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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T090000
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SUMMARY:Careers in Industrial Chemistry: Identifying Your Role in the Value Chain
DESCRIPTION:This free\, 90-minute virtual live event will provide an overview of the job market and job types for industrial chemistry. You will also learn about the latest employment trends and discuss what skills and values align with each sector\, helping you identify the area best suited for your personal background and interests. \nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nHow the industrial value chain can be used as a tool to help refine your job search in alignment with your strengths and values\nKey components of job descriptions and how to break down job descriptions to best match job opportunities with your experience\, strengths\, and values.\n\nThe first hour of the workshop will feature a presentation by an ACS Career Consultant\, while the last 30 minutes will be a dedicated Q&A session between participants and the facilitator.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/careers-in-industrial-chemistry-identifying-your-role-in-the-value-chain/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers,Workshop,ACS Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150339
CREATED:20251228T200505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T200505Z
UID:22275-1771405200-1771410600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Finding Your Path: Introduction to Careers in Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:In this live\, 90-minute virtual workshop\, participants will learn how to analyze the four key job sectors and evaluate which sector best matches their skill set. \nThe presentation will provide you with: \n• Insight into the four primary job sectors in chemistry – academia\, government\, industry\, and entrepreneurial \n• Information on the latest employment trends and data \n• A framework to help identify the sector best suited to your strengths and interests \nThe first hour of the workshop will feature a presentation by an ACS Career Consultant\, while the last 30 minutes will be a dedicated Q&A session between participants and the facilitator.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/finding-your-path-introduction-to-careers-in-chemistry/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers,Workshop,ACS Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150339
CREATED:20260103T210229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T210229Z
UID:22284-1770282000-1770287400@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:ACS Virtual Office Hours: Skydiving into Retirement
DESCRIPTION:Led by a certified ACS Career Consultant Bill Carroll\, this presentation will examine and provide guidance on how to manage the mental and physical transition of retirement. \nAfter attending this session\, you will be able to: \n• Make the most of your roughly 2\,000 hours of annual ‘free time’ you gain in retirement \n• Avoid common retirement pitfalls such as a loss of feeling of identity and purpose \n• Proactively plan to engage in meaningful and purposeful activities \nThe presentation will be followed by the opportunity for attendees to network in small groups led by ACS Career Consultants and receive personalized career advice.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-virtual-office-hours-skydiving-into-retirement/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers,ACS Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150339
CREATED:20251228T194549Z
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SUMMARY:ACS Virtual Office Hours: LinkedIn Profiles for Chemists
DESCRIPTION:During this free virtual career guidance session\, ACS Certified Career Consultant Katie Leach will provide invaluable insights on optimizing your LinkedIn profile. Discover strategies to attract new career opportunities in the chemical sciences and set yourself apart from the competition. \nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nTips and tricks for creating an impactful LinkedIn profile tailored specifically for chemists.\nHow to utilize LinkedIn to expand your professional network and attract the attention of potential employers.\n\nThe first half of the workshop will feature a presentation by an ACS Career Consultant\, while the last half will allow participants the opportunity to ask questions and network in small breakout groups led by ACS Career Consultants.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-virtual-office-hours-linkedin-profiles-for-chemists/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150339
CREATED:20250617T061719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T061719Z
UID:21875-1750849200-1750852800@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Break Into STEM as a CTP: No Bachelor’s Required
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Chemical Technical Professionals Committee \n11:00 am-Noon\, Online\, Free\, Registration required
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/break-into-stem-as-a-ctp-no-bachelors-required/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150339
CREATED:20250617T060823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T060907Z
UID:21867-1750237200-1750242600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:How to Find and Apply for a Position in the Federal Government: ACS Career Pathways Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Careers \n9:00-10:30 am\, Online\, Free\, Registration required
