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CSW Dinner Meeting – September 17, 2026 – featuring Dr. Rigoberto Hernandez – deadline to register is 3p Monday, Sep. 14

Meeting Logistics Date:    Thursday, September 17, 2026Time:    6:00 p.m. Check-in / Social Hour…………..6:30 p.m. Dinner…………..7:00 p.m. Speaker Presentation Menu:  Meal will be catered by St. Germain and will feature Grilled Steak with au Poive sauce and pan seared Tilapia with Champagne Buerre Blanc Sauce, grilled balsamic marinated vegetable medley, Caesar Salad. […]

CMA Spring Networking Social – May 30, 2026

The Committee on Minority Affairs hosted an excellent Spring Networking Social  on May 30th, that was well-attended and highly successful. Out of 24 RSVPs, 20 attendees were present, and with two prior confirmations of inability to attend, turnout was strong and consistent with expectations. The event created a welcoming and […]

Chemists Celebrate Earth Week at Riderwood Festival – April 2026

The Chemical Society of Washington (CSW) partnered Dr. Richard Goodman for Chemists Celebrate Earth Week. Volunteers Verlese Gaither and Odalys Campos walked participants through the chemistry activity “Small Changes in Structure Can Lead to Big Changes in Fragrance” which demonstrates how enantiomers effect smell. The CSW outreach coordinator, Dr. Stephanie […]

CSW Celebrates Earth Week with Hundreds at Rockville Science Day – April 26, 2026

This year the Chemical Society of Washington (CSW) partnered with several groups to bring chemistry activities to the community during Rockville Science Day for Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW). Up on the 3rd floor of the Science Building, CSW worked with the Montgomery College STEM Ed Club, the Rockville Chemistry […]

Photos/Recording available — CSW Dinner Meeting June 4, 2026, featuring Andrew R. Davis, “Chemistry at the Library of Congress labs, from audio tapes to historic maps”

The Chemical Society of Washington hosted another successful dinner meeting on Thursday, June 4, at ACS Headquarters in Washington, DC. The event was well attended both in person and via Zoom. We were delighted to welcome Dr. Andrew Davis from the Library of Congress, who delivered a highly educational and […]

Call for Nominations for CSW Officers/Councilors/Managers – 2026

The annual election of Officers, Councilors, and Managers-At-Large of the Chemical Society of Washington will be held in October/November 2026 in accordance with the Bylaws and Standing Rules of the Section. All eligible CSW Members are invited and encouraged to submit nominations for the open positions. Self-nomination is acceptable. Elected […]

APPLY TODAY: WCC 2027 Pfizer Emergent Leader Award Application Deadline – May 15, 2026

The ACS Women Chemists Committee (WCC)/Pfizer Emergent Leader Award will sponsor eight graduate student or post-doctoral researchers to present at an award symposium during the ACS Spring 2027 Meeting in New Orleans, LA. Awardees will receive a $1,500 travel stipend to cover expenses for the meeting. They will be invited […]