BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//SVACS - ECPv6.15.1.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:SVACS
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SVACS
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Los_Angeles
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20250309T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20251102T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20260308T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20261101T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070044
CREATED:20250112T192128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T192128Z
UID:21554-1737630000-1737635400@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Innovating-everyday-chemicals.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250130T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070044
CREATED:20250112T194459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T194459Z
UID:21569-1738234800-1738238400@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Update-will-and-leave-legacy.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250206T121500
DTSTAMP:20260425T070044
CREATED:20250112T232123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T232123Z
UID:21578-1738839600-1738844100@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Steeped-in-Science.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T111500
DTSTAMP:20260425T070044
CREATED:20250112T235431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T235431Z
UID:21594-1739440800-1739445300@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Plastics-Circularity.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070044
CREATED:20250113T000113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T000113Z
UID:21598-1739962800-1739966400@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/What-Industrial-Chemists-Should-Know.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T121500
DTSTAMP:20260425T070044
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ACS-Webinar-Process-Chemistry.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250709T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250709T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070044
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Teaching-Chemistry-to-Students-with-Disabilities.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070044
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Adapting-to-AI-in-Peer-Review.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250731T213000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070044
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:20250918T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070044
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070044
CREATED:20251102T204324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T204324Z
UID:22169-1762340400-1762345800@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070044
CREATED:20251213T205129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T205129Z
UID:22253-1769079600-1769085000@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Organic-Origins-Asteroid-Chemistry-Webinar.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070044
CREATED:20251228T195207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T195207Z
UID:22266-1769684400-1769688000@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Job-Search-Strategies-Webinar.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070044
CREATED:20260107T203030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T203030Z
UID:22321-1770289200-1770294600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Circuits-webinar.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T111500
DTSTAMP:20260425T070045
CREATED:20251228T195627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T195627Z
UID:22269-1770372000-1770376500@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Chemistry-of-Romance-webinar.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070045
CREATED:20260217T233158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T233158Z
UID:22428-1772017200-1772022600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Microelectronics-Innovation-Webinar-e1771372141546.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070045
CREATED:20260217T234038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T234038Z
UID:22431-1772622000-1772627400@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Building-Smarter-Polymer-Nanocomposites-e1771371439324.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070045
CREATED:20260217T234759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T234759Z
UID:22435-1772708400-1772712000@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Navigating-Career-Disruption-e1771372005974.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070045
CREATED:20260228T201308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T055948Z
UID:22479-1773918000-1773921600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Turning-waste-into-warnings-e1772603846987.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070045
CREATED:20260411T225728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T225728Z
UID:22612-1776337200-1776340800@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Science-on-the-Mic.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070045
CREATED:20260411T232406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T232406Z
UID:22629-1776942000-1776945600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Guided Reactions: Mentorship Essentials for Meaningful Growth
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars\nApril 23rd\, 11:00 am-Noon\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\n\n\nCareers in chemistry are often defined not just by discovery\, but by direction. At critical moments you may find yourself choosing a path\, navigating transitions\, or expanding into new areas. At times like this\, having a powerful mentorship relationship built with intention can make all the difference. When both mentor and mentee actively engage\, growth becomes a shared outcome. \nIn this practical\, insight-driven webinar\, Kelly Diggs of Kelly A. Diggs Consulting\, LLC breaks down what effective mentorship really is and just as important\, what it is not. You’ll discover how to identify the right mentors for your goals\, structure relationships that create mutual value\, and avoid the common pitfalls that make mentorship fall flat. You’ll also get an exclusive first look at the new ACS Mentorship Program designed to connect scientists across disciplines and career stages with purpose and clarity. Whether you’re seeking guidance or ready to give it\, this webinar offers a framework to make mentorship actionable and impactful. \nThis ACS Webinar is co-produced with the ACS Mentorship Program and is moderated by Yvonne Pearson of the American Chemical Society. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhat effective mentorship is and the misconceptions that hold people back\nHow to identify and approach the right mentor for your specific goals\nHow to build structured\, high-impact mentoring relationships that deliver real outcomes\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nThursday\, April 23\, 2026 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to attend\nSlides will be available on day of the webinar\n\n\n\n\n\nACS Mentorship Program
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/guided-reactions-mentorship-essentials-for-meaningful-growth/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Guided-Reactions-Mentorship-Essentials.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260429T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070045
CREATED:20260228T203348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T203348Z
UID:22489-1777460400-1777464000@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
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/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Communicating-your-science-clearly.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070045
CREATED:20260411T235626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T235626Z
UID:22641-1777546800-1777552200@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
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
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Coding-Chemistry-e1775951382410.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR