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The ACS National Meeting is coming to SF!
We cordially invite Cal ACS members, colleagues, and friends to join us in San Francisco, August 13th – 17th, at Moscone Center and the surrounding downtown hotels. There will be free shuttle bus service from Moscone Center to all locations, and the ACS will provide CHILDCARE to registered meeting attendees who request it. Download the…
Read MoreACS responds to recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action
News Releases June 30, 2023 2:00 PM PDT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, June 30, 2023 — The American Chemical Society (ACS) is deeply disappointed by the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on June 29 to strike down race-based affirmative action as a criterion in college admissions. As a professional scientific society that has long championed an inclusive chemistry…
Read MoreHyundai Women in STEM Scholarship
Tun Scholarship Index Scholarship Ease ★★★★★ Scholarship Amount ★★★★★ Overall Rating ★★★★★ Scholarship Summary Write an essay of 500 words or more on what ways you think the future of mobility can be improved to better serve communities and enhance quality of life through STEM-related solutions. About Hyundai Hyundai exists to make a richer journey possible for all…
Read MoreBiomedical scientists making their mark in clinical research: Experience on a journey without a map
All are welcome – Reservation – Free! Saturday, May 20, 2023 10:30 – 11:00 am – Chatting 11:00 am – Talk and Discussion Download the flier HERE. About the Speaker Rajan Singh was born and raised in India, a developing country with diverse cultures, religions, traditions, and languages, all nearby his home. Thus, he appreciated diversity…
Read MoreACS Celebrates the Achievements of Women Scientists in American History
Womens History Month Get to know 13 women #chemists whose dedication & determination in the midst of gender discrimination led to some of the most important discoveries that have transformed our lives.
Read MoreWRM 2022 – P3 Award – Bay Area Chemistry Symposium (BACS)
ACS President-Elect Judy Giordan presents the P3 Award to Lauren Holder (Novartis) at the Western Regional Meeting, 22 October 2022 photo by Natalie McClure The Bay Area Chemistry Symposium (BACS) was organized by Patrick Lee (California Section), Matthew Greaney (Silicon Valley Section) and Lauren Holder (Novartis) and is the winner of the Partners for Progress…
Read MoreCalifornia Section at the 2022 ChemLuminary Awards in Chicago
The California Section was a finalist in the following award categories: Section Chair Fanny Frausto attended the awards celebration in Chicago on August 23rd and represented our Section with a “virtual” poster that she displayed on a laptop — visitors could also scan the QR code that would take them to the poster on our…
Read MoreChemistry Lecture and In-Person Networking Event – Wednesday, July 20th, 5:00 – 7:30 PM
“The Role of Catalytic Oxo Metal Clusters in Natural and Artificial Photosynthesis” by Prof. Tilley from UC Berkeley Join us for our first in person public event in two years! Event Schedule: 5-5:30 welcome social hour 5:30-6:30 Lecture and Q&A 6:30-7:30 Social hour & networking session (food and drinks provided) Due To Continued Concerns About…
Read More2022 Shirley B. Radding Award – Dr. Marinda Li Wu
Marinda Wu has been selected as the recipient for the 2022 SVACS Radding Service Award. The criteria to be selected for the Radding Award are: Member of the American Chemical Society for more than 20 years. Demonstrated dedicated and unselfish service to ACS members over a sustained period of time. Provided leadership through elected and…
Read MoreChemisty, ACS and YOU: ACS President-Elect Judy Giordan
The value of getting involved – Judy Giordan’s presentation on June 21st, 2022
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