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Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants
Join a book discussion led by Kate Schultz, Pacific Northwest National Laboratories (PNNL), about the book Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. 7 pm, Tuesday, September 13, 2022 Register for the Zoom Meeting. Download a flyer. Robin Kimmerer is a botanist and a member of the…
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2022 Pauling Medal Symposium: Preliminary Information
Dr. Cynthia J. Burrows,2022 Pauling Medalist The 2022 Pauling Medal Symposium Date: October 29th, 2022 Location: Robertson Life Sciences Building, OHSU (Oregon Health Sciences University), Portland, Oregon Speakers:Alison Butler, University of California, Santa BarbaraValeria Molineri, University of UtahJonathan L. Sessler, University of TexasCynthia J. Burrows, 2022 Pauling Medalist, University of Utah Symposium Hosts and Organizers:…
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50,60,70-Year Membership Anniversary and Awards Dinner
You are cordially invited to a festive celebration party. Saturday, August 13, 2022, 3:00-6:00 p.m. Bellevue Hilton 300- 112th Ave. SE, Bellevue, WA 98004 No-host Social 3:00-3:30 pm Buffet Dinner 3:30-5:00 pm Awards 5:00-6:00 pm $35.00 – Regular Attendee(No cost for awardees and their guest.) $15.00 – Special rate for undergraduate and graduate chemistry students Please pay for tickets at our Webstore and also RSVP to Carole…
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2022 Pauling Medal Awarded to Dr. Cynthia J. Burrows
The 2022 Pauling Medal awardee is Professor Cynthia J. Burrows, Distinguished Professor and Thatcher Presidential Endowed Chair of Biological Chemistry at the University of Utah. Please visit Dr. Burrows’ web page at the University of Utah for information about her research, activities, and other awards. The Pauling Medal Award recognizes outstanding achievement in chemistry and is presented annually by the Puget…
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Postings of Chemistry-Related Employment and Internships
For chemistry-related employment or internships, the ACS PSS will post the title of the position and the organization’s URL at which an applicant can find further information. Please use this form to submit information that will be considered for posting. We will endeavor to update this page near the beginning of each month, using information that we…
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The Puget Sound Chemist is undergoing a trial format revision.
The Puget Sound Chemist newsletter is undergoing a trial format revision. For current news and events, please see the ACS PSS homepage. The most recent or relevant events will appear there. Our PS Chemist Blog page will carry an ongoing record of Puget Sound Chemist postings, including any that are currently featured at our homepage.…
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ACS Fall Meeting and Exposition – August 20-25, 2022
Register to attend the ACS Fall Meeting – Sustainability in a Changing World. The meeting will be held in hybrid format August 20-25, with on-site events taking place in Chicago. Here is a link to the program. Registration rates are variable.
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Senior Chemists Committee Event is a Finalist for a Chemluminary Award at the Fall ACS National Meeting
The ACS Puget Sound Section is a national finalist for a Chemluminary Award in the category of Best New Senior Chemist Activity within a Local Section. The event earning this recognition was the Senior Chemists Committee Breakfast at the 2021 ACS NORM (Northwest Regional Meeting). It was organized by Dr. Despina Strong, Chair of the…
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Pacific Bonsai Museum and Garden Tour – July 7th
Please join us for a private tour of the Pacific Bonsai Museum When: July 7, 2022, from 1:30 –2:30 pmWhere: Pacific Bonsai Museum |Cost: Suggested donation $12 per person (pay at the museum)Organizer: Despina StrongOptional Lunch: Mama Stortini’s in Federal Way at 11:30 am. Optional second tour: An optional visit to the nearby Rhododendron Species…
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Distillery Tasting – July 14th
You are invited to a $15 Vodka Tasting and Tour ACS Party on July 14th from 6:00-7:00 pm at the Glass Distillery, 1712 First Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98134 Purchase tickets at our Webstore. No one under 21 is allowed. Discover the sophistication and elegance of grape-distilled Glass Vodka, the award-winning sipping vodka specifically crafted for discerning tastes.…