The principal and founder of LNS Consulting Services, Lu Ann Sidney has built a successful career in the field of radiation chemistry and processing over the course of more than three decades. The author of six publications and holder of five United States patents, Lu Ann Sidney is active in the professional community, and belongs to the American Chemical Society.

1. By Lu Ann Sidney

2. Introduction
 The principal and founder of LNS Consulting Services, Lu
Ann Sidney has built a successful career in the field of
radiation chemistry and processing over the course of more
than three decades. The author of six publications and
holder of five United States patents, Lu Ann Sidney is
active in the professional community, and belongs to the
American Chemical Society.
Dedicated to advancing the field of chemistry and
supporting those involved in it, the American Chemical
Society (ACS) has more than 158,000 members and offers a
wide range of benefits. The following is a brief look at some
of them.

3. ACS Membership
 1. Professional benefits: Members of ACS are granted
access to a number of professional advancement tools. Paid
members are given 25 free activities with SciFinder and
receive discounts on all ACS meetings. Further, members
receive the weekly magazine C&EN and have access to
career resources, professional networking, and continuing-
education opportunities.
2. Publications: Focused on helping members stay up-to-
date on changes in the field, the ACS provides more than
one million book chapters and articles from leading
sources. ACS members have exclusive access to Articles on
Command, AuthorChoice, Books Discount, and a number
of other publication databases and sources.

4. Conclusion
 3. Personal benefits: Beyond professional
advancement, ACS members are offered a range of
personal benefits including a credit card program and
discounts on medical and insurance costs. Certain
products from OfficeMax and Lenovo have special
pricing for ACS members, and several travel providers
also offer discounted rates.