An awareness session on ACS-Student Chapter Membership was organized by the American Chemical Society (ACS) Club of the Applied Sciences Department. The session took place on 11th September 2024, aimed at informing first-year Engineering students regarding the advantages and opportunities associated with ACS membership. Dr. Meena Devi, the Faculty Coordinator of the ACS Club, provided a comprehensive overview of the club to the students. The American Chemical Society (ACS) is recognized as a prominent professional organization in the chemistry sector, boasting a membership exceeding 155,000 individuals worldwide. The purpose of the awareness session was to educate participants on the benefits of ACS membership and to motivate students to become members of the club. During this session, students learnt about the advantages of ACS Membership along with the opportunities related to professional growth including conferences, workshops, and online courses. Other opportunities in relation to ACS were also discussed like networking with colleagues and specialists, employment resources and job opportunities process for joining ACS, steps for online application, details on membership fees and available payment options and ACS Membership Categories.
