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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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Scholarship Recipients Announced!
The ACS PSS Education Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of 2-Year and 4-Year college scholarships for the coming academic year. William J. Wasserman 2-Year College Scholarship Winners Julia A. Rutherford 4-Year College Scholarship Winners John W. Macklin Scholarship Congratulations to this year’s recipients! For information about how to apply for ACS PSS scholarships,…
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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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ACS Puget Sound Section 2026 Call for Nominations
The ACS Puget Sound Section seeks nominations and self-nominations for several Executive Committee positions open for election in 2026. Eligible members are encouraged to participate and consider serving in a leadership role within the Section. Nomination materials should include a brief biographical sketch and may include an optional photograph. Nominees must be members of the…
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2026 Linus Pauling Medal: Submit Nominations by the May 1 Deadline
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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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…