Association of Chemistry Teachers (ACT)

The Association of Chemistry Teachers was launched in 2000 to serve as an apex national body of chemistry educators to promote excellence in chemistry education. The idea of formulating ACT was conceptualised by Homi Bhabha Cen mulating ACT was conceptualised by Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (TIFR) Mumbai. The Association brings together on a common platform higher secondary school teachers, college and university lecturers, professors, scientists and researchers from industry for organizing subject related activities. Since its inception, ACT has worked tirelessly to strengthen chemistry education in India and to motivate students to pursue chemistry as a career. 1. To advance Chemistry education by means of curriculum development and innovation in teaching and evaluation methodologies. 2. To organize workshops and conferences including an Annual National Convention of Chemistry Teachers (NCCT) in different cities and regions. 3. To forge a synergistic relationship between academia, industry and research centres for mutual benefit. 4. To explore and nurture talent in Chemistry with special reference to the Indian National and International Chemistry Olympiads. 5. To collaborate with International Science Teachers' organizations for exchange of ideas and organization of joint programmes.