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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 […]

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: Gustavus John Esselen Award for Chemistry in the Public Interest – Deadline to submit is 10/13/2023

The Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society is pleased to invite nominations of worthy candidates for the Gustavus John Esselen Award for Chemistry in the Public Interest. This award recognizes a chemist for outstanding achievement in scientific and technical work that contributes to the public well-being. The award consists […]

LLT STEAM program – June 2023 – seeks volunteers and participants

Latinas Leading Tomorrow (LLT) is a non-profit organization committed to connecting and exposing Latina middle and high school students to opportunities that enrich their future through education, mentoring, and leadership development. The Latina Labs Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, And Science (STEAM) virtual Program is offered to the Washington D.C., Maryland […]

ICYMI: Recording of 2023 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards Webinar Available

A recording of the Sept. 28, 2022, webinar to educate stakeholders on the Green Chemistry Challenge Awards’ nomination process is now available. This webinar, hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), reviewed the history of the awards, eligibility requirements, and what is needed to submit a nomination. The webinar […]

NAS announces free event, October 24-25, 2022, in Washington, DC — Abstracts due October 5, 2022

The NAS Workshop for the Chemical Sciences Roundtable on “Innovations in Catalysis to Address Modern Challenges” will be a hybrid meeting (in-person and virtual) in Washington DC. It will be held October 24-25. In addition to a topically diverse set of speakers, the Workshop is seeking submissions from the catalysis […]