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SUMMARY:Into the Woods and Beyond: Essential Oils and the Chemistry of Forest Bathing
DESCRIPTION:Amanda Lattin\, Dean or Aromatherapy\, American College of Health Science\, Portland\, Oregon\nSponsored by Southern California Section of ACS\nApril 23rd\, 4:00-5:00 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\nInto 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 bornyl acetate\, contribute to the physiological and psychological benefits of Shinrin-yoku. Drawing on research in environmental health\, phytochemistry\, and integrative medicine\, this session highlights how these compounds influence stress-related pathways\, including reductions in cortisol and support for parasympathetic nervous system activity. \nThe presentation further examines how conifer essential oils\, chemically aligned with forest VOC profiles\, can be used to recreate key aspects of the forest bathing experience indoors. Attendees will gain insight into the chemical mechanisms underlying naturebased stress reduction and practical strategies for applying forest-inspired aromatherapy when outdoor access is limited\, bridging environmental chemistry with accessible wellness applications. \nSPEAKER BIO:\nAmanda Lattin is the Dean of Aromatherapy at the American College of Healthcare Sciences and Vice President of the Alliance of International Aromatherapists. She is an educator\, clinician\, and researcher with extensive experience in aromatherapy\, herbal medicine\, and phytochemistry. Amanda has designed and taught curriculum in chemistry\, phytochemistry\, aromatherapy\, and botanical medicine across multiple institutions\, including ACHS and the Traditional Roots Institute at the National University of Natural Medicine. \nHer scholarly work focuses on the therapeutic applications of essential oils and advancing a theoretical framework for researching aromatherapy through the lens of scientific holism; integrating biochemical\, physiological\, and whole-person health perspectives. She has published and presented on aromatherapy’s role in integrative health and evidence-informed practice. \nIn addition to her academic work\, Amanda has maintained a clinical aromatherapy and herbal medicine practice in Portland since 2007\, collaborating with integrative health clinics and practitioners to incorporate botanical medicine into comprehensive client care. Her work bridges scientific rigor\, clinical application\, and holistic wellness\, with a focus on translating plant chemistry into meaningful health outcomes.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/into-the-woods-and-beyond-essential-oils-and-the-chemistry-of-forest-bathing/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Hierarchical Materials Through 3D Printing and Molecular Design
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Emily Davidson\, Princeton University\nSponsored by Golden Gate Polymer Forum\nApril 22nd\, 5:30-6:30 pm; Online\, Free/$5 donation\, Registration required by April 21st at 1pm\n\nNature 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 molecular design with directed assembly via extrusion-based 3D printing to program the structure and function of polymer-based materials across length scales. First\, I will describe how in both liquid crystalline polymers and block copolymers we can control the extent of nanostructure alignment and functional anisotropy via the flow history the material undergoes during 3DP. By tailoring flow history and microstructural layout\, we are able to encode ‘multiple properties’ in structures composed of a single material. I will also discuss our contributions to developing liquid crystal elastomers with tailored network structures that allow us to probe the interplay of network structure with liquid crystalline phase transitions. \nSpeaker Background\nEmily Davidson is an Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Princeton University. She leads a research group that works at the intersection of polymer synthesis\, polymer physics\, self-assembly\, and additive manufacturing to develop hierarchically defined functional materials. She received her B.S. in Chemical Engineering from MIT\, her PhD from UC Berkeley\, and performed postdoctoral research at Harvard University. She has been recognized with a 2019 Scientista ‘Young Professional’ Award\, a 2022 DOE Early Career award\, and the 2023 Princeton School of Engineering Alfred Rheinstein Faculty Award.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/hierarchical-materials-through-3d-printing-and-molecular-design/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:A Walk in the Woods with Acorns and Sagebrush
DESCRIPTION:Prof. James David Adams\, USC\nSponsored by Southern California Section of ACS\nApril 22nd\, 4:00-5:00 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\nAcorns 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 other people but are not a normal food in California. Sagebrush\, Artemesia californica\, can be made into a liniment to treat pain. It contains 15 monoterpenoids that penetrate into the skin\, inhibit transient receptor potential cation channels to relieve pain\, then evaporate from the skin. The liniment can be safely used to treat major pain and chronic pain. \nSPEAKER BIO \nDr. James Adams received a PhD in Pharmacology from UC San Francisco and was a faculty member at the USC School of Pharmacy for 33 years. He has over 300 publications and has published extensively on California medicinal plants. He learned California Indian Medicine from a California Indian woman for 14 years. He currently teaches Chemistry to pre-Nursing Students at Saint Mary’s College in Moraga. He is an Expert in Apoptosis\, Delayed Cell Death\, Herbal Drugs\, Nicotinamide\, Ruptured Berry Aneurism\, Smart Drugs\, Stroke\, Toxicity Testing and Parkinsons Disease. \nMay 2012 – Chumash Healer\, Los Angeles\, following 14 years of training by Cecilia Garcia\, a recognized Chumash Healer \nSept 1981 – University of California\, San Francisco (Ph.D.\, Comparative Pharmacology and Toxicology; Minors: Pharmacology\, Pharmaceutical Chemistry) \nSpring 1975 – University of California\, Riverside (Undergraduate\, A.B.\, Biochemistry; Minor: Chemistry) \n1993-2025 Associate Professor\, School of Pharmacy\, USC \n1987-1993 – Assistant Professor\, School of Pharmacy\, University of Southern California \n1985-87 – Assistant Professor\, College of Pharmacy\, Washington State University 1983-85 – Staff Fellow\, NIADDK\, NIH\, Section on Oxidation Mechanisms \n1981-83 – Postdoctoral Fellow\, Baylor College of Medicine\, Institute for Lipid Research 1976-81 – Research Assistant\, University of California\, San Francisco\, Ph.D. program in Biochemical Toxicology \n1975-76 – Research Assistant\, University of California\, Riverside\, Ph.D. program in Insect Toxicology \n  \nPROFESSIONAL/HONORARY SOCIETIES \n1981 – American Association for the Advancement of Science \n1986 – International Society for the Study of Xenobiotics \n1987 – American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy \n1988 – Society of Neuroscience \n1989 – American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists \n1990 – The Oxygen Society \n1994 – The American Society for Neurochemistry \n 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/a-walk-in-the-woods-with-acorns-and-sagebrush/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Implications and Applications of Local pH in Electrocatalysis (Beilstein Institute Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Samuel S. Veroneau\, PhD\, Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology\, University of Pennsylvania\nSponsored by the Beilstein Institute\nApril 16th\, 6:00-7:00 am\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\nElectrochemistry can transform abundant resources like water and carbon dioxide into useful chemical and sustainable fuels. These reactions often involve protons\, which are either consumed or produced at the surface of electrodes. The concentration of protons at the electrode (i.e.\, local pH) fundamentally governs the efficiency and selectivity of myriad electrochemical transformations (e.g.