ACS PSS Annual Career Event
The Puget Sound Section is pleased to host annual events oriented toward undergraduates interested in careers relating to chemistry. These events are typically presented with the help of professionals, local businesses, or governmental facilities. The events provide wonderful opportunities for students to see how chemistry relates to areas of employment, solutions to current problems, and how chemistry has transforming power when applied to problems in today’s world. The event is recommended for all undergraduate science students. Admission is free and open to all. Advance registration is always required.
22nd Annual Careers in Chemistry for Undergraduates – February 18th, 2026
Mark you calendars for the 22nd Annual Careers in Chemistry for Undergraduates!
The event will be held on February 18th, 2026, from1-5 PM at the US-EPA Region 10 Laboratory (7411 Beach Dr E, Port Orchard, WA 98366).
Deadline for registration is February 4th, 2026 (or until spaces fill up, whichever comes first). Registration is now full.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mark Jankowski
“The environmental and toxicological challenge of 6PPD and
6PPD-quinone ”
The event includes a Career Panel & tour of the EPA Laboratory
Free and open to all. Limited to first 40 registered participants. (Registration is now closed. The event is full.)
Recommended for all undergraduate science students. All participants are required to bring an identification that meets the TSA.GOV Real ID standard. For details visit https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification
For more information: bopegedd@evergreen.edu
The 2025 Career Event will be on February 5th at the King County Environmental Laboratory (Seattle, WA).
Registration is now closed. The event is full.
Download a flyer.
For questions or more information:
bopegedd@evergreen.edu
Archived information from the 2024 Career Event is here.
Archived information from the 2023 Career Event is here.