Coming Up in 2026

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Silicon Valley ACS (SVACS) Events Plus Key ACS Events

MonthEvent
JanuaryACS Leadership Institute (Atlanta, GA)
FebruarySVACS Annual Report and ChemLuminary Nominations
FebruaryTeacher-Scholar Community College Award Nomination Deadline
February or MarchPaving the Path Initiative
February-MarchJudges Needed for Local Science Fairs
MarchU.S. National Chemistry Olympiad: Qualifying Exam
MarchACS Spring 2026 National Meeting  (Atlanta, GA)
MarchBay Area Science Fairs
AprilChemists Celebrate Earth Week
AprilP.I.E.F.E.S.T.
AprilU.S. National Chemistry Olympiad: National Exam
AprilHartnell College Career & Resource Fair
MayAbraham Ottenberg Service Award Nomination Deadline
MayShirley Radding Award Nomination Deadline
JuneGolden Gate Polymer Forum & SVACS Joint Annual Seminar
JuneNorthern California Undergraduate Research Symposium
JulyAnnual Picnic and Awards
JulyTechTrek
AugustACS 2026 Fall National Meeting (Chicago, IL)
OctoberBay Area Chemistry Symposium
OctoberBay Area Science Festival (SF)
OctoberNational Chemistry Week
October-NovemberSVACS Elections for Officers, Councilors, & Alternate Councilors
NovemberK-12 BUBBLE Grant Application Deadline
November-DecemberHarry and Carol Mosher Award Nomination Deadline
DecemberSubmit Budget Requests
DecemberReport Election Results to ACS
MonthlySVACS Executive Committee Meetings (first Monday; hybrid & open to all)

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