Welcome to the “Dog Days of Summer”. When I was growing up in Michigan, I always thought that this season was called this because it is so hot and humid and that the only thing that was comfortable to do Read more
Deadline: May 31, 2026 The Shirley B. Radding Award was established in 1994 by our Section of ACS to recognize demonstrated leadership, service and significant contributions over a sustained period of time to industrial, applied, or academic chemistry, and to Read more
RSVP Deadline: May 15, 2026 | RSVP Here The ACS Government Affairs team is launching the ACS California Virtual Congressional Visits event. This activity offers ACS members in California the opportunity to learn more about ACS policy priorities and basic Read more
There is an old saying is that “April showers bring May flowers”. That was certainly true this year with respect to the many showers. April also brings a month of science outreach for students. Our section participated in two large Read more
Join us on April 25 11am-2pm at the MLK Library downtown San Jose To promote the positive role that chemistry plays in the world, ACS established the Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW) public awareness campaign. During CCEW, ACS members and chemistry enthusiasts Read more
SVACS’ Volunteer Judges: Howard Peters, Owen Gooding, Daryl Miranda, Mattijs van Maaren, Chloe Tannous, Amanda Nelson. Photographer: Natalie McClure. On March 10, 2026 at the Synopsys Science & Technology Championship Fair in the San Jose Convention Center, our SVACS award Read more
Chocolate is the Food of the Gods February is a good month to think about chocolate – and a good gig in retirement! The fun events started when we were the Valentine’s Day love story in the San Jose Mercury Read more
In this month’s chair’s message, I want to highlight the activities being run by the chemistry clubs and student chapters at San Jose State University, Santa Clara University and UC Santa Cruz. These three schools have active and vibrant student Read more
March 16th from 4:30-6:30 pm. Register by March 15 and indicate your choice of a watch party location so we order enough food. Download flyer (PDF) Calling all community college and transfer students interested in chemistry-related fields! Silicon Valley American Chemical Read more
Deadline: April 1, 2026 Recognizing community college science teachers who go above and beyond to inspire and support their students to pursue a career in science. The Silicon Valley ACS Teacher-Scholar Award honors community college faculty who demonstrate excellence in Read more
