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SUMMARY:Science on the Mic: How to Shine as a Podcast Guest
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars\nApril 16th\, 11:00 am-Noon\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\n\n\nHave you ever been invited to appear on a podcast\, or hoped you might be someday? Podcasts have become one of the most effective ways for scientists to translate research\, build visibility\, and reach audiences far beyond the lab. \nJoin Margot Wohl\, lead producer of the Chain Reaction podcast from the American Chemical Society\, for a practical guide to becoming a memorable podcast guest. Discover how to prepare for interviews\, communicate complex science with clarity\, and deliver insights that resonate with listeners long after the episode ends. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Sam Jones of the American Chemical Society and co-produced with the ACS Communications Division. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhy podcasts are powerful platforms for communicating science\nHow to prepare for a podcast interview like a pro\nAudio tips and techniques to sound natural\, clear\, and engaging\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nThursday\, April 16\, 2026 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to attend\nSlides will be available on day of the webinar\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Resources\n\nChain Reaction – ACS’ new podcast explores how chemistry shapes the world around us\, from the materials we use every day to the environment that we depend on. Each episode brings fresh perspectives and personal stories from chemists\, engineers\, and other scientists\, as well as historians who guide us through pivotal moments in chemistry’s history.\nTiny Matters – An award-winning podcast about tiny things — from molecules to microbes — that have a big and often surprising impact on society. From deadly diseases to forensic toxicology to the search for extraterrestrial life\, hosts and former scientists Sam Jones and Deboki Chakravarti embrace the awe and messiness of science and its place in history and today\, and how it could impact our world’s future. New episodes every Wednesday.\n\n\n\n\n\nACS Communications Division
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/science-on-the-mic-how-to-shine-as-a-podcast-guest/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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SUMMARY:Turning Waste into Warning: Early Disease Detection through Rapid GC-FID Analysis of SCFAs
DESCRIPTION:Chromatography is one of science’s most powerful tools\, yet many of its breakthrough capabilities remain hidden in plain sight. When you truly understand the fundamentals\, you unlock performance most labs never realize they already have. \nJoin Lee Polite of Axion Analytical Labs\, Inc. as he reveals a game-changing Gas Chromatography (GC) method to quantify short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) ratios in human waste\, biomarkers that may signal colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal diseases at their earliest stages. Conventional wisdom says you cannot inject water directly into a GC because of its extreme liquid-to-gas expansion. Until now\, labs relied on six tedious prep steps\, including liquid-liquid extractions and derivatizations at the 100 µL level\, sacrificing precision\, sensitivity\, and time. This novel pressure-pulsed injection approach changes everything. It enables direct water injection while improving precision\, sensitivity\, and separation simultaneously\, transforming GC into a faster\, sharper diagnostic tool. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Bryan Tweedy of the American Chemical Society and co-produced with the ACS Office of Career and Professional Education. As part of ACS’s ongoing celebration of our 150th anniversary\, this month we highlight interdisciplinary collaboration. As the central science\, chemistry connects disciplines and enables breakthroughs in sustainability\, health\, technology\, and beyond. Celebrate with us at www.acs.org/150. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to find the hidden capabilities built into your existing GC\nWhat are the two critical parameters that must be adjusted for direct water injection\nHow to harness interdisciplinary collaboration to solve complex biomedical challenges\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 @ 2-3:15 pm ET\nFree to attend\nSlides will be available on day of the webinar\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\nACS Office of Career and Professional Education
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/turning-waster-into-warning/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T110000
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SUMMARY:Navigating Career Disruption: Reframe\, Adapt\, and Reengineer
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Women Chemists Committee\nMarch 5\, 2026\, from 11:00 am – Noon\nFree\, Online\, Registration required\n\nHeraclitus’ quote\, “Change is the only constant\,” remains relevant to chemical sciences today. Adopting a  “disrupt or be disrupted” mindset is key to succeeding in this evolving field. \nJoin Liana Vaccari of IUPAC as she discusses career strategies for both good and challenging times and share personal experiences on adapting\, transitioning\, and gaining insights in the dynamic chemical science landscape. Register now to discover how by proactively embracing change\, drawing wisdom from real-world experiences\, and skillfully adapting to disruptions\, you unlock the power to shape your own career journey and achieve lasting\, meaningful success. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Danniebelle Haase of Dow and co-produced with the ACS Women Chemists Committee. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to stay flexible and open-minded: Embracing change with a proactive attitude allows you to see new possibilities and adapt quickly to shifting circumstances\nHow to leverage your network and seek support: Connecting with mentors\, colleagues\, and industry peers provides valuable guidance and resources during times of transition\nHow to commit to continuous learning: Building new skills\, learning from career pivots and staying informed helps you remain resilient and competitive in the face of disruption\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nThursday\, March 5\, 2026 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to attend\nSlides will be available on day of the webinar\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACS Women Chemists Committee
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/navigating-career-disruption-reframe-adapt-and-reengineer/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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SUMMARY:How to Build Smarter Polymer Nanocomposites
DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry\nWednesday\, March 4\, 2026 @ 11:00 am-12:30 pm\,\nFree\, Online\, Registration required\n\n\n\nPolymer nanocomposites offer chemists a powerful platform for designing materials with tunable mechanical\, transport\, optical\, and electronic properties. However\, achieving precise control over nanoparticle dispersion and organization remains a fundamental challenge due to thermodynamic incompatibilities between polymer and inorganic phases. Join us to explore two complementary\, chemistry-driven strategies that overcome these limitations by controlling nanoparticle organization during synthesis rather than relying on post-processing or simple blending. \nRobert Hickey of Penn State University will discuss how dispersing nanoparticles in monomers prior to polymerization enables polymerization-induced nanoparticle ordering\, kinetically trapping particles within the growing polymer matrix. This approach provides new insight into how polymerization chemistry and kinetics govern nanoscale structure evolution\, revealing pathways to nanocomposite architectures inaccessible through traditional melt or solution blending. \nRobert Macfarlane of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will then present a molecular design strategy in which nanoparticles are grafted with dense polymer brushes\, transforming them into intrinsically composite building blocks. These brush particles remain stable without aggregation and enable precise control over nanoscale ordering\, mesostructure\, and macroscopic properties. Polymer grafting chemistry alters chain–chain interactions and unlocks new routes to functional materials for adhesives\, coatings\, flexible electronics\, and thermal management. \nTogether\, these presentations provide chemists with a unified framework for understanding how synthetic chemistry\, polymerization\, and macromolecular design can be used to program structure and function in next-generation polymer nanocomposites. This ACS Webinar is moderated by Boran Ma of the University of Southern Mississippi and co-produced with the ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow polymerization chemistry and kinetics influence nanoparticle dispersion and structural evolution\nStrategies for stabilizing and organizing nanoparticles within polymer matrices\nChemical synthesis methods for creating polymer-brush-grafted nanoparticles\nStructure–property relationships governing nanoscale ordering\, mesostructure\, and bulk performance\nEmerging applications enabled by controlled nanocomposite synthesis beyond conventional mixing approaches\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nWednesday\, March 4\, 2026 @ 2-3:30pm ET\nFree to attend\nSlides will be available on day of the webinar
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/how-to-build-smarter-polymer-nanocomposites/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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SUMMARY:Reading the Circuits: What Global Data Reveals About Microelectronics Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and CAS\nFebruary 25\, 2026\, from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm\nFree\, Online\, Registration required\n\nMicroelectronics can be found at the core of nearly every modern breakthrough from artificial intelligence to renewable energy\, and the research landscape is evolving at unprecedented speed. Knowing which materials and technologies are gaining momentum\, and where microelectronics research is headed next\, is essential for anticipating opportunity and staying competitive in a rapidly shifting market. \nJoin a panel of experts as they reveal insights from a global analysis of scientific literature and patents using CAS’s comprehensive databases and advanced NLP techniques. Register now to learn which companies and institutions are leading innovation and discover what emerging topics will be shaping the future including the materials that will advance device performance. \nThis ACS Webinar is co-produced with CAS\, a division of the American Chemical Society. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow global research and patent trends reveal the innovation leaders and emerging players in microelectronics\nKey emerging topics identified through NLP analysis and what they mean for future technologies\nNext-generation materials (such as MXenes\, 2D materials\, hybrid perovskites\, and smart polymers) and their potential applications (semiconductors\, substrates\, TENGs\, memristors\, solar cells)\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nWednesday\, February 25\, 2026 @ 2-3:30pm ET\nFree to attend\nSlides will be available on day of the webinar
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/reading-the-circuits-what-global-data-reveals-about-microelectronics-innovation-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T111500
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SUMMARY:The Chemistry of Romance\, Flavor\, and Drink: Roses\, Chocolate\, and Wine
DESCRIPTION:What do roses\, chocolate\, and wine make you think of…elegance\, romance\, or indulgence? Think again. It’s chemistry! \n\n\nFrom the precision of fermentation to the artistry of distillation\, each of these iconic pleasures is the product of centuries of molecular insight\, technical refinement\, and scientific mastery. Join master flavorist Sam Tharpe\, essential-oil expert Kim Bleimann\, and chocolate and wine pairing guide\, Jim St. John as they reveal the hidden molecular architectures that shape aroma\, flavor\, and sensory experience. Discover the science that makes these timeless favorites possible just in time to impress your loved ones for Valentine’s Day. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated Keith D. Wing and co-produced with the Science History Institute. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow 60\,000 roses become an ounce of rose oil\nHow a handful of cacao beans become a Hershey bar\nWhat are the molecules that make them so appealing to us all\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nFriday\, February 6\, 2026 @ 1-2:15pm ET\nFree to attend\nSlides will be available on day of the webinar\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\nScience History Institute
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/the-chemistry-of-romance-flavor-and-drink-roses-chocolate-and-wine/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T123000
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CREATED:20260107T203030Z
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SUMMARY:Reading the Circuits: What Global Data Reveals About Microelectronics Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Microelectronics can be found at the core of nearly every modern breakthrough from artificial intelligence to renewable energy\, and the research landscape is evolving at unprecedented speed. Knowing which materials and technologies are gaining momentum\, and where microelectronics research is headed next\, is essential for anticipating opportunity and staying competitive in a rapidly shifting market. \nJoin a panel of experts as they reveal insights from a global analysis of scientific literature and patents using CAS’s comprehensive databases and advanced NLP techniques. Register now to learn which companies and institutions are leading innovation and discover what emerging topics will be shaping the future including the materials that will advance device performance. \nThis ACS Webinar is co-produced with CAS\, a division of the American Chemical Society. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow global research and patent trends reveal the innovation leaders and emerging players in microelectronics\nKey emerging topics identified through NLP analysis and what they mean for future technologies\nNext-generation materials (such as MXenes\, 2D materials\, hybrid perovskites\, and smart polymers) and their potential applications (semiconductors\, substrates\, TENGs\, memristors\, solar cells)\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nThursday\, February 5\, 2026 @ 2-3:30pm ET\nFree to attend\nSlides will be available on day of the webinar\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCAS\, a division of the American Chemical Society
