Councilor Talking Points: Summary of Governance Issues and Actions The following summary is provided to help Councilors report to their Local Sections and Divisions on key actions of the ACS Council meeting held March 21, and Board of Directors meetings held March 16-18, at the 2018 spring national meeting in New […]
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Are you presenting at the upcoming ACS National Meeting in New Orleans? Many CSW members are doing amazing work, and we want to feature YOU! Fill out this short form (it only takes a minute!) to let us know when and where you’re presenting. We’ll feature your talks and posters on the […]
The CSW Monthly Dinner Meeting on February 8th featured presentation of the College Chemistry Achievement Awards, which awards are presented annually by the Chemical Society of Washington to outstanding seniors majoring in chemistry and biochemistry from each of the area colleges and universities. Photo credit: Allison Aldridge Honorees (Left to […]
The USNCO seeks a Chemistry Olympiad College Mentor. Some of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position are: helping to conduct a two-week study camp for the nation’s brightest twenty chemistry high school students for the following years: 2019, 2020 and 2021, developing practice problems, theoretical and practical tests […]
The Chemical Society of Washington is pleased to announce a student travel award to defray travel and/or registration costs to the National ACS meeting in New Orleans this Spring (March 18-22, 2018). Eligible expenses include meeting registration and travel expenses, such as airfare and lodging. Applicants should submit the following […]
We have, via the Washington Academy of Sciences, received a request for volunteers to serve as judges for the Blair Magnet High School Science Fair. The fair will be held on the afternoon of Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 51 University Blvd E, Silver Spring, MD 20901. If you are interested […]
Happy New Year and best wishes for 2018. I’m excited and proud to serve the Chemical Society of Washington (CSW) along with the Board of Managers. My candidacy was based upon my following CASE and we are planning events for 2018: • Champion chemistry’s role in natural resource conservation and […]
CSW honored the 50, 60, and 70 year ACS members at its December 9th Meeting, held at Alfio’s La Trattorio Restaurant in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Honorees Celebrating 50 Years: Dr. Adorjan Aszalos Dr. Donald George Barnes Dr. Donna K. F. Chandler Dr. Laurence Chung Lung Chow Dr. Patricia M. […]
The results of the 2017 CSW elections are below. Thank you to everyone who volunteered to stand for election in this cycle! OFFICERS President: Allison A. Aldridge President-elect: Christopher W. Avery Immediate Past President: Jason E. Schaff Secretary: LaKesha N. Perry Treasurer: Wesley Farrell COUNCILORS 2018 – 2020 John M. […]
On Saturday, December 9th, the December CSW meeting will be held at Alfio’s La Trattoria, featuring a presentation by Dr. Carl G. Simon, Jr. This meeting is co-sponsored by the CSW Senior Chemists Committee. Logistics can be found below. Biography: Dr. Carl G. Simon, Jr Dr. Simon is a biologist […]