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

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 will feature Peruvian […]

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 […]

Women Chemists Committee invites you to a networking event via Zoom on Oct. 13, 2023 – 3-4p (ET)

The ACS Women Chemists Committee (WCC) continues its vision of equal representation and influence in the chemistry enterprise through its mission of engagement, advancement, and advocacy for women. In celebration of National Chemistry Week 2023, the Women Chemists of Color (WCoC) is hosting this networking event with discussions on exploring […]

Volunteers needed for Community Science Night at Parkland Magnet Middle School on November 16th, 2023

The Parkland Magnet Middle School for Aerospace Technology in Rockland, Maryland will be holding a Community Science Night on November 16th, 2023. The Magnet Coordinator and organizer, Patricia Thompson, is seeking volunteers to help with the event. Volunteers can reach out to Patricia at [email protected].

Workshop: “Empowering Academic Researchers to Strengthen Safety Culture” – October 29, 2023 (via Zoom)

Announcing the upcoming ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety Virtual Workshop “Empowering Academic Researchers to Strengthen Safety Culture,” scheduled for Sunday, October 29, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM ET, via Zoom. About the Workshop This interactive workshop provides an opportunity for frontline researchers in academic institutions to learn more […]

Volunteers needed for the 8th annual Spooky Mad Science Expo, October 21st, 2023

The Spooky Mad Science Expo is an annual event that celebrates science each year at Halloween with activities for all ages. This year’s event will be held at Armistead Boothe Park (520 Cameron Station, Alexandria, VA) on Saturday, October 21 (rain date: October 28), from 3 pm to 7pm. CSW […]