Category: Events
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Abstract Deadline March 30 for ACS Fall 2026 in Chicago
Make your plans to attend the ACS Fall Meeting in Chicago, August 23-27. The deadline for abstract submission is March 30. Housing and registration will open in May.
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ACS Atlanta Registration is Open!
Registration is open for the March 22-26, 2026 ACS Atlanta Meeting. Follow the link for information about symposia, hotels, registration, and pricing. Advance Rate pricing ends February 23rd. Discounts on rooms through ACS are available through February 27, 2026. Register and reserve your room before these deadlines to secure significant savings.
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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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ACS 150th Anniversary Celebrations Begin this Year
Spring 2026 marks the beginning of the 150th year of existence for the American Chemical Society. Chemical and Engineering News described the origin of the ACS as follows. “On April 6, 1867, 35 chemists gathered in the Lecture Room in the University Building of the College of Pharmacy of the City of New York, at…
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Pacific Lutheran University to Host the 2026 ACS PSS Undergraduate Research Symposium
The 2026 ACS Puget Sound Section Undergraduate Research Symposium will be hosted by Pacific Lutheran University (PLU, Tacoma, WA) on Saturday April 25th. For questions and information, please contact Professor Dean Waldow (waldowda@plu.edu). Further information will be posted at the ACS PSS Undergraduate Research Symposium Web Page as it becomes available. Thank you in advance…
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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…
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Pauling Medal Award Symposium 2025 Recap
Congratulations again to Professor Joseph S. Francisco (University of Pennsylvania) on receiving the 2025 Linus Pauling Medal Award! The Pauling Medal Award Symposium, held on October 18th at Seattle University, was a great success and very well attended. Engaging lectures by were given by the awardee and invited speakers. Inspiring posters were presented by research…
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Make Plans Now to Attend the October 18th Linus Pauling Medal Symposium: Joseph S. Francisco to be Awarded the 2025 Linus Pauling Medal
The 2025 Pauling Medal will be presented to Professor Joseph S. Francisco at the October 18th Pauling Medal Symposium and Banquet. Register by Friday, October 3The symposium is free except for the banquet. The medal will be presented on October 18th, 2025, in recognition of Professor Francisco’s pioneering studies of the chemistry of Earth’s atmosphere. His groundbreaking research reshaped our…
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The 2025 Awards Banquet was a Big Success!
The 2025 Awards Banquet was held on September 27 at Renton Technical College. Executive committee and general members came together to celebrate the success of two high school students who excelled in the Chemistry Olympiad, and to meet the 2 outstanding educators who won the High School Chemistry Teacher Award and four of the 2025…
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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.