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/reading-the-circuits-what-global-data-reveals-about-microelectronics-innovation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T091842
CREATED:20251228T195207Z
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SUMMARY:Diagnose\, Adjust\, Advance: Job Search Strategies for Scientists
DESCRIPTION:The current job market can make even the most qualified candidates find their carefully planned career paths disrupted by unexpected variables. For scientists and technical professionals\, the job search can feel less like a linear process and more like an experiment that refuses to behave as expected. \nJoin Patricia Simpson of the School of Chemical Sciences at the University of Illinois as she diagnoses setbacks in the job search the way you would troubleshoot an unexpected reaction by identifying new variables\, adjusting conditions\, and intentionally refining your approach. Register now to discover tips for refining your application materials\, expanding your search into adjacent roles\, leveraging your technical strengths\, and building momentum even when conditions feel unpredictable. Whether you’re early in your career or facing an unexpected detour\, this webinar will equip you with tools to regain momentum and move toward your next opportunity with confidence. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to strengthen your application materials so they communicate your value clearly and stand out to the recruiting team in competitive conditions\nHow to broaden your search into adjacent or related roles while also expanding where and how you look to uncover pathways you may not have considered\nHow to leverage your technical strengths effectively\, translating them into language and stories that resonate with employers
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/diagnose-adjust-advance-job-search-strategies-for-scientists/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T091842
CREATED:20251213T205129Z
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SUMMARY:Organic Origins: The Chemistry Hidden in an Asteroid
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS PHYS Astrochemistry Subdivision\n11:00 am-12:15 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\n“In a stunning feat of precision and chemistry-driven exploration\, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission intercepted a speeding asteroid more than 200 million miles from Earth\, collected samples from its surface\, and returned them home\, making history as the first U.S. mission ever to do so. \n\n\n\nJoin Scott Sandford of the NASA Ames Research Center as he tells the fantastic true story of the mission to the Asteroid Bennu and how it brought the oldest chemical record in the Solar System. Register now to learn about the striking discoveries including Asteroid Bennu’s samples which contain a rich and diverse array of organic compounds\, potentially unlocking molecular clues to how planets and life began. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Michel Nuevo of the NASA Ames Research Center and coproduced with the ACS PHYS Astrochemistry Subdivision.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nThe OSIRIS-REx mission to Asteroid Bennu: its design\, flight\, sample collection\, and successful return to Earth\nThe discovery and characterization of the complex population of organic materials found\nInsights from the pristine samples that reveal the chemistry of our early Solar System\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nThursday\, January 22\, 2026 @ 2-3:15pm ET\nFree to attend\nSlides will be available on day of the webinar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACS PHYS Astrochemistry Subdivision
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/organic-origins-the-chemistry-hidden-in-an-asteroid/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T091842
CREATED:20251102T204324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T204324Z
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SUMMARY:Mini-Chemical MBA: Corporate Structures & Corporate Fundraising
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Small Chemical Businesses Division \n11:00 am-12:30 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/mini-chemical-mba-corporate-structures-corporate-fundraising/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T091842
CREATED:20250917T090344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T090344Z
UID:22049-1758193200-1758198600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Fewer Steps\, Greater Strides: Celebrating Breakthroughs in Sustainable Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars ACS Green Chemistry Institute\, Pharmaceutical Roundtable \n11:00 am-12:30 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/fewer-steps-greater-strides-celebrating-breakthroughs-in-sustainable-manufacturing/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T213000
DTSTAMP:20260423T091842
CREATED:20250710T062752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T062752Z
UID:21929-1753948800-1753997400@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Working Worlds Apart: How to be Successful on Global Teams
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Industry Member Programs \n8:00-9:15 am\, Online\, Free\, Registration required
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/working-worlds-apart-how-to-be-successful-on-global-teams/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T091842
CREATED:20250710T061652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T061652Z
UID:21921-1752750000-1752755400@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:How to use AI to Supercharge your Research and Communication
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Committee on Public Relations and Communications \n11:00 am-12:15 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/how-to-use-ai-to-supercharge-your-research-and-communication/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250709T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250709T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T091842
CREATED:20250706T072428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T072428Z
UID:21904-1752058800-1752058800@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Different Minds\, Shared Goals: Building Supportive Mentoring Relationships for Neurodivergent Students in Grad School
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Chemists with Disabilities Committee \n11:00 am-Noon\, Online\, Free\, Registration required
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/different-minds-shared-goals-building-supportive-mentoring-relationships-for-neurodivergent-students-in-grad-school/
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T121500
DTSTAMP:20260423T091842
CREATED:20250617T061456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T061456Z
UID:21870-1750244400-1750248900@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Protecting the Formula: The Role of Trade Secrets in Chemical Research
DESCRIPTION:  \nSponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Chemistry & the Law Division \n11:00 am-12:15 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/protecting-the-formula-the-role-of-trade-secrets-in-chemical-research/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T091842
