Dr. James Collman, 70-Year Member, and Natalie McClure, SVACS Chair, at the 2023 Annual Picnic & Awards for Silicon Valley ACS (SVACS) Recognition of 50+Year Members at the 2023 Annual Picnic & Awards for Silicon Valley ACS.50-Years: Mr. Donald Berger Read more
Matt Greaney (right) Wins 2023 Ottenberg Award. Peter Rusch (left), Chair of Ottenberg Award Committee, presented the award at the Annual Picnic and Awards event on July 8, 2023. Matt is a dedicated, talented, and hard-working member of SVACS who Read more
According to the Farmers’ Almanac, July 3 through August 11 are “the Dog Days of Summer.” I’m not sure what gave rise to that saying, but I think it was in part due to the enervation due to heat stress. Read more
The ACS offers funding to advance the chemical sciences through research, education, and community projects. Award programs support excellence in chemistry, celebrate achievements, and provide opportunities for exploration and advancement. Bookmark the ACS National website of awards and their deadlines Read more
It’s hard to believe but the summer is already upon us. Our July picnic will soon provide our annual opportunity to mingle, enjoy each other’s company, and meet new people. If you aren’t able to stop by, watch for pictures Read more
Prof. Joseph DeSimone, Dept. Chemical Engineering, Stanford University Jointly sponsored by Golden Gate Polymer Forum and Silicon Valley ACS 6-7pm, Online via Zoom, Free/$5 Donation, Registration required (Registration deadline: June 20th at 1pm) Abstract Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) provides Read more
The California Community College system is the largest system of higher education in the country, serving 1.8 million students. To recognize the invaluable contributions of community college faculty, the Silicon Valley ACS initiated the Teacher-Scholar Award in 2008. The SVACS Read more
As those of you who read our newsletter know, the Silicon Valley section is very active. We organize evening seminars, awards, public outreach, student support, and more. I am thrilled to report that this year our section has been selected Read more
Eight ACS position statements are set to expire at the end of 2023. Society members are encouraged to review the expiring statements and to offer their thoughts and comments to the ACS committees considering revisions, as well as to provide Read more
It’s hard to believe that it is already May, until you look outside at all the green hillsides. April was a busy month for our section. On April 27, we held a career panel for community college and transfer students Read more