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/how-to-find-and-apply-for-a-position-in-the-federal-government-acs-career-pathways-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150339
CREATED:20241011T202846Z
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UID:21344-1733389200-1733394600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:ACS Virtual Office Hours: Careers in Government
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Careers\nDec. 5th\, 9:00 am-10:30 am\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\n“This virtual live\, 90-minute session will provide an overview of the federal job landscape for chemists\, including information on the types of jobs available\, how to find jobs\, and navigating the federal job application process. The presentation will also explain the federal coding system for chemists and chemical engineers and provide data about employment by geography\, discipline\, department\, and agency to help participants match job opportunities with their experience\, strengths\, and values. After attending this session\, you will be able to: • Identify the types of jobs available to chemists with the federal government. • Find available job opportunities through a variety of sources. • Understand how to navigate the federal job application process. The first half of the workshop will feature a presentation by an ACS Career Consultant\, while the last half will allow participants the opportunity to ask questions and network in small breakout groups led by ACS Career Consultants. \nAbout ACS Virtual Office Hours:\nACS Virtual Office Hours are held the first Thursday of every month from 9:00 – 10:30pm Pacific Time. \nVirtual Office Hours is a free program open to both ACS members and non-members. The first half of this 1 ½ hour workshop features a career-related presentation. For the second half of Virtual Office Hours\, we will break into small networking sessions led by ACS Career Consultants. In your breakout session you will have the opportunity to: \n\nAsk questions regarding the VOH topic\nNetwork with fellow event attendees\nLearn about additional ACS career resources”\n\n 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-virtual-office-hours-careers-in-government/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150339
CREATED:20241011T202320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T202320Z
UID:21341-1730970000-1730975400@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:ACS Virtual Office Hours: Finding and Securing an Internship
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Careers Office \nNov. 7th\, 9:00-10:30 am\, Online\, Free\, Registration required \n“During this 90-minute live\, virtual session\, ACS Career Consultant Adam Myers will help participants jumpstart their career journey by providing a career toolkit to equip internship seekers with the proper knowledge to be successful in their efforts. After the conclusion of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nPrepare a toolkit comprised of your résumé\, an elevator pitch\, and online presence.\nMarket yourself through networking\, content generation\, and “showing up”.\nFind the job\, both the typical and the hidden / unconventional.\n\nThe presentation will be followed by the opportunity for attendees to network in small groups led by ACS Career Consultants and received personalized career advice. \nAbout ACS Virtual Office Hours:\n“Virtual Office Hours is a free program open to both ACS members and non-members. The first half of this 1 ½ hour workshop features a career-related presentation. For the second half of Virtual Office Hours\, we will break into small networking sessions led by ACS Career Consultants. In your breakout session you will have the opportunity to: \n\nAsk questions regarding the VOH topic\nNetwork with fellow event attendees\nLearn about additional ACS career resources”
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-virtual-office-hours-finding-and-securing-an-internship/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230731
DTSTAMP:20260423T150339
CREATED:20230215T001038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T001038Z
UID:19690-1690502400-1690761599@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Postdoc to Faculty Workshop: A Workshop for Prospective Chemical Sciences Faculty
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS\nHeld in Chicago\, Illinois (Learn more and register)\nSee also: Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars (resources on the ACS website)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are a postdoctoral fellow interested in a faculty position in the chemical sciences at a college or university\, this workshop can help you prepare for a rewarding career. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Postdoc to Faculty (P2F) Workshop: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ncompares positions and respective expectations in undergraduate and graduate chemistry departments\nprovides assistance with and feedback on faculty application materials\npresents strategies for balancing scholarship\, teaching\, and service expectations with life outside academia\ncreates a network of early-career faculty along with mentors\, who can help guide newly-appointed professors\nintroduces interactive teaching models and provides resources to facilitate their incorporation\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen and Where\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2023 Postdoc to Faculty Workshop will be held on July 28 – July 30\, 2023 in Chicago\, IL. \nSafety is a core value of the American Chemical Society\, and as such the health and well-being of our members\, community\, and staff are paramount. Currently\, the 2023 Postdoc to Faculty Workshop is currently scheduled to be held in person. However\, we will continue to monitor the latest updates regarding the current pandemic and will update workshop participants and facilitators if a virtual space is necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Apply\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2023 Postdoc to Faculty Workshop application will open January 10\, 2023 at 8:00 AM ET. \nTips for Securing a Faculty Position\nThis booklet is based on advice from a group of faculty members who facilitated two ACS “Postdoc to Faculty” workshops\, 2018 P2F in Boston\, MA and 2019 P2F in Atlanta\, GA. \n\n\nContact Us\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email us at Postdoc@acs.org
