About Us

Chinese American Chemical Society (CACS)

Founded in 1981, the Chinese American Chemical Society (CACS) is a  nonprofit, professional organization with no political and regional  affiliation.  The American Chemical Society (ACS) and the Chinese American Chemical Society (CACS) signed a three year Chemistry Enterprise Partnership (CEP) in 2022. The alliance agreement recognizes the importance of cooperation between the ACS and the Chinese-American chemical communities in scientific, educational, and public outreach projects. The agreement will be characterized by the shared commitment to cooperation in service to chemical scientists, engineers, students, educators and professionals. Membership is open to professionals and students in  chemistry, chemical engineering, and related fields, and to individuals  and corporations supporting the objectives of CACS. Currently, CACS has five regional chapters in North America. 

CACS is the only Chinese professional organization that is officially recognized by ACS and AICheE. 

•  To promote fellowship among Chinese American chemists, chemical engineers, and those working in related fields.
• To enhance communication and interactions among our members.
• To provide a forum for discussions of issues that are of interest and concern to our members.
• To create opportunities for our members to share professional experiences and to participate in joint research and business ventures.
• To provide a network for professional and career development.
• To provide career guidance and counseling for the younger people, particularly those interested in scientific and engineering careers.
• To encourage and recognize achievement in chemistry and chemical engineering, community services, and other chemistry-related ventures.
• To facilitate interactions between CACS and other scientific and professional organizations and communities.

The East chapter of the Chinese American Chemical Society (CACS) is affiliated with both ACS and CACS . The east area has the largest population of Chinese American chemists, biochemists,
and chemical engineers and is the hotbed of pharmaceutical and chemical research and
industry. As such, we are committed to providing a network for professional and career
development, career guidance and counseling for younger people interested in scientific and
engineering careers, and recognizing achievement in chemistry and chemical engineering,
community services, and other chemistry-related ventures.
We look forward to continuing our mission under our new name and expanding our reach to
better serve our members in the East Coast region. Thanks for the continued support of CACS
from all members of the society.