Kalamazoo Section of the
American Chemical Society
Our mission is to advance the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners for the benefit of Allegan, Kalamazoo, and Van Buren counties.
KACS is committed to improving people’s lives in our community through the transforming power of chemistry.
We provide:
Chemistry Day at the Museum
Save the Date and Call for Volunteers
Chemistry Day at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum will be held on October 17, 2026, from noon to 4 p.m. Get ready to educate, entertain, and entice the next generation to the wonders of chemistry and watch the smiles on the faces of children and adults alike! The theme of the 2026 National Chemistry Week celebration is Chemistry Under Construction. Do you have a great activity or experiment you can share with an audience of middle school students? Are you interested in demonstrating one of several experiments that are performed every year at this event? Do you have no idea what this event is about but are willing to contribute a few hours of your time on a Saturday in October to brighten the day of young scientists in our community? We need your help to make this event a success! If you are interested in participating, please email Hershel Jude or Carol Guerrero.
Elements of Kalamazoo Movie link (YouTube)
Our Monthly Newsletter Keeps You Informed
Here are some of our latest articles:
We welcome Dr. Jacob Hood as chair-elect for the rest of 2026! He becomes Chair of the KACS in 2027. Below is a short summary of his background; please welcome him – he is the new leader in charge of our Recycle-a-Poster event at Bell’s…
Chemistry Day at the Museum—Call for Volunteers
Chemistry Day at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum will be held on October 17, 2026, from noon to 4 p.m.
Get ready to educate, entertain, and entice the next generation to the wonders of chemistry and watch the smiles on the faces of children and adults alike! The theme of the 2026 National Chemistry Week celebration is Chemistry Under Construction.
Two Pieces in our Education Corner
1) 2026 Project SEED Summary and Presentations
Our 2026 Project SEED fellows presented their summer research at Kalamazoo College on August 28. Thank you to all who came to support them and to Prof. Dwight Williams (Chemistry, Kalamazoo College) for organizing the event.
2) Think back to When You Took High School Chemistry….
Do you remember when you fell in love with chemistry? Was it mutual? I mean did chemistry love you back?
You have a chance to make that happen for high school students in our local section. Our Southwest Michigan Chemistry Network is entering its fifth school year of supporting high school teachers. Our website explains our work and resources provided through KACS funds and time.