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ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety Workshop “RAMP in the Research Lab” will be offered on Sunday, February 9, 2025, from 2 PM to 5:30 PM EST via Zoom – Registration Deadline: Jan. 31, 2025

This is a great workshop for graduate students who have recently joined a lab, new undergraduates or postdoctoral scholars, or anyone who would like to increase the priority of safety in their lab space and daily work. This 3.5-hour workshop is for frontline researchers in academic institutions: graduate students, postdoctoral […]

Local Chemistry Olympiad Competition for 2025 – Deadline January 17th

The 2025 US National Chemistry Olympiad is around the corner! Every year, high school students from around the country participate in this exciting challenge. From the local exam, we can submit up to 17 students to participate in the national exam. From there, the top 20 students participate in an […]

Project SEED Recruitment – Mentors and Students

We will be seeking applications for Project SEED, which is a program to encourage underprivileged high school students by providing them with a paid summer research experience. Across this experience, CSW will host sessions about chemistry careers and how to present research. Students in the DC-metro area will complete the program […]

FDA Pride is offering a virtual webinar to empower your career growth on June 27, 2024

In collaboration with FDA Pride, FDA’s Office of Talent Solutions is thrilled to invite you to a unique and informative event to empower your career growth. Whether navigating the federal hiring process, crafting a stellar federal resume, or seeking inspiration in STEM, this event has something for you! Download the […]

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Recording Available — CSW Dinner Meeting – May 23, 2024 – featuring “Astrochemistry: Exploring our Cosmic Chemical Origins”

View the recording Meeting Logistics Date:          Thursday, May 23, 2024 Time:          6:00 p.m. Check-in/Social Hour                    6:30 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Speaker Presentation Location:   ACS Headquarters – Marvel Hall / Othmer Hall                    1155 16th St., N.W., Washington, DC Menu: Meal will be catered by W. Millar & Co. and […]

Rockville Science Day – Sunday, April 21, 2024, Noon-5:00 p.m.

Admission and parking are FREE! The Chemical Society of Washington will be celebrating “Chemists Celebrate Earth Week”- CCEW 2024, on Sunday, April 21, between noon to 5 pm at Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, during the annual Rockville Science Day event. Rockville Science Day is a community event that annually attracts […]

2024 President’s Welcome

Warm tidings and Happy New Year! On behalf of the Executive Committee and the Board of Managers, it is my honor to welcome the Chemical Society of Washington (CSW) to 2024. As we were established in 1884, this marks our 140th anniversary as a group promoting the chemical community in the […]

Dupont Summit on Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy – December 1, 2023 (hybrid event)

Program and RSVP: https://ipsonet.org/conferences/the-dupont-summit/ View the flyer The Policy Studies Organization invites you and your colleagues to attend the 2023 Dupont Summit on Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (hybrid event). The purpose of the Dupont Summit is to promote interdisciplinary conversation about pressing issues related to the politics and policy of […]

October 5, 2023 JHU Facilities Open House & Tour, followed by Award Lecture and Reception in Honor of 2022 Remsen Awardee Prof. Scott Miller

On Thursday October 5, 2023, JHU Chemistry will host two events of interest to the Maryland community of chemical scientists. Attendees are welcome to attend either event or both.  We are hosting an award lecture and reception in honor of Prof. Scott Miller (Yale University), the 2022 recipient of the […]