Posts by Alex Madonik
Lincoln Elementary School STEAM Night
As reported by Charlie Gluchowski: The STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) outreach event on Thursday evening, November 16th at Lincoln Elementary School in Richmond was a great success. Bryan Balazs led the charge and warmed up the crowd of students and parents with several explosive, colorful and educational demonstrations. Then, participants spread out…
Read MoreThree quantum dot researchers awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Moungi Bawendi, Louis Brus and Alexei Ekimov share prize for research that added color to nanotechnology – Chemical & Engineering News The 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to three researchers “for the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots.” Moungi Bawendi of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Louis Brus of Columbia University, and…
Read MoreKatalin Karikó and Drew Weissman receive the Nobel Prize in Medicine
for discoveries regarding nucleoside base modifications that made it possible to develop effective vaccines for COVID-19. Chemical & Engineering News
Read More25th Annual ChemLuminary Awards Ceremony
The 25th Annual ChemLuminary Awards ceremony was held at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis, Salon 8-9, on Tuesday, August 15. The celebration began with a poster session and reception, followed by the presentations of awards given by 22 committees of the Society, and event continued with a dance party until midnight. Sunny C. Tang, President of the AllPeopleBeHappy foundation,…
Read MoreThe Physics And Chemistry Of The Atomic Nucleus
The atomic nucleus truly sits at the intersection of chemistry and physics. Dr. Heather Crawford will present the current state-of-the-art in nuclear science. The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams at LBNL is opening a new era for studies of the nucleus, advancing our understanding of nuclei across the Segre chart, and our knowledge of the…
Read MoreCal ACS at the Solano Stroll
The Solano Stroll is BACK! Come join the fun on Sunday, September 10th (10 AM to 5 PM), and please let us know if you can help out at the Cal ACS booth. Michael Cheng will be there to set up at 9 AM, and extra helpers will be welcome throughout the day.
Read MoreThe 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…
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