CREATED:20250113T000113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T000113Z
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SUMMARY:What Every Industrial Chemist Should Know: Ethics and Legal Considerations
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars\, ACS Committee on Ethics\, and ACS Division of Chemistry and the Law\n11:00 am-Noon\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\n“Understanding the expectations of industrial employment is crucial for navigating your career successfully. \n\n\n\nJoin Stewart Witzeman\, an Independent Innovation Consultant\, and Jonathan Kennedy\, a Patent & Litigation Attorney at McKee\, Voorhees & Sease\, PLC as they explore the ethical and legal aspects of working in the industry. Gain career clarity regarding employment expectations\, intellectual property (IP) assignment\, confidentiality\, and related challenges. Whether you’re an early-career chemist\, considering a career transition\, or simply curious about these issues\, this webinar will offer valuable insights to guide your professional journey. \nThis ACS Webinar is co-produced by the ACS Committee on Ethics and ACS Division of Chemistry & The Law. This webinar is not intended as legal advice but\, to assist participants navigate the issues associated with early career decisions and understand the obligations associated with employment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nKey legal and ethical factors to consider when seeking industrial employment\nPractical guidance on navigating common employment considerations\nWhat to ask potential employers regarding legal and contractual obligations”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nWednesday\, February 19\, 2025 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to register with ACS ID\nSlides will be available on day of the Live event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACS Committee on Ethics \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACS Division of Chemistry and the Law
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/what-every-industrial-chemist-should-know-ethics-and-legal-considerations/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T111500
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SUMMARY:Plastics Circularity: Origins and New Developments in Recycling
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and Science History Institute\n10:00 am-11:15\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\n“Today’s technologies are ready for the recycle and reuse of a variety of post-consumer plastic streams. However\, achieving scale and competitive economics are necessary to create a circular economy for plastics and create a significant impact. Join an expert panel as they contribute their perspectives from various parts of the recycling process and offer a primer in the history of recycling and the contemporary efforts to move from a linear plastics economy to a circular one. \n\n\n\nFirst\, Mimi Joy Cooper and Kaitlyn Zajkowski of the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority will discuss how they provide environmentally sound and economically efficient integrated waste management as well as the unique challenges that engenders for their team\, particularly on football Saturdays at Penn State University. Next Jeff Carbeck of Eastman Chemical will provide an overview of chemical recycling as well as the innovative processes their company applies with PET resin. Finally\, Hendrik Dullinger of EFS-plastics Inc. will introduce and explore the state-of-the art mechanical recycling of multiple polymer types. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Bill Tuszynski of the Science History Institute is co-produced with SHI as part of the Joseph Priestley Society (JPS) series that promotes a deeper understanding of science\, technology\, and industry\, with an emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhat are the critical success factors for collecting and sorting post-consumer recycled plastics\nHow chemical recycling allows for the cost-effective production of virgin resin\nHow mechanical recyclers meet customer performance requirements”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nThursday\, February 13\, 2025 @ 1:00-2:15pm ET\nFree to register with ACS ID\nSlides will be available on day of the Live event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\nScience History Institute
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/plastics-circularity-origins-and-new-developments-in-recycling/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250206T121500
DTSTAMP:20260423T091842
CREATED:20250112T232123Z
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SUMMARY:Steeped in Science: The Chemistry Inside Your Perfect Cup of Tea
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Division of Agricultural and Food Chemistry\n11:00 am-12:15 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\n“Billions of cups of tea are drunk each day making it the world’s most popular beverage. Perhaps more impressive\, the molecular world of tea contains more than a thousand different chemical compounds\, which contribute to its color\, taste\, and scent – and its stimulating effects. \n\n\n\nJoin writer and quantum chemist Michelle Francl of Bryn Mawr College as she spills the tea on the rich molecular brew that can be extracted from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Register now to learn the chemistry behind the different styles of tea and how to use science to brew a better cup! \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Coralia Osorio Roa of the Universidad Nacional de Colombia and ACS Food Science & Technology and is co-produced with the ACS Division of Agricultural and Food Chemistry and ACS Publications. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhat is the role of caffeine in tea\nWhat are the critical flavor components of tea\nHow you can optimize the process of making a cup of tea”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nThursday\, February 6\, 2025 @ 2-3:15pm ET\nFree to register with ACS ID\nSlides will be available on day of the Live event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACS Division of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/steeped-in-science-the-chemistry-inside-your-perfect-cup-of-tea/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250130T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T091842
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SUMMARY:Simple Steps to Update Your Will and Leave Your Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Office of Philanthropy\n11:00 am-Noon\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\n“Have you made a new year’s resolution to create or update your will or estate plan? If so\, join estate planning expert Johni Hays as she describes simple and easy ways to tackle this important task. \n\n\n\nShe will outline the key elements of an estate plan and discuss the pros and cons of each one. She will also explore six ways to establish a legacy — based on your values\, goals and objectives — that will support your loved ones and the scientific community into the future. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by ACS Senior Director of Individual Giving and Gift Planning Mary Bet Dobson and co-produced with the ACS Office of Philanthropy. Learn how you can support ACS programs at www.acs.org/donate or by reaching out to the ACS Office of Philanthropy at donate@acs.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to create a will or estate plan that’s ideal for your situation\nThe 6 ways to leave a legacy and which is best for you\nWhere to go for the best legal and tax advic\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nThursday\, January 30\, 2025 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to register with ACS ID\nSlides will be available on day of the Live event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACS Office of Philanthropy \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/simple-steps-to-update-your-will-and-leave-your-legacy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T091842