\, the oxygen evolution reaction [OER]). As more and more protons are consumed or produced during operation\, however\, this local pH can change dramatically. Taking bulk pH\, buffer composition\, and mass-transport into account\, we develop an accessible and robust model for describing this local pH. Our model explores how pH gradients form and dissipate during operation\, which we correspondingly validate using rotating (ring) disc electrodes. We may employ this model to predict the local pH over a wide range of current densities\, including under industrially relevant conditions\, and propose that dramatic changes in local pH may be inevitable regardless of bulk conditions. The complicating effects of morphology on local pH are further described to highlight how understanding and controlling this environment is crucial to improving the efficiency of electrochemical transformations. \nSamuel S. Veroneau\ngrew up near Washington\, D.C. and studied chemistry at the University of Chicago. He returned to the East Coast and received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Harvard University in 2024 under the guidance of Prof. Daniel Nocera. His graduate studies focused on the electrochemistry of water splitting catalyst for green hydrogen production. As a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Pennsylvania\, his work now explores reactive nitrogen-based fuels under the supervision of Profs. Tom Mallouk and Daniel Mindiola. Dr. Veroneau was the recipient of the Herchel Smith Fellowship at Harvard and is currently funded by a Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology Postdoctoral Fellowship.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/implications-and-applications-of-local-ph-in-electrocatalysis-beilstein-institute-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Reinventing the Way We Break Down Plastic Waste (SLAC Public Lecture)
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 26\, 2026\, from 7:00–8:00 p.m. PDT\nSLAC National Accelerator Laboratory\, Kavli Auditorium\nWatch online or register to attend in person. Learn more \nFrom our kitchens to our clothes to the delivery of medicines\, plastics play an indispensable role in our daily lives. But\, the end-life of these plastics is not always taken into account. Few types of plastics can be readily recycled\, and durable plastics take centuries to break down in landfills or in the environment. Here at SLAC\, we are designing chemical processes that can break down plastics under controlled conditions while also making useful products. Using X-ray light\, we observe the details of this breakdown at the atomic level and use this information to design pathways for the degradation of plastics into useful products. We are members of a consortium that aims to make tomorrow’s plastics recyclable and biodegradable by design. In this lecture\, I will describe my work on visualizing and improving our methods for breaking down plastic waste into useful products. \n\n\n\n\nAbout Ozge Bozkurt\nOzge Bozkurt is a chemical and biological engineer\, with bachelor’s of science degrees in molecular biology & genetics\, and chemical engineering from the Istanbul Technical University\, a master’s of science degree from Delft University of Technology and a PhD from Koc University. She has worked in the oil and gas industry as a research and development engineer with a specialization in biofuels. She is currently a research associate at SLAC\, conducting experiments on chemical recycling of plastic waste. Working at the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource at SLAC\, she uses powerful X-rays to observe polymer breakdown and catalysts in action. In her free time she enjoys visiting science museums and has volunteered at many STEM outreach activities at SLAC.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/reinventing-the-way-we-break-down-plastic-waste-slac-public-lecture/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Public Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T183000
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SUMMARY:ECOBIOMAXX: Biobased\, Biodegradable Polyurethane Platform
DESCRIPTION:DATE and Time: Thursday\, March 19\, 5:30 PM Pacific time \n\nRegistration required by Wednesday\, March 18\, 1:00 PM. \nRegistration may close earlier than the nominal deadline if capacity is reached. \nThis event will be FREE OF CHARGE\, but we still require you to fill out the registration form. In particular\, we need to have your name and email address for you to be able to participate. Please provide affiliation also if you can\, as it helps us judge audience interests. \nIf you can spare a small amount\, GGPF requests an optional donation of $5 (or more) but this is not required to register and attend the webinar. \nAbstract\nBezwada Biomedical has developed a new class of polyurethanes synthesized from biobased\, hydrolysable monomers\, resulting in polymers that are fully biodegradable and suitable for high-performance applications. This platform overcomes the limitations of conventional\, biostable polyurethanes by enabling controlled hydrolytic degradation while maintaining essential mechanical properties\, including tensile strength\, elasticity\, and processability. \nThe polymers exhibit tunable degradation kinetics\, allowing precise modulation of material resorption profiles to match specific clinical or environmental requirements. These materials can be processed into diverse morphologies—such as foams\, fibers\, coatings\, electrospun mats\, scaffolds\, and extruded filaments—facilitating their integration into a wide range of biomedical devices and sustainable product designs. \nScalable manufacturing processes have been established\, ensuring reproducibility and suitability for industrial applications. This technology provides a unified solution for the development of absorbable medical devices and environmentally degradable industrial materials\, contributing to reduced ecological impact without compromising functional performance. \nSpeaker Background\nRao S. Bezwada established Bezwada Biomedical\, an innovation-based and technology-driven research company\, in 2003. The company is focused on developing a wide range of novel absorbable polymeric biomaterials to help produce next generation bioabsorbable medical devices with therapeutic applications. \nDr. Bezwada earned a doctorate in chemistry from the Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey and has over 40 years of research experience in the medical device industry\, including 20 years of service at Ethicon\, Inc. (a Johnson & Johnson Company). While at Ethicon\, Dr. Bezwada’s research and development efforts led to the launch of a number of products\, including Monocryl®\, an ultra-pliable synthetic absorbable monofilament suture. This product has represented worldwide sales of more than two billion dollars since its launch in 1993. Its success earned him the prestigious Johnson medal from J&J in 1996. \nDr. Bezwada has over 150 issued US patents on absorbable polyurethanes\, absorbable amino acid polymers\, absorbable polyester amides\, absorbable polyoxaesters\, and controlled release polymers. His work has led to the creation of more than 10 FDA-approved products marketed by Abyrx for wound healing and bone applications\, all based on Bezwada Biomedical’s absorbable polyurethane technology.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/ecobiomaxx-biobased-biodegradable-polyurethane-platform/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T160000
