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SUMMARY:The James Webb Space Telescope: Astrochemistry's Exciting New Window
DESCRIPTION:The James Webb Space Telescope: Astrochemistry’s Exciting New Window\nSponsored by ACS Webinars and the ACS PHYS Astrochemistry Subdivision\n11:00am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nThe James Webb Space Telescope (“Webb”)\, the new flagship space mission from NASA\, can operate with exquisite sensitivity at infrared wavelengths and with two spectrometers on board covering the 1-28 micron wavelength range at medium spectral resolution (R~3000)\, it is also a fantastic new astrochemistry machine! \n\n\n\nJoin Ewine van Dishoeck\, Professor of Molecular Astrophysics at Leiden University as she presents the fascinating initial results of mid-infrared spectra of gases and ices in various environments\, ranging from cold dark clouds to warm protostars and planet-forming disks. During this interactive webinar you will explore the intricate chemistry behind the fascinating ice spectra found in the outer envelopes of protostars\, revealing complex molecular evidence. Then delve into the chemical makeup of young and mature disks\, unveiling a diverse array of gaseous compounds such as CO\, OH\, H2O\, CO2\, C2H2\, and HCN\, while uncovering exciting discoveries of novel molecules. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the synergetic interplay of astronomy and chemical physics of our forming solar systems! \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by David Woon of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and is co-produced with the ACS PHYS Astrochemistry Subdivision. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nA large variation in H2O vs CO2 is found in astronomical sources\nA rich hydrocarbon chemistry–from methane to benzene–is associated with very low-mass stars\nComplex organic molecules are formed in ices\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nWednesday\, November 8\, 2023 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to register with ACS ID\nSlides will be available on the day of the Live event
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/the-james-webb-space-telescope-astrochemistrys-exciting-new-window/
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SUMMARY:Psychological Safety is Lab Safety: Using RAMP to Assess DEIR Hazards
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars\, ACS Committee on Chemical Safety\, and ACS Chemical Health & Safety Division\n11:00am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nThink back to a time when you tried to go to work or class tired\, stressed out\, or upset. You likely had difficulty focusing which lead to more mistakes\, poor collaboration\, and results that were not at your usual level. Now imagine that you feel this way every day at work\, and the stakes are higher because those mistakes can lead to dangerous lab incidents. Challenges around Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Respect are often thought of as HR issues\, but poor mental health stemming from a toxic lab culture will inevitably lead to scientists engaging in risky lab behavior to protect their psychological safety at the detriment of their physical safety. Students bullied by their peers or supervisors begin to work at night\, alone\, to avoid those individuals. Professionals who do not hold a Ph.D. are told directly that their opinions on the safety of laboratory procedures do not matter and stop bringing up potential issues. Stress or pressure to produce results quickly (in both academia and industry) lead to improper risk assessment and unsafe practices. \n\n\n\nDiversity of thought creates a culture to avert disaster and a workspace where safety can be proactive rather than reactive. In a recently published JACS article\, anecdotes from academia and industry describe positive situations where a bench scientist who disclosed their pregnancy led to in-depth conversations around reproductive health and best safety practices in their lab. Individuals who came from different countries\, universities\, or companies were empowered to bring new perspectives to improve safety and challenge unsafe practices by suggesting alternative syntheses or chemical reagents. Individuals who felt psychologically safe enough to share their cultures with others had increased engagement. \nJoin authors of “Reducing Risk: Strategies to Advance Laboratory Safety through Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Respect\,” Debbie Decker of ACS CHAS\, Anna Dunn of Merck\, and Daniel Jacques of SUNY Brockport\, as they discuss the latest research regarding the intersection of Safety and DEIR with innovative ideas on how to mitigate this hazard. Register now to discover how addressing DEIR hazards or issues by using the RAMP risk assessment framework will advance safety for all laboratory personnel. \nThis ACS Webinar is co-produced with the ACS Committee on Chemical Safety and the ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhat is a DEIR hazard and what are some ideas on how to mitigate these risks\nHow one might apply the RAMP assessment concept to DEIR hazards\nAnecdotes from academia and industry regarding how marginalization\, stereotyping\, unconscious or conscious bias\, or other forms of exclusion have directly or indirectly led to increased safety incidents in the lab\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nThursday\, November 9\, 2023 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to register with ACS ID\nSlides will be available on the day of the Live event
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/psychological-safety-is-lab-safety-using-ramp-to-assess-deir-hazards/
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SUMMARY:Unbreakable Design: The Polymer Mechanochemistry of Self-Healing Materials
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Polymer Chemistry Division\n11:00am-12:30pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nWhat if we could invent materials that can repair themselves when damaged? Polymer molecules in various states – solid\, melt\, solution – are susceptible to covalent bond changes in response to mechanical fields. For example\, traditional materials under load stress experience deformation which leads to deterioration. However\, the “mechanophore hypothesis” proposes that new materials can be created that utilize selective bond activation where force drives a chemical change in selective and productive ways\, leading to safer and longer lasting materials that are not susceptible to this cycle of deterioration. \n\n\n\nJeff Moore of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will introduce you to the mechanophore hypothesis\, including the history of polymer mechanochemistry over the past two decades. Then\, Steve Craig of Duke University will share several examples of materials-chemistry interplay in polymer mechanochemistry. These case studies will highlight how scientists can harness the intrinsic strength of polymers to delve into\, shape\, and potentially redefine the underlying principles of reactivity\, and use embedded mechanochemical reactions to probe\, influence\, and even rewrite the performance rules of polymeric materials. Following these examples\, Jeff Moore will conclude the webinar by sharing a recently developed tool/framework that can help scientists approach designing mechanophores that are thermally stable but mechanochemically active\, paving the way for mechanoresponsive functions in polymeric materials. Discover how polymers have transitioned from a history of degradation to a future where mechanical adaptability is opening avenues for materials that heal themselves\, warn of high stress or can even repair electrical circuits. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Junpeng Wang of the University of Akron and is co-produced with the ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHistorical perspectives on polymer mechanochemistry\nHow the mechanophore hypothesis impacts selective and beneficial mechanochemistry in polymers\nWhy polymer mechanochemistry has a solid and quantitative foundation very much aligned with familiar reactivity principles\nHow the presence of mechanochemical reactions can have a profound and productive impact on polymer performance\nWhy embedding reactions in stretched polymeric materials can change the outcome of those reactions\nThe restoring force triangle as a mnemonic tool for mechanophore design\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nThursday\, November 16\, 2023 @ 2-3:30pm ET\nFree to register with ACS ID\nSlides will be available on the day of the Live event
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/unbreakable-design-the-polymer-mechanochemistry-of-self-healing-materials/
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