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SEEKING VOLUNTEERS – Speak at STEM event on March 12, 2027, in Arlington, Virginia

Arlington Traditional School is hosting STEM Day, 2027, for Pre-K – 5th grade students on March 12, 2027.  We’re looking for enthusiastic speakers to share  knowledge of science (chemistry), technology, engineering, and math with our students.  If you love to teach others and spread excitement about your topic, we’d be thrilled […]

Navigating STEM as a Minority Professional

The Chemical Society of Washington’s Committee on Minority Affairs (CMA) invites you to join us for Career Conversations: Navigating STEM as a Minority Professional! This virtual panel discussion will bring together minority professionals from across STEM to share their career journeys, challenges, lessons learned, and insights on navigating professional spaces. Whether […]

2026 CSW ELECTIONS

View the Candidate Statements The Chemical Society of Washington will conduct its election with electronic ballots. CSW members with a valid e-mail address on file will receive an e-mail before October 15th with a unique voting link. If your e-mail account has strong spam filters, please “white list” elections@vote-now.com and […]

Recording Available – CSW Dinner Meeting – October 22, 2026 – featuring Homero Dominguez and Lauren Ragle

On October 22, 2026, the Chemical Society of Washington (CSW) hosted a dinner meeting featuring Mr. Homero Dominguez and Dr. Lauren Ragle, who shared their insights on current trends and emerging topics in chemistry education. Mr. Dominguez, recipient of the CSW BCCE High School Teacher Travel Grant, shared his experiences […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]