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SUMMARY:Using spreadsheets to explore and make sense of data (AACT Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:College professors are reporting that students are coming to college with a lack of spreadsheet skills and knowledge. In this webinar\, participants will gain techniques in using spreadsheets to take sets of data (whether created in class or found from external sources) and distill results from them. Skills include graphing\, performing calculations\, filtering data\, conditional formatting\, and more. \nSpeaker: Sean Regan\, College Prep Chemistry Teacher \nSean Regan graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and a master’s degree in Teaching. Sean is currently in his 10th year at Framingham High School in Framingham\, MA after having taught four years at Brashear High School in Pittsburgh\, PA. His passion in teaching is seeing kids understand chemistry through his goofy antics\, approachable demeanor\, and personally-built spreadsheet lessons. Sean also has a love of presenting his spreadsheet work to other teachers and seeing these ideas used in schools inside and outside of Massachusetts.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/using-spreadsheets-to-explore-and-make-sense-of-data-aact-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T170000
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SUMMARY:Teaching Forensic Chemistry from a Mastery Perspective (AACT Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Forensic chemistry has gained a lot of traction over the past years. Students are more engaged in this discipline when instructors use inquiry-based learning and objective-mastery assessments. In this webinar\, we will discuss how a new forensic chemistry class and laboratory course was implemented and how effective it has been to use this model to teach chemical principles. \nIf you are looking to incorporate more forensics-based teaching into your classroom\, take a look at our Forensics Unit Plan. \nPresenters: Carlos Olivo\, Associate Chemistry Professor\, Colorado State University\nDate: Wednesday\, March 11th\, 2026\, at 7:00 PM Eastern time
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/teaching-forensic-chemistry-from-a-mastery-perspective-aact-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T123000
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SUMMARY:Translating Science: Making Mass Spectroscopy Accessible in Cultural Institutions
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nAnalyzing organic materials in artworks has long been associated with destructive techniques\, which can be a major limitation when working with delicate or historically important objects. Recent developments\, in both instruments and sampling strategies\, have opened the door to approaches that require little to no intervention on the object itself. In this talk\, I will share our experience implementing a very sensitive sampling method that brings together collection and concentration of volatiles emitted by art objects. This has proven especially useful as a screening tool when taking a physical sample simply is not an option. \nWe tested instrumentation developed for other research fields\, such as environmental research or clinical studies\, for the first time and compared their performance with more established alternatives in the museum laboratories. The methods have performed remarkably well in \nidentifying volatile compounds in enclosed spaces at the Rijksmuseum\, and it has allowed us to look at the molecular profile emitted from the back of canvas paintings as part of condition monitoring.  Finally\, we worked toward automating part of the workflow\, offering a more efficient and consistent alternative to lengthy passive sampling approaches. \nDownload the event flier HERE. \nAbout the Speaker\nAlba Alvarez Martin is a chemist with a PhD obtained from the University of Salamanca (Spain) in environmental sciences. She also holds a master’s degree in conservation science. During 2017 she worked at Antwerp University (Belgium) studying the effect that inorganic pigments have on the discoloration of organic lakes used by Van Gogh. Between 2017 and 2020 she was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Smithsonian’s Museum Conservation Institute\, Washington\, DC. In USA\, her research involved the study of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by museum collections. From 2020 to 2021 she worked as a postdoc at the Rijksmuseum. In 2021 she received a Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowship where she developed a new protocol to image cross sections by high resolution mass spectrometry.  In 2022 she worked as senior researcher at the Royal Museum for Central Africa. In June 2023 she was appointed research scientist at the Rijksmuseum\, where her main research goals are the implementation of more accessible mass spectrometry instrumentation in museums.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/translating-science-making-mass-spectroscopy-accessible-in-cultural-institutions/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T130000
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SUMMARY:ORCID 101: The ORCID iD and Record
DESCRIPTION:Are you applying for a grant? Submitting a manuscript for publication? Want to make your professional activities and contributions visible? With research organizations increasingly requiring and using ORCID\, knowing how to get and use your free ORCID iD and ORCID record will help you save time and get recognition for your work and contributions. \nIn this webinar\, we will cover: \n\nWhat is ORCID and the Benefits of ORCID for Users\nHow to populate your ORCID record\nHow to keep your ORCID record up-to-date\n\nNo prior experience with ORCID necessary. The session recording will be sent to all who register. See you there! \nLearn more about ORCiD: https://guides.library.stanford.edu/orcid
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/orcid-101-the-orcid-id-and-record/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260204T150000
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SUMMARY:Plastics Know No Bounds: Engineering Polymers for Satellites in Outer Space
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Timothy E. Long\, Professor & Biodesign SM3 Center Director\, School of Molecular Sciences Arizona State University\nSponsored by Golden Gate Polymer Forum\nFeb. 4th\, 2 pm\, Online\, Free/$5 donation\, Registration required by Feb. 3rd at 1 pm\n\n\n\nAbstract\nThere are nearly 15\,000 active and inactive satellites orbiting in low earth orbit (LEO) today and the total number continues to grow exponentially; most of these high-performance polymer-containing space structures were launched only in the past five years.1 Satellites enable many critical activities on Earth from GPS navigation and global communication to weather forecasting and military operations. Satellites make the world a smaller place\, however\, now is the time to impose lenses of sustainability and resiliency. Their outer space performance demands polymeric compositions that resist harsh environments from radiation and atomic oxygen exposure to extreme temperature changes and reactive particle impact. All aromatic polyimides\, poly(arylene ether ketones)\, polyarylates\, various fluorinated polymers\, and their corresponding composites collectively provide this exquisite performance. Furthermore\, engineering polymers replace heavier metallic structures to minimize energy consumption\, enable precision form factors\, and ensure a metal-free safer demise upon atmospheric reentry\, e.g.