The Chemical Society of Washington’s Younger Chemist Committee hosted another successful networking event! The winter networking happy hour on December 4th was a hit. Younger chemists of all backgrounds gathered at Provision No. 14 in Washington, DC to meet and mingle. Students along with young professionals from all across the […]
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Greetings CSW Members, In 2016, members of the CSW Board went through the process of developing a Strategic Plan for the organization in order to maximize its effectiveness. Some of the items decided upon at that time were later implemented, while others were not. In the intervening time, some of […]
Thanks to all the members who voted in the annual elections this year. As you know, revised bylaws were presented on the ballot for approval, as well. We appreciate the comments submitted with the election form. The Bylaws passed and will soon be posted on the CSW website after final […]
Greetings CSW Members, It is with great reverence that I take over the helm of this wonderful and storied organization. Since joining the Chemical Society of Washington (CSW) in 2011, and the CSW Board in 2015, this organization has become a very important part of my scientific world. I have […]
Thomas M. Connelly, Jr., Ph.D.Executive Director and CEOAmerican Chemical Societypresented a lecture on, “ACS and the Future of Chemistry Professions”
CSW and the Senior Chemists Committee recognized and honored ACS 50, 60, and 70 year members on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at a Joint Luncheon Meeting Thirteen of the 63 honorees were in attendance at the luncheon, held at Alfio’s La Trattorio Restaurant in Chevy Chase, and were presented with their […]
The Chemical Society of Washington is pleased to support travel expenses for two selected high school teachers to attend the BCCE Conference. The BCCE Conference provides chemistry educators with opportunities for interacting with colleagues at all levels in both formal and informal settings. Instructors who are new to chemistry education […]
The National Museum of American History is hosting a new Spark!Lab Volunteer training on Sunday, January 12, 2020. Do you know someone that loves to tinker, ask questions, and figure out how things work? Do you know anyone that wants to share their passion an expertise with young inventors while […]
CSW participated in the third annual Spooky Mad Science Expo at the Watergate at Landmark in Alexandria, Virginia. The event to combined Halloween and science learning projects. On October 5, CSW volunteers Christina Mainka and Allison Aldridge made polymer worms and gave out glow sticks to the children. The children […]
CSW Board of Managers voted on November 21st to accept a conduct policy for members and guests when participating in CSW/ACS events. A copy of the policy is included here, and will be updated in the Capital Chemist to the “About Us” section . Conduct Policy for the Chemical Society […]