The James Webb Space Telescope: Astrochemistry's Exciting New Window Sponsored by ACS Webinars and the ACS PHYS Astrochemistry Subdivision 11:00am-Noon, Online via Zoom, Free, Registration required The James Webb Space Telescope ("Webb"), the new flagship space mission from NASA, can operate with exquisite sensitivity at infrared wavelengths and with two spectrometers on board covering the […]
Sponsored by ACS Webinars, ACS Committee on Chemical Safety, and ACS Chemical Health & Safety Division 11:00am-Noon, Online via Zoom, Free, Registration required Think back to a time when you tried to go to work or class tired, stressed out, or upset. You likely had difficulty focusing which lead to more mistakes, poor collaboration, and […]
Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Polymer Chemistry Division 11:00am-12:30pm, Online via Zoom, Free, Registration required What if we could invent materials that can repair themselves when damaged? Polymer molecules in various states – solid, melt, solution – are susceptible to covalent bond changes in response to mechanical fields. For example, traditional materials under load […]
Sponsored by ACS Webinars, ACS Industry Member Programs, and ACS Division of Business Development and Management 10:00-11:00am, Online via Zoom, Free, Registration required A year that began with conflict in Europe and has now seen it expand to the Middle East continues to cause reverberations through various markets. Meanwhile, companies are taking sides on making […]
Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Division of Polymeric Materials: Science & Engineering (PMSE) 11am-Noon, Online via Zoom, Free, Registration required When designing polymers to achieve desired characteristics, such as toughness, elasticity, and resilience, you must not only consider the type of polymer, but also the mechanics of its macromolecular architecture. Sergei Sheiko of North […]
Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Committee on Science 10-11 am, Online via Zoom, Free, Registration required According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), direct air capture (DAC) is currently operating at just 18 plants worldwide and only collecting 0.01 million metric tons of CO2 combined per year. To stay on track to meet IEA 2050 […]
Sponsored by ACS Webinars, ACS Business Development & Management Division, ACS Professional Relations Division 11 am-Noon, Online via Zoom, Free, Registration required While your experience and publication count might earn you the opportunity to interview for a position, more often than not, the candidate who performs best during the interview gets the job. Join Patricia […]
Sponsored by ACS Webinars and EIE 11 am-Noon, Online via Zoom, Free, Registration required Inclusive communication considers word choice, formatting, image selection, and the accessibility of your content to all audiences. The term “accessibility” is commonly misunderstood or defined so broadly that it can be difficult for some people to make improvements. Join Associate Director Racquel […]
Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Polymer Chemistry Division 11 am-Noon, Online via Zoom, Free, Registration required Electrochemical processes in devices like solar cells, fuel cells, lithium batteries, and water desalination systems rely on the safe, efficient, and robust transport of anions and cations between electrodes — all made possible by polymer chemistry! Join two […]
Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS History of Chemistry Division 11 am-Noon, Online via Zoom, Free, Registration required In the late 19th century, simply eating food could be a genuine hazard. To increase the shelf life of their products, food manufacturers intentionally added dangerous chemicals like formaldehyde and salicylic acid to everything from milk to […]
Sponsored by ACS Webinars & the ACS Green Chemistry Institute Oct. 17th, 11:00 am-12:30 pm, Online, Free, Registration required "Celebrate groundbreaking advancements in green chemistry and engineering in the pharmaceutical industry, featuring the 2024 Peter J. Dunn Award winners. Established in 2016, the Award recognizes exceptional industrial implementations that achieve significant environmental, safety, cost, and […]
Sponsored by ACS Webinars & ACS Public Relations & Communications Committee Oct. 30th, 11:00 am-12:15 pm, Online, Free, Registration required "Effective communication by scientists helps to bridge the gap between science and society, ensuring that the public understands and values the contributions of chemistry to improving quality of life and addressing global challenges. However, effectively […]
