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SUMMARY:SciComm 101: How to Clearly Communicate Your Science
DESCRIPTION:How do you make science not just understandable\, but unforgettable? Research can fall flat if it isn’t communicated clearly\, strategically\, and with intention. \nUnpack the fundamentals of science communication\, from defining what “SciComm” actually is to exploring the core elements that make it effective: understanding your audience\, shaping a strong message\, choosing the right medium\, and telling a story that resonates. Join Shane M. Hanlon and Jordan Nutting of BrandLab at the American Chemical Society as they teach you how to the build skills that will make your communication clearer\, more compelling\, and more impactful. \nThis ACS Webinar is co-produced with C&EN BrandLab and is moderated by Heather Lockhart-Neff of C&EN BrandLab at the American Chemical Society. \n “What You Will Learn” \n– What science communication is and why it matters\n– How to identify your audience\, clarify your message\, choose the right medium\, and shape a story that resonates\n– Why authenticity is essential in science communication and how it strengthens trust\, engagement\, and impact
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/scicomm-101-how-to-clearly-communicate-your-science/
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SUMMARY:Coding Chemistry: How AI is Rewriting Polymer Design
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering\nApril 30th\, 11:00 am-12:30 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\n\n\nWhat if polymer discovery could be accelerated with experiments\, simulations\, and AI continuously informing one another in a closed loop? Join Adam Gormley of Rutgers University and Plexymer\, Inc. and Arthi Jayaraman of the University of Delaware to learn how self-driving laboratories and hybrid modeling approaches are converging to transform the way we design\, understand\, and deploy polymer materials. \nFirst\, Adam Gormley will present on the development of a self-driving biomaterials laboratory\, a closed-loop platform that integrates synthesis\, characterization\, and AI-guided decision-making to rapidly explore vast design spaces. By coupling molecular modeling\, simulation\, and machine learning with automated experimentation\, this approach accelerates the identification of polymer systems that function in harmony with biological complexity. \nThen\, Arthi Jayaraman will demonstrate how physics-based modeling and data-driven methods can be combined to elucidate structure–property relationships in polymeric materials. Using case studies from industry and academic labs\, she will show how integrating chemical intuition with machine learning enables faster design\, synthesis\, and optimization of high-performance polymer systems. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Dominik Konkolewicz of the Miami University and co-produced with the Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering (PMSE) Division at the American Chemical Society. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow AI/ML and automation are transforming polymer biomaterials design\nHow self-driving labs work\nHow you can build your own self-driving lab\nWhen to apply machine learning vs. molecular modeling and simulation\nKey challenges in polymer characterization data and how to address them\nStrategies for effective collaboration across chemistry\, materials science\, and data science\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nThursday\, April 30\, 2026 @ 2-3:30pm 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\nDivision of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/coding-chemistry-how-ai-is-rewriting-polymer-design/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T110000
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SUMMARY:Mini-Chemical MBA: The Fine Print in Research & IP Agreements
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Division of Small Chemical Businesses\nMay 14\, 11:00 am-12:30 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\nBefore you sign\, make sure you know what’s really in the fine print because a clear understanding of key agreement terms today can prevent significant legal and business risks tomorrow. \nJoin Noelle Dubiansky and Emily Beman of Goodwin Procter LLP as they break down the key terms in license agreements\, material transfer agreements\, sponsored research agreements\, and collaboration agreements—through the lens of scientists stepping into entrepreneurship. You’ll learn how these agreements are used in the real world\, where hidden risks tend to show up\, and how to avoid costly surprises as you grow your venture. Register now to gain practical\, business-focused insights that will help you protect your innovation and negotiate with confidence. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Olivia Uitto of Goodwin Procter LLP and co-produced with the ACS Division of Small Chemical Businesses. As part of ACS’s ongoing celebration of our 150th anniversary\, this month we highlight partnership built on the power of collaboration: from lab benches to policy tables which have driven chemistry forward and showcase how future breakthroughs depend on trust\, teamwork\, and shared vision. Celebrate with us at www.acs.org/150. \n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nThe purpose and key differences between license\, material transfer\, sponsored research\, and collaboration agreements\nCommon contractual terms (e.g.