About the Meeting
The Central Regional Meeting (CERM) of the American Chemical Society (ACS) is an annual event that brings together chemists, educators, students, and industry professionals from across the central U.S. to share research, foster collaboration, and celebrate innovation in the chemical sciences. Each meeting features technical symposia, poster sessions, networking opportunities, and a unifying theme that reflects the evolving role of chemistry in society.
For 2025, the originally scheduled CERM could not proceed as planned. In response, the ACS Midland Local Section has proudly stepped in to host a special joint event by merging CERM with our long-standing Fall Scientific Meeting (FSM). Established in 1945, the FSM has grown from a company-based gathering into a vibrant, inclusive regional conference that showcases technical presentations, poster sessions, and community engagement across a wide range of chemical disciplines.
Due to the rapid planning timeline, registration for the 2025 meeting is free, generously sponsored by the ACS Midland Local Section and the ACS Central Region Board. This year’s streamlined format will feature invited speaker sessions and a poster-only abstract submission process. We invite all ACS members and chemistry enthusiasts to join us this October to connect, present, and advance our shared mission of improving lives through the transforming power of chemistry.
