Welcome to ACS Brazosport

Welcome to the website of American Chemical Society (ACS) Brazosport Local Section. ACS Brazosport was established in 1959 and has served the Sourthern Houston Brazoria community for over 60 years. Here you will find our leadership team, our events, news, opportunities for volunteering, as various resources for chemical safety, education, and career development.

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The American Chemical Society (ACS) is the world's largest scientific society and one of the world's leading sources of authoritative scientific information. A nonprofit organization, chartered by Congress, 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 Brazosport ACS Local Section is aligned to this mission and aims to be a presence in the Brazoria County community in the areas of STEM, sustainability and professional development. Our team is largely represented by employees in Industry, and advocates of the sciences. Through volunteering, networking and participation in community public forums we look to promote the broader chemical enterprise and grow our members, all the while, supporting young aspiring scientists and educators in our community.

Recent News

Congratulations to the 2026 ACS Brazosport Board!

Brazosport County, lets welcome the newly elected board members: Chair Elect: Keith Steelman Secretary: Miranda Weed Treasurer: Hari Katepalli Director: Praveen Boopalachandran Chair: Kelly Nieto and Past Chair: Poulami Dutta And wish them a very productive year (with our help and support). ACS Brazosport Local Section 2026 Board

Dec 41 min read

Little Hands, Big Science: Making Snow in Hot Texas

Open to all! At West Pearland Library on Dec 6th from 1 to 2pm

Nov 161 min read

Congratulations to the 2025 Excellence in Science Teaching Award Winner!

Congratulations to Emilee Cavazos for receiving the 2025 Excellence in Science Teaching Award!