CREATED:20250112T192128Z
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SUMMARY:Innovating Everyday Chemicals with Green Chemistry: More Sustainable Lubricants\, Solvents\, and Fertilizers
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Green Chemistry Institute\n11:00 am-12:30 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\n“Chemists across the industry and academia are driving innovation by integrating green chemistry and engineering principles into the design\, manufacturing\, and processes of chemicals. Join three recipients of the 2024 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards—a collaboration between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention and the American Chemical Society’s Green Chemistry Institute—as they share their impactful scientific achievements. \n\n\n\nThe $60 billion lubricant market spans applications from industrial machinery to everyday vehicles. Lubricant base oils\, traditionally derived from petroleum\, comprise 75-90% of these formulations. Dionisios Vlachos of the University of Delaware will discuss new synthetic methods to produce lubricant base oils using biobased feedstocks\, such as plants or food waste\, that provide comparable or better performance to existing technologies. Through heterogeneous catalysis\, the new process also reduces the use of hazardous reagents\, including corrosive acids\, compared to existing bio-based lubricant production. \nEthanol is increasingly recognized as a promising feedstock for sustainable chemistry that significantly reduce the reliance on fossil fuels and its use in chemical production helps lower greenhouse gas emissions. Amit Hasabnis of the Viridis Chemical Company will discuss a greener synthetic method and more circular process design for ethyl acetate from corn bioethanol\, instead of using chemicals acquired from processing coal or natural gas. \nTraditional phosphate fertilizer production poses significant environmental challenges\, including acid-based rock processing\, hazardous gypsum waste with heavy metals and radioactivity\, and fluorine emissions. Ed Gannon of PhoSul will introduce a new fertilizer consisting of spherical granules of phosphate rock combined with other materials that improve phosphate availability for plants. The additional materials allow the tricalcium phosphate in the phosphate rock\, which is not available to plants\, to be converted into available forms in the soil. \nThis webinar is moderated by Edmond Lam of the American Chemical Society and produced by the ACS Green Chemistry Institute. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow the development of three classes of bio-lubricant base oils with different properties can comparable or better performance to existing technologies\nThe impact of green hydrogen technology and how the dehydrogenation of Bio-Ethanol to Ethyl Acetate can supply about 40% of the manufacturing facility’s energy requirements\nHow an organically enhanced rock phosphate fertilizer can eliminate the need for acid processing\, reduce waste\, and deliver superior performance compared to conventional phosphate rock fertilizers\nWhat are the Green Chemistry Challenge Awards and when is the nomination process for your next opportunity to win the award.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nThursday\, January 23\, 2025 @ 2-3:30pm ET\nFree to register with ACS ID\nSlides will be available on day of the Live event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACS Green Chemistry Institute 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/innovating-everyday-chemicals-with-green-chemistry-more-sustainable-lubricants-solvents-and-fertilizers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250122T130000
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SUMMARY:From Stardust to Life: The Chemistry of Habitable Worlds
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Division of Physical Chemistry (PHYS) Astrochemistry Subdivision\nNoon-1:00 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\n“What made Earth hospitable to the origins of life? And how often should we expect planets around other stars to be habitable? The answers to both these questions lie in the formation and distribution of molecules in planet-forming disks around young stars. By studying the chemistry of these disks\, we can begin to map out under which conditions young planets have access to the elements most associated with life (carbon\, oxygen\, nitrogen\, sulfur and phosphorous)\, to water\, and even to organic molecules. \n\n\n\noin Karin Öberg of the Department of Astronomy at Harvard University as she reviews our current understanding of this chemistry\, as well as how this understanding has been achieved through a combination of astronomical observations\, including chemical imaging of disks with the powerful microwave telescope ALMA\, theory\, and laboratory experiments aimed at recreating some of the exotic chemistry characteristic of planet-forming environments. Register now to discover how the recent arrival of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) as well as ongoing and future Solar System missions are setting us up to more deeply address links between astrochemistry and the formation of planets hospitable to origins of life. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Susanna Widicus Weaver of the University of Wiscosin-Madison and is co-produced with the ACS PHYS Astrochemistry Subdivision. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nThe basics of planet formation and its links to chemistry\nHow organic molecules can form at cryogenic temperatures\nWhat observational methods enable us to observe molecules in star and planet forming regions”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nWednesday\, January 22\, 2025 @ 3-4pm ET\nFree to register with ACS ID\nSlides will be available on day of the Live event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACS PHYS Astrochemistry Subdivision
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/from-stardust-to-life-the-chemistry-of-habitable-worlds/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250116T121500
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SUMMARY:Chromatography Skills You Need to Get Hired and Promoted
