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ACS Virtual Workshop “Empowering Academic Researchers to Strengthen Safety Culture”, scheduled for Sunday, March 29, 2026 – Registration Deadline: March 15

**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 […]

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 […]

Virtual Event Offer: “RAMP Risk Management in the Research Lab” – Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 3:00–6:30 PM ET via Zoom

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 […]

Recording and photos from event Available… CSW Dinner Meeting February 12, 2026, featuring Michelle Williams, “Chemistry is Everything: Mobilizing for Impact”

Thank you, Michelle, for this wonderful interactive event and providing the attendees a special ACS 150th Anniversary gift! Those of you who missed it can watch online: view recordingYou may also watch the recording referenced in the session, “Why integrity matters in science.” Meeting Logistics Date:     Thursday, February 12, […]

Pilates & Prosecco event at Club Studio – Tysons Corner on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM!

The ACS Chemical Society of Washington and the Northeast Region of NOBCChE are excited to invite you to a Pilates & Prosecco event at Club Studio – Tysons Corner on Saturday, February 14th at 3:00 PM! Come celebrate Valentine’s Day with us for a fun and energizing afternoon. Our NOBCChE National Student Representative, Brandi Williams will be […]

Join in CSW in Celebrating National Chemistry Week! October 19-25, 2025

This year chemists across the world will celebrate National Chemistry week from October 19-25. The theme this year is “The Hidden Life of Spices”. CSW has three ways you can help us celebrate. Volunteers with us on October 18th, 2025 The Spooky Mad Science Expo is celebrating its 10th year! […]

Vote in the CSW 2025 Election!

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 on or about October 11th with a unique voting link. If your e-mail account has strong spam filters, please “white list” elections@vote-now.com and election.ballot@vote-now.com in […]

CSW Selected as Finalist for the ACS ChemLuminary Awards in Three Categories!

CSW has been selected as a finalist for the ACS ChemLuminary Award in three categories: The winners will be revealed during the ACS Fall 2025 event in Washington, DC, on Sunday, August 17, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Ballroom A/B, Level 3. CSW will participate in a one-hour […]

Rockville Science Day – April 27, 2025

The Chemical Society of Washington (CSW) celebrated “Chemists Celebrate Earth Week” during the annual Rockville Science Day event on Sunday, April 27, at Montgomery College, Rockville Campus. CSW partnered with the Montgomery College Chemistry Department and the STEM ED club to host activities for ~250 kids and their families. Activities […]