\, IP ownership\, publication rights\, confidentiality) and how they impact your organization\nRed flags and risk areas that can create legal or business challenges in the future\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nThursday\, May 14\, 2026 @ 2-3:30pm ET\nFree to attend\nSlides will be available on day of the webinar\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Mini-Chemical MBA Series \n\nCorporate Structures & Corporate Fundraising – Join Janet Hsueh of Goodwin Procter LLP and Seth Lieblich of 8VC to learn the pros and cons of each corporate path\, discover how to pivot when needed\, and gain insider insights from experts in a series designed specifically for scientists\, engineers\, and researchers ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship.\nSmart Money\, Finance\, and Accounting Basics – Join Greg Seckington of CBIZ Advisors\, LLC and Mingkai Lin of ArmstrongLin Optimal Solutions and Sanofi as they reveal the accounting essentials every startup and small business leader must comprehend\, from understanding financial statements and cash flow to knowing what really matters at tax time and when talking to investors.\nEquity Financing\, SAFEs\, and Convertible Notes – Join Samuel Beavers and Joseph Flynn of Goodwin Procter LLP as they deliver a practical\, market-driven roadmap to funding early-stage companies in today’s evolving venture landscape.\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\nACS Division of Small Chemical Businesses
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/mini-chemical-mba-the-fine-print-in-research-ip-agreements/
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CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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SUMMARY:Clicks with Credibility: Science on Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Clicks with Credibility: Science on Social Media\nSponsored by ACS Webinars\nMay 27\, 11:00 am-12:30 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\nSocial media platforms have become a powerful force in shaping how scientific knowledge is communicated\, interpreted\, and trusted\, so having the right tools to effectively share your message is critical. \nJoin Gabriella Baki (LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriella-baki-5890693b/ and Instagram @utcosmeticsciencemajor)\, Tom Kuntzleman (YouTube @TommyTechnetium\, TikTok @pchemstud\, Instagram @tommy.technetium)\, and John Richardson (Instagram @cultured_analysis and YouTube @shipugenchemtutorials2015) as they examine how chemists and science communicators are leveraging platforms like Instagram\, TikTok\, and YouTube to translate complex ideas into compelling\, accessible narratives for diverse audiences. Through real-world insights from experienced science content creators\, this webinar will unpack what drives engagement as well as what undermines it. Attendees will gain a nuanced understanding of both the opportunities and the professional responsibilities that come with using social media as a tool for modern scientific outreach. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Emily Schneider of the American Chemical Society and co-produced with the ACS Committee on Communicating Chemistry and the ACS Communications Division. \nWhat You Will Learn:\n– Proven strategies for transforming complex chemical concepts into clear\, engaging digital content\n– How to establish and maintain scientific credibility in online environments\n– Practical approaches to fostering meaningful\, two-way engagement with public audiences
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/clicks-with-credibility-science-on-social-media/
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SUMMARY:Achieving Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs): Reaching Compliance with Confidence for the Pharmaceutical Lab
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Office of Career and Professional Education\nMay 28\, 11:00 am-Noon\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\nIf Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines feel more like a maze of regulations than a roadmap to action\, you’re not alone. Many professionals struggle to translate GMP requirements into clear\, actionable steps that ensure compliance\, product quality\, and patient safety. \nJoin Kim Huynh Ba of Pharmalytik as she translates complex regulatory expectations into practical\, real world applications tailored to your role in the pharmaceutical industry. This webinar goes beyond theory\, delivering insights you can immediately apply\, from the production floor to quality decision making. Through real examples\, case studies\, and expert guidance\, you’ll gain not just an understanding of GMPs\, but the confidence to implement them effectively in your day to day work for your pharmaceutical laboratory. \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 150th anniversary celebration\, this month highlights the power of partnership\, from lab benches to policy tables\, and how trust\, teamwork\, and shared vision continue to drive chemistry forward. Celebrate with us at www.acs.org/150. \n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nThe evolution of GMP regulations and their impact on today’s industry\nCore principles of quality systems and data integrity\nThe roles\, responsibilities\, and behaviors that build a culture of GMP excellence\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nThursday\, May 28\, 2026 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to attend\nSlides will be available on day of the webinar\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Resources\n\nGood Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for the Pharmaceutical Professional – Register for this online ACS Institute multi-week course to discover how they safeguard product quality\, patient safety\, and regulatory compliance in every step of pharmaceutical development.\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/achieving-good-manufacturing-practices-gmps-reaching-compliance-with-confidence-for-the-pharmaceutical-lab/
