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Virtual Networking Event
Tuesday February 9th 5pm – 6pm PT Register here – Online Zoom link will be sent to registered participants on the day of the event Join CalACS and our global partners for a speed networking event with students and professionals within the chemical sciences. Our partners include professional societies like NOBCChE, CACS, ebAWIS and many…
Read MoreVortex February 2021
Metal-Organic Frameworks: From Energy Storage to Drug Delivery
Prof Matzger Wed Feb 3rd 2021 12pm – 1pm PT RSVP here! – Zoom link to be shared with attendees the day of the event. Are you fascinated by crystals and porous materials? If this spark your curiosity, please come and join our lunch presentation by Prof. Adam Matzger from University of Michigan, an expert…
Read MoreMulti-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 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…
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