Posts by Alex Madonik
Multi-Electron And -Proton Chemistry: From Biology To Solar Fuels
Prof. Louise Berben – Wednesday, January 20th, 2021 – 6 to 7 PM PST Register HERE – Zoom link will be sent on the day of the event. Abstract: Small molecule transformations, such as CO2 or N2 reduction, in biology and solar fuels chemistry require multi-electron and multi-proton reaction sequences. The goal of synthetically realizing…
Read MoreReactivity-Directed Analysis-A Novel Approach For The Identification Of Toxicants In Drinking Water
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Carsten Prasse, assistant professor of environmental health and engineering RSVP HERE!
Read More22nd Annual ChemLuminary Awards Ceremony
The California Section participated in the virtual celebration on Wednesday, December 9, at 1 pm PT. This year’s theme, “2020 Focus on Our Volunteers: Moving Chemistry Forward,” honored the work of our volunteers to continue to improve people’s lives. The ceremony included a keynote address by Janet L. Bryant, recipient of the 2020 Award for…
Read MoreCongratulate Our Newly Elected Officers
All are welcome at this year’s online holiday social, 4 PM to 5 PM (Pacific Time) on Sunday, December 6th — RSVP here by December 3rd. A link will be sent on the day of the event. Alicia Taylor will officially receive the Chair’s gavel from Jim Postma, and they will acknowledge other key volunteers…
Read MoreImproving stormwater and wastewater removal of contaminants using low-cost composites
Wednesday – November 18, 2020 – 5:00 to 6:30 PM (Pacific) Online Zoom Event – Register HERE – Zoom link will be sent on the day of the event. Professor Ray designs, characterizes and applies low-cost composite media (e.g., adsorbents, functionalized polymers and nanomaterials) to remove contaminants from waste streams such as wastewater and urban stormwater.…
Read MoreFrom Plant Scents to Perfumes
Learn about plant chemistry from our local expert on Thursday, November 12th, 6:00 – 7:30 PM Hosted by the Silicon Valley Section: http://svacs.org/event/from-plant-scents-to-perfumes FREE registration here: https://gretisequinsvacs.brownpapertickets.com/
Read MoreVortex November 2020
Professor Jennifer Doudna, co-recipient (with Emmanuelle Charpentier) of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Read MoreMy Journey in Life and Chemistry
10:30 am Saturday, November 7th: Talk and Discussion with Nancy Falk, Research Fellow in Cleaning R&D at the Clorox Company For access to the Zoom meeting, please register HERE. Nancy Falk is a Research Fellow in Cleaning R&D at the Clorox Company, based in Pleasanton, where she develops and leads strategic technology platforms. Previously, she…
Read More“A Conversation with Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett: From Project SEED Student to Leading COVID-19 Researcher.”
View the recording here
Read MoreScience Policy In California State Government – October 27th, 2020 – 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Please join us for an event co-sponsored by ACS and CCST. We will hear from Sarah Brady, the Deputy Director of the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST), and Gabby Nepomuceno, an environmental scientist at the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). Dr. Brady previously advised on policy issues in the Legislature and now…
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