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/postdoc-to-faculty-workshop-a-workshop-for-prospective-chemical-sciences-faculty/
LOCATION:In-Person in Mountain View at Cuesta Park Group BBQ Areas #1-2\, 615 Cuesta Drive\, Mountain View\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Careers,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230318T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230318T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150339
CREATED:20230304T090323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230304T090323Z
UID:19790-1679130000-1679146200@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Positive Intelligence to Boost Your Leadership (Winter Workshop 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Danielle McCombs\, Life/Career Coach & Podcast Host\nSponsored by Association of Women in Science-Northern California Chapter\n9am-1:30pm\, Lawrence Hall of Science\, 1 Centennial Drive\, Berkeley\, CA\nCost: General $40\, AWIS “Member” $30\, Student $15\, Registration required  View flyer\n\nThis event will include networking\, breakfast\, lunch\, and an interactive workshop with Danielle McCombs\, life/career coach and podcast host. The workshop will cover positive intelligence to boost leadership. For more information on how to become an AWIS member\, visit https://awis.org/join/ \nIs there someone getting in the way of you being the best leader you can be? Is it YOU? Positive Intelligence (PQ) is a powerful tool\, developed by Shrizad Chamine\, to improve your mental fitness to take on the challenges we are faced with everyday with a positive outlook rather than with fear and stress. When you are able to remain calm\, clear headed\, stress-free and positive even in the midst of handling work and life’s greatest challenges a world of possibilities will open up to you. This interactive workshop will provide you with tangible actions to build and strengthen your mental fitness to boost your leadership. \nDanielle is a growth minded individual that is constantly striving to improve herself and deepen the understanding of the world around her. After a 20-year career in commercial real estate\, Danielle decided to pursue her passion of inspiring others to be the best version of themselves. Danielle is a Co-Active Training Institute Certified coach and is the founder of her own Life Coaching practice\, Danielle McCombs Coaching.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/positive-intelligence-to-boost-your-leadership-winter-workshop-2023/
LOCATION:In-Person in Mountain View at Cuesta Park Group BBQ Areas #1-2\, 615 Cuesta Drive\, Mountain View\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Careers,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230225T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230225T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150339
CREATED:20230214T234123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T234123Z
UID:19684-1677317400-1677322800@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Nonlinear Career Path: A New Normal and a Fun One
DESCRIPTION:Atefeh Taheri\, Chevron and 2023 Chair for Cal ACS\nSponsored by California ACS Section Women Chemists Committee\n10:30am-noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nAbstract\nPeople ask children what they want to be when they grow up. It took Atefeh some years to realize that she had a broad interest in many topics and wanted to try various roles and responsibilities. Atefeh has embraced what Sheryl Sandberg\, former COO of Meta\, has said\, “Careers are not ladders\, those days are long gone\, but jungle gyms. Jungle gyms offer more creative exploration”. In this talk\, Atefeh will share her story and career journey and discuss how nonlinear career paths can be challenging but very rewarding at the same time. \nAbout the Speaker\nAtefeh Taheri received her B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry from the Sharif University of Technology in Tehran\, Iran. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from Johns Hopkins University with Prof. Jerry Meyer and then worked as a postdoctoral researcher at UC Davis with Prof. Louise Berben. She started her first industry position as a product developer and formulator for the Clorox company. She then joined Chevron corporation\, initially as a fundamental scientist. She has held various roles in Chevron. Currently\, Atefeh is the Reliability and Maintenance Team Lead for the Western US plants and terminals of the America Fuels and Lubricants business unit of Chevron. In addition\, Atefeh is the 2023 Chair for Cal ACS\, on the leadership team of the Association of Women in Science East Bay chapter\, and one of the leaders of Chevron PRIDE in Richmond (an Employee Resource Group for LGBTQA+ employees and allies).
