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Chemistry in the Kitchen: Promoting Appreciation of Chemistry and Science

In-Person in Mountain View at Cuesta Park Group BBQ Areas #1-2 615 Cuesta Drive, Mountain View, CA

Professor Richard Zare, Stanford Chemistry Department Abstract:  For the past three years, I have been offering a course to Stanford freshmen titled “Chemistry in the Kitchen.” Students are told the following before signing up for this course: This course examines the chemistry relevant to food and drink preparation, both in homes and in restaurants, which […]

$20 – $35

From Plant Scents to Perfumes

Virtual

Abstract Plant scents from flowers, fruits, leaves, or tree barks are composed of complex mixtures of volatile organic compounds. People have used these fragrant mixtures since ancient times to produce lotions, oils and perfumes. While contemporary perfumes and other scented products consist, to a large extent, of synthetic materials, the inspiration for their components came […]

Free

ChemLuminary Awards

The 22nd Annual ChemLuminary Awards ceremony will be held virtually and will include a keynote address by Janet L. Bryant, recipient of the 2020 Award for Volunteer Service to the American Chemical Society, and the presentations of awards given by 23 committees of the Society will follow. The Silicon Valley Local ACS Section has been […]

Free

Stereoselective Construction of Challenging C – C Bonds: Total Synthesis of Complex Bioactive Agents

Virtual

Abstract The central premise of the research in my group focuses on developing novel synthetic transformations that permit the expeditious total synthesis of complex bioactive natural products. A unique and striking feature of the program is the ability to access new chemical reactivity, which in conjunction with detailed mechanistic studies, permits the development of sophisticated […]

Free

Polymer Chemistry and Lutherie: The Materials of Fretted Instrument

On-Demand

We kick-off this sensory ride with Dr. Steven Pollack who doubles as a science fellow at Carbon, Inc. and a luthier for Yellow Rose Lutherie of Redwood City. In his talk titled, "Polymer Chemistry and Lutherie: The Materials of Fretted Instruments”, he discusses the polymers in the guitar that can influence the quality of the […]

Free

Tackling Imposter Syndrome

Virtual

Abstract “I don’t deserve to be here, and everybody knows it.” This is the constant messaging of impostor syndrome – whether you’re starting a new position, winning an award, or being asked to speak at a conference. While few of us talk about it, most of us experience it at some point in our careers. […]

Why Commercial Tomatoes Have No Taste: The Biochemistry and Genetics of Flavor Preferences

Virtual

Professor Harry Klee of the University of Florida will address the oft heard query in the vegetable section of the supermarket, “Why don’t commercial tomatoes have any taste?” in his talk on the biochemistry and genetics of flavor preferences. Dr. Klee strives to understand the chemical and genetic make-up of "flavor" in fruits and vegetables. […]

Wastewater-based Epidemiology (WBE) During the COVID-19 Pandemic and into the Future

Virtual

Register to attend this event Abstract Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) is quickly gaining traction globally as a tool to assess the COVID-19 pandemic and to inform public health decision-making. With the medical practicalities of testing for SARS-CoV-2 on an individual basis being limited for a variety of reasons, WBE constitutes one potential tool that allows for […]

Mercury: Magic, Mining, and Menace

Virtual

Dr. Mark Marvin-DiPasquale, USGS Bio and Abstract and BPT link yet to be provided.  Stay tuned! Mercury

Chemical Conundrums in the Movies

Virtual

Mark Griep is a professor of chemistry at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln who has devoted his teaching career to finding ways to engage people in learning more chemistry. Inspired by “Clambake,” an Elvis Presley movie that featured a fast-drying, super-hard varnish called GOOP, Griep began offering “Chemistry in the Movies” presentations to middle school and […]

A Muggle’s Guide to Harry Potter’s Chemistry

Virtual

  Download Harry Potter's Chemistry poster to share! In 2011, University of Nebraska–Lincoln chemistry professor Rebecca Lai was contemplating how to attract more students to the sciences. She had just reread the entire Harry Potter series and it occurred to her: What if she designed a course around the books’ potions and spells? Thus was […]

Silicon Valley ACS Annual Picnic and Awards

In-Person in Mountain View at Cuesta Park Group BBQ Areas #1-2 615 Cuesta Drive, Mountain View, CA

The deadline for registration is Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Registration is required  in order to be sure there’s plenty to eat.  Meals will be packaged individually. We are delighted to announce that our first 2021 in-person event is the annual SVACS July picnic and awards.  We will celebrate together with wine- and beer-tasting, good food […]