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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 Nomination Deadline May 1
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…
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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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ACS PSS Election – November 2025
Voting members of the ACS Puget Sound Section (ACS members who have selected the PSS as their local section) will receive ballots by email in the coming days for the election of officers whose terms will begin in 2026. Positions on the ballot include Chair-elect, Treasurer, Councilor Position #3, and Alternate Councilor Position #3. Information…