Greetings and Happy New Year! I am excited for 2019 in the Chemical Society of Washington, and I thank you all for the opportunity to serve as your president for this year. I hope that 2019 will bring some exciting times for CSW, and I am grateful to be a […]
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J. Carl Maxwell Manager, Government AffairsOffice of External Affairs and CommunicationAmerican Chemical Society “Complex Variables: Understanding Science Policy in Washington, DC” BiographyCarl Maxwell is Manager of Government Affairs for the ACS Office of External Affairs and Communications. Prior to joining ACS, he was Senior Legislative Assistant to Representative Earl […]
The December 15th meeting of the Chemical Society of Washington honored ACS’s 50+ year members and recognized CSW’s existence as a local chapter of ACS for 125 years! Seventeen of our honorees were in attendance: See full list of Honorees (w/bios). Dr. Teri Quinn Gray, Global Technology Portfolio Leader with […]
DMV STEM Career Fair CSW volunteers attended the 3rdAnnual DMV STEM Career Fair at the University of the District Columbia and the Watergate at Landmarks Youth Spooky Science Night in Alexandria, Virginia on October 13. At the DMV STEM Career Fair, the volunteers made fake snow and sodium alginate worms […]
It is true that time flies when you’re having fun. I’m taking this opportunity to say thank you to all the members who planned and participated in CSW events this year. It has been my pleasure working with you and making new friends. A special thank you to the Board […]
Each year the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) National Chemistry Week (NCW) campaign reaches millions of people with positive messages about the contributions of chemistry to their daily lives. NCW is a community-based annual event that unites ACS local sections, businesses, schools, and individuals in communicating the importance of chemistry to […]
The Policy Studies Organization invites you to attend the 2018 Dupont Summit on Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy. The registration fee is $250. Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided throughout the day at no additional cost. We encourage you to invite colleagues and friends as well. Date: Friday, December […]
At our December meeting, CSW will celebrate our 50+ year ACS members. See the full list of honorees. Dr. Teri Quinn Gray, Global Technology Portfolio Leader with Transportation & Advanced Polymers with DowDupont, will present on “The Chemical Society of Washington (CSW) and the American Chemical Society (ACS): The Past, Present […]
The Chemical Society of Washington (CSW) is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the Leo Schubert Memorial Award to recognize an outstanding teacher of high school chemistry in the Washington, D.C. area. The award was established in 1979 to honor Dr. Leo Schubert, a chemistry professor at American University who devoted […]
Named after Charles Gordon for his years of service as managing editor of the Capital Chemist, the Charles L. Gordon Memorial Award is given in recognition of exemplary service by a CSW member to the profession of chemistry, to the science of chemistry, and/or to the Chemical Society of Washington. Nominations are […]