CSW Events

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Yoga + Wellness – April 19, 2025

We are doing Yoga again! The first time was such a success we decided to have Jasmine Washington, the owner of ASAP Wellness Community, come back! So, join the ACS Chemical Society of Washington Committee on Minority Affairs on Saturday April 19th at 11:00am for a Yoga + Wellness class. […]

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. […]

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Sign up by October 8 for a free tour on October 15, 2024, at The American Type Culture Collection

The American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) has the world’s largest collection of cell lines, microorganisms, and biomaterials, and on Tuesday October 15th, from 9:30-11:30 AM, you can joinAIChE NCS on an exclusive tour of their facilities. The tour is free but space is limited to the first 20 people to sign up, age 16+. Please reach out to [email protected] by […]