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Office of Career and Professional Education\n11:00 am-12:15 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\n“The demand for skilled laboratory professionals continues to grow\, and chromatography techniques remain dominant tools in nearly every industry. Whether performing a straightforward environmental Gas Chromatography Flame Ionization Detector (GC-FID) method to profile hydrocarbons or conducting ultra-trace analysis at sub-parts-per-billion levels with High-performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS-MS)\, chromatographic separation significantly enhances the analysis…and is usually required. \n\n\n\nJoin Lee Polite of Axion Analytical Labs\, Inc. who has taught 12\,000 laboratory professionals during his 30-year tenure as an ACS National Instructor\, as he guides you through the intricacies of chromatography and mass spectrometry using engaging and helpful analogies. Register now to learn not only the fundamentals of chromatography (Both GC and HPLC)\, but how to apply these techniques in a real laboratory setting. By the end of this webinar\, you will be well on your way to developing these important and marketable skills. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Bryan Tweedy of the American Chemical Society and co-produced with the ACS Office of Career and Professional Education. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to optimize a GC/LC/MS method\, which will help you get a job.\nHow to troubleshoot your GC/LC/MS method\, which will help you get a better job.\nHow to develop any GC/LC/MS method\, which will help you get your boss’s job!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nThursday\, January 16\, 2025 @ 2-3:15pm ET\nFree to register with ACS ID\nSlides will be available on day of the Live event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Resources\n\nIn-person LC/GC Bootcamp – A hands-on chromatography master class taught by Lee Polite where you will learn everything you need to know to operate HPLCs and/or GCs\, develop methods and troubleshoot.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACS Office of Career and Professional Education \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/chromatography-skills-you-need-to-get-hired-and-promoted/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241219T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241219T120000
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SUMMARY:Eating Dangerously: How a Chemist’s “Poison Squad” Won the Battle for Food Safety in the US (Rebroadcast)
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Division of the History of Chemistry \n11:00am-Noon\, Online\, Free\, Registration required \n\n\n\n\nThis is a rebroadcast of our most popular webinars of 2024. ACS members can view the recording in our library now.\nThere will be no Q&A\, you will be listening to a recording!\nThursday\, December 19\, 2024 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to register with ACS ID\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the late 19th century\, simply eating food could be a genuine hazard. To increase the shelf life of their products\, food manufacturers intentionally added dangerous chemicals like formaldehyde and salicylic acid to everything from milk to meat without any of the regulatory oversight that we take for granted today. \n\n\n\nJoin Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times-bestselling author Deborah Blum during this rebroadcast as she reveals the dramatic true story of how food was made safer in the United States during a 30 year food safety battle for consumer protection by chemist Dr. Harvey Washington Wiley and his heroic Poison Squad. \nRegister now for this rebroadcast of one of our most popular webinars of 2024 to discover the surprisingly thrilling history of food safety standards in America – a story of politics\, poison and a federal chemist turned crusader who took us from a century deemed the “great American stomachache” to the landmark 1906 Food and Drug Act. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Carmen J. Giunta\, Professor Emeritus of Le Moyne College and is co-produced with the ACS Division of the History of Chemistry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhat the US food supply was like before regulation\nHow 19th century food chemists investigated the problem\nThe science and the politics of the first consumer safety laws – and their continuing influence\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACS Division of the History of Chemistry
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/eating-dangerously-how-a-chemists-poison-squad-won-the-battle-for-food-safety-in-the-us-rebroadcast/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241218T110000
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SUMMARY:Diverse Careers in Science Policy
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Government Affairs\n11:00am-Noon\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\nScientists have a vital role to play in shaping policy—whether as a full-time career or through everyday contributions. Your expertise is crucial to informed decision-making. \n\n\n\nJoin three scientists\, Jared Mondschein of the State Department\, Tepring Piquado of the National Science Policy Network\, and Laura Pence of the University of Hartford\, as they discuss how they successfully navigated their unique careers in science policy. Discover their diverse career journeys\, gain insights into the current landscape of science policy\, and learn what it takes to thrive as a scientist in the policy world. Whether you’re considering a transition into science policy or simply curious\, this event offers valuable guidance. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Sarah Ackenhusen\, a Science Policy Fellow at the American Chemical Society and is co-produced with ACS Government Affairs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nExplore diverse career opportunities in policy for scientists\nLearn how your laboratory skills can be applied beyond research\nUnderstand how fellowships can open doors to policy careers—and why they’re just one of many pathways\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nWednesday\, December 18\, 2024 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to register with ACS ID\nSlides will be available on day of the Live event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACS Government Affairs
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/diverse-careers-in-science-policy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T170000
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SUMMARY:Better Ion Transport Through Polymer Chemistry: Polymer Electrolytes and Ion-conducting Membranes (REBROADCAST)
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry\n11:00am-12:30pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\nElectrochemical processes in devices like solar cells\, fuel cells\, lithium batteries\, and water desalination systems rely on the safe\, efficient\, and robust transport of anions and cations between electrodes — all made possible by polymer chemistry! \nView this rebroadcast to learn about the work being done by experts working on advances in polymer technology for use in the next generation of ion transport systems. First\, Alexei Sokolov\, ORNL/UT Governor’s Chair and Professor of Chemistry and Physics at the University of Tennessee\, will introduce you to this exciting time of progress in the field of polymer electrolytes. Prof. Sokolov will provide an overview of the microscopic mechanisms controlling ion transport in polymer electrolytes\, present recent achievements in the design of polymer electrolytes with high conductivity at ambient temperatures and share several examples of polymer-based solid-state batteries. Previous generations of batteries rely on liquid electrolytes to carry ionic charges\, but new polymer electrolytes are reaching a level of conductivity that will enable solid state batteries with significant gains in energy density\, robustness\, and safety. \nThen\, Michael A. Hickner\, the Craig A. Rogerson Endowed Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Michigan State University\, will zoom out to describe how mechanically tough polymer membranes with high ionic conductivity control the flow of electrolytes in the ion transport system. Prof. Hickner will cover key aspects of the synthesis of acid- and base-containing polymers that are used as proton and hydroxide exchange membranes in electrochemical devices\, including the relationship between the membrane’s polymer backbone\, ion content\, and water uptake. Prof. Hickner will also describe the role of water in conducting protons and hydroxide anions and provide examples of other key applications for ion-containing polymers. