November 13, 2021 from 10:30-Noon Online via Zoom, Free, Register by Nov. 11th at Noon Sponsored by the ACS California Section's Women Chemists Committee Download Flyer Abstract: Dr. Taylor will cover her early education, what drew her to environmental chemistry, and in particular, environmental toxicology. She will share some tips for early career scientists on […]
Download and share the flyer! Charles Rand, Ph.D., Manager of Materials Science, Checkerspot Sponsored by Silicon Valley ACS Online via Zoom, Free, Registration required Abstract: The world needs new, high-performance materials that are less toxic and safe for the environment. The field of materials science is running short of molecular building blocks, having exhausted the […]
Dr. Kat Knauer, Research Program Manager, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, & the BOTTLE Consortium Sponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum Online via Zoom, $5 donation/free, Registration required (registration deadline is Dec. 6th at 1pm) Abstract: Bio-Optimized Technologies to keep Thermoplastics out of Landfills and the Environment (BOTTLE™) is a U.S. Department of Energy multi-organization […]
Prof. Brooks Abel, UC Berkeley Chemistry Dept. Sponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum Details TBA soon on the Golden Gate Polymer Forum’s website About the speaker: Research Interests Polymer chemistry, organic chemistry, stereoselective catalysis, and polymer recycling. The Abel group conducts research at the interfaces of polymer organic chemistry, catalysis, and materials science. We […]
Dr. Sara Reynard, Arkema (& President-elect of NATAS (North American Thermal Analysis Society) and Dr. Dana Garcia, consultant (& Arkema retired) Sponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum 5-6pm, Online via Zoom, Free/$5 Donation, Registration required (Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 15, 1:00 pm) Abstract The advancement of coupled rheological spectroscopic techniques opens wide opportunities to study […]
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 […]
