Help shape the future of Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN)

Join a 90-minute online focus group to share your perspective on how C&EN can best serve the global chemistry community. Participants receive a $225 USD honorarium for their time and insights.

About the Study

Brilliant Experience, an independent research firm specializing in market research, is conducting a series of online focus groups on behalf of the American Chemical Society (ACS) Publications Division.

These discussions will explore how chemists and chemical engineers engage with Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), and how ACS can continue to deliver trusted, high-impact coverage for scientists worldwide.

We are inviting a small number of ACS members and non-members to join these confidential sessions. Each group will include eight participants and last 90 minutes. Space is limited.

What to Expect

  • A 90-minute online discussion via Zoom

  • A confidential and open conversation — your insights will not be attributed to you by name

  • A $225 USD honorarium for your time and contribution

  • Participants will be asked to sign an Informed Consent form and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to participation

Sign Up to Participate

Please complete the form below to express your interest. Availability is limited, and spots will be confirmed on a first-come, qualified basis.

About Brilliant Experience

Brilliant Experience is a behavioral research and user experience consultancy based in Washington, DC. For over 15 years, we’ve helped organizations like ACS understand the needs, motivations, and challenges of scientists, researchers, and technical professionals.

Lead Researcher: John Whalen, PhD — Founder & CEO, Brilliant Experience

Researcher: Jo Golden, PhD — Senior Researcher, Brilliant Experience

Research Coordinator: Chase Simmons

Focus Group Dates and Times

Please select all sessions that fit your schedule. Times below are shown in Eastern Time (U.S.), with conversions for Europe (CET) and India (IST).

Session 1: Wednesday, November 5

5:00–6:30 PM ET / 11:00 PM–12:30 AM CET / 3:30–5:00 AM IST (next day)

Session 2: Thursday, November 6

9:00–10:30 AM ET / 3:00–4:30 PM CET / 6:30–8:00 PM IST

Session 3: Wednesday, November 12

9:00–10:30 AM ET / 3:00–4:30 PM CET / 6:30–8:00 PM IST

Session 4: Thursday, November 13

5:00–6:30 PM ET / 11:00 PM–12:30 AM CET / 3:30–5:00 AM IST (next day)