ACS Publications Celebrates the 6th Annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Today marks the 6th Annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Since 2016, the United Nations has set aside February 11 each year to recognize the achievements of women and girls in scientific pursuits. The event, organized by UNESCO and UN-Women, seeks to promote full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls. This year’s theme is “Women Scientists at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19.”

ACS Publications supports this goal and joins with scientists around the world in celebrating this important day. We salute our many women editors, authors, reviewers, and readers who contribute to the American Chemical Society’s mission “to advance the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners for the benefit of Earth and its people.”

Check out some of these recent resources recognizing the contributions of women and girls in chemistry:

From ACS Axial:

• Highlighting Women in Catalysis

• Celebrating Women in Medicinal Chemistry

• ACS Celebrates Women in Organic Chemistry at EWOC 2020

• The Journal of Chemical Education: Celebrating Women Researchers and Educators

• JCIM Celebrates Women in Computational Chemistry

• ACS Editors Share Advice for Women Beginning Careers in Science

• ACS Editors Reflect on the Impact of Women Mentors

• 10 Inventions By Women Chemists

Learn About the Women Recently Named to Lead ACS Publications Journals:

•  Shelley D. Minteer Named to Lead the ACS Au Suite of Open Acess Journals

• Cathleen Crudden Named Editor-In-Chief of ACS Catalysis

• Introducing New Chemistry of Materials and ACS Materials Letters EIC Sara E. Skrabalak

• Laura McConnell and Coralia Osorio Roa Lead Two New Agriculture and Food Science Journals

Read Virtual Issues:

• Celebrating Women in Organic Chemistry

• Women at the Forefront of Chemistry

Discover ACS eBooks:

• Are Women Achieving Equity in Chemistry?

• Jobs, Collaborations, and Women Leaders in the Global Chemistry Enterprise

• Mentoring Strategies To Facilitate the Advancement of Women Faculty

Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #WomenInScience and share how you’re celebrating the achievements of women and girls in science today.