\, aromatic polymers convert to carbon at high temperatures. Our research has focused on the printing of high-performance engineering polymers whose thermal\, rheological\, and chemical characteristics generally complicate legacy processing modalities; however\, 3D printing micron-scale precursors allows polymerization in the printed structure with process intensification. Aromatic polyimides and polyethers offer exceptional thermal\, chemical\, flame\, and radiation resistance for many emerging transportation\, electronic\, and aerospace applications. Printed aromatic polyimides enable conversion to carbonaceous objects upon pyrolysis as confirmed with various measurements. The lecture will conclude with the potential for solvent-free polyimide ionic liquid precursors\, thus envisioning a light-driven polyimide manufacturing process for outer space. \n1. Outer Space Objects Index\, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA). \nSpeaker Background\nTim received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Virginia Tech\, and he subsequently joined both Eastman Kodak and Eastman Chemical companies for eight years upon graduation. He joined the faculty in the Department of Chemistry at Virginia Tech\, where he also served as the Director of the Macromolecules Innovation Institute until 2019. In 2020\, Prof. Long accepted an interdisciplinary faculty position across the School of Molecular Sciences (SMS) and the School for Engineering Matter\, Transport\, and Energy (SEMTE) at Arizona State University (ASU) where he launched and now leads the Biodesign Center for Sustainable Macromolecular Materials and Manufacturing (BCSM3). In addition to over 450 peer-reviewed publications\, his research awards include the 2023 3M Excellence in Adhesion Award\, 2022 Paul J Flory Award\, 2020 Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award\, 2015 Virginia Scientist of the Year\, 2010 Virginia Tech Alumni Research Award\, ACS PMSE Collaborative Research Award\, PSTC Carl Dahlquist Award\, 2019 ACS Rubber Division Thermoplastic Elastomer Award\, and the ACS POLY Mark Scholar Award. His most recent research efforts address the need for tailored advanced macromolecules for advanced manufacturing (3D printing)\, including vat photopolymerization\, direct ink write\, binder jetting\, powder bed fusion\, and melt extrusion. His research ranges from controlled polymerization processes for block copolymers to high performance engineering polymers for emerging technology with a lens of earth sustainability.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/plastics-know-no-bounds-engineering-polymers-for-satellites-in-outer-space/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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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:20251108T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T184617
CREATED:20251014T182746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T183617Z
UID:22160-1762597800-1762605000@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Mapping Heavy Metal Contamination in Chicago’s Neighborhoods
DESCRIPTION:Assoc. Prof. Shelby Hatch\, Northwestern University\nSponsored by California Section ACS\, Women Chemists Committee\n10:30 am-12:30 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required | Download flyer\n\nPlease register before Thursday\, November 6\, 2025\, 12 noon. Your email address is needed to send the ZOOM link\, which will be shared with attendees on or before the day of the event. \nQuestions?  Please contact Elaine Yamaguchi at eyamaguchi08@gmail.com \nAbstract: \nFor over two decades\, I have partnered with undergraduate students\, environmental justice organizations\, Chicago Public School (CPS) teachers and their students\, and faculty from various Chicago universities to study heavy metal contamination across the city of Chicago. Projects have ranged from examining contamination caused by particular industries – including the now-shuttered Crawford and Fisk coal-fired power plants – to exploring specific neighborhoods with differing demographics\, to zooming in on areas where students live and go to school. Despite this\, when we took a comprehensive view of our data\, we realized that there were areas of the city where we had never collected even one sample. As a result\, we set a goal to collect samples from all 77 community areas in Chicago to aid in answering the broad research question: to what extent is heavy metal contamination in our city correlated with socio-economic\, racial\, and ethnic demographics? \nIn this talk\, I will discuss our research methods (analytical chemistry\, ICP spectroscopy\, and geospatial analysis)\, the collaborative\, participatory\, nature of the work\, and how it is shared publicly\, particularly with those most affected\, through StoryMaps. \nAbout the Speaker: \nShelby Hatch (she/her) is a scientist focused on the intersections of chemistry\, sustainability\, and social justice. Shelby is a Weinberg College Adviser and an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Department of Chemistry at Northwestern University. Her research incorporates environmental justice and Youth Participatory Science (YPS)\, which centers and involves students in the entire research process\, from creation of a hypothesis through disseminating results once data has been collected and analyzed. Shelby’s primary research focus is on the distribution of heavy metal contamination in Chicago in relation to where low socio-economic status and communities of color are located. She enjoys teaching undergraduate chemistry courses that incorporate sustainability and environmental justice into the curriculum. Shelby is also very passionate about teaching in the Northwestern Prison Education Program (NPEP). She developed a course and compiled an open educational resource textbook for her NPEP chemistry courses and has taught several cohorts of incarcerated men and women through NPEP. Shelby developed a “Chemistry of…” series in collaboration with the Illinois Science Council (ISC) and local Chicago businesses to give adults hands-on opportunities in learning the chemistry of coffee\, chocolate\, and more! She received her BA from The College of Wooster and her PhD from the University of Rochester.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/mapping-heavy-metal-contamination-in-chicagos-neighborhoods-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251104T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251104T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T184617
CREATED:20251012T121452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T121452Z
UID:22150-1762275600-1762282800@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Applications of New Z-Polymers Filament and Fiber (Tullomer)
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mike Zimmerman\, CEO-Founder of Z-Polymers\, Founder of iQLP Incubation Lab; \nProfessor of Practice\, Mechanical Engineering\, Tufts University \nSponsored by Golden Gate Polymer Forum (GGPF) \nDetails TBA\, see https://ggpf.org/
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/applications-of-new-z-polymers-filament-and-fiber-tullomer/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250918T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T184617
CREATED:20250917T090344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T090344Z
UID:22049-1758193200-1758198600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Fewer Steps\, Greater Strides: Celebrating Breakthroughs in Sustainable Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars ACS Green Chemistry Institute\, Pharmaceutical Roundtable \n11:00 am-12:30 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/fewer-steps-greater-strides-celebrating-breakthroughs-in-sustainable-manufacturing/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T093000
DTSTAMP:20260424T184617
CREATED:20250816T090334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T090334Z
UID:21996-1755680400-1755682200@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Working for Yourself: Your Sales\, Marketing\, and Financing Plan: A Careers Pathway  Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Careers\n9:00-10:30 am\, Online\, Free\, Registration required
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/working-for-yourself-your-sales-marketing-and-financing-plan-a-careers-pathway-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar,ACS Careers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T184617
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T121500
DTSTAMP:20260424T184617
CREATED:20250617T061456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T061456Z
UID:21870-1750244400-1750248900@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Protecting the Formula: The Role of Trade Secrets in Chemical Research
DESCRIPTION:  \nSponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Chemistry & the Law Division \n11:00 am-12:15 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/protecting-the-formula-the-role-of-trade-secrets-in-chemical-research/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T184617
CREATED:20250406T212553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T223623Z
