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The American Chemical Society is the world’s largest scientific society and one of the world’s leading sources of authoritative scientific information. ACS is at the forefront of the evolving worldwide chemical enterprise and the premier professional home for chemists, chemical engineers and related professions around the globe. The Society publishes numerous scientific journals and databases, convenes major research conferences and provides educational, science policy, and career programs in chemistry. We also give more than $22 million every year in grants for basic research in petroleum and related fields. We play a leadership role in educating and communicating the importance of chemistry in our lives to policy makers and the general public. This includes identifying new solutions, improving public health, protecting the environment and contributing to the economy.