Schedule of Events: 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. Presentation of the 2021 College Chemistry Achievement Awards 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Presentation by Dr. Jeanita Pritchett followed by Q&A View the collegiate honorees here! This event is over. You may view the recording here. Jeanita S. Pritchett, Ph.D. Leadership Coach| STEM Educator| […]
Monthly Archives: January 2022
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Exciting News! Registration for the Local Section Exam of the 2022 USNCO is now open. This year, we are again offering the exam digitally through the ACS Learning Environment with multiple options for proctoring. The test will be administered on March 19 beginning at 10 am in various locations throughout […]
The National Capital Section of OPTICA (OSA) sends judges to our regional science fairs to select outstanding exhibits with a general interest in the fields of optics and photonics. This year, as in the past two virus affected years, judging will be done virtually with students’ projects accessible on line. The science […]
Carissa Hunter Professional Experience: Academic and Student Affairs Coordinator, College of Science, George Mason University Education: Ph.D. Student at George Mason University Volunteer Activities: I have volunteered with the Committee of Minority Affairs for a year now. I have also volunteered with the Younger Chemist Committee. For the Committee on […]
To University Educators, Government and Industry Scientists: Interested in supporting the growth of underrepresented and economically disadvantaged groups in chemistry and chemistry-related fields? Each year the ACS hosts a national Project SEED (Summer Experiences for the Economically Disadvantaged) is a paid summer internship program for high school students. The local […]
Each year as part of National Chemistry Week (NCW) activities, the American Chemical Society (ACS) sponsors an illustrated poem contest for students in Kindergarten – 12th grades. CSW sponsors a local NCW Illustrated Poem contest. This year’s contest focused on chemistry associated with glues and adhesives with the theme, “Fast […]
Greetings and Happy New Year! On behalf of the Board of Managers, it is my pleasure to welcome the Chemical Society of Washington (CSW) to 2022. I am honored to have the opportunity to represent over 4,000 members within the Washington, DC area. CSW was established in 1884 with the […]