Kalamazoo Section of the
American Chemical Society
Our mission is to advance the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners for the benefit of Allegan, Kalamazoo, and Van Buren counties.
KACS is committed to improving people’s lives in our community through the transforming power of chemistry.
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ACS Leadership Institute Report
Annually, ACS hosts a Leadership Institute for newly-elected officers of the various units within the Society to meet each other, to share program ideas and to become acquainted with Society officers. KACS encourages our newly-elected officers to attend. This year Tiffany Crawford did attend, and her report is below.
In-Person Award Celebration Coming in May
Our KACS Awards Celebration is being planned for Monday, May 11, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the WMED Innovation Center at 4717 Campus Drive, Kalamazoo.
Celebrating 150 Years of the American Chemical Society
On Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m., the Kalamazoo Local Section of the American Chemical Society (KACS) and the Kalamazoo Valley Museum hosted a free community program in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the American Chemical Society (ACS) highlighting the theme of “Chemistry is Everything.” The event was supported by an ACS Innovative Project Grant.