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/nonlinear-career-path-a-new-normal-and-a-fun-one/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers,Morning Meeting,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220504T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150339
CREATED:20220503T204002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T204002Z
UID:18691-1651687200-1651692600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:ACS Virtual Office Hour – Careers in Government
DESCRIPTION:Luke Roberson\, ACS Career Consultant\nSponsored by ACS Careers\n9-10:30am\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nDescription: Join the ACS for this free Virtual Office Hour session. Open to ACS members and non-members\, this virtual session will begin with a presentation led by ACS Career Consultant Luke Roberson\, who will be reviewing the ins and outs of chemistry Careers in Government\, followed by the opportunity to network in small groups led by ACS Career Consultants. \nAbout Virtual Office Hours\nACS Virtual Office Hours (VOH) are held the first Thursday of every month from 9:00am – 10:30am Pacific Time. \nThe first half of this 1 ½ hour workshop features a career-related presentation. For the second half of Virtual Office Hours\, we will break into small networking sessions led by ACS Career Consultants. In your breakout session you will have the opportunity to: \n\nAsk questions regarding the VOH topic\nNetwork with fellow event attendees\nLearn about additional ACS career resources
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-virtual-office-hour-careers-in-government/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220412T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220412T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150339
CREATED:20220307T141815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T164111Z
UID:18413-1649790000-1649793600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Science Professionals:  Explore a Career in Teaching
DESCRIPTION:Download and share the flyer with colleagues \n\nPanel presentation by EnCorps STEM Teachers Program\nSponsored by the ACS Silicon Valley Section\n7-8pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Register to receive Zoom link\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nInterested in exploring teaching?  EnCorps’ STEM Teaching Fellowship allows STEM industry professionals to explore teaching in a low-risk and highly supported way. \n\n\n\n\nSTEM professionals\, when thoroughly prepared\, are uniquely positioned to meaningfully use their talents and real-world expertise as EnCorps STEM Teachers to deliver an authentic\, rigorous\, and relevant STEM education to students who need it most. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe EnCorps STEM Teachers Fellowship recruits\, selects\, develops and supports STEM professionals as an innovative\, long-term solution to the shortage of high quality\, impactful educators for students in under-resourced schools. \nNot ready for a big switch in career? Join EnCorps STEM Teachers Program as a STEMx Tutor and get paired with a student for a semester of one-on-one tutoring. \nMore information about EnCorps \nJoin us to learn more about EnCorps\, ask questions\, and meet science professionals who have participated in the EnCorps program.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/science-professionals-explore-a-career-in-teaching/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dinner Meeting,Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150339
CREATED:20211018T225826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T230209Z
UID:17724-1636741800-1636747200@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:A Career Journey in the field of Environmental Toxicology
DESCRIPTION:November 13\, 2021 from 10:30-Noon\nOnline via Zoom\, Free\, Register by Nov. 11th at Noon\nSponsored by the ACS California Section’s Women Chemists Committee\nDownload Flyer\n\nAbstract: Dr. Taylor will cover her early education\, what drew her to environmental chemistry\, and in particular\, environmental toxicology. She will share some tips for early career scientists on how to network\, specifically on how to prepare for conference networking and the importance of volunteering in expanding one’s network. She will give examples from her own participation in the CA section ACS. Dr. Taylor can be contacted via her LinkedIn. \nBio: Dr. Alicia Taylor is an environmental toxicologist and will share her career path (academia\, consulting\, government) with audience members. Dr. Taylor studied environmental toxicology\, which included water chemistry\, for her PhD at the University of California at Riverside.