Thursday, September 16, 2021 from 5:00-6:00 PM PDT Presentation, 6:00-6:30 PM PDT Q&A Online via Zoom, Free, Registration required Abstract: February 18, 2021 marked a momentous occasion in space exploration: after a six-month journey, the Perseverance rover landed in Mars’s Jezero Crater. Thus began a mission that has promised to yield novel insights into the […]
Dr. Alexis Shusterman and Dr. Chelsea Preble, University of California at Berkeley Sponsored by the ACS California Section, Women Chemists Committee 10:30am-Noon, Online via Zoom, Free, Learn more and register (Please register no later than Friday, Sept. 17, 2021 before 10:30 am) Abstract: Measuring atmospheric pollutants at high spatiotemporal resolution has the potential to help […]
Professor Oscar Vazquez-Mena, University of California at San Diego Sponsored by the ACS San Diego Section 7pm-8pm, Online via Zoom, Free, Learn more and register Abstract: Light carries vital energy and information for life. It is the key for photosynthesis, and the reason for one of our key senses: sight. A key challenge to achieve […]
Dr. Sean LaFond, Director of Flavor for Verofolia and Consultant for Edible Odessy Sponsored by the ACS Sacramento Section 2-4pm (Presentation is from 3-4pm), In-person with Livestream, Free, Learn more and register, Download flyer The ACS Sacramento Section is pleased to announce that our 7th Annual Flavors of Chemistry will be occurring in-person at UC […]
Dr. Ronald Zuckermann, Biological Nanostructures Facility, The Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Sponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum 6:30-7:30pm, Online via Zoom, $5 donation/Free, Registration required (registration deadline is Sept. 28th at 1pm) Abstract: A longstanding challenge in molecular biomimicry is to build synthetic nanostructures with the same architectural sophistication as proteins. One […]
Prof. Andrew J. Spakowitz, Depts. of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering, Stanford University Sponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum October 21st, 6:30-7:30 pm, Online via Zoom, $5 donation/Free, Registration required (registration deadline Oct. 19th @ 1pm) Abstract: Thick, viscous respiratory secretions are common in severe cases of COVID-19 disease and greatly contribute […]
Dr. Mike Idacavage, Radical Curing Sponsored by the ACS Silicon Valley Section 7-8pm, Online via Zoom, Free, Registration required Download flyer Abstract: The Energy Curable industry has grown tremendously since its beginnings in the early 1970s. The use of light or low energy electrons as the energy source for curing coatings is very attractive from […]
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 […]
