American Chemical Society

To encourage the highest standards of excellence in developing and applying knowledge of chemistry and chemical engineering to the products and processes of industry, To promote the development of chemical science and technology in academics and industry, To improve qualifications and usefulness of chemists and engineers though high standards of professional ethics, education, and attainment, To increase the diffusion of chemical knowledge through meetings, networking, reports, papers, discussions, publications, etc. thereby fostering public welfare and education, To promote the mutual recognition of need and interests, from fundamental research to pragmatic technology.