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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251104T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200156
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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:20260424T200156
CREATED:20250917T090344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T090344Z
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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:20260424T200156
CREATED:20250816T090334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T090334Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200156
CREATED:20250617T061719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T061719Z
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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:20250618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T121500
DTSTAMP:20260424T200156
CREATED:20250617T061456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T061456Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250514T190000
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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:20260424T200156
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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:20260424T200156
CREATED:20250412T152849Z
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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:20260424T200156
CREATED:20250412T154428Z
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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:20260424T200156
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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
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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:20260424T200156
CREATED:20250112T193819Z
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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:20260424T200156
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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:20260424T200156
CREATED:20250112T184833Z
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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:20260424T200156
CREATED:20241207T211416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T211416Z
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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:20260424T200156
CREATED:20241011T202846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T202846Z
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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:20260424T200156
CREATED:20241011T202320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T202320Z
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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;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241102T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200156
CREATED:20241011T201742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T201752Z
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SUMMARY:Reducing Risk & Uncertainty Associated with Nuclear Waste Processing & Disposal: A Hanford Tank Waste Case Study
DESCRIPTION:Carolyn Pearce\, PhD\, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory\nSponsored by ACS California Section\, Women Chemists Committee\nNov. 2nd\, 10:30-Noon\, Online\, Free\, Registration required | Download Flyer\n\nAbstract:\n“The Hanford site in Washington State\, which produced plutonium for the US weapons program\, is the most contaminated nuclear site in the nation and is its largest environmental clean-up activity. During weapons production\, 56 million gallons of liquid radioactive/chemical waste (sludge\, salt cake\, and supernatant)\, with 170 million Curies of radioactivity and 240\,000 tons of complex chemicals\, was generated. This liquid waste is the primary environmental contamination risk\, currently intended to be processed into a glass form for stabilization and to allow its radioactivity to safely dissipate over hundreds to thousands of years. Uncertainty associated with nuclear waste processing and disposal can be mitigated by: (i) characterizing waste chemistry; and (ii) understanding waste form behavior in the environment. A key issue of Hanford tank waste processing and disposal is that\, although radionuclides such as technetium are the risk drivers\, it is the ‘benign’ dominant elements such as aluminum that dictate the processing limits and uncertainties\, given that tank waste is removed on a volume basis. Basic research by the Ion Dynamics in Radioactive Environments and Materials (IDREAM) Energy Frontier Research Center (EFRC) has focused on unravelling complex ion coordination\, solvation\, pairing with other ions\, and cluster formation in these radioactive and highly concentrated chemical environments. The goal of IDREAM is to understand the fundamental mechanisms of aluminum speciation change that underpin solubility\, nucleation and precipitation in Hanford tank waste to accelerate safe\, cost-effective\, and efficient waste processing. Once the waste has been processed\, it must be demonstrated that risk driving radioactive elements will be contained in the wasteform for thousands of years until they become safe. Archeological artifacts\, analogous to wasteform materials\, i.e.\, glass\, that have been left by our ancestors and exposed to the environment for thousands of years can be used to validate and refine predicted wasteform durability. \nAbout the Speaker:\nCarolyn Pearce joined Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in 2016 and is a scientist and team lead in the Subsurface Science Group. She directs the PNNL-led US DOE Office of Science supported Ion Dynamics in Radioactive Environments and Materials Energy Frontier Research Center\, and leads research programs for US DOE Environmental Management\, Office of River Protection\, and Richland Limited. She characterizes solutions and minerals relevant to radioactive waste storage and processing\, determining reaction mechanisms and kinetics that affect radionuclide stability in waste forms and subsurface environments. Dr. Pearce obtained her B.Sc. and PhD from the University of Leeds\, UK\, and is Honorary Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences\, University of Manchester\, UK\, and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences\, Washington State University.”
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/reducing-risk-uncertainty-associated-with-nuclear-waste-processing-disposal-a-hanford-tank-waste-case-study/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240626T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200156
CREATED:20240605T232259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T232259Z
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SUMMARY:The State of the Science: Inaugural Address
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Marcia McNutt\, NAS President\nSponsored by the National Academy of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine (NAS)\nJune 26\, 2024\, Noon-2:00 PM (Pacific Time)\, Online and In person\, Free\, Learn more and Register\n\n“The first State of the Science address will explore how U.S. science and innovation are positioned to respond to rising global competition and shifting priorities for the nation’s economy\, security\, public health\, and well-being.  The event is intended to bring together leaders in science and research\, technology and innovation\, policymaking\, government\, industry\, and philanthropy to explore what actions may be needed to chart a course toward a more nimble\, more robust U.S. science and technology enterprise that is ready to meet the nation’s current challenges and make vital advances in the future.” \nThe State of the Science address will be followed by a panel discussion\, featuring: \nHarvey V. Fineberg\, MD\, PhD (Moderator):  President\, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation \nChristie Aschwanden: Author\, Good to Go: What the Athlete in All of Us Can Learn from the Strange Science of Recovery and Producer/Host\, Uncertain \nStephanie Diem\, PhD: Assistant Professor\, Nuclear Engineering and Physics\, University of Wisconsin-Madison \nJames Manyika\, PhD: SVP of Research\, Technology & Society\, Google and Alphabet \nAlbert Reece\, MD\, PhD\, MBA\, FACOG: Former Dean and University Executive Vice President; Endowed Professor and Director\, Center for Advanced Research Training and Innovation (CARTI); Senior Scientist\, Center for Birth Defects Research University of Maryland School of Medicine \nJames Marshall Shepherd\, PhD: Associate Dean for Research\, Scholarship\, and Partnerships\, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences\, University of Georgia (UGA); Professor of Geography and Atmospheric Sciences; Director\, UGA Atmospheric Sciences Program; Associate Director for Climate and Outreach\, Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems\, University of Georgia \nGrace Wang\, PhD: 17th President\, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/the-state-of-the-science-inaugural-address/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240624T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240624T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200156
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SUMMARY:Innovations in Materials Design for Kidney Dialysis\, from Lab Bench to Patient: A GGPF & Silicon Valley ACS Joint Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Innovations in Materials Design for Kidney Dialysis\, from Lab Bench to Patient \nProf. Buddy Ratner\, University of Washington \nSponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum and Silicon Valley ACS \nJune 24\, 2024 \n\n5:00-6:00 pm In-person networking with refreshments @ Stanford Chemistry Department before Zoom Watch Party\n6:00-7:00 pm Zoom presentation\, virtual or in-person at Stanford Watch Party\n\nFree/$5 Donation to GGPF\, Register for Zoom link or for in-person Watch Party location by June 23rd at 1:00 pm | Download flyer \nAbstract:\nIn 1962 in Seattle\, chronic hemodialysis on humans was first used successfully to address end stage kidney