HIST Mission Statement
The Division of the History of Chemistry (HIST) of the American
Chemical Society (ACS) seeks to advance knowledge and appreciation of
the history of the chemical sciences among chemists, students,
historians of science, and the broader public by
- Encouraging research and scholarship in history of the chemical
sciences;
- Providing a welcoming environment for the discussion of history of
chemistry in a variety of venues, particularly in symposia at national
ACS meetings;
- Serving as a resource for chemical scientists in general, and
members of the ACS in particular, who seek to understand the roots of
their discipline, sub-discipline, or interdisciplinary subject;
- Recognizing major achievements from the past in the chemical
sciences and the individuals who made those achievements;
- Publishing a scholarly journal in history of chemistry;
- Interacting with other organizations interested in the history of
science; and
- Adding value to the ACS by helping it achieve its vision and
missions.
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