March 31.
See the Gassman Award page for nomination procedures.
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Nominations are due March 31.
See the Gassman Award page for nomination procedures.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:53 PM
The Organic Division requests nominations for the Paul G. Gassman Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes outstanding service to the organic chemistry community.
Nominations are due March 31.
See the Gassman Award page for nomination procedures.
zurl.co/GtSim
Nominations are due March 31.
See the Gassman Award page for nomination procedures.
zurl.co/GtSim
Save the Date! Wed. Jan 14th at 12 noon ET
The next @ACSorganic Virtual Symposium ft. Prof. Christian Malapit (@CAMalapit ) - Northwestern Univ. & Kaid Harper (@KaidHarper ) - AbbVie.
Thank you Beyond CCHF!
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Zoom:zurl.co/8mkMQ”
The next @ACSorganic Virtual Symposium ft. Prof. Christian Malapit (@CAMalapit ) - Northwestern Univ. & Kaid Harper (@KaidHarper ) - AbbVie.
Thank you Beyond CCHF!
YouTube: zurl.co/PkWMZ
Zoom:zurl.co/8mkMQ”
January 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Save the Date! Wed. Jan 14th at 12 noon ET
The next @ACSorganic Virtual Symposium ft. Prof. Christian Malapit (@CAMalapit ) - Northwestern Univ. & Kaid Harper (@KaidHarper ) - AbbVie.
Thank you Beyond CCHF!
YouTube: zurl.co/PkWMZ
Zoom:zurl.co/8mkMQ”
The next @ACSorganic Virtual Symposium ft. Prof. Christian Malapit (@CAMalapit ) - Northwestern Univ. & Kaid Harper (@KaidHarper ) - AbbVie.
Thank you Beyond CCHF!
YouTube: zurl.co/PkWMZ
Zoom:zurl.co/8mkMQ”
The deadline for the DOC Summer Undergrad Research Fellowship (SURF) is February 17, 2026.
Visit zurl.co/FODK for details (1 nominee per institution)
Contact Katelyn Billings (katelyn.j.billings@gmail.com) or Amber Onorato (onoratoa1@nku.edu) with any questions.
Visit zurl.co/FODK for details (1 nominee per institution)
Contact Katelyn Billings (katelyn.j.billings@gmail.com) or Amber Onorato (onoratoa1@nku.edu) with any questions.
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) - ACS Division of Organic Chemistry
This page provides information on the Division's Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) Program for outstanding undergraduates.
www.organicdivision.org
January 5, 2026 at 5:32 PM
The deadline for the DOC Summer Undergrad Research Fellowship (SURF) is February 17, 2026.
Visit zurl.co/FODK for details (1 nominee per institution)
Contact Katelyn Billings (katelyn.j.billings@gmail.com) or Amber Onorato (onoratoa1@nku.edu) with any questions.
Visit zurl.co/FODK for details (1 nominee per institution)
Contact Katelyn Billings (katelyn.j.billings@gmail.com) or Amber Onorato (onoratoa1@nku.edu) with any questions.
The 2nd Annual Empowering Women in Organic Chemistry (EWOC) - DOC Virtual Symposium is on Jan 7th at 12pm. It features Prof. Christina Woo (Harvard) and Prof. Laura Kiessling (MIT). Don't miss it!
Watch
Youtube: www.orgn.link./watch
Zoom: orgn.link/vs-zoom
Watch
Youtube: www.orgn.link./watch
Zoom: orgn.link/vs-zoom
January 5, 2026 at 2:16 PM
The 2nd Annual Empowering Women in Organic Chemistry (EWOC) - DOC Virtual Symposium is on Jan 7th at 12pm. It features Prof. Christina Woo (Harvard) and Prof. Laura Kiessling (MIT). Don't miss it!
Watch
Youtube: www.orgn.link./watch
Zoom: orgn.link/vs-zoom
Watch
Youtube: www.orgn.link./watch
Zoom: orgn.link/vs-zoom
Thank you all for participating in the 2025 Organic Reaction Championship! The Grignard reaction is the winning reaction!
Please post your favorite reactions this holiday season! Make sure to use the hashtags #acsorganic #amplifyorganic
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Please post your favorite reactions this holiday season! Make sure to use the hashtags #acsorganic #amplifyorganic
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2025 Organic Reaction Championship - ACS Division of Organic Chemistry
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December 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Thank you all for participating in the 2025 Organic Reaction Championship! The Grignard reaction is the winning reaction!
Please post your favorite reactions this holiday season! Make sure to use the hashtags #acsorganic #amplifyorganic
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Please post your favorite reactions this holiday season! Make sure to use the hashtags #acsorganic #amplifyorganic
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And then there were 4! The semifinals are here.
