Société de Chimie Industrielle was founded in 1918 in New York as the American Section of a French parent which is no longer active. Today, Société is an independent, nonprofit organization involved in a number of activities including our highly regarded and well attended monthly luncheons, featuring guest speakers the list of which includes CEOs and other C-Level executives, government leaders and the investor community, scientists and other chemical industry experts. Through the support of our members and donors, Société also provides scholarships to students pursuing the study of chemistry and chemical engineering. In addition, The International Palladium Medal is awarded biannually by Société to honor an individual who has distinguished themselves by reason of outstanding contribution to the chemical industry.