Posts by Alex Madonik
ACS 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
Read MoreIn memory of Professor Andrew Streitwieser, Jr.
The California Section lost one of its best known figures with the death of Professor Andrew Streitwieser, Jr. on February 23rd, 2022, at the age of 94. As a graduate student with Professor William von Eggers Doering at Columbia University, Streitwieser studied the mechanisms of organic reactions that occur via reactive carbocation intermediates, and became…
Read MoreChinese American Chemical Society Spring Virtual Event – Gang Chen’s Story
March 24, 2022 @ 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm Pacific Time Promoting DEIR (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Respect) AndKeeping USA STEM Competitive: Gang Chen’s Story Learn more about Gang Chen’s case and view the recording on the CACS web site. “Gang Chen was arrested a year ago on charges of hiding his links to China. The…
Read MoreSymposium Honoring the Legacy of Mark D. Frishberg – Monday, March 21st, 2 – 4 PM
If you’re registered for the San Diego National Meeting, please join us in-person or online for this symposium honoring former California Section Chair and Councilor Mark Frishberg. Organized by Matthew Grandbois, Lee Latimer, and Jennifer Schmitt, this symposium will recall his long career as process chemist, entrepreneur, and ACS Career Consultant, as well as his…
Read MoreTri-Valley Innovation Fair – Saturday, March 19th!
Cal ACS returns to in-person, hands-on science events at the Tri-Valley Innovation Fair at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton on Saturday, March 19th, 10 AM to 5 PM. We’ll join over sixty community and professional organizations, as well as local businesses and universities that will exhibit the latest in technology and products for learning…
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