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Kid Makers: Pop Up Chemistry

In-person (Redwood City Public Library-Downtown Library) 1044 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA, United States

Sponsored by Silicon Valley ACS & Redwood City Public Library (RCPL) 2:00-3:00 pm, In person for ages 9-12, RCPL Downtown Location, 1044 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, Free, Learn more "Young scientists explore different aspects of chemistry! Once a month, join members of the ACS and take part in hands on experiments. For ages 8-12. This […]

Free

Skydiving Into Retirement: ACS Virtual Office Hours

Sponsored by ACS Virtual Career Services  9:00-10:30 am, Online, Free, Registration required "This virtual live, 90-minute session will examine and provide guidance on how you can make the most of the 2,000+ hours of annual "free time" you will gain in retirement! After attending this session, you will be able to: Strategically plan for your […]

Strategies to Discover, Design, and Synthesize Unnatural Bioactive Peptides

In-person

Dr. Carly Schissel, University of California, Berkeley Sponsored by Stanford Chemistry Department 3:00-4:00 pm, Sapp Center Auditorium 111, 376 Lomita Dr., Stanford Univ., Learn more "Peptide therapeutics are a rapidly expanding frontier in drug development. New methods that address challenges in the discovery, design, and synthesis of bioactive peptides are needed to advance these molecules […]

Free

Finding Your Path: Evaluating and Introducing Yourself – A Career Pathways Virtual Workshop

Virtual

Sponsored by ACS Virtual Career Services 9:00-10:30 am, Online, Free, Registration required "This workshop allows you to self-assess your career values and strengths. Participants will learn how the four sectors of chemistry employment compare and contrast. This course will also help you determine which sector best aligns to your values and strengths and plan your […]

Free

Chromatography Skills You Need to Get Hired and Promoted

Virtual

Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Office of Career and Professional Education 11:00 am-12:15 pm, Online, Free, Registration required "The demand for skilled laboratory professionals continues to grow, and chromatography techniques remain dominant tools in nearly every industry. Whether performing a straightforward environmental Gas Chromatography Flame Ionization Detector (GC-FID) method to profile hydrocarbons or conducting […]

Free

Polyelectrolyte Complex Scaffoldings for Wet Adhesives and 3D Bioprinting Inks

Virtual

Prof. Samanvaya Srivastava, UCLA Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Sponsored by Golden Gate Polymer Forum (GGPF) 6:00-7:00 pm, Online, Free, Registration required by 1:00 pm on January 15th "Photocrosslinkable precursors (small molecules or polymers) undergo rapid crosslinking upon photoirradiation, forming covalently crosslinked hydrogels. The spatiotemporally controlled crosslinking, which can be achieved in situ, encourages the utility of […]

Free – $5

Investigating Plant Terpenoid Metabolism and Bioproduct Applications

Hybrid

Prof. Philipp Zerbe, UC Davis Sponsored by California ACS Local Section 11:30 am-2:00 pm, Hybrid Event: In-person $20 for lunch reservation ($10 students) at North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Ave, Berkeley. Online free, Learn more and register | Download flyer "Join us on Sunday, January 19, 2025 for a buffet lunch, networking, and a […]

Free – $20

From Stardust to Life: The Chemistry of Habitable Worlds

Virtual

Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Division of Physical Chemistry (PHYS) Astrochemistry Subdivision Noon-1:00 pm, Online, Free, Registration required "What made Earth hospitable to the origins of life? And how often should we expect planets around other stars to be habitable? The answers to both these questions lie in the formation and distribution of molecules […]

Free

Scientific breakthroughs and emerging trends to watch in 2025: Expert webinar and panel

Virtual

Sponsored by CAS 7:00 am-8:00 am, Online, Free, Registration required "The rapid pace of scientific progress is exciting—but keeping up with what’s new can be overwhelming. Want an overview of important trends emerging across the scientific landscape to keep an eye on in 2025? Register today for our expert panel where CAS scientists and leading […]

Free

Innovating Everyday Chemicals with Green Chemistry: More Sustainable Lubricants, Solvents, and Fertilizers

Virtual

Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Green Chemistry Institute 11:00 am-12:30 pm, Online, Free, Registration required "Chemists across the industry and academia are driving innovation by integrating green chemistry and engineering principles into the design, manufacturing, and processes of chemicals. Join three recipients of the 2024 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards—a collaboration between the U.S. Environmental […]

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Microbes Mining Minerals: A New Route to Plant Cultivation

Hybrid event - SLAC 2575 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, United States

Dr. Jocelyn Richardson Sponsored by SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory 7:00-8:00 pm, Hybrid Event, Free, Learn more and Register Register to watch in person in the Kavli Auditorium, or watch the lecture live on our YouTube page.  "Plants supply us with food, clothing, medicines, fuels, and other necessities of life.  For their growth, plants need essential minerals from the soil. These […]

Free

Simple Steps to Update Your Will and Leave Your Legacy

Virtual

Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Office of Philanthropy 11:00 am-Noon, Online, Free, Registration required "Have you made a new year’s resolution to create or update your will or estate plan? If so, join estate planning expert Johni Hays as she describes simple and easy ways to tackle this important task. She will outline the […]

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