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by X. Chelsea Chen\, R&D Staff Polymer Scientist\, Oak Ridge National Laboratory\, and co-produced with the ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry. \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nFundamentals of ion transport in polymers\nRecent achievements in design of polymer electrolytes with high ionic conductivity\nAdvantages of polymer-based solid-state batteries\nSynthesis of acidic and basic polymers for use in ion-conducting membranes\nThe role of water in conduction of protons and hydroxide anions\nKey applications for ion-containing polymers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACS Division of Polymer Chemistry
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/better-ion-transport-through-polymer-chemistry-polymer-electrolytes-and-ion-conducting-membranes-rebroadcast/
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T091842
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SUMMARY:Science for All: The Power of Impactful STEM Communication & Journalistic Writing
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars & ACS Public Relations & Communications Committee\nOct. 30th\, 11:00 am-12:15 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\n“Effective communication by scientists helps to bridge the gap between science and society\, ensuring that the public understands and values the contributions of chemistry to improving quality of life and addressing global challenges. However\, effectively communicating the values of chemistry to the public requires a multi-faceted approach of tailoring communication and expanding access to education. \n\n\n\nComprehending complex scientific concepts are essential for broad audiences such as policymakers\, reporters\, educators\, and public. Often main message of most science papers is lost between complicated jargon or data. Join Ryan C. Fortenberry of the University of Mississippi as he explores how the journalistic writing model can enhance the clarity and accessibility of peer-reviewed articles\, particularly in the field of chemistry\, by emphasizing the importance of delivering key information upfront. \nLikewise access to quality science education is an issue around the country in rural areas. While rural Americans graduate high school at a higher rate than their urban counterparts\, only 60% will go on to higher education and only 13% of those will choose a major in STEM. Increasing access to science education and making science more engaging with an emphasis on how science discoveries are accomplished\, rather than just the facts can be a way to increase accessibility. Join Dylan Eralie of Small Town Science\, a project aimed at increasing access to science kits and lessons for children in rural areas that brings science into the communities in West Texas and Northern New Mexico. By partnering with non-profit organizations at public events\, this project creates demonstrations and hands-on experiences with re-usable kits that spark the imagination of children to one day see themselves as scientists. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by H.N. Cheng\, retired scientist at USDA Agricultural Research Service\, and organized by the ACS Committee on Public Relations and Communications and ACS President Mary Carroll of Union College. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to write papers that are easier for others to read\nTips on how to make the writing process easier\nHow to structure the various pieces of a standard article into the journalistic model\nHow to explore ways to make chemistry more accessible\, relatable\, and engaging for the public\nHow to identify local organizations that are already serving your community\nHow to recognize the unique challenges of rural communities in providing STEM education”
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/science-for-all-the-power-of-impactful-stem-communication-journalistic-writing/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241017T110000
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Manufacturing: Green Chemistry Breakthroughs in Pharma
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars & the ACS Green Chemistry Institute\nOct. 17th\, 11:00 am-12:30 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\n“Celebrate groundbreaking advancements in green chemistry and engineering in the pharmaceutical industry\, featuring the 2024 Peter J. Dunn Award winners. Established in 2016\, the Award recognizes exceptional industrial implementations that achieve significant environmental\, safety\, cost\, and efficiency improvements over existing technologies. This year’s honorees\, GSK and Boehringer Ingelheim\, have set new standards in sustainable manufacturing. \nGSK’s team developed a second-generation route for manufacturing the cancer drug maleimidocaproyl monomethyl auristatin F (mcMMAF) which reduces solvent consumption by 16\,160 kg per kilogram of product\, cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 71 percent\, and slashes energy consumption by 76 percent. Join Danny Mancheno\, a Research Scientist at GSK as he discusses their innovative approach that also eliminated single-use silica gel chromatographic separations\, achieving an impressive 76 percent reduction in Process Mass Intensity (PMI). Boehringer Ingelheim’s team created a highly efficient 3-step synthesis for Spiroketone CD 7659\, used across multiple projects. Join Yongda Zhang\, a Distinguished Research Fellow in Process Research at Boehringer Ingelheim as he discusses how their process improved yield nearly five-fold\, reduced solvent usage by 99 percent\, and eliminated halogenated solvents. The sustainability impact was significant\, with a PMI of 117\, an outstanding Relative Process Greenness (RPG) score of 72 percent\, and a top-tier innovation Green Aspiration Level (iGAL). Scalable to meet increasing demand\, learn how their method will save over 69 million kg of waste at one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders in the sustainability space as they share insights into these award-winning projects and their contributions to a greener future. This ACS Webinar is moderated by John Tucker of Neurocrine Biosciences and is co-produced by the ACS Green Chemistry Institute Pharmaceutical Roundtable.” \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nThe process development of a more sustainable 2nd generation route to peptide- maleimidocaproyl monomethyl auristatin F (MMAF)-the cytotoxic payload for Blenrep®\nHow\, in spite of safety\, regulatory\, COVID challenges as well as a short timeline\, the Blenrep team at GSK developed a more sustainable process for a complex anti-body drug conjugate payload\nWhat was the sustainability improvement for this novel antibody drug conjugate (ADC) for the treatment of multiple myeloma\nWhat is green asymmetric allylic alkylation \nWhat is a telescoping process\, what are some current applications\, and what design considerations should be made \nHow to achieve a reduction of waste and cost through Eco-design