UID:21684-1747242000-1747249200@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Polymers for Capacitors\, Transistors\, and Fun
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Yi Liu\, Molecular Foundry\, Lawrence Berkeley Lab\n5:00-7:00 pm\, Free\, Hybrid: In-person at Stanford Chemistry Department or virtual\, Registration required. \nAbstract\nPolymers with engineered functionalities play a crucial role in electronics and energy applications. Advancing materials discovery in this space requires tailored molecular design and innovative polymer architectures. My recent research focuses on designing molecular and macromolecular systems that either inhibit or facilitate charge transport—key factors in defining a polymer’s insulating or semiconducting properties. In this talk\, I will discuss dielectric polymers designed for capacitors operating under extreme electric fields and temperatures\, highlighting strategies to enhance their breakdown strength and capacitive energy storage performance. In contrast\, for applications such as field-effect transistors\, where efficient charge transport is critical\, I will present new classes of low-bandgap conjugated polymers enabled by a versatile quinoidal unit. Beyond their electronic applications\, the unique reactivity of the quinoidal unit allows for the formation of single-crystalline polymers\, opening new avenues in polymer science. Through these examples\, I will showcase how molecular design can be leveraged to expand the functionality and versatility of polymers. \nShort Bio\nYi Liu is a Senior Staff Scientist and director of the Organic Facility at the Molecular Foundry\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory\, USA. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry in 2004 from the University of California\, Los Angeles. After his postdoctoral research at the Scripps Research Institute\, he joined the Molecular Foundry in 2006 as a staff scientist\, launching his independent research career. His research interests include design and self-assembly of functional organic and organic-inorganic hybrid framework materials\, materials chemistry for organic electronics\, and fundamental understanding of the associated electronic processes. \n 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/polymers-for-capacitors-transistors-and-fun/
LOCATION:In-person at Stanford Chemistry Department & Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T184617
CREATED:20250508T160957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T160957Z
UID:21774-1746873000-1746878400@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:From the Laboratory to the Marketplace: The Development of a New Drug
DESCRIPTION:Natalie McClure\, Senior Regulatory Affairs and Product Development Consultant\nSponsored by California Section ACS\, Women Chemists Committee\n10:30 am-Noon\, Online\, Free\, May 10\, 2025. Registration required by May 8th at Noon\nDownload the flyer for this event\n\nAbstract\nDrug development requires a delicate balance between innovation\, efficacy\, safety\, and regulatory compliance. This talk will explore the multifaceted process of bringing a new drug from the laboratory to the market\, focusing on the critical role of regulatory affairs in ensuring patient safety and product quality. We will examine the key stages of drug development\, including pre-clinical studies\, clinical trials\, and risk-benefit analysis. We will also discuss how to interpret the package insert. We will discuss how drug developers can work with the FDA to bring the new drug to the market. \nSpeaker Bio\nNatalie McClure is a regulatory affairs consultant with extensive experience in drug development\, regulatory affairs and quality assurance. She obtained a BS in Chemistry from the University of Michigan in 1974 followed by a PhD in Organic Chemistry from Stanford University in 1979. She started her career at Syntex Research\, working in the process development laboratories on new synthetic approaches to prostaglandin and large-scale peptide synthesis and then changed career direction to drug regulatory affairs. \nOver the past 40 years\, she has worked at several different companies\, big and small\, as an individual contributor and executive\, and helped get over 6 drugs approved for marketing. She has filed more than 50 INDs (Investigational New Drugs)\, orphan drug applications and conducted many pre-IND meetings with the FDA. Natalie is an instructor at St Mary’s University and the UC Berkeley Extension program offering several courses in drug development and regulatory affairs. Natalie is also very active in the American Chemical Society serving as chair and councilor of the Silicon Valley local section.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/from-the-laboratory-to-the-marketplace-the-development-of-a-new-drug/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Morning Meeting,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250505T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250505T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T184617
CREATED:20250412T152849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T010437Z
UID:21741-1746460800-1746464400@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:The Quest for Painstakingly Perfect Painkillers: A Virtual Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Corey R. Hopkins\, Ph.D.\, University of Nebraska Medical Center\nSponsored by Southern California Section ACS\nMay 5 from 4-5 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\nFunded by the Local Section Activities Committee (LSAC) of the American Chemical Society\n\nABSTRACT \nWork in the Hopkins Laboratory centers around the synthesis and optimization of novel chemical tool compounds aimed at tackling unmet medical needs.  This talk will cover two projects in my lab: 1. Characterization of novel GIRK1/2 activators for the treatment of neuropathic pain\, and 2. The synthesis\, optimization and biological characterization of a series of sigma 1 modulators derived from dopamine 4 antagonists and their use in animal models of pain. \nGIRK1/2 activators are a class of compounds that can modulate G-protein-coupled inwardly rectifying potassium channels\, which are involved in pain signaling pathways. By enhancing GIRK channel activity\, these activators have shown potential in reducing pain perception and providing analgesic effects in preclinical animal models. The work presented herein outlines the ongoing structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies centered around a potent\, efficacious\, and selective positive allosteric modulators (PAM) of the GIRK1/2 channel. Sigma 1 antagonists have gained attention for their potential to modulate pain by blocking the sigma-1 receptor\, which is involved in various cellular processes\, including pain transmission. Preclinical studies suggest that these antagonists may reduce nociceptive signaling\, offering a novel approach to pain management. In the second part\, I’ll describe our efforts at the identification of novel dopamine 4 receptor antagonists and how that effort morphed into the discovery of potent and selective sigma 1 modulators. \nBIOGRAPHY \nDr. Hopkins is a Professor and Interim Chair in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Director of the newly designated UNMC Center for Drug Design and Innovation (CDDI). Corey completed his doctorate in 2002 at the University of Pittsburgh in the area of natural product total synthesis and he developed a novel ring expansion methodology to make pharmacophore analogs of dnacin. Dr. Hopkins moved to Aventis Pharmaceuticals in 2001 and later became Senior Research Investigator in Medicinal Chemistry. In 2008\, Dr. Hopkins served as Associate Director of Medicinal Chemistry for the Vanderbilt Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery where he led the chemistry efforts on multiple projects that led to pharmaceutical partnerships and a first-in-class clinical candidates. He is the author of more than 110 peer reviewed articles and an inventor on >25 patents. In addition\, he has been named to Stanford/Elsevier’s Top 2% scientist rankings for the past 8 years. \nDr. Hopkins has expertise in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery. Dr. Hopkins’ laboratory focuses on the development of chemical probes to elucidate the mechanisms in therapeutic areas such as pain\, Parkinson’s disease and cancer.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/the-quest-for-painstakingly-perfect-painkillers-a-virtual-seminar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T184617
