The American Chemical Society (ACS) is a scientific society based in the United States that supports scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry. It is the world's largest scientific society and one of the leading sources of authoritative scientific information. The Lehigh Valley Section of the American Chemical Society was founded in 1894 and serves the Lehigh Valley Area including regions of Northeast Pennsylvania, Southern New York and Northwest New Jersey. ACS Local Sections promote public awareness of chemistry through involvement in the community and outreach programs and by working with students of chemistry and science. The Society works with industry and academia to educate the public about the benefits of our profession and science. The section meets eight times per year at various locations within the section boundaries.