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In Memoriam: Professor Michael P. Doyle

Michael Doyle served on the CSW Board, including as CSW President in 2016. The UT San Antonio community mourns the passing of Professor Michael P. Doyle, a distinguished organic chemist, educator, and mentor whose career shaped generations of scientists and advanced the field of chemistry worldwide. Professor Doyle held faculty […]

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 […]

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 […]

Illustrated Poem Contest: Into the Woods with Chemistry

As part of Chemists Celebrate Earth Week, CSW will be hosting the ACS Illustrated Poem Contest for students K-12. Students are invited to create poems and illustrations around the theme, “Into the Woods with Chemistry” Local submissions are judged based on grade categories and local winners advance to the national […]

Celebrate Earth Week by Volunteering with CSW at Rockville Science Day on April 26, 2026

Join CSW in Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW) by volunteering at the 35th annual Rockville Science Day. This event is held by the Rockville Science Center. Each year this free event features a variety of science and technology-related exhibits, activities, games and demos. This year CSW will be hosting activities […]