ACS Blog: Gulf Coast Hurricanes

On this blog, we will post information regarding the safety of our members and their friends and family, assistance offers or requests, and any other relevant information.

Monday, November 21, 2005

As our members, their families, and institutions providing chemical science education recover from the devastation wrought by the Gulf Coast Hurricanes, ACS remains committed to helping them re-establish their careers and programs. We are now focusing our efforts on helping to match the needs of individuals and institutions with those who can donate or provide what is needed.

Please contact us directly at 800-227-5558, 202-872-4600, or hurricanerelief@acs.org with specific needs, such as laboratory equipment, curriculum materials, journals, and career services, or offers of materials you wish to donate. Representatives are available to speak with you Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm EST.
Crisis And Courage: C&EN interviews Gulf Coast scientists in the aftermath of this fall's hurricanes

The November 21, 2005, issue of Chemical & Engineering News provides a glimpse into the aftermath of the hurricanes from the perspective of students, professors, and chemical company employees affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.