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SUMMARY:In Their Elements with Kelly Dobos: Exploring the World of Cosmetic Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars\nJune 10\, 9:00-10:00 am\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\nWe are excited to invite you to the Careers and the Chemical Sciences “In Their Elements” virtual event hosted by Kelly Dobos. Join us on June 10\, at 12 pm ET as Kelly talks us through her career as a cosmetic chemist and answers your questions on various topics\, including: \n– Navigating career opportunities in the chemical sciences and beyond\n– Tips for professional growth and networking\n– Must-have skills and qualifications in today’s world of science and technology\n– Insight into her career journey and what it’s like to work in cosmetics \nWhether you are a student\, early-career professional\, or seasoned expert\, this is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insight into different career journeys. \nDon’t miss this chance to connect with Kelly Dobos. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/in-their-elements-with-kelly-dobos-exploring-the-world-of-cosmetic-chemistry/
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SUMMARY:Make Your Science Stick: Why Facts Matter but Stories Move
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and BrandLab\nJune 10\, 11:00am-Noon\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\n\n\nStories are one of the most powerful tools we have to communicate science. Narratives do what facts and figures can’t do alone: stick in our minds\, compel action\, and inspire change. \nJoin Jordan Nutting and Sarah Ashley Jolly of BrandLab as they explore why storytelling in science is such an effective communication strategy and what makes narrative more compelling than presenting data and figures alone. You’ll learn how to craft stories that can be used in presentations\, articles\, lectures\, and other formats that make complex data and technical ideas clear\, actionable\, and memorable\, no matter the audience. Register now to learn why it matters in science and how to use it to make your message stick. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Heather Lockhart-Neff of the American Chemical Society and is co-produced with BrandLab of the American Chemical Society. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to uncover the story that’s already part of your science\nWhy stories can be more compelling than facts alone\nWhat makes a good story and how to incorporate those elements into your science communication\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nWednesday\, June 10\, 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\nBrandLab
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/make-your-science-stick-why-facts-matter-but-stories-move/
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SUMMARY:Building an Integrated Safety Approach in Your Chemistry Department
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars\nJune 11\, 11:00 am-Noon\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\nSafety in the lab shouldn’t be a one-day lecture or a checklist\, it should be how students think and work as scientists. \nJoin Daniel Jacques of SUNY Brockport for a practical\, classroom-tested approach to embedding safety across the undergraduate chemistry experience. This webinar repositions safety as an active learning process\, not a standalone requirement. Using the free Laboratory Safety for Chemistry Students (LSCS) e-Textbook\, you’ll see how students can learn to recognize hazards\, assess risk\, and make informed decisions in real time. Grounded in authentic academic lab settings\, this webinar goes beyond theory to offer strategies you can implement immediately. Discover how to create alignment across courses\, student roles\, and time so that safety is reinforced consistently. Following this discussion\, you will understand how a safety mindset becomes intrinsic to student practice of chemistry when exposure to safety is reinforced rather than fragmented. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Rachel Lee Bocwinski of the American Chemical Society and co-produced with the ACS Office of Safety Programs. As part of ACS’s ongoing celebration of our 150th anniversary\, this month we reaffirm our commitment to safety by elevating lab protocols\, chemical risk awareness\, and environmental health standards. \n“What You Will Learn”\n– Practical ways to use the LSCS e-Textbook and the RAMP® framework to build student independence\, confidence\, and critical thinking \n– Insight into where safety instruction breaks down across courses and roles\, and how to create a cohesive\, reinforced approach \n– Actionable entry points to embed safety into your existing curriculum\, leveraging TAs and student roles even within real institutional constraints
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/building-an-integrated-safety-approach-in-your-chemistry-department/
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