Chem Olympiad
Cal ACS at the ChemLuminary Awards!
The California Section was a finalist for ten ChemLuminary Awards, recognizing the excellent work compiled by Past-Chair Atefeh Taheri in our 2023 annual report. We took home three of those awards at the Denver National Meeting, including Outstanding Performance by a Local Section – Very Large Size: We were also recognized for our Outstanding U.S.…
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CHEMISTRY OLYMPIAD – Register by December 15th!
DRASTIC changes in registration for 2024 Chemistry Olympiad (local, national and international) for all students. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JANUARY 19 You must register at the USNCO website. More information on our Chemistry Olympiad page.
Read MoreTeachers as Chemistry Olympiad Coaches
ACS will support up to 20 high school teachers nationwide as coaches. Nominations must be received by Friday, October 23, 2020. Coaches work with up to five high school students for two hours on Fridays near the end of the month. Apply to be a coach HERE. Learn more about the Chemistry Olympiad.
Read MoreCongrats to new members of the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad (USNCO) team!
Congratulations to Anugrah Chemparathy and Michael Han! Anugrah is a member of the 2020 United States National Chemistry Olympiad Team and Michael is a second alternate on the Team. This is a significant achievement for both as the USNCO Team consists of the top 6 high school students. Both graduated from Dougherty Valley High School…
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