CREATED:20250412T154428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250412T154428Z
UID:21744-1745506800-1745510400@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Tracking Ice Sheet Retreat Using Cosmogenic Nuclides: A Virtual Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Professor Claire Todd\, California State University\, San Bernardino\nSponsored by the Southern California Section ACS\nApril 24\, 3-4 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\nAbstract \nIce sheet retreat reveals underlying bedrock and strands glacially transported rock\, exposing these geologic materials to the cosmic ray flux. Geologists use the resulting cosmogenic nuclides in minerals to determine the timing and rate of ice sheet retreat. Studies across Antarctica reveal a range of ice sheet thinning rates over millennia and provide a valuable comparison to measurements of modern ice sheet change. This presentation will provide an overview of this geochronological technique\, and share field experiences and results from surface exposure age studies in East and West Antarctica. \nBiography \nDr. Claire Todd is Professor and Chair of the Department of Geological Sciences at California State University San Bernardino where she works with students to study cryospheric change in Antarctica and the Pacific Northwest. She has completed six deep field seasons in Antarctica.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/tracking-ice-sheet-retreat-using-cosmogenic-nuclides-a-virtual-seminar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T184617
CREATED:20250112T234716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T224452Z
UID:21592-1739383200-1739386800@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:CHIPS-funded Program for Advanced Metrology of Semiconductor Packaging Materials
DESCRIPTION:Stian Romberg\, PhD\, Materials Science and Engineering Division\, National Institute of Standards and Technology\nSponsored by Golden Gate Polymer Forum (GGPF)\nFebruary 12\, 2025\, from 6:00-7:00 pm\, Online\, Free/$5 Donation\, Registration required by Feb. 11th at 1:00 pm.\n\nAbstract\nThe CHIPS and Science Act budgeted $52 billion to invest in America’s semiconductor industry\, with $11 billion allocated for research and development activities\, like advancing measurement sciences critical for innovation. The project described in this presentation is part of the CHIPS Metrology Program Grand Challenge 3\, “Enabling Metrology for Integrating Components in Advanced Packaging.” We aim to improve the fundamental understanding of residual stress and warpage development in thermosetting polymers used for packaging semiconductors. \nThermosetting polymeric materials are essential in semiconductor packaging to provide mechanical integrity\, dissipate excess heat\, reduce signal loss\, etc. However\, the performance of these polymeric materials is affected by residual stresses generated from cure-induced shrinkage during processing and hygrothermal expansion/contraction during service. As advanced packaging trends towards thinner layers and 3D stacking\, packages become more susceptible to these stresses\, thereby compromising yield and reliability. Predictive models are used to analyze stress development in the package\, but to limited success due to insufficient availability of material properties data. Furthermore\, commercial thermoset packaging materials are typically highly filled\, complex formulations that hinder traditional material property measurement tools and analyses. \nTherefore\, our project is assembling an extensive suite of advanced metrologies for accurate material property measurements under relevant hygrothermal conditions to inform predictive models and improve engineering design and manufacturing productivity. Metrologies currently include differential scanning calorimetry and simultaneous rheology and Raman spectroscopy\, with additional spectroscopic\, residual stress\, and warpage measurement capabilities under development. Our plan is to (1) develop an open-source model material and (2) apply advanced metrologies that range from fundamental up to part-scale measurements. This approach will enable us to report material properties and measurement analyses with a level of transparency not observed in the semiconductor industry. \nSpeaker Background\n\nStian Romberg is a research scientist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering at Brown University where he played wide receiver on the football team. Then\, he earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Tennessee while conducting research at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. After defending his dissertation\, he completed an NRC postdoctoral appointment at NIST focused on using simultaneous rheology and Raman spectroscopy to design structurally stable curing schedules for additively manufactured thermoset composites. Stian remains at NIST\, but his focus has shifted to developing metrologies and analyses to understand the fundamental behaviors that govern residual stress in thermoset-based materials used for semiconductor packaging.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/chips-funded-program-for-advanced-metrology-of-semiconductor-packaging-materials/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T184617
CREATED:20250112T232822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T232822Z
UID:21581-1739010600-1739016000@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:DNA-mineral interactions at the molecular level: implications for bacterial evolution and ecological inference
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Karina Krarup Sand\, University of Copenhagen\nSponsored by Women Chemists Committee\, California ACS Section\n10:30 am-Noon\, Online\, Free\, Registration required | Download flyer\n\nAbstract: \n“Extracellular DNA (eDNA) in the environment degrades rapidly unless adsorbed onto minerals\, which enhances its stability. Currently there are vast amounts of DNA molecules preserved in our sediments. This mineral-bound DNA\, although widely used to study past ecosystems\, also poses significant implications for bacterial gene acquisition. By utilizing interfacial geochemistry\, molecular level and bacterial approaches\, this study explores (1) the role of mineral surfaces in DNA preservation in sediments and (2) the potential of soil bacteria to acquire mineral-adsorbed DNA through horizontal gene transfer (HGT). \nThe findings demonstrate that mineral surface properties substantially impact DNA stability\, offering new insights into sedimentary DNA taphonomy. Understanding these interactions can enhance environmental DNA (eDNA) applications for ecosystem. Moreover\, our data show that bacterial transformation of mineral-adsorbed DNA can lead to genetic diversity\, and is influenced by mineral surface properties. These insights suggest that mineral-facilitated HGT could serve as a pathway for bacterial evolution\, potentially affecting gene dispersal over extended temporal and spatial scales. In such an evolutionary scenario mineralogy and interfacial geochemical processes become central to the evolutionary process of maintaining fitness \nSpeaker Bio: \nKarina Krarup Sand\, PhD\, is an Associate Professor at the Globe Institute\, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences\, University of Copenhagen\, specializing in interdisciplinary research. Her work embodies a unique integration of geochemistry\, microbiology\, and evolutionary biology to understand and address pressing global health and environmental challenges. Sand’s pioneering research in these fields has established her as a leader in the study