Category: Committees
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Women Chemists Committee Luncheon on June 30th at NORM 2026
If you’re planning to attend the ACS Northwest Regional Meeting (NORM) in Boise, June 28 – July 1, don’t forget to sign up for the Women Chemists Committee Luncheon on June 30 when you register. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Mary “Nora” Disis (UW Cancer Vaccine Institute), ACS 2024 Award for Creative Invention recipient,…
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Deadlines for Scholarship and Grant Applications from the Education Committee
Please visit the Education Committee page for information about upcoming deadlines for scholarship and grant applications. Several competitive scholarships are awarded to students at two- and four-year institutions within the ACS Puget Sound Section. The deadline for scholarship applications is April 1. Grants are available for programming and travel by student chemistry club programs in…
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Upcoming Book Discussions
The Book Group is planning the following two book discussions. All are welcome to join. Details about how to attend are available from Despina Strong. Volunteer moderators for the discussions are also needed. April 14th at 7 p.m. The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins and the Fight for Women in Science: Zernike, Kate: 9781982131845: Amazon.com: Books June…
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COME READ WITH US – JOIN THE BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
The group was formed in 2020 as part of the ACS diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Several members have met 21 times over the last five years reading books nominated but the members. On behalf of the loyal members of the group, Despina Strong extends an invitation to all. You don’t have to read the…
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PUGET SOUND SECTION WINS AWARDS!!
The Puget Sound Section won two ChemLuminary awards during the recent ACS meeting in Washington DC. From the ACS website quote” The ACS ChemLuminary Awards honor the best examples of programming, outreach, and operations from local sections, divisions, regional meetings, and international chemical sciences chapters.” The local section was honored for the 2024 trip to…
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ACS PSS September Book Discussion
ACS Puget Sound Section Book Discussion, to be led by John Shafer Sponsored by the Diversity Equity Inclusion and Respect Committee Tuesday, September 9, 2025 @ 7 pm by Zoom Breaking Through: My Life in ScienceBy Katalin Karikó Email strongdespina@gmail.com for a link to Zoom virtual event:
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“Build Resilience, Find Success” – An ACS PSS Retreat for BIPOC Students of Chemistry or Engineering
“Build Resilience, Find Success”An ACS PSS Retreat for BIPOC Students of Chemistry or Engineering April 4-6, 2025 Dumas Bay CentreFederal Way, WAThere is no charge to attend the retreat. Register here or scan the QR code to register. Download a flyer. This overnight retreat is designed for BIPOC undergraduate and graduate students in chemistry, chemical…
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Join DEIR Efforts of the ACS PSS
If you have an interest in supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion, then consider tapping into the ACS PSS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) Committee. The DEIR Committee hosts speakers, book discussions, promotes student scholarships, and engages in a variety of other programming. The next DEIR Committee meeting is Tuesday December 3 via Zoom.…