\nShe completed a postdoc at UC Berkeley\, and then was an environmental science consultant for five years. During the pandemic\, Dr. Taylor took a new job\, and now holds a government scientist position at the California Department of Toxic Substances Control. Within the Safer Consumer Products Program\, Dr. Taylor helps to reduce potentially toxic chemicals in consumer products. \nTime\n10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Chatting\n11:00 a.m. Talk and Discussion \nReservation:\nPlease visit the CalACS website www.calacs.org to register for this meeting or use Brown Papers Tickets. Please register before Thursday\, November 11\, 2021\, 12 PM. Your email address is needed to send the ZOOM link\, which will be shared with attendees on or before the day of the event via Brown Paper Tickets. \nQuestions: Please contact Elaine Yamaguchi
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/a-career-journey-in-the-field-of-environmental-toxicology/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dinner Meeting,Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211004T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211004T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150339
CREATED:20210909T124834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T124834Z
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SUMMARY:ACS Converge: Conversations on Real-World Applications of Science
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the American Chemical Society\n8am-11am (Pacific Time)\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Learn more and register\n\nACS Converge\, a new virtual event for scientists looking to engage in interdisciplinary discussions on innovations leading the chemical enterprise. Attend talks on real-world applications of research and leave inspired by the ways science can solve global problems. \nKeynote speakers: \n \nAmy Ripka\, Ph.D.\nLucy Therapeutics \nAmy Ripka is CEO of Lucy Therapeutics\, a Boston-based\, mitochondrial platform biotech\, revolutionizing treatments for rare and neurological diseases. \nPrevious to her role at LucyTx\, she served on the executive leadership teams at SAI Life Sciences and WuXiAppTec. Dr. Ripka previously held positions of scientific leadership at EnVivo Pharmaceuticals\, Daiamed and Infinity Pharmaceuticals as  well as consulting for other Boston biotechs such as FoldRx (acquired by Pfizer) and Hydra Biosciences. \nShe received her PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and subsequently worked in the lab of Nobel Laureate K. Barry Sharpless for her post-doctoral studies. She has over 30  issued patents and has been involved in multiple INDs in different therapeutic areas. She has deep connections in the medicinal chemistry community with long-time service to the ACS MEDI Executive Committee and was the elected Chair of the 2012 Medicinal Chemistry Gordon Research Conference. She is currently a SAB member at Carraway Therapeutics and Q BioMed. \nIn her spare time\, she plays classical violin professionally in and around the Boston area and has performed with such artists as Yo-Yo Ma\, Hillary Hahn\, Peter Gabriel\, Sarah McLachlan and Smokey Robinson. \n \nAnita Mehta\, Ph.D.\nChicago Discovery Solutions \nAnita Mehta is a Ph.D. from Delhi University (India) with postdoctoral research experience from SUNY at Stony Brook (USA)\, Manchester University (UK) and ICSN-CNRS (France). She was employed at Ranbaxy Labs\, India (now Sun Pharma) for 9 years and moved up the ranks to become the Associate Director\, New Drug Discovery Research (NDDR) before working for Saintlife Inc. (USA) as Chief Scientific Officer. She joined Avocet Polymer Technologies Inc. (USA) as VP\, R&D in 2004 and has also worked as a Technical Services Manager at TFM plant of Freeport McMoRan (USA). \nAnita is currently associated with Chicago Discovery Solutions (USA) and is working on the design of new active ruthenium metal catalysts for green and sustainable chemistry. She is an inventor/ co-inventor in 24 US patents (issued). \n \nMichael Nestor\, Ph.D.\nJohnson & Johnson Innovation \nAs the Scientific Engagement Lead for Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS @ Washington\, DC\, Michael Nestor collaborates with the Head of JLABS @ Washington\, DC and Johnson & Johnson Innovation colleagues in sourcing and evaluating innovative companies with the aim to foster a productive life science ecosystem and bring value to Johnson & Johnson’s pipeline. \nMichael’s work experience spans roles at the American Association for the Advancement of Science\, in the Office of Science at The Department of Energy (DOE)\, and The Hussman Institute for Autism. Michael also ran his own human stem cell consulting company\, Synapstem. \nMichael received his PhD in Neuroscience from The University of Maryland\, School of Medicine where he was trained as an electrophysiologist and completed postdoctoral fellowships at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and The New York Stem Cell Foundation\, where he was also a Staff Scientist. Michael was an NIH IRACDA Fellow at Rutgers University\, focused on teaching in minority-serving institutions and helping increase the participation of traditionally underrepresented groups in science. \n \nDavid Harwell\, Ph.D.