About Us

North Jersey Section
of the ACS

The North Jersey Section is one of the largest sections of the American Chemical Society in the country. The vibrant programming and the year-round activities within our section are possible due to the many members volunteering their time and energy to the NJ ACS mission.

Executive Committee

Please visit the respective sections for more information on the executive committee, the next executive committee meetingelected councilors and other contacts, and our 50- and 60-year members.

Dr. Sandra Keyser
Dr. Sandra KeyserChair (2024)
Merck & Co., Inc.
E Scott Ave
Rahway, NJ 07065
Dr. Justyna Sikorska
Dr. Justyna SikorskaPast Chair (2023)
Merck & Co
Scott Ave
Rahway, NJ 07065
Dr. Qi Gao
Dr. Qi GaoPast Chair (2022)
Merck & Co., Inc.
126 E Lincoln Ave
Rahway, NJ 07065
Bettyann Howson
Bettyann HowsonSecretary (2021-2023)
49 Pippins Way
Morris Township, NJ 07960
Dr. Miriam Gulotta
Dr. Miriam GulottaTreasurer (2022-2024)
University Lecturer
Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ 07102
Bettyann Howson
Bettyann HowsonNo. Jersey Section Office
49 Pippins Way
Morris Township NJ 07960

Empowering Chemical Sciences
through Volunteerism in NJ-ACS

Join the thriving North Jersey Section community and leverage your passion for chemistry by volunteering. Together, let’s amplify the voice of chemical sciences in North Jersey.

Topical Groups

The North Jersey Section represents a dynamic and diverse group of scientists as reflected in the many topical groups and committees. These groups offer programs throughout the year and we encourage each of you to regularly check the web pages of the groups of interest to you at this website and attend their meetings. They provide a great opportunity for continuous education and networking, so important in today’s environment:

Committees

Chromatography

Committees

Drug Metabolism Discussion Group

Committees

Mass Spectrometry

Committees

NMR Spectroscopy

Communities

Committees

Awards Committee

Committees

Senior Chemists

Committees

Teacher Affiliates

Committees

WCC (Women Chemist)

Committees

YCC (Younger Chemist)

Committees

Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, Inclusion (DEAI)