Semifinal 1: Grignard vs. Metal Hydride Reduction
Semifinal 2: Fischer Indole Synthesis vs. Olefin Metathesis
Voting ends at 11:59pm on Dec. 17th
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Semifinal 1: Grignard vs. Metal Hydride Reduction
Semifinal 2: Fischer Indole Synthesis vs. Olefin Metathesis
Voting ends at 11:59pm on Dec. 17th
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2025 Organic Reaction Championship - ACS Division of Organic Chemistry
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December 16, 2025 at 10:01 PM
And then there were 4! The semifinals are here.
Semifinal 1: Grignard vs. Metal Hydride Reduction
Semifinal 2: Fischer Indole Synthesis vs. Olefin Metathesis
Voting ends at 11:59pm on Dec. 17th
zurl.co/0DwQg
Semifinal 1: Grignard vs. Metal Hydride Reduction
Semifinal 2: Fischer Indole Synthesis vs. Olefin Metathesis
Voting ends at 11:59pm on Dec. 17th
zurl.co/0DwQg
Quarterfinals end tonight!
Grignard vs Suzuki
Metal-Hydride Reductions vs. Swern
Hofmann Rearrangement vs. Fischer Indole Synthesis
Olefin Metathesis vs Sharpless Asymmetric Epoxidation
Vote NOW in the 2025 Organic Reaction Championship!
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Grignard vs Suzuki
Metal-Hydride Reductions vs. Swern
Hofmann Rearrangement vs. Fischer Indole Synthesis
Olefin Metathesis vs Sharpless Asymmetric Epoxidation
Vote NOW in the 2025 Organic Reaction Championship!
zurl.co/39tV0
2025 Organic Reaction Championship - ACS Division of Organic Chemistry
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December 15, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Quarterfinals end tonight!
Grignard vs Suzuki
Metal-Hydride Reductions vs. Swern
Hofmann Rearrangement vs. Fischer Indole Synthesis
Olefin Metathesis vs Sharpless Asymmetric Epoxidation
Vote NOW in the 2025 Organic Reaction Championship!
zurl.co/39tV0
Grignard vs Suzuki
Metal-Hydride Reductions vs. Swern
Hofmann Rearrangement vs. Fischer Indole Synthesis
Olefin Metathesis vs Sharpless Asymmetric Epoxidation
Vote NOW in the 2025 Organic Reaction Championship!
zurl.co/39tV0
Round of 16 ends tonight! Key match up - Grignard vs. Diels-Alder!
Vote NOW in the 2025 Organic Reaction Championship!
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Vote NOW in the 2025 Organic Reaction Championship!
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2025 Organic Reaction Championship - ACS Division of Organic Chemistry
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December 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Round of 16 ends tonight! Key match up - Grignard vs. Diels-Alder!
Vote NOW in the 2025 Organic Reaction Championship!
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Vote NOW in the 2025 Organic Reaction Championship!
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Round 1 of the 2025 Organic Reaction Championship ends today at midnight!
Will the Diels–Alder Reaction maintain its legacy dominance?
Can the Grignard Reaction overcome its temperament?
Vote for your favorite reaction!
#ACSOrganic #amplifyorganic
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Will the Diels–Alder Reaction maintain its legacy dominance?
Can the Grignard Reaction overcome its temperament?
Vote for your favorite reaction!
#ACSOrganic #amplifyorganic
zurl.co/DTEvX
December 11, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Round 1 of the 2025 Organic Reaction Championship ends today at midnight!
Will the Diels–Alder Reaction maintain its legacy dominance?
Can the Grignard Reaction overcome its temperament?
Vote for your favorite reaction!
#ACSOrganic #amplifyorganic
zurl.co/DTEvX
Will the Diels–Alder Reaction maintain its legacy dominance?
Can the Grignard Reaction overcome its temperament?
Vote for your favorite reaction!
#ACSOrganic #amplifyorganic
zurl.co/DTEvX
The 2025 DOC Named Reaction Tournament of Champions has begun!
Cast your votes and defend your favorites! Which of the 32 reactions will be crowned champion? Share your vote with your network. Round 1 ends tomorrow night
#ACSOrganic #AmplifyOrganic
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Cast your votes and defend your favorites! Which of the 32 reactions will be crowned champion? Share your vote with your network. Round 1 ends tomorrow night
#ACSOrganic #AmplifyOrganic
zurl.co/47iwQ
2025 Organic Reaction Championship - ACS Division of Organic Chemistry
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December 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The 2025 DOC Named Reaction Tournament of Champions has begun!
Cast your votes and defend your favorites! Which of the 32 reactions will be crowned champion? Share your vote with your network. Round 1 ends tomorrow night
#ACSOrganic #AmplifyOrganic
zurl.co/47iwQ
Cast your votes and defend your favorites! Which of the 32 reactions will be crowned champion? Share your vote with your network. Round 1 ends tomorrow night
#ACSOrganic #AmplifyOrganic
zurl.co/47iwQ
Members of the DOC can now nominate candidates for the Early or Mid Career TAOC Award which recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of organic chemistry from accomplished, professional chemists. The online nomination form is due Feb 3, 2026.
