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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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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…
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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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Welcome to ACS PSS Officers Beginning Their Terms in 2026
The ACS PSS election for officers whose terms begin in 2026 was held last November. Thank you to all ACS members who voted. Congratulations to the newly elected officers and re-elected ongoing officers whose terms began on the ACS PSS Executive Committee in January 2026. Hearty thanks to outgoing 2025 Chair Katalina Biondi, and a…
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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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2026 Linus Pauling Medal Nominations Open
The American Chemical Society Portland, Puget Sound, and Oregon Local Sections together are accepting nominations for the 2026 Linus Pauling Medal Award until May 1, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (PDT). These local sections jointly present the award annually to acknowledge outstanding contributions to chemistry that merit national and international recognition—in the spirit of and in…
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ACS PSS Fall 2025 Election Results
The results of our fall election are in! Thank you to all ACS members who voted, and congratulations to the newly elected officers and re-elected ongoing officers whose terms will begin on the ACS PSS Executive Committee in January 2026. Chair-elect (proceeds to Chair in 2027 and then Past-Chair for an overall three-year term): Sam…
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Distinguished Educator, Author, and Mentor
The Puget Sound Section of the American Chemical Society is deeply saddened to share the passing of Dr. George S. Kriz, Jr., longtime member, mentor, and professor of chemistry at Western Washington University. George passed away on July 8, 2025 at the age of 85 in Bellingham, Washington. A native of Santa Cruz, California, George earned his B.S. in…