ACS Policy Advocacy Efforts One of the important activities that ACS provides is Governmental Advocacy. This may be less visible but is a critical function of ACS. ACS employs a few registered lobbyists, and supports 2 Congressional Fellows. As a Read more
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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
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
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
2025 SVACS Abraham Ottenberg Service Award Recipient – Anais Nguyen Deadline: May 31, 2026 The Ottenberg Award is presented annually to a member of our local section for outstanding service to the section. Nominations include the nominee’s biography, description of Read more
February may be the shortest month of the year, but it is packed with important events and deadlines. Alongside Valentine’s Day—a celebration of the chemistry of oxytocin and dopamine—ACS local sections are also hard at work preparing annual reports that Read more
When What SVACS Newsletter Coverage and More January Kid Makers: Pop Up Chemistry at the Redwood City Library Redwood City Library March Synopsys Championship Science Fair and SVACS Awards March 2025 SVACS Chocolate Raffle at ACS 2025 Spring National Meeting Read more
Happy New Year. I’ve started another year as the Chair for the Silicon Valley local section. I thought I’d bring back the monthly chair’s message to add to the wonderful newsletter that Grace Baysinger assembles. 2026 is a big year Read more
Many thanks to the members who supported the Silicon Valley ACS by voting for its 2025 leadership team, the ExComm (Executive Committee). Your participation as members is appreciated. Voting was open from 9:00am, November 3, 2025, to 11:59pm, November 14, Read more