\nConsulting Science\, LLC \nDavid Harwell\, Ph.D.\, MBA is the founder and CEO of Consulting Science LLC\, a consulting practice focused on strategic implementation and operations in science-based organizations. Previously\, David led initiatives for leadership development\, education\, employment\, industry relations and entrepreneurship at global NGOs including the American Geophysical Union and the American Chemical Society. He is also a former chemistry professor and researcher with a background in main group synthesis.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-converge-conversations-on-real-world-applications-of-science/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers,Industry
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SUMMARY:ACS Virtual Career Day - Inspiring Women in Chemistry: Career Conversations Driven by Pfizer
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the American Chemical Society\n8:30am-1:15pm (Pacific Time)\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Learn more and register\n\nRegister for this FREE half-day career development workshop for undergraduate and graduate students interested in the advancement of women in the chemical sciences. Attendees will interact with notable scientists at Pfizer and ACS Career Consultants during keynote and panel discussions on career planning\, breakthrough science\, and advocating for a healthy work-life balance. \nKeynote Speakers: \n \n\n\n\n\nJennifer Lafontaine\, Ph.D. \nVice President\, Oncology Medicinal Chemistry | Pfizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Planning for a Career in Science: Navigating the Path Ahead” \nJennifer LaFontaine has worked as a medicinal chemist and people leader at Pfizer for over 20 years\, leading drug discovery teams responsible for the delivery of more than 20 Pfizer clinical candidates for cancer\, ophthalmic diseases\, diabetes and obesity.  Jennifer currently serves as the Head of Oncology Medicinal Chemistry\, where her team’s focus is to discover and advance transformational cancer therapies for patients as quickly as possible by leveraging their expertise in small molecule design\, synthesis\, protein sciences\, and structural biology. Jennifer previously led the Oncology Medicinal Chemistry Synthesis and Analytical Sciences group\, Cancer Platform Chemistry\, and the Ophthalmology Therapeutic Area Medicinal Chemistry group. \nJennifer earned her B.A. in chemistry with Distinction from Swarthmore College\, and then received her Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry from the University of California\, Berkeley\, before joining Pfizer in 1993. \nConnect with Jennifer on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJoy Yang\, Ph.D.\nAssociate Research Fellow\, Medicinal Sciences | Pfizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Discovery of Oral Inhibitors of the SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease for the Treatment of COVID-19” \nJoy Yang received her Ph.D. in biophysics at University of Pennsylvania. In Professor Kim Sharp’s group\, she studied and developed computational methods for macromolecular simulation and modeling. Joy did Postdoctoral research at GSK on discovering broad-spectrum antibacterial agents. From 2010-2015\, Joy worked at Cubist Pharmaceuticals\, continuing the research and discovery in antibiotics. In 2015\, Joy joined Pfizer Neuroscience computation chemistry group where she has been working on many early and late stage programs across different therapeutic areas. \nConnect with Joy on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPrincipal Scientist\, Process Chemistry | Pfizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Development of a Commercial Manufacturing Process for Ibrance” \nNga Do received her Bachelor’s degree in chemistry at Purdue University\, and her master’s degree under the direction of Scott Rychnovsky at UC Irvine.  Nga has been in Pfizer’s process Chemistry Group for 23 years and has worked on a spectrum of both early to late stage products including the commercial products: Ibrance\, Daurismo\, Steglatro\, as well as the COVID 19 vaccine. \nConnect with Nga on LinkedIn \n\n\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-virtual-career-day-inspiring-women-in-chemistry-career-conversations-driven-by-pfizer/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers
