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Black Lives Matter – an Opinion
Over the last week, people across the world are speaking out in outrage due to the murder of George Floyd. He is the latest death in a long string of violent acts against Black people like Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and recently, in our backyard, Steven Taylor. This violence is not new, and these outcomes…
Read More24th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference | June 15 – 19, 2020 | Online
Register now for this FREE online conference – with pre-conference GC&E Fridays beginning May 29!
Read MoreSenior Chemists Committee Basic ZOOM Training Monday May 11th 5:30-6:30 PM; Wednesday, May 13th, 7-8 PM 2020
The Senior Chemists Committee would like to offer two sessions of Basic Zoom Training for members of the ACS California Section. We have two sessions planned initially: Monday, May 11 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday, May 13 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. (More sessions will be offered if there is demand.) Over a…
Read MoreWomen in AI Career Panel Wednesday – April 29, 2020 – 6:00 to 7:30 PM Online Zoom Event
RSVP here!Zoom link to be shared with attendees the day of the event. The event is FREE and open to the community. More information at: calacs.org or email aliciaataylor@gmail.com or daniellejtan@gmail.com
Read MoreAll California Section-ACS Public Outreach events have been canceled
All California Section-ACS Public Outreach events have been canceled or postponed for the unforeseeable future. We will let you know of future events, when we are allowed to schedule public functions again or you can check our website for updates at www.calacs.org. The California Section, ACS wishes you and your family the best during these…
Read MoreCelebrate Earth Week with Cal ACS
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, this year’s celebration of Earth Day and John Muir’s birthday on Saturday, April 18th, 2020 at the John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez, CA, has been CANCELED. This year’s CCEW (Chemists Celebrate Earth Week) theme is “Protecting Our Planet Through Chemistry.” You can go online to access the Earth…
Read More2020 CCEW Illustrated Poem Contest “Protecting Our Planet through Chemistry”
We are sponsoring an illustrated poem contest for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Contest rules here. Entry Form here. Contest Deadline: 22nd April 2020 Prizes: $50 gift certificate to ACS On-line Store Contact: Sushila.kanodia@gmail.com/510-351-9922 (section office) 2950 Merced St #225, San Leandro, CA 94577 Winners of California Local Section’s Illustrated Poem Contest will advance to the National…
Read MoreWHAT DID CHEMISTRY CONTRIBUTE TO OUR EVERY DAY LIFE? – Sunday, March 8th, 2020 – 2 PM – Lawrence Hall of Science
Four 15-20 minutes lectures will describe the role of chemistry on the areas of Transportation & Energy, Medicine, Food & Agriculture and Communications. The emphasis will be on WHAT not HOW! The presentations will be done in layman language, no chemistry background is needed. 1.Transportation and Energy – Dr. Paul Jagodzinski, Northern Arizona University, ACS…
Read MoreThe Future of Food – Free ACS Webinar on Tuesday, February 25th, 2020
Join ACS members and students across the country for this LIVE webinar on Tuesday, February 25th, 3:45 PM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time. Two venues: College of Alameda Science Annex, 860 Atlantic Ave, Alameda, CA – Room 110 – contact Alex Madonik (alexmadonik@sonic.net) for more information. Chico High School Chem Club/Science Club – Room S1…
Read MorePeriodic Table Day 2-7-2020
National Periodic Table Day was 2-7-2020. Here’s the Periodic Table Advent Calendar from Compound Interest
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