The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is recruiting volunteers (called Ambassadors) to work with museum visitors in Spark!Lab, its hands-on invention space for children and families. Unlike traditional classroom-style learning, Spark!Lab is very “curiosity-driven” and there is no […]
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Professional Experience: Education: PhD Candidate in Chemistry and Biochemistry at George Mason University Volunteer Activities: I volunteer in a few different groups for chemistry-related activities, including mentoring, project seed, and CSW. I love all my positions, but I especially like working with CSW to create events as the YCC co-chair […]
The Rockville Science Center invites you to bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun and discovery at the 34th annual Rockville Science Day. Each year this free event features a variety of science and technology-related exhibits, activities, games and demos such as rocket-building (and launching), telescope viewing, all […]
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 […]
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 […]
Picture Perfect Chemistry at the Spooky Mad Science Expo CSW celebrated National Chemistry week this year by running chemistry-based activities for kids at the Spooky Mad Science Expo in Alexandria, VA. CSW was joined by dozens of other local groups to spread science and fun on a sunny October Saturday. […]
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 […]
The following summary is provided to help Councilors report to their Local Sections and Divisions on key actions of the ACS Council meeting held on March 20, and the Board of Directors meetings held on March 15 – 17, 2024 View Document
View recording Meeting Logistics Date: Thursday, March 21, 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 / Othmar Hall 1155 16th St., N.W., Washington, DC Menu: Meal will be catered by Everfresh Catering and will feature stir […]
View the recording of this event 2023 Hillebrand Prize Dr. Christopher L. CahillDepartment Chair, Professor of Chemistry and International AffairsThe George Washington University Recipient of the 2023 Hillebrand Prize for illuminating research in condensed phase actinide chemistry and crystal engineeringharnessing organic-actinide interactions, which inform efforts in environmental remediation, separations, and […]
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 […]