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Technical Achievement Awards (TAOC) - ACS Division of Organic Chemistry
The Technical Achievements Awards (TAOC) program recognizes outstanding contributions by bachelor's and master's chemists to the field of organic chemistry.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Members of the DOC can now nominate candidates for the Early or Mid Career TAOC Award which recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of organic chemistry from accomplished, professional chemists. The online nomination form is due Feb 3, 2026.
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The annual elections of DOC Executive Committee members are underway until November 14.
A link to ballots, biosketches and statements has been sent from "invitations@mail.electionbuddy.com". Please check all of your mailboxes (some email spam filters may flag as junk).
A link to ballots, biosketches and statements has been sent from "invitations@mail.electionbuddy.com". Please check all of your mailboxes (some email spam filters may flag as junk).
October 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The annual elections of DOC Executive Committee members are underway until November 14.
A link to ballots, biosketches and statements has been sent from "invitations@mail.electionbuddy.com". Please check all of your mailboxes (some email spam filters may flag as junk).
A link to ballots, biosketches and statements has been sent from "invitations@mail.electionbuddy.com". Please check all of your mailboxes (some email spam filters may flag as junk).
We invite Organic Division members to submit nominations for the ACS National Awards, particularly individuals from groups not commonly named as recipients. The deadline for nominations is Nov 1, 2025. Click for the list of Awards and nomination link.
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Nominations for the 2026 ACS National Awards Due: November 1 - ACS Division of Organic Chemistry
We invite Organic Division members to submit nominations for the ACS National Awards, particularly those relevant to organic chemistry (listed below and the Purpose and Eligibility (PDF) are available via the link). Your actions will demonstrate that the Society is committed to the pursuit of excellence in the chemical sciences by recognizing, promoting, and honoring … Read More
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October 1, 2025 at 2:42 PM
We invite Organic Division members to submit nominations for the ACS National Awards, particularly individuals from groups not commonly named as recipients. The deadline for nominations is Nov 1, 2025. Click for the list of Awards and nomination link.
zurl.co/WMIyt
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Sign up for one of the Workshop in Reproducibility in Homogeneous Catalysis
(zurl.co/OJ4qe) webinars below.
Oct 22: zurl.co/VP0DX
Oct 29: zurl.co/snMNt
Applications for the in-person workshop Jan 5-7, 2026: zurl.co/X6DIx
(zurl.co/OJ4qe) webinars below.
Oct 22: zurl.co/VP0DX
Oct 29: zurl.co/snMNt
Applications for the in-person workshop Jan 5-7, 2026: zurl.co/X6DIx
September 16, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Sign up for one of the Workshop in Reproducibility in Homogeneous Catalysis
(zurl.co/OJ4qe) webinars below.
Oct 22: zurl.co/VP0DX
Oct 29: zurl.co/snMNt
Applications for the in-person workshop Jan 5-7, 2026: zurl.co/X6DIx
(zurl.co/OJ4qe) webinars below.
Oct 22: zurl.co/VP0DX
Oct 29: zurl.co/snMNt
Applications for the in-person workshop Jan 5-7, 2026: zurl.co/X6DIx
Save the Date!
Oct. 15th at 12noon ET will be our next Virtual Symposium ft. Prof. Marvin Parasram (NYU) and Prof. Brian Stoltz (CalTech).
Many thanks to Beyond CCHF for hosting!
Free to watch!
Youtube: orgn.link/watch
Zoom: emory.zoom.us/j/185635071
Oct. 15th at 12noon ET will be our next Virtual Symposium ft. Prof. Marvin Parasram (NYU) and Prof. Brian Stoltz (CalTech).
Many thanks to Beyond CCHF for hosting!
Free to watch!
Youtube: orgn.link/watch
Zoom: emory.zoom.us/j/185635071
September 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Save the Date!
Oct. 15th at 12noon ET will be our next Virtual Symposium ft. Prof. Marvin Parasram (NYU) and Prof. Brian Stoltz (CalTech).
Many thanks to Beyond CCHF for hosting!
Free to watch!
Youtube: orgn.link/watch
Zoom: emory.zoom.us/j/185635071
Oct. 15th at 12noon ET will be our next Virtual Symposium ft. Prof. Marvin Parasram (NYU) and Prof. Brian Stoltz (CalTech).
Many thanks to Beyond CCHF for hosting!
Free to watch!
Youtube: orgn.link/watch
Zoom: emory.zoom.us/j/185635071
The DOC is excited to host the following 13 ACS Award Symposia in the ORGN program at the Spring 2026 ACS meeting (in addition to the Cope and Cope Scholar symposium at the Fall 2026 meeting).
