On July 6, 2024, ACS Chemical Society of Washington Committee on Minority Affairs had a very relaxing, peaceful well-being Yoga + Wellness class! Jasmine Washington the owner of ASAP Wellness Community stretched our physical bodies but also our minds. We talked about freedom & what it means to each of […]
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CSW Committee on Minority Affairs and Younger Chemist Committee had an amazing social and winery tasting/tour on Sunday March 24th at District Winery. We learned that the grapes grown and harvested are shipped to them between the months of August and November as no vineyard are nearby. We learned about […]
The Committee on Minority Affairs (CMA) held its Career Day May 7, 2023 from 2-4pm at ACS HQ in Marvel Hall, including career consultants including CSW’s Allison Aldridge, along with consultants from industry and academia. Events include, but are not limited to resume reviews, mock interviews, and career consultant speakers. Career […]
The Committee on Minority Affairs would like to thank everyone for submitting for National HBCUWeek! It was amazing to see and get to know members of CSW and spotlight them and their HBCU.Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) helped Black Americans pursue professional careers,earn graduate degrees, and advance their education […]
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were established after the Civil War to provide African Americans with access to a full education. Cheyney University, the first HBCU, was founded in 1837 by Richard Humphreys to teach African Americans skills for employment. Thereafter, most were created by philanthropist and free blacks. […]
This event is an outreach event hosted by the CSW Committee on Minority Affairs. There were two guest speakers who presented a day in the life experience for their respective careers. They also provided insight into what inspired them to pursue science, specifically careers in chemistry. This is followed by […]