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Editorials, Issues, and Books on Diversity and Inclusion From ACS Publications

Jesse Stanchak
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Chemistry is among the many fields working to come to terms with a history of bias and exclusion. “Diversity, Inclusion, and Respect,” is one of the American Chemical Society’s four core values and ACS Publications is seeking ways to improve diversity and increase inclusion in chemistry. Editorials have been published in various ACS Publications journals, […]

Chemistry is among the many fields working to come to terms with a history of bias and exclusion. “Diversity, Inclusion, and Respect,” is one of the American Chemical Society’s four core values and ACS Publications is seeking ways to improve diversity and increase inclusion in chemistry. Editorials have been published in various ACS Publications journals, examining these problems and identifying ways to ensure our community is a welcoming place for everyone seeking to improve people’s lives through the transforming power of chemistry.

Browse recent editorials and issues on diversity below. This list will be updated as new articles are published.
Multi-Journal Editorials
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Confronting Racism in Chemistry Journals
ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2020, 12, 26, 28925–28927
This Editorial was also published in all other ACS Publications journals.
DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c10979
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Equity and Inclusion in the Chemical Sciences Requires Actions not Just Words
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2020, 142, 26, 11317–11318
This Editorial was also published in ACS Central Science.
DOI: 10.1021/jacs.0c06482
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Organic Chemistry: A Call to Action for Diversity and Inclusion
Org. Lett. 2020, 22, 16, 6223–6228
This Editorial was also published in ACS Central Science, Journal of Organic Chemistry, and Organometallics
DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.0c02559
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Actions at J. Org. Chem., Org. Lett., and Organometallics to Combat Discrimination and Bias
J. Org. Chem. 2020, 85, 16, 10285–10286
This Editorial was also published in Organic Letters and Organometallics
DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.0c01826
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Action Items for Latin-American Chemists and Chemical Societies to Improve Equity and Diversity in Science
J. Org. Chem.2020, 85, 17, 11025–11029
This Editorial was also published in Organic Letters, Inorganic Chemistry, and Organometallics
DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.0c01893
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Celebrating Women in Organic Chemistry
Org. Lett. 2020, 22, 4, 1227–1230
This Editorial was also published in JACS, Journal of Organic Chemistry, and Organic Process Research & Development
DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.0c00352
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Single Journal Editorials
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A Diverse View of Science to Catalyse Change
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2020, 142, 34, 14393–14396
This editorial was published across various Publishers
DOI: 10.1021/jacs.0c07877
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What Comes Next? Simple Practices to Improve Diversity in Science
ACS Cent. Sci. 2020, 6, 8, 1231–1240
DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.0c00905
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Excellence versus Diversity? Not an Either/Or Choice
ACS Catal. 2020, 10, 13, 7310–7311
DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.0c02590
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Addressing Gender Equity in Senior Leadership Roles in Translational Science
ACS Pharmacol. Transl. Sci. 2020, 3, 4, 773–779
DOI: 10.1021/acsptsci.0c00056
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A Healthier Peer Review Process Would Improve Diversity
ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2020, 12, 37, 40987–40989
DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c11528
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Let Us Together Shine a Light on Women in STEM
ACS Omega 2020, 5, 13, 7051–7052
DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c01236
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Quality Research in Africa and Why It Is Important
ACS Omega 2020,
DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c04327
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Toward Intentional Diversity, Equity, and Respect in Chemistry Research and Practice
J. Chem. Educ. 2020, 97, 8, 2041–2044
DOI: 10.1021/acs.jchemed.0c00963
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Gender Diversity in Process Chemistry
Org. Process Res. Dev. 2019, 23, 2, 109–113
DOI: 10.1021/acs.oprd.8b00378
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Organic Chemistry: A Retrosynthetic Approach to a Diverse Field
ACS Cent. Sci. 2020, 6, 11, 1845–1850
DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.0c01138
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Virtual Issues
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Celebrating Women in Organic Chemistry Virtual Issue
This Virtual Issue was co-published with JACS, Organic Letters, Journal of Organic Chemistry, and Organic Process Research & Development
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Celebrating Chemistry in Latin America Virtual Issue
This Virtual Issue was co-published with Journal of Organic Chemistry, Organic Letters, Inorganic Chemistry, and Organometallics, as well as Journal of the Brazilian Chemistry Society
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Women at the Forefront of Chemistry Virtual Issue
From <em>ACS Axial</em>
What Editors Need to Do to Fight Racism, Sexism, and Bias in Their Journals
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Diverse Views of Science: Q&A
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Updating the Community on ACS Publications’ Diversity Initiatives
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Chemistry in Africa: Open & Global
ACS eBooks
Accessibility in the Laboratory
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Are Women Achieving Equity in Chemistry? Dissolving Disparity and Catalyzing Change
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Best Practices for Chemistry REU Programs
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Best Practices for Supporting and Expanding Undergraduate Research in Chemistry
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Best Practices in Chemistry Teacher Education
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Careers, Entrepreneurship, and Diversity: Challenges and Opportunities in the Global Chemistry Enterprise
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Chemistry without Borders: Careers, Research, and Entrepreneurship
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Citizens First! Democracy, Social Responsibility and Chemistry
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Climate Change Literacy and Education Social Justice, Energy, Economics, and the Paris Agreement Volume 2
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Diversity in the Scientific Community Volume 1: Quantifying Diversity and Formulating Success
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Diversity in the Scientific Community Volume 2: Perspectives and Exemplary Programs
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Educational and Outreach Projects from the Cottrell Scholars Collaborative Professional Development and Outreach Volume 2
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Educational and Outreach Projects from the Cottrell Scholars Collaborative Undergraduate and Graduate Education Volume 1
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Growing Diverse STEM Communities: Methodology, Impact, and Evidence
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Increasing Retention of Under-Represented Students in STEM through Affective and Cognitive Interventions
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International Perspectives on Chemistry Education Research and Practice
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Jobs, Collaborations, and Women Leaders in the Global Chemistry Enterprise
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Mentoring Strategies To Facilitate the Advancement of Women Faculty
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Mobilizing Chemistry Expertise To Solve Humanitarian Problems Volume 1
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Mobilizing Chemistry Expertise To Solve Humanitarian Problems Volume 2
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National Diversity Equity Workshops in Chemical Sciences(2011−2017)
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Science Education and Civic Engagement: The Next Level
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Strategies Promoting Success of Two-Year College Students
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Successful Women in Chemistry. Corporate America’s Contribution to Science
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Trajectories of Chemistry Education Innovation and Reform
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Credit Where Credit Is Due: Respecting Authorship and Intellectual Property
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The Power and Promise of Early Research

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