Congratulations to all the 2026 ACS National Awardees!
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Congratulations to all the 2026 ACS National Awardees!
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Congratulations to the 2026 Organic Chemistry National Award Recipients! - ACS Division of Organic Chemistry
The organic division congratulates all the 2026 ACS National Awardees. The Division of Organic Chemistry is excited to host the following 13 Award symposia in the ORGN program at the Spring 2026 ACS meeting in addition to the annual Cope and Cope Scholar symposium at the Fall 2026 ACS meeting ACS Award for Affordable Green … Read More
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August 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The DOC is excited to host the following 13 ACS Award Symposia in the ORGN program at the Spring 2026 ACS meeting (in addition to the Cope and Cope Scholar symposium at the Fall 2026 meeting).
Congratulations to all the 2026 ACS National Awardees!
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Congratulations to all the 2026 ACS National Awardees!
zurl.co/29HCz
Applications are now open for the Workshop on Reproducibility in Homogeneous Catalysis - zurl.co/c6LQQ
The January 2026 workshop will bring together community members to identify challenges and opportunities in field. For more information - zurl.co/DyxhQ
The January 2026 workshop will bring together community members to identify challenges and opportunities in field. For more information - zurl.co/DyxhQ
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August 27, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Applications are now open for the Workshop on Reproducibility in Homogeneous Catalysis - zurl.co/c6LQQ
The January 2026 workshop will bring together community members to identify challenges and opportunities in field. For more information - zurl.co/DyxhQ
The January 2026 workshop will bring together community members to identify challenges and opportunities in field. For more information - zurl.co/DyxhQ
Being in an era that relishes negativity, we want to positively celebrate the myriad success of organic chemistry and organic chemists so we are launching #AmplifyOrganic. Share your stories with the hashtag. See link for suggested questions to answer
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August 20, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Being in an era that relishes negativity, we want to positively celebrate the myriad success of organic chemistry and organic chemists so we are launching #AmplifyOrganic. Share your stories with the hashtag. See link for suggested questions to answer
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ACS attendees...come join us for the ICE CREAM SOCIAL Today in Ballroom C Foyer! 12:30 - 2pm!
Tomorrow, coffee is on us. Same place, same time! See you soon!
Tomorrow, coffee is on us. Same place, same time! See you soon!
August 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
ACS attendees...come join us for the ICE CREAM SOCIAL Today in Ballroom C Foyer! 12:30 - 2pm!
Tomorrow, coffee is on us. Same place, same time! See you soon!
Tomorrow, coffee is on us. Same place, same time! See you soon!
The real magic of organic chemistry? The people who do it. Thanks to Professsor Malika Jeffries-EL (@chemdiva.bsky.social ) for sharing her story with us. We look forward to reading and watching yours. Please use #AmplifyOrganic
August 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The real magic of organic chemistry? The people who do it. Thanks to Professsor Malika Jeffries-EL (@chemdiva.bsky.social ) for sharing her story with us. We look forward to reading and watching yours. Please use #AmplifyOrganic
Behind every bond is a brilliant mind. Organic chemists make the molecules, but they also make the difference. Share your journey, research, its importance to society and your thoughts on how we can expand the reach of organic chemistry. Help us #AmplifyOrganic
August 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Behind every bond is a brilliant mind. Organic chemists make the molecules, but they also make the difference. Share your journey, research, its importance to society and your thoughts on how we can expand the reach of organic chemistry. Help us #AmplifyOrganic
The Division of Organic Chemistry gets the job done! We had an efficient meeting and are excited to share our new initiatives with the amazing community we serve. Welcome to Washington D.C.!
August 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The Division of Organic Chemistry gets the job done! We had an efficient meeting and are excited to share our new initiatives with the amazing community we serve. Welcome to Washington D.C.!
The Division of Organic Chemistry invites you to meet with the Executive Committee and the larger Organic chemistry community next week at the Fall ACS Meeting in DC. Have ice cream, coffee and refreshments on us! We look forward to meeting you all.
August 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The Division of Organic Chemistry invites you to meet with the Executive Committee and the larger Organic chemistry community next week at the Fall ACS Meeting in DC. Have ice cream, coffee and refreshments on us! We look forward to meeting you all.
Abstract submissions will close on Aug 18th for the 2025 ACS Northeast Regional Discussion (NERD) held at Worcester State University in Worcester, MA on November 1. We invite you to submit abstracts for the 1 day symposium!
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2025 American Chemical Society Northeast Regional Discussion
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August 12, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Abstract submissions will close on Aug 18th for the 2025 ACS Northeast Regional Discussion (NERD) held at Worcester State University in Worcester, MA on November 1. We invite you to submit abstracts for the 1 day symposium!
zurl.co/nQ3wP
zurl.co/nQ3wP