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/sustainable-manufacturing-green-chemistry-breakthroughs-in-pharma/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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SUMMARY:Eating Dangerously: How a Chemist’s “Poison Squad” Won the Battle for Food Safety in the US
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS History of Chemistry Division\n11 am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nIn the late 19th century\, simply eating food could be a genuine hazard. To increase the shelf life of their products\, food manufacturers intentionally added dangerous chemicals like formaldehyde and salicylic acid to everything from milk to meat without any of the regulatory oversight that we take for granted today. \n\n\n\nJoin Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times-bestselling author Deborah Blum as she reveals the dramatic true story of how food was made safer in the United States during a 30-year food safety battle for consumer protection by chemist Dr. Harvey Washington Wiley and his heroic Poison Squad. \nRegister now to discover the surprisingly thrilling history of food safety standards in America – a story of politics\, poison and a federal chemist turned crusader who took us from a century deemed the “great American stomachache” to the landmark 1906 Food and Drug Act. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Carmen J. Giunta\, Professor Emeritus of Le Moyne College and is co-produced with the ACS Division of the History of Chemistry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhat the US food supply was like before regulation\nHow 19th century food chemists investigated the problem\nThe science and the politics of the first consumer safety laws – and their continuing influence
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/eating-dangerously-how-a-chemists-poison-squad-won-the-battle-for-food-safety-in-the-us/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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SUMMARY:Better Ion Transport Through Polymer Chemistry: Polymer Electrolytes and Ion-conducting Membranes
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Polymer Chemistry Division\n11 am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nElectrochemical processes in devices like solar cells\, fuel cells\, lithium batteries\, and water desalination systems rely on the safe\, efficient\, and robust transport of anions and cations between electrodes — all made possible by polymer chemistry! \n\n\n\nJoin two experts working on advances in polymer technology for use in the next generation of ion transport systems. First\, Alexei Sokolov\, ORNL/UT Governor’s Chair and Professor of Chemistry and Physics at the University of Tennessee\, will introduce you to this exciting time of progress in the field of polymer electrolytes. Prof. Sokolov will provide an overview of the microscopic mechanisms controlling ion transport in polymer electrolytes\, present recent achievements in the design of polymer electrolytes with high conductivity at ambient temperatures and share several examples of polymer-based solid-state batteries. Previous generations of batteries rely on liquid electrolytes to carry ionic charges\, but new polymer electrolytes are reaching a level of conductivity that will enable solid state batteries with significant gains in energy density\, robustness\, and safety. \nThen\, Michael A. Hickner\, the Craig A. Rogerson Endowed Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Michigan State University\, will zoom out to describe how mechanically tough polymer membranes with high ionic conductivity control the flow of electrolytes in the ion transport system. Prof. Hickner will cover key aspects of the synthesis of acid- and base-containing polymers that are used as proton and hydroxide exchange membranes in electrochemical devices\, including the relationship between the membrane’s polymer backbone\, ion content\, and water uptake. Prof. Hickner will also describe the role of water in conducting protons and hydroxide anions and provide examples of other key applications for ion-containing polymers. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by X. Chelsea Chen\, R&D Staff Polymer Scientist\, Oak Ridge National Laboratory\, and co-produced with the ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nFundamentals of ion transport in polymers\nRecent achievements in design of polymer electrolytes with high ionic conductivity\nAdvantages of polymer-based solid-state batteries\nSynthesis of acidic and basic polymers for use in ion-conducting membranes\nThe role of water in conduction of protons and hydroxide anions\nKey applications for ion-containing polymers
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/better-ion-transport-through-polymer-chemistry-polymer-electrolytes-and-ion-conducting-membranes/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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SUMMARY:How to Make Your Communication Accessible: The Newly Expanded ACS Inclusivity Style Guide
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and EIE\n11 am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nInclusive communication considers word choice\, formatting\, image selection\, and the accessibility of your content to all audiences. The term “accessibility” is commonly misunderstood or defined so broadly that it can be difficult for some people to make improvements. \n\n\n\nJoin Associate Director Racquel Jemison of the Office of DEIR at ACS as she defines accessibility in three contexts: the use of plain language\, compatibility with assistive technologies\, and design and formatting. Register now to discover how to incorporate accessibility in your writing or communication projects as well as a range of easy-to-apply activities for many forms of communication ranging from peer-reviewed technical papers to social media posts. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Victoria Fuentes of the American Chemical Society and is co-produced with the ACS Office of Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Respect (DEIR). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nThe importance of accessibility as a form of equity\nHow to plan and design a communication project with accessibility in mind\nSimple methods to make your content more accessible for all\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nWednesday\, January 31\, 2024 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to register with ACS ID\nSlides will be available on the day of the Live event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Resource\n\nACS Inclusivity Style Guide – This guide aims to help American Chemical Society staff and members communicate in ways that recognize and respect diversity in all its forms.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/how-to-make-your-communication-accessible-the-newly-expanded-acs-inclusivity-style-guide/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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