The Division of Polymer Chemistry, Inc (POLY) is a non-profit technical division of the American Chemical Society. POLY has thousands of member from around the globe who are interested in the synthesis, characterization, and application of polymers to advance society and meet global needs. POLY regularly hosts workshops, supports symposia, manages awards, and facilitates education and training in the field of polymer chemistry, nationally and internationally. Join us today!
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POLY Mentorship Program
We are excited to announce the development of a new POLY/PMSE mentoring program designed to connect graduate students with polymer scientists working outside academia—including industry, government labs, startups, and nonprofits. The program aims to build meaningful mentor–mentee relationships, broaden career awareness, and foster professional growth across the polymer chemistry community. To ensure the program reflects the diverse needs and interests of our members, we invite you to participate in this brief survey; your input will help shape mentor matching, discussion topics, and meeting formats.
Upcoming Award Deadline
Henkel Award for Outstanding Graduate Excellence in Polymer Science & Engineering
Awardees receive a plaque, an honorarium of $3,000, registration, and travel expenses up to $1,500 to attend the 2026 Fall ACS National Meeting.
Deadline: January 23, 2026
– visit the individual award pages for more information –
