Welcome to the internet home of the Maryland Section of the American Chemical Society (MD ACS). One of 190 local sections, we are based in Baltimore, Maryland. We work to promote awareness and interest in a wide variety of chemistry subjects through events, community outreach, and working with students in chemistry and science.
Local area
The Maryland section covers a wide area of the state from Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne’s counties in the east to Frederick county in the west and Anne Arundel county in the south. The Western Maryland and Washington sections have responsibilities in certain areas of Maryland.
About the American Chemical Society
The American Chemical Society (ACS) is the world’s largest scientific society and one of the world’s leading sources of authoritative scientific information. A nonprofit organization, chartered by Congress. ACS is at the forefront of the evolving worldwide chemical enterprise and the premier professional home for chemists, chemical engineers and related professions around the globe.
This website is maintained and updated by Chris Avanessian.