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Webinar: NSF Funding During the COVID-19 Pandemic – May 21, 12-1p (ET)

Join us by webinar for the May 2020 Chemical Society of Washington (CSW) meeting. Webinar Logistics Date:  May 21, 2020 – 12:00 – 1:00 (ET)Connection Details: Zoom Registration There is no charge to participate but registration is required. Abstract:The National Science Foundation (NSF) is comprised of seven directorates supported by […]

April 20th VIRTUAL Lunch Meeting: “Protecting our Planet Through Chemistry”

Please join us for a lunchtime webinar on April 20, 2020 for the Chemical Society of Washington (CSW) monthly meeting.  Due to COVID-19, CSW is organizing remote participation by webinar in place of its in-person April dinner meeting. Protecting our Planet Through Chemistry a panel discussion Abstract: The chemical sciences […]

Letter from the CSW President Regarding COVID-19

Dear Members and Colleagues, As the Chemical Society of Washington (CSW) continues to closely monitor the developments related to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), we want to assure those planning to attend upcoming CSW events that safety and security are our top priorities. We share your concerns and are intently evaluating […]

POSTPONED – USA Science & Engineering Festival – April 24-26, 2020

 Dear USA Science & Engineering Festival Supporters, The health and well-being of our Festival community are of utmost importance to us.  With this in mind, the Festival leadership has made the necessary decision to postpone the April USA Science & Engineering Festival (USASEF) until further notice.  This postponement includes the […]

CCEW Illustrated Poem Contest – deadline to submit entries is April 27, 2020

As part of the Chemists Celebrate Earth Day activities, the American Chemical Society is sponsoring an illustrated poem contest for students in Kindergarten through 12 grades.  Students are asked to write and illustrate a poem using the Chemists Celebrate Earth Week 2020 theme, ” Protecting Our Planet through Chemistry.” This […]

CSW presents the annual College Achievement Awards at the February 13th dinner meeting

Congratulations to the ten students who received the College Achievement Awards for this year: Ivy Antunes ( St. Mary’s College of Maryland), Helen Havens Clark (Georgetown University), Deanna Greco (The Catholic University of America), Janelle Junior (The University of the District of Columbia), Favian Liu (American University), Arianna Lopez (American […]

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS – Parkland Magnet Middle School STEM Night – March 5, 2020

Parkland will be having its annual STEM night on Thursday, March 5, 2020. We are looking for judges for our science projects and presentation or hands-on exhibits to share information. If you are interested in helping please complete the google form by clicking on the link below. https://forms.gle/p5eKEt87D6h9EYWE9 Thank you […]

OSA & IEEE Call for Science Fair Judges, Spring 2020

The Optical Society (OSA) and IEEE PhotonicsCall for Science Fair Judges, Spring 2020 Please contact Peter Blake by email([email protected]) or phone (202-386-1636) to volunteer.  The National Capital Section of the Optical Society and the IEEE Photonics Society Wash/NVA Chapter are looking for special subject judges in optics and photonics for the […]