From the Chair

Dear GEOC Members,

Gratitude fills my heart as I reflect on the continuing support and contributions from each of you, our respected members. Your dedication has raised our Geochemistry (GEOC) Division to new heights, reaching and even surpassing the levels we enjoyed before the pandemic. We have seen the success of our recent ACS meetings, where we celebrated a record number of symposia and participants. Your commitment has been the cornerstone of these achievements, which we truly appreciate.

Encouragingly, we continue to witness a steady increase in new memberships, particularly among early career scientists and students. This influx of fresh perspectives, along with innovative ideas that they bring, is invigorating our division and ensuring a vibrant future for geochemistry. We are committed to providing them with support and mentorship to foster their development and success within our community.

Our division places immense value on fostering interactive activities and a collaborative culture. We are dedicated to promoting in-person events by hosting a free Division Social in each ACS meeting and supporting various regional ACS meetings and even non-ACS geochemistry workshops. Furthermore, we are proud to recognize the scientific and technical achievements of our members through our prestigious ACS Geochemistry Division Medal, Early-career Scientist and Student Research and Travel Awards, and our newly introduced Mid-career Scientist Awards, for which we anticipate inauguration in 2026. These initiatives underscore our promise of continuing to celebrate excellence in geochemistry.

Continuing our efforts, we are actively seeking the participation of young scientists and volunteers to further improve our division. These involvements are crucial as we strive to spur dynamic momentum of our team. Together, we can look forward to a positive and proactive future, where the GEOC Division continues to thrive and lead in the field of geochemistry. Thank you for your ongoing support and dedication.

Best regards,

Sang Soo Lee

Chair of the ACS Geochemistry Division