of processes at the intersection of environmental surfaces and life. Dr. Sand also serves as Chair for Globe’s Diversity Programme. \nHer pioneering work in studying bio-mineral interactions at the molecular level has recently provided insight into parameters important for DNA preservation in sediments\, and how sediments can be considered spatiotemporal gene archives for bacteria. Her work on studying the mechanisms driving bacterial uptake of genetic material stored on mineral surfaces link sedimentary processes to bacterial evolution. The work also provides an explanation for the observed extensive dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes in our environment and is directly relevant for mitigation strategies. \nShe is an advocate for collecting knowledge that is stored and curated in distinct research silos and co-founded the evolutionary geobiology consortium to drive knowledge collection aiming to address oncoming global threats to human and ecosystem health. Dr. Sand earned her MSc in Geology and her PhD in Chemistry from the University of Copenhagen. She has held various research and academic positions in Denmark\, the United States\, and the United Kingdom. Her career includes prestigious research fellowships. Her international experience has equipped her with a global perspective and an expansive network within the scientific community.” \n 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/dna-mineral-interactions-at-the-molecular-level-implications-for-bacterial-evolution-and-ecological-inference/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T184617
CREATED:20250112T193819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T193819Z
UID:21566-1737658800-1737662400@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Microbes Mining Minerals: A New Route to Plant Cultivation
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Jocelyn Richardson\nSponsored by SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory\n7:00-8:00 pm\, Hybrid Event\, Free\, Learn more and Register\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister to watch in person in the Kavli Auditorium\, or watch the lecture live on our YouTube page.  \n“Plants supply us with food\, clothing\, medicines\, fuels\, and other necessities of life.  For their growth\, plants need essential minerals from the soil. These nutrients can be provided by fertilizers\, but over-fertilization can damage the environment. Is there another way? Many of the nutrients plants need to grow already exist in soil\, but they are locked up within soil minerals and inaccessible to plants. However\, there is a world of microbes within the soil that are capable of ‘mining’ critical nutrients from soil minerals to provide nutrients for themselves and can also transfer these nutrients to plants. Studying the interactions between soil minerals\, microbes and plant roots is difficult because soil is complex\, messy\, and opaque. But now it is possible\, using X-rays\, to observe the processes by which soil microbes extract\, absorb\, and transfer nutrients. In this lecture\, I will describe our studies of fungal networks extracting nutrients from soil and bacteria that assist plant growth\, preventing the build-up of harmful chemicals. This research is providing fresh insights into nourishing the growth of plants. \n\n\n\n\nAbout Jocelyn Richardson\nJocelyn Richardson grew up in Edinburgh\, Scotland\, and earned her undergraduate degree in geology from the University of St. Andrews. In 2014\, she crossed the Atlantic to begin her graduate studies in Earth and planetary sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. Some of her graduate research was conducted at X-ray synchrotrons at the national laboratories\, sparking her interest in the exciting science that these facilities could provide. After obtaining her Ph.D. in 2019\, she began a postdoctoral fellowship at SLAC\, at the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL)\, where she helped researchers access advanced tools for their biological studies. Jocelyn is now an Associate Staff Scientist at SSRL\, using these tools for studies at the interface of biology\, geology\, and environmental science that aim to improve our understanding of Earth’s life-support systems.”
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/microbes-mining-minerals-a-new-route-to-plant-cultivation/
LOCATION:Hybrid event – SLAC\, 2575 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250119T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T184617
CREATED:20250112T185502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T185502Z
UID:21544-1737286200-1737295200@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Investigating Plant Terpenoid Metabolism and Bioproduct Applications
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Philipp Zerbe\, UC Davis\nSponsored by California ACS Local Section\n11:30 am-2:00 pm\, Hybrid Event: In-person $20 for lunch reservation ($10 students) at North Berkeley Senior Center\, 1901 Hearst Ave\, Berkeley. Online free\, Learn more and register | Download flyer\n\n“Join us on Sunday\, January 19\, 2025 for a buffet lunch\, networking\, and a chance to explore the exotic chemistry of plants.  Professor Philipp Zerbe will present new results from his laboratory at UC Davis\, including their studies of the scent compounds from the Wollemi Pine (shown above).  This ancient species dates to the era of the dinosaurs\, and was thought to be extinct until its discovery in the remote mountains of New South Wales\, Australia in 1994.  Its survival in the wild is threatened\, and the UCB Botanical Garden is one of many centers working to preserve the species.  Professor Zerbe is working with researchers at the Botanical Garden to study the unique chemistry of this mysterious plant. \nLunch Reservations (12:00 PM) – Please Click Here\nIf you can’t join us in-person\, you can still join us online! \nRegister for the Zoom Meeting at 1:00 PM – Click Here\nWe look forward to seeing you on January 19th! \nDownload the event flier HERE. \nAbstract\nPlants are nature’s master chemists; they deploy complex networks of specialized metabolites to interact with other organisms and adapt to their environment. Among these metabolites\, terpenoids encompass the largest class with critical functions in plant development\, chemical ecology and stress adaptation. Terpenoid chemical diversity also offers a rich source for bioproducts\, including flavors\, fragrances\, pharmaceuticals and more. A deeper understanding of the mechanisms underlying the diversity of plant terpenoid metabolism can offer innovative avenues toward agricultural and other industrial applications. Toward this vision\, the Zerbe Lab integrates functional genomics\, metabolomics and various protein biochemical and genetic appraoches to investigate the biosynthesis and physiological function of terpenoids in food\, bioenergy\, and medicinal plants. We will discuss the discovery of common and species-specific terpenoid pathways across different plant species that provide new insights into the evolutionary divergence of terpenoid metabolism\, its role in plant-environment interactions\, and how this knowledge can be applied toward crop improvement and bioproduct engineering. \nAbout the Speaker\nPhilipp Zerbe is a Professor at the Department of Plant Biology\, University of California at Davis. His research group focuses on the discovery and engineering of specialized terpenoid metabolism in food\, bioenergy and medicinal plants. For his research\, Dr. Zerbe received the 2015 Arthur Neish Young Investigator Award\, a 2016/17 Hellman Fellowship\, and 2018 Elsevier Young Investigator Award. Prior to his position at UC Davis\, Dr. Zerbe received his PhD from the Ruhr-University Bochum\, Germany (2007) with emphasis on structure-function studies plant hormone metabolism\, followed by positions as a Postdoctoral Fellow and Research Associate at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver\, Canada) where he focused his research on the discovery of terpenoid metabolism with relevance for bioproducts and stress tolerance in food crops and forest trees.”
