Category: Events
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The 2026 ACS PSS Undergraduate Research Symposium is a Wrap
The 2026 ACS Puget Sound Section Undergraduate Research Symposium was held at Pacific Lutheran University on April 25th. Congratulations to all of the presenters at the symposium, and many thanks to our PLU colleagues who organized and hosted an outstanding event. Here are a few photos from the symposium. Reflecting on the symposium, lead organizer,…
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Chemists Celebrate Earth Week Illustrated Poetry Contest Winners!
The Puget Sound Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) sponsored an illustrated poem contest for students in kindergarten through 12th grade in celebration of Earth Week during April 2026. This year’s theme was: Into the Woods with Chemistry. Congratulations to the 2026 winners! The 2026 winners are: Grades 3-5Winner: Amaya MoralesRoosevelt Elementary School, Olympia Second Place : Olive…
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Last Call: Undergraduate Research Symposium Registration and Abstracts
Don’t miss the chance to attend or present your research at the 2026 ACS Puget Sound Section Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS)! The symposium will be held on April 25th at Pacific Lutheran University. Go to the URS web page to register and for other information. Oral presentations are especially encouraged! This is an outstanding chance…
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ACS 150th Anniversary Kickoff – April 6th Online
Chemistry is Everything Join the ACS 150th Anniversary Founding Day Virtual Celebration on April 6th at 10 a.m. PDT. Register here to get the link and mark your calendars. An anniversary-cake cutting by Al Horwath (ACS CEO), Wayne Jones (ACS Board Chair), Jennifer Doudna (2020 Chemistry Nobel Prize Recipient), and Rigoberto Hernandez (ACS President) primed…
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Submit a poem for the Illustrated Poem Contest – Chemists Celebrate Earth Week 2026
The Puget Sound Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) is sponsoring an illustrated poem contest for students in kindergarten through 12th grade in celebration of Earth Week through April. This year’s theme is: Into the Woods with Chemistry. To enter the illustrated poem contest, students must submit their illustrated poem directly to the ACS…
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NORM 2026 is Coming in June!
The 79th ACS Northwest Regional Meeting (NORM) in Boise, Idaho is just around the corner (June 28-July 1). Be sure to register make your arrangements to attend soon. Early Bird registration pricing ends May 28. Information about keynote speakers and the program are available at the NORM 2026 web page. Thanks to the Snake River…
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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, Deadlines, Deadlines! Here are Some Spring Deadlines for Your Radar Screen
Several spring deadlines are coming up that may be of interest to members of the ACS Puget Sound Section. Further information is at the links provided below. Please make note of these deadlines and share the word!
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Register by March 30 for the ACS PSS Undergraduate Research Symposium (April 25th)
This year’s ACS Puget Sound Section Undergraduate Research Symposium will be held at Pacific Lutheran University on April 25. The symposium provides undergraduates a great opportunity to give a research presentation (oral or poster) at a small conference. The registration deadline is March 30. Abstracts must be submitted by April 7. Please go to the ACS Puget Sound Section Undergraduate Research Symposium page…
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Register and Submit an Abstract for the ACS PSS Undergraduate Research Symposium (April 25th)
This year’s ACS Puget Sound Section Undergraduate Research Symposium will be held at Pacific Lutheran University on April 25. The symposium provides undergraduates a great opportunity to give a research presentation (oral or poster) at a small conference. The registration deadline is March 30. Abstracts must be submitted by April 7. Please go to the ACS…