Yearly Archives: 2024

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Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW) Illustrated Poem Contest!

As part of CCEW 2024, students from grades K-12 were invited to share their interpretation of this year’s theme, “Get a Charge Out of Chemistry”, in the form of illustrated poems. Winners qualified for the national contest via ACS local sections. Grades 3-5 Regional winner: Siyona D. Grades 6-8 Regional […]

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Workshop Available – “Empowering Academic Researchers to Strengthen Safety Culture”- June 30, 2024, 2:00-5:30 p.m. ET

We are excited to announce the upcoming ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety Virtual Workshop “Empowering Academic Researchers to Strengthen Safety Culture”, scheduled for Sunday, June 30, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM ET, and will be hosted via Zoom. We kindly request your support in spreading the word about […]

FDA Pride is offering a virtual webinar to empower your career growth on June 27, 2024

In collaboration with FDA Pride, FDA’s Office of Talent Solutions is thrilled to invite you to a unique and informative event to empower your career growth. Whether navigating the federal hiring process, crafting a stellar federal resume, or seeking inspiration in STEM, this event has something for you! Download the […]

Rockville Science Day 2024 – a huge success!

The Chemical Society of Washington (CSW) celebrated “Chemists Celebrate Earth Week”- CCEW 2024, during the annual Rockville Science Day event on Sunday, April 21, between noon to 5 pm, at Montgomery College, Rockville Campus.  The event was a huge success!  According to the Rockville Science Center Organization 3500 people attended […]

Join us for NMR Community Happy Hour and Trivia – May 2, 2024, 5-7p, in Rockville

DATE:                        Thursday, May 2, 2024 TIME:                        5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Happy Hour — stay for Trivia, starting at 7p WHERE:                   Clear Skies Meadery – 15201 Display Ct, Rockville, MD 20850 WHO SHOULD       From trainees to staff to PIs… from academia to government to industry…ATTEND: ALL ARE WELCOME! RSVP:                       Not necessary, just join in if you […]

Call for Nominations for CSW Officers/Councilors/Managers – 2024

SUBMIT NOMINATION FORM TO [email protected] LATER THAN AUGUST 15, 2024 — download form The annual election of Officers, Councilors, and Managers-At-Large of the Chemical Society of Washington will be held in October/November 2024 in accordance with the Bylaws and Standing Rules of the Section. All eligible CSW Members are invited and encouraged to […]

Call for Nominations for the 2024 William F. Hillebrand Prize – applications due November 15, 2024

Nominations are being accepted for the 2024 Hillebrand Prize Award.  The deadline to submit a nomination is November 15, 2024. Nominations are invited for the 2024 Hillebrand Prize, awarded annually for original contributions to the science of chemistry by a member or members of the Chemical Society of Washington (CSW), the local […]

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Recording Available — CSW Dinner Meeting – May 23, 2024 – featuring “Astrochemistry: Exploring our Cosmic Chemical Origins”

View the recording Meeting Logistics Date:          Thursday, May 23, 2024 Time:          6:00 p.m. Check-in/Social Hour                    6:30 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Speaker Presentation Location:   ACS Headquarters – Marvel Hall / Othmer Hall                    1155 16th St., N.W., Washington, DC Menu: Meal will be catered by W. Millar & Co. and […]