About Us

CHINESE-AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (CACS)

Chinese-American Chemical Society (CACS) is a non-profit, non-political organization. It is the only Chinese professional organization in the country that is officially recognized by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and the American Chemical Society. 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 5 regional chapters in North America. The objectives of the CACS are as follows:

• 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.

SOUTHWEST

Southwest includes Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah and Wyoming. Currently, most of members of southwest CACS are from Texas.

The southwest area is the center of American energy industry and has the largest population of Chinese American chemists and chemical engineers in oil & gas industry.

Current Leadership Team

• Mengmeng Li: President
• Yongchao Zeng: Vice President
• Jie Yu: Treasurer
• Huimin Liao: Committee Member
• Yu Lun: Committee Member
• Le Wang: Committee Member
• Dan Ye: Committee Member
• Yu-Lun Fang: Committee Member
• Alisa Chen: Committee Member
• Lin Jin: Committee Member

Membership

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

• Free access to CACS-SW activities, job and networking opportunities
• Award opportunities such as President's Scholar Award and Poster Awards
• Special membership activities

Awards

PRESIDENT'S SCHOLAR AWARD

Introduction

This annual program is designed to recognize academically talented high school students who are in one of the southwest states (Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah and Wyoming). Each year we can have up to three students to receive this special recognition. Members are given the opportunity to nominate their high school child who is in 9th to 11th grade and has a track record of academic excellence. Selection of the winners is based on composite scores of Rank in Class, PSAT/SAT or ACT, achievements in extracurricular activities, teacher’s recommendation, and the student essay. The students with the highest scores are named as "President's Scholars" for the year. They will be invited to attend a special CACS event to receive a recognition plaque and a cash award.

The details of this program as well as the application form are attached. Key information regarding the program is as follows:

Eligibility

To apply for the CACS President's Scholar, a student must:

1. Be a full-time student in the 9th to 11th grade
2. Demonstrate academic excellence
3. Have at least one parent who is a SW-CACS member

Application Instructions

Your application should include:

1. Application form
2. Your last Report Card and document showing Cumulative GPA
3. List of extracurricular activities and awards received
4. Copy of PSAT/SAT or ACT test report, if applicable
5. One recommendation letter from your teacher
6. An essay describing an unique experience of being a Chinese American HS Student (~600 words)

Outstanding Poster Award

The Chinese-American Chemical Society Southwest Chapter (CACS-SW) is soliciting submissions for Student Poster Contest in conjunction with the CACS-SW Fall Picnic. We encourage and welcome your participation in the contest.

The posters will be judged based on the following criteria:

1. Technical content
2. Poster organization and appearance
3. Presenting performance

Awards will be presented during the Fall Picnic. Awardees are required to be present to receive their awards.

Posters should adhere to the following content and format:

1. Poster topic must concern chemistry/chemical engineering/energy/materials science
2. One poster entry per student

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Photos

2023 Spring Picnic

2019 Fall Event

2019 Spring Picnic

2018 Fall Event

2018 Spring Picnic

2018 Spring Event

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