Category: DEIR
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Leonard Andrews – The Passing of a Deeply Committed ACS PSS Leader
Members of the ACS Puget Sound Section mourn the passing of Dr. Leonard (Len) Andrews, a deeply committed leader and volunteer in the Puget Sound Section. Len passed away on March 24, 2026. Leonard was Chair of the Puget Sound Section in 2018. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry at Case Western Reserve University, as…
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Book Discussion
Book Discussion: The next book is New Prize for These Eyes by Juan Williams. The group will meet virtually to discuss the book on December 9, 2025. Details will be posted at the website and in upcoming newsletters as information becomes available.
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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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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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Trouble in Mind
Saturday, April 5th, 7:30 p.m.Dumas Bay CentreFederal Way, WA Attend the ACS PSS “Build Resilience – Find Success” Retreat and attend the included April 5th evening performance of “Trouble in Mind”, a play once destined for Broadway but denied its opening because the playwright stood up to power. Now you can see Trouble in Mind…
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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.…
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Scholarship, Grant, and Award Opportunities for Students
The Education Committee of the ACS Puget Sound Section is pleased to manage a number of scholarship, grant, and award opportunities for students in our section, including a new scholarship available for historically underrepresented students. Detailed information is at the Education Committee website, including the application forms, deadlines, and answers to FAQs. Student applicants must be enrolled in…