**About the Workshop:** Presented by ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety, this interactive workshop offers frontline researchers in academic institutions the opportunity to learn more about safety culture and develop the skills necessary to become leaders in safety. The target audience consists of graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and undergraduates […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
WHEN: May 22nd at 4:00 pm to 6:30pmWHERE: Cushwa’s Rad Pies Taproom, 6695 Dobbin Rd, Columbia, MD 21045 The Maryland ACS chapter is happy to announce a Spring Social and Meetup on May 22nd! We hope that this event will be the first of many, to help strengthen connections between the […]
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 […]
We are excited to share an upcoming ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety Peer-Led virtual workshop, “RAMP Risk Management in the Research Lab,” taking place on Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 3:00–6:30 PM ET via Zoom. This interactive workshop is designed to educate, guide, and empower scientists to systematically […]