Download and share the colorful flyer Abstract The 2018 Camp Fire is the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California’s history. The fire killed 88 people according to recent estimates, consumed 18,000 homes and other structures, and burned down the entire town of Paradise. Firefighters contained the conflagration only after it rained during Thanksgiving week. […]
Download and share the flyer with colleagues Panel presentation by EnCorps STEM Teachers Program Sponsored by the ACS Silicon Valley Section 7-8pm, Online via Zoom, Free, Register to receive Zoom link Description Interested in exploring teaching? EnCorps’ STEM Teaching Fellowship allows STEM industry professionals to explore teaching in a low-risk and highly supported way. STEM […]
Mary Virginia Orna, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at College of New Rochelle Sponsored by the ACS San Diego Section 7-8:30pm, Online via Zoom, Free, Registration required Ways the use of color has evolved over the past 32,000 years and enriched the lives of mankind in numerous ways. About this event About the author: Mary Virginia Orna […]
Prof. E. Bryan Coughlin, Polymer Science and Engineering Department, University of Massachusetts Amherst Sponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum 6-7pm, Online via Zoom, Free/$5 Donation, Registration required (Registration deadline May 11th at 1pm) Abstract: The hydrocarbon-rich composition of many classes of high volume polymers, such as polyolefins, polyurethanes, and polyesters, makes them highly flammable […]
Download and share the colorful poster! Moderated by Professor Dick Zare, Stanford Chemistry Department Sponsored by the ACS Silicon Valley Section 7-8pm, Online via Zoom, Free, Register to receive the Zoom link Abstract: Did you know that sweet potatoes benefit from steaming to break down their stringy fibers and render them spoonable? Or that […]
Dr. John C. Warner, Senior Vice President, Chemistry, Distinguished Research Fellow, Zymergen Corporation A joint event of the Golden Gate Polymer Forum and ACS Silicon Valley Section Thursday, June 23, 2022, 6:00 PM. Free/$5 donation. Registration required by Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at 1:00 PM. When registering, please indicate your primary affiliations: GGPF, ACS, or both. […]
Prof. Gang Sun, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis Sponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum 6:30-7:30pm, Online via Zoom, Free/$5 donation, Registration required (Registration deadline: July 19, 1pm) Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused tremendous consequences to the economy and human life in the world. Personal protective equipment (PPE), especially […]
Prof. Lihua Jin, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles Sponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum August 16, 6-7pm, Online via Zoom, Free/$5 Donation, Registration required (Deadline Aug. 15@1pm) Soft robotics and stretchable electronics are transforming the fields of robotics and biomedical devices, in that they are capable of sustaining large deformation […]
Prof. Frank Blum, Department of Chemistry, Oklahoma State University Sponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum 6:30-7:30pm, Online via Zoom, Free/$5 donation, Registration required (Registration deadline: September 21st at 1pm) Abstract: Tightly-bound polymer can be described as those polymer segments near a solid surface with which they have a strong attraction. Compared to bulk segments, […]
Date: Thursday, November 3, 2022. Time: 6pm Social Hour, 7pm Dinner, 8pm Seminar Location: Michael's at Shoreline, 2960 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View, CA. Seminar can be viewed online via Zoom. Cost: $5 "welcome back to an in-person meeting" price Registration: Registration required Flyer: View or download Speaker: Fatma Kaplan, PhD, CEO Pheronym Abstract: Without […]
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) Download flyer Abstract Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) provides an alternate means of creating 3D objects from polymers. Digital programming and additive […]
Sponsored by Chinese American Chemical Society (CACS) 6-9pm, R&G Lounge in San Francisco Chinatown, 631 Kearny Street, San Francisco, $70/person 10-Course Banquet, Open to All, View Event Flyer & Ticket Info, View Program Details Schedul 6:00 - 6:45 pm Registration and Social Hour 6:45 - 7:05 pm Welcome and Introductory Remarks […]
