Are we charging ahead into a brick wall? The U.S. chemical industry is at a critical juncture where decisions must be made on overcapacity and growing political concerns, including risks to major recent China oriented investments that need to be repurposed to support long-term growth in plastic recycling and growing concerns over PFAs from regulators […]
Focusing on student-centered instruction fosters a more effective and inclusive learning environment. Students possess unique perspectives and insights that can greatly enhance instruction and curricula when educators move past traditional ratings and evaluations from students to capture feedback that is timely, accurate, and actionable. Join Valerie Wright, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the […]
Sponsored by Silicon Valley ACS and Redwood City Public Library Location: Redwood City Downtown Library, 1044 Middlefield Rd, 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 9-12. This program will take place in the Makerspace.
Intellectual Property (IP) rights receive significant attention in the public discourse when movie studios, musicians, and major silicon valley companies challenge the unauthorized exploitation of their creations, but IP is just as vital to protecting scientists as they work to invent formulas, processes, and software programs to solve the world’s most complex technological challenges. Whether […]
In the competitive landscape of grant applications, it’s not just about having a brilliant idea. The art of crafting and writing the proposal itself is equally vital. Join Program Manager and Assistant Director Nancy Jensen of the Office of Research Grants at ACS as she provides practical tips for identifying funding sources, suggests effective approaches […]
Sponsored by ACS Held in Chicago, Illinois (Learn more and register) See also: Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars (resources on the ACS website) If you are a postdoctoral fellow interested in a faculty position in the chemical sciences at a college or university, this workshop can help you prepare for a rewarding career. The Postdoc […]
Aerosols are small particles (less than 100 micron in diameter) that contain a myriad of organic molecules, including water, salts, lipids, and even viruses and bacteria. Join Rommie E. Amaro of the Airborne Institute and the University of California, San Diego as she discusses how computational simulation is providing never-before-seen views into the structure and […]
“Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away” - Antoine-Marie-Roger de Saint-Exupery Chemistry is complicated. Cleary and concisely communicating that complexity to your intended audience while also ensuring it has the intended impact isn’t easy, nor does it happen on the first draft. […]
7:00-8:30pm, Online via Zoom, Free. To attend as a guest, please contact the Chair.
Sponsored by the ACS California Section 4pm, Oakland Coliseum, 7000 Joe Morgan Way, Oakland, CA 94621, $26.95, Registration required (Registration deadline: no later than Noon on August 3rd). Get ready for an epic showdown between the Oakland A’s and the SF Giants at the Oakland Coliseum on Sat Aug 05, 2023, at 4:00 PM (PDT). […]
How can using artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT improve how you learn, teach, and write about chemistry? The sudden popularity of natural language processing applications like ChatGPT with the general public mirrors the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) tools by students, educators, and researchers recently in academia. Join Amy Fuller of the University of […]
Hosted by ACS President Judith C. Giordan 10am-1pm, Children’s Creativity Museum, 221 4th St., San Francisco, Free Learn more and register ACS Kids Zones are free public events featuring facilitator-supported activities based on the theme for children and their families. ACS members, including local chemists, chemistry students, and volunteer chemists of the ACS Committee on […]
