Prof. James David Adams, USC Sponsored by Southern California Section of ACS April 22nd, 4:00-5:00 pm, Online, Free, Registration required Acorns are an important food that come from oak trees. They contain about 10% protein, 35% carbohydrate and 55% fat. Acorn protein contains all 9 essential amino acids. Acorns are eaten by Chinese, Korean and […]
Prof. Emily Davidson, Princeton University Sponsored by Golden Gate Polymer Forum April 22nd, 5:30-6:30 pm; Online, Free/$5 donation, Registration required by April 21st at 1pm Nature creates remarkable material by controlling the hierarchical assembly of molecules that are broken down at the end of their useful life. Inspired by natural systems, my group’s research combines […]
Amanda Lattin, Dean or Aromatherapy, American College of Health Science, Portland, Oregon Sponsored by Southern California Section of ACS April 23rd, 4:00-5:00 pm, Online, Free, Registration required Into the Woods and Beyond: Essential Oils and the Chemistry of Forest Bathing explores how forest-derived volatile organic compounds (VOCs), particularly monoterpenes such as α-pinene, β-pinene, limonene, and […]
Sandra Lopez Verges, PhD Sponsored by California ACS, Women Chemists Committee May 9th, 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Online, Free, Registration required | Download flyer Emergent viruses are primarily zoonotic viruses, meaning that they infect both human and non-human animals. They can be transmitted predominantly by aerosols, direct contact or through vectors. This talk will focus on […]
Sponsored by the ACS Division of History May 13, Noon-1:00 pm, Online, Free, Registration required Speakers (1) Mark Chalmers (Univ of Cincinnati Libraries - Oesper Collections, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio) presenting “Chemical symbolism through the ages: A Rookwood fountain's visual journey,” (2) Kristine L. Konkol (Department of Natural Sciences, Albany State University, Albany, Georgia) […]
Prof. Gary E. Wnek, Case Western Reserve University Sponsored by Golden Gate Polymer Forum May 18, 6:00-7:00 pm, Online, $0/$5 Donation, Register by May 17th at 1:00 pm Abstract There is a significant need to add value to existing high-volume polymeric materials, from commodity polyolefins through engineering plastics and elastomers. Of particular interest are approaches […]
Sponsored by ACS Publications June 3, 9:00-10:30 am, Online, Free, Registration required This session spotlights cutting edge medicinal chemistry strategies that are reshaping how we understand and target complex disease pathways. Featuring winners of the 2026 Philip S. Portoghese Early Career Award for the Advancement of Medicinal Chemistry, it will shine light on the dark […]
Prof. Joseph M. DeSimone, Departments of Radiology and Chemical Engineering, Stanford University The seminar on Monday, June 8, starts at 6:00 PM Pacific time. An in-person networking hour on the Stanford campus precedes the live presentation from 5:00 - 6:00 PM. Registration required for campus location or for Zoom link. Registration deadline: Sunday, June 7, […]
Prof. William Dichtel, Northwestern University Sponsored by Golden Gate Polymer Forum 6:30-7:30 pm, Online, Free/$5 donation, Register by July 27th at 1pm Abstract Synthetic chemists have developed robust methods to synthesize discrete molecules, linear and branched polymers, and disordered cross-linked networks. However, two-dimensional (2D) polymers prepared from designed monomers have been long missing from these […]
Sponsored by ORCID US Community 9:00 am-10:00 am Online, Free, Registration required Getting and using your free ORCID iD and ORCID record can help you save time and get credit for your work in funding, publishing, and research reporting workflows. Funding organizations, publishers, and research institutions are increasingly requiring or asking for ORCID iDs from […]
Prof. Richard A. Register, Princeton University Sponsored by Golden Gate Polymer Forum 6:00 pm-7:00 pm, Online, Free/$5 Donation, Registration required by Aug. 18 at 1pm Abstract Semicrystalline polymers of low glass transition temperature, such as polyethylene (PE) and hydrogenated polynorbornene (hPN), can be either brittle or ductile depending on how well stress can be transmitted between […]
Dr. Kelly Weinersmith, Adjunct Professor at Rice University Sponsored by California ACS Women Chemists Committee and AAUW California 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Online, Free, Registration required | Download Flyer (PDF) Abstract Earth is not well. The promise of starting life anew somewhere far, far away—no climate change, no war, no X—beckons, and settling the stars finally […]