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SUMMARY:Future of Work – Reimagining the New Workplace: Online Pop-Up Conference
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Stanford Center for Continuing Medical Education\n8am-3pm\, Online via Zoom\, Registration fee $50\, Buy tickets\n\n“The future of work is a hot topic that touches the lives of people across industries and geographies\, from the C-Suite to the entry-level employee. Learning organizations must adapt accordingly to implement hybrid workplace practices and solutions as well as deliver captivating and impactful educational experiences. As trends emerge and guidelines become best practices\, everyone is turning to experts and each other for ideas on reimagining the new workplace. Join us for an online pop-up conference on the Future of Work\, which aims to tackle some compelling questions around the future of work as it relates to business\, education\, and events.”
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/future-of-work-reimagining-the-new-workplace-online-pop-up-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210908T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210908T180000
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SUMMARY:ACS Webinar: The Green Evolution: Sustainable Chemistry in Global Scholarly Education
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, September 9\, 2021 @ 11am-12pm ET\nSpeakers: H.N. Cheng\, 2021 ACS President / Frank Roschangar\, Boehringer-Ingelheim and ACS Pharmaceutical Roundtable / Klaus Kümmerer\, Leuphana University\nModerator: Mary Kirchhoff\, ACS Scientific Advancement\nRegistration required: https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/acs-webinars.html\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nHow the current economic\, socio-political\, and safety/environmental trends all favor green chemistry innovations\nWhy learning green chemistry at the university is an advantage to recent graduates to find great employment because it’s a promising and emerging area\, involving multidisciplinary teams\, and encompassing new applications of chemical skills\nHow green chemistry education plays a role in reshaping chemistry’s image\, contributing to a better world tomorrow\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-produced with: ACS on Campus\, ACS Green Chemistry Institute\, CAS\, and German Chemical Society
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/the-green-evolution-sustainable-chemistry-in-global-scholarly-education/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210907T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210907T210000
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SUMMARY:ACS Webinar: Skydiving into Retirement: How to Actively Manage the Transition
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, September 8\, 2021 @ 2-3pm ET\nSpeaker: Bill Carroll\, Carroll Applied Science\nModerator: Tom Halleran\, American Chemical Society\nRegistration required: https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/acs-webinars.html\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nHow your persona changes when you retire\nWhy it’s important to actively structure your retirement\nSome useful tools for retirement success\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-produced with: ACS Careers
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/skydiving-into-retirement-how-to-actively-manage-the-transition/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210902T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210902T100000
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SUMMARY:ACS Career Consultant Virtual Office Hours - Special Edition: Industry vs. Academia - What to Expect?
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Lori Spangler\, ACS Career consultant\nSponsored by the American Chemical Society\n9am-10am (Pacific Time)\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Learn more and Register\n\nDuring this FREE virtual career guidance session\, you will gain a better understanding of key differences between working in industry versus academia from ACS’ Certified Career Consultant Lori Spangler. You will also have the chance to get personalized career advice and network in small groups lead by ACS Career Consultants. \nThis event is free and open to ACS members and non-members\, but you must register to save your seat.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-career-consultant-virtual-office-hours-special-edition-industry-vs-academia-what-to-expect/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers
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