CSW Events

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May 14, 2025, dinner meeting featuring 2024 Hillebrand prizewinner, 2024 Gordon Awardee, 2024 Schubert Awardee, 2024 College Chemistry Achievement Awardees

College Chemistry Achievement AwardsView List of Awardees Recipients of the College Chemistry Achievement Award are presented to outstanding seniors majoring in chemistry and biochemistry who have demonstrated excellence in chemistry based on a combination of (in order of importance) research experience, coursework, and a desire to pursue chemistry associated careers from […]

CANCELED – To Be Rescheduled … Yoga + Wellness – April 19, 2025

Unfortunately, the Committee on Minority Affairs will need to reschedule the yoga event originally planned for April 19th. We apologize for any inconvenience and will announce the new date soon. Thank you for your understanding. We are doing Yoga again! The first time was such a success we decided to […]

Recording is now available – CSW Dinner Meeting – March 27, 2025 – featuring Taylor Jones, who presented on “The Rapidly Evolving World of Measuring Methane Emissions”

Thank you to everyone who turned out for this very exciting and engaging talk. View the recording DATE / TIME: March 27, 2025 6:00 p.m. Check-in / Networking 6:30 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Presentation: “The Rapidly Evolving World of Measuring Methane Emissions”   IN PERSON: ACS Headquarters – Marvel Hall […]

ACS Black History Month Celebration – Trailblazers & Pathways: Honoring Excellence in the Chemical Sciences – February 26, 2025

The CSW Minority Affairs Committee participated in the Black History Month Celebration by hosting a booth at the event, which was organized to honor the achievements and contributions of Black chemists and scientists in the chemical enterprise. ACS President Dr. Dorothy Phillips led the celebration, inviting attendees to recognize the […]

Recording available — CSW Dinner meeting – February 20, 2025 (hybrid event) – featuring Alexandra Taraboletti, Ph.D., “PFAS Research”

Thank you “Dr. T” for the very interesting discussion of this Research Project. The recording is now available – view recording. DATE / TIME: February 20, 2025……….6:00 p.m. Check-in / Networking……….6:30 p.m. Dinner……….7:00 p.m. Presentation IN PERSON: Registration Required – [email protected]…………………..ACS Headquarters – Marvel Hall …………………..1155 16th Street, N.W., Washington, […]

CSW CMA Event on December 3, 2024 – Exploring Postdoctoral Programs: Unlocking Career Opportunities

Committee on Minority Affairs The Exploring Postdoctoral Programs: Unlocking Career Opportunities Panel was an incredible success! We had an outstanding virtual turnout, with participants actively engaging through thought-provoking questions and lively chat discussions. The panelists delivered invaluable insights on navigating postdoctoral opportunities whether in industry, government or academia, creating an […]

CSW Dinner Meeting – January 23, 2025 – featuring Dr. Dorothy J. Phillips, ACS President 2025, “My Journey to Leadership in Industry and ACS” (hybrid event)

We wish to thank Dr. Phillips for joining us for this first dinner of the New Year and providing her history and perspectives.     DATE / TIME: January 23, 2025………6:00 p.m. Check-in / Networking………6:30 p.m. Dinner………7:00 p.m. Presentation: “My Journey to Leadership in Industry and ACS” IN PERSON: registration required […]

The Younger Chemists Committee sponsor Pottery Painting Event to celebrate National Chemistry Week

The Younger Chemists Committee, with the support of the GMU ACS Graduate Chemistry Club, sponsored a Pottery Painting class on October 25, 2024, during National Chemistry Week.  Attendees were able to pick a piece of pottery and paint it while enjoying ice cream and light conversation. 

Picture Perfect Chemistry at the Spooky Mad Science Expo – October 19, 2024

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. […]