The ACS offers funding to advance the chemical sciences through research, education, and community projects. Award programs support excellence in chemistry, celebrate achievements, and provide opportunities for exploration and advancement. Bookmark the ACS National website of awards and their deadlines Read more
It’s hard to believe but the summer is already upon us. Our July picnic will soon provide our annual opportunity to mingle, enjoy each other’s company, and meet new people. If you aren’t able to stop by, watch for pictures Read more
Prof. Joseph DeSimone, Dept. Chemical Engineering, Stanford University Jointly sponsored by Golden Gate Polymer Forum and Silicon Valley ACS 6-7pm, Online via Zoom, Free/$5 Donation, Registration required (Registration deadline: June 20th at 1pm) Abstract Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) provides Read more
The California Community College system is the largest system of higher education in the country, serving 1.8 million students. To recognize the invaluable contributions of community college faculty, the Silicon Valley ACS initiated the Teacher-Scholar Award in 2008. The SVACS Read more
As those of you who read our newsletter know, the Silicon Valley section is very active. We organize evening seminars, awards, public outreach, student support, and more. I am thrilled to report that this year our section has been selected Read more
Eight ACS position statements are set to expire at the end of 2023. Society members are encouraged to review the expiring statements and to offer their thoughts and comments to the ACS committees considering revisions, as well as to provide Read more
It’s hard to believe that it is already May, until you look outside at all the green hillsides. April was a busy month for our section. On April 27, we held a career panel for community college and transfer students Read more
The ACS just completed the Spring National meeting in Indianapolis. It was a very successful meeting that drew more than 12,000 participants. The vast majority (over 10,000) attended the meeting in person. The convention center location in Indianapolis is a Read more
Members of the Silicon Valley ACS Section and faculty, students, and staff from Stanford University gathered on February 24, 2023 to celebrate Richard (Dick) Zare receiving the well-deserved the 2022 Harry and Carol Mosher Award, the Section’s highest award. The Read more
Sponsored by the Silicon Valley and Puget Sound Sections of ACS. April 12th from 7-8pm. Online via Zoom, Free, Registration required Abstract Chemical informatics technology is improving access to the text and images of patents and the scientific literature through computer-curation. In the example Read more
