In the coming months, we will be seeking students for Project SEED, which encouragesunderprivileged high school students to pursue chemistry via a paid summer researchexperience. During the program, CSW hosts sessions covering chemistry careers, andhow to present research. The program culminates with the students presenting theirwork at the ACS National […]
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On December 13–14, 2025, in the midst of some early‑season snow, a few members of the CSW Board gathered at ACS Headquarters in Washington, DC, to participate in a Strategic Planning Retreat (SPR) focused on refining the section’s mission, vision, and goals. Building on the thoughtful engagement of the retreat team, […]
The Committee on Minority Affairs and Younger Chemist Committee had a fantastic time at District Clay Center on November 29, 2025! New and returning members came together to learn, create, and challenge ourselves on the wheel. Huge thanks to Kel and Inas for guiding us through such a fun and […]
Thank you to everyone who came out and participated in this event. The students are to be commended on their efforts! The recording is now available – view here – to view two of the oral presentations. We then continued the meeting with the in-person discussions of the posters. View […]
Strong connections foster resilience and innovation and will help overcome challenges more effectively by leveraging shared knowledge, resources, and support. On November 19 at 2:00 p.m. ET, the WCC Women Chemists of Color and ACS Webinars will host a fall webinar featuring speakers Amanda Bryant-Friedrich, Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Dean […]
Huge thanks to the Committee on Minority Affairs and the Outreach Committee for bringing the Cloud Bubble to life at the Mad Spooky Expo this Saturday October 18th!
The 50-, 60- and 70-year members were honored at a Luncheon on October 18, 2025. View our 2025 Recognized Members!
Recording is now available. View here… Meeting Logistics:Thursday, November 13, 20256:00 p.m. Check-in / Social Hour6:30 p.m. Dinner7:00 p.m. Speaker Presentation Menu: Meal will be catered by W. Millar & Co. and will feature chicken and salmon marinated in traditional Moroccan spices with grilled peppers & onions served over saffron […]
The 29th Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE), will be held at the University of Wisconsin – Madison from July 26-30, 2026. DMV-area high school teachers are strongly encouraged to apply for the CSW BCCE Teacher Travel grant by March 16, 2026. Applicants will be notified of the status of […]
This year chemists across the world will celebrate National Chemistry week from October 19-25. The theme this year is “The Hidden Life of Spices”. CSW has three ways you can help us celebrate. Volunteers with us on October 18th, 2025 The Spooky Mad Science Expo is celebrating its 10th year! […]