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COME READ WITH US – JOIN THE BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
The group was formed in 2020 as part of the ACS diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Several members have met 21 times over the last five years reading books nominated but the members. On behalf of the loyal members of the group, Despina Strong extends an invitation to all. You don’t have to read the…
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PUGET SOUND SECTION WINS AWARDS!!
The Puget Sound Section won two ChemLuminary awards during the recent ACS meeting in Washington DC. From the ACS website quote” The ACS ChemLuminary Awards honor the best examples of programming, outreach, and operations from local sections, divisions, regional meetings, and international chemical sciences chapters.” The local section was honored for the 2024 trip to…
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ELECTIONS MATTER
ACS National office elections will be held in September -October. All members will be voting for two candidates, Christina Bodurow and Dawn Mason for the position of 2026 ACS President -Elect. Go to the website to learn more about the candidates. https://www.acs.org/about/governance/elections.html The Puget Sound Local Section election will be held mid-October. The slate of…
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ACS CARES FOR SCIENCE AND SCIENTISTS
The ACS has continued its advocacy with strategic communication. The following activities and suggestions were shared with councilors during the recent meeting in WA DC. HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED? Stay informed and participate. Visit www.acs.org/policy to learn more about Act4Chemistry and ACS encourages you to share your experience with ACS staff at policy@acs.org.
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Abstracts Due September 29 for Spring 2026 Atlanta ACS Meeting
Submit your abstract by September 29 for the ACS Spring Meeting in Atlanta Georgia, March 22-26.
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Joseph S. Francisco to be Awarded the 2025 Linus Pauling Medal at the October 18th Pauling Symposium
The 2025 Pauling Medal has been awarded to Professor Joseph S. Francisco, President’s Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania. 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 fundamental understanding of atmospheric processes, including pioneering air-water/microdroplet chemistry. Please go to the…
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Awards and Member Recognition Banquet – September 27th
The Executive Committee of the ACS Puget Sound Section would like to invite you to the annual Awards Banquet. This year’s festivities will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Renton Technical College from 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm. See attached flyer. Please RSVP using this Registration Form by September 15th. The program includes…
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International Chemistry Olympiad Gold Medal Winner from the Puget Sound Section!
William Wang, Lakeside High School (Seattle), won a gold medal in the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad, July 5-14, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates! Congratulations to William! William placed 16th among 354 contestants from around the world and earned the highest score on the US team. The US team brought home four gold medals. The other three gold medalists…
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ACS Puget Sound Section 2025 Call for Nominations
The ACS Puget Sound Section seeks nominations and self-nominations for several executive committee positions open for election in 2025. Nomination materials consist of a brief biographical sketch and optional photograph. Membership in the ACS and Puget Sound Section are required. Nominations are accepted now through August 31, 2025. The election will be conducted in early…
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ACS Fall Meeting – Washington, D.C. August 17-21
Lower cost advance registration ends on July 16th for the ACS Fall Meeting in Washington, D.C. Register here.