Catalyze the Vote! Meet the 2027 ACS President-Elect Candidates
- Sponsored by ACS Webinars, ACS Younger Chemists Committee, and ACS Committee on Nominations and Elections
- 11:00 am-Noon, Online, Free, Registration required
“Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education.” ― Franklin D. Roosevelt
Join a friendly virtual discussion between the 2027 ACS President-Elect Candidates, Laura Sremaniak of NC State University and Lisa McElwee-White of the University of Florida. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover more about each candidate’s values as they answer questions relevant to young chemists as well as the entire Society. Become more informed of their specific goals during this free interactive broadcast and get the information you need to confidently cast your vote.
This ACS Webinar will be moderated by Annabelle Lolinco a YCC Member and is co-produced with the ACS Younger Chemists Committee in partnership with the Committee on Nominations and Elections.
What You Will Learn
- Meet the ACS President-Elect Candidates
- Listen as the candidates share their vision for ACS
- Ask your questions to the candidates
Event Details
- Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 2:00-3:00pm ET
- Free to attend
- Slides will not be available for this event
Additional Resources
- The ACS Fall National Elections open on September 14, 2026 and close on October 9, 2026 at 12:00pm CT. Find out more about the ACS Election process, including how to vote: https://www.acs.org/elections
- Laura Sremaniak Questionnaire (Available as soon as possible.)
- Lisa McElwee-White Questionnaire (Available as soon as possible.)