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/investigating-plant-terpenoid-metabolism-and-bioproduct-applications/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Lunch Meeting,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250116T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T184617
CREATED:20250112T184833Z
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UID:21542-1737050400-1737054000@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Polyelectrolyte Complex Scaffoldings for Wet Adhesives and 3D Bioprinting Inks
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Samanvaya Srivastava\, UCLA Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering\nSponsored by Golden Gate Polymer Forum (GGPF)\n6:00-7:00 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required by 1:00 pm on January 15th\n\n“Photocrosslinkable precursors (small molecules or polymers) undergo rapid crosslinking upon photoirradiation\, forming covalently crosslinked hydrogels. The spatiotemporally controlled crosslinking\, which can be achieved in situ\, encourages the utility of photocrosslinked hydrogels in biomedicine as bioadhesives\, bioprinting inks\, and extracellular matrix mimics. However\, the low viscosity of the precursor solutions results in handling difficulties owing to unwanted flows and dilution\, and compromises the strength of the photocrosslinked hydrogels. In this talk\, I will introduce oppositely charged triblock polyelectrolytes as additives for precursor solutions that transform the precursor solution into a self-assembled polyelectrolyte complex (PEC) hydrogel with enhanced shear strength and viscosity\, providing interim protection against precursor dilution and mitigating secondary flows. The PEC network also augments the properties of the photocrosslinked hydrogels. Crosslinking of the precursors upon photoirradiation results in the formation of interpenetrating polymer network hydrogels with both PEC and covalently-linked networks that exhibit shear moduli exceeding the linear combination of the moduli of the constituent networks and overcome the tensile strength–extensibility tradeoff that restricts the performance of covalently-linked hydrogels. The reinforcement approach will be shown to be broadly compatible with photocrosslinkable precursors\, not require any modification of the precursors\, and introduce minimal processing steps\, paving the way for broader translation of photocrosslinkable materials for biomedical applications. \nSpeaker Background \n\nSamanvaya is an Associate Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at UCLA. He completed his undergraduate and master’s degrees from IIT Kanpur and his Ph.D. from Cornell University\, all in Chemical Engineering. At IIT Kanpur\, he worked with Prof. Ashutosh Sharma on instabilities in thin films. At Cornell\, he worked with Prof. Lynden Archer on the structure and properties of polymer nanocomposites and nanoparticle dispersions. After his Ph.D.\, Samanvaya pursued postdoctoral research on polyelectrolyte solutions and complexes with Prof. Matthew Tirrell at The University of Chicago. Samanvaya’s current research interests are in investigating the influence of diverse intermolecular interactions on material structure and properties\, with a broader aim to combine this fundamental understanding with molecular engineering and self-assembly processes to improve materials design. He has published over 50 research articles and has received several awards\, including the Austin Hooey Graduate Research Excellence Recognition Award at Cornell University\, the RSC Researcher Mobility Grant\, the AIChE 35 under 35 award\, the NSF CAREER Award\, and the ACS PMSE Young Investigator Award.” \nLab website: https://www.srivastava-lab.net/
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/polyelectrolyte-complex-scaffoldings-for-wet-adhesives-and-3d-bioprinting-inks/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241211T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T184617
CREATED:20241207T211416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T211416Z
UID:21454-1733918400-1733927400@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Sustainability at Exponent: Webinar and In-person Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tiny Fibers\, Big Problems: An Introduction to the Contributors\, Environmental Impact\, & Regulation of Microplastics\n\n\nSponsored by SPE Golden Gate Section\n\n\n12:00 – 2:30PM\, Menlo Park\, Learn more and register\n\n\nErin Kirkpatrick\, Ph.D.\, Brian Jing\, Ph.D.\, Sadella Santos\, Ph.D.\n\n\nMicroplastics have recently gained more attention due to their ever-growing presence in the environment\, however\, their impact is not fully understood. They originate from a variety of sources including the intentional addition of small plastic particles to certain consumer products and the degradation of larger plastic materials from post-consumer use\, such as from synthetic fibers from textiles. Currently\, there is a lack of federal regulation focused on targeting the pathways that microplastics are introduced into the environment. Further\, due to the lack of regulation\, there is a lack of scientific consensus on the appropriate standard methods for identifying and characterizing microplastics. This review will discuss the current definition of microplastic and their sources\, current and developing regulation\, the available standards and quantification methods\, and comment on the dynamic landscape of the textile industry’s contribution to microplastics. \nLunch will be provided for in-person attendees. \nFor the virtual event\, register here. \nEvent Schedule\nNoon – 1pm PST: Webinar and Lunch (for in-person attendees) \n1:15-2:30pm: Exponent Lab Tour (Chromatography/FTIR labs\, Microscopy Spaces\, Inspection Areas)
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/sustainability-at-exponent-webinar-and-in-person-tour/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Tour,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T184617
CREATED:20241011T202846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T202846Z
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:20260424T184617
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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