IUPAC Competitors

The American Chemical Society (ACS) was founded in 1876 and is a congressionally chartered independent membership organization that represents professionals at all degree levels and in all fields of the chemical sciences. With more than 200,000 people in its global community, ACS is one of the world’s largest scientific societies and leading sources of authoritative scientific information. A nonprofit organization, ACS is at the forefront of the evolving chemistry enterprise and is the premier professional home for chemists, chemical engineers and related professionals around the globe. ACS is dynamic and visionary, committed to improving all lives through the transforming power of chemistry. Its vision, a world built on science, was developed and adopted by the ACS Board of Directors, and fully complements its mission: advance scientific knowledge, empower a global community and champion scientific integrity. ACS publishes numerous scientific journals and databases, convenes major research conferences, and provides educational, science policy and career programs in chemistry. It also gives more than $22 million every year in grants for research in petroleum and related fields. ACS plays a leadership role in educating and communicating with policymakers and the general public about the importance of chemistry in everyone’s lives.

AIChE is the world’s leading organization for chemical engineering professionals, with over 60,000 members from more than 100 countries. AIChE has the breadth of resources and expertise you need whether you are in core process industries or emerging areas, such as nanobiotechnology. Members of AIChE enjoy access to these unique benefits: - Access information and multimedia content regarding recognized and promising chemical engineering processes and methods - Connect with a global network of intelligent, resourceful colleagues and benefit from their collective experience and knowledge - Access career tools and exclusive job listings - Present your findings or learn from recognized authorities in industry events and publications - Enjoy discounts on industry networking events and much more See the full list of member benefits: https://www.aiche.org/membership

The Royal Society of Chemistry’s purpose is to advance excellence in the chemical sciences – to improve the lives of people around the world now and in the future. We are the professional body for chemists in the UK, and an internationally renowned publisher of high quality chemical science knowledge. We support and represent more than 50,000 members and an international community. If you work with or love chemistry, we are here to support you – for the benefit of science and humanity.