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Professor Philipp Zerbe, UC Davis – Investigating Plant Terpenoid Metabolism And Bioproduct Applications
On Sunday, January 19, 2025, Cal ACS members and friends gathered at the North Berkeley Senior Center for a buffet lunch, networking, and a chance to explore the exotic chemistry of plants. Professor Philipp Zerbe presented new results from his laboratory at UC Davis, including their studies of the scent compounds from the Wollemi Pine (shown…
Read More2025 Chemistry Olympiad
All students wishing to participate in the 2025 Olympiad must be registered with ACS. Parents/Guardians must register their child using the following link: USNCO website. Registration opens November 15, 2024 and closes on January 17, 2025; registration will not be extended past January 17. The California Section encourages all high school chemistry teachers to have…
Read MoreThe Vortex November 2024
Lunch, Bocce, And Electrochemical Systems For Large-Scale Energy Storage
If you weren’t able to join us at the the Mission Peak Sportsplex in Fremont on Saturday, September 28th, you can view the presentation slides HERE or contact the organizer for a link to the Zoom recording. Click HERE to download my report on this talk – Alex Madonik
Read MoreSeeking Candidates for Cal ACS 2025 Governance
The California Local Section of ACS will be conducting the election for 2025 officers by electronic balloting, using Momentive (previously known as SurveyMonkey). The following positions are open: If you are interested in running, please send a short bio and a one-page candidacy statement to Michael Cheng, indicating the position of interest by 9/30/2024. Ballots will be sent in early November.
Read MoreJoin Cal ACS at the Solano Stroll
Our fall public outreach season kicks off right after Labor Day with the Solano Stroll on Sunday, September 8th. The entire community turns out for this celebration, and Cal ACS will there at the corner of Solano Ave. and Fresno Ave. As always, our booth will feature hands-on chemistry activities, with a focus on the 2024 National…
Read MoreShort Course – Polymeric Foams and Latticed Architectures – Enabling Dematerialization and Performance – September 9th – 11th, 2024
Taught by Instructors: Prof. Tim Long, Arizona State University Prof. Bob Moore, Virginia Tech Prof. Joe DeSimone, Stanford Prof. Rayne Zhang, UC Berkeley Course Description: This course will provide an interdisciplinary introduction to foams, microcellular structures, lattice architectures, and metamaterials, with a thread of sustainability woven throughout the lectures. Dematerialization represents a critical step in…
Read MoreTour The Advanced Biofuels And Bioproducts Process Development Unit (LBNL) In Emeryville
The tour was a great success! Read the report HERE. Cal ACS members and guests participated in a unique tour of LBNL’s Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit (ABPDU) in Emeryville, CA on Thursday, May 14th, 2024. Two dozen of us met at Summer Summer Thai Eatery for networking, drinks and a delicious buffet…
Read MoreThe Vortex – April 2024
Earth Day At The John Muir Historical Site in Martinez
Saturday, April 20th, 2024 – 10 AM to 4 PM Celebrating John Muir’s 186th Birthday And The 54rd Anniversary Of Earth Day Cal ACS will be there with hands-on chemistry, featuring the 2024 Earth Week theme, Get A Charge Out Of ChemistryRecárgate Con La Química The California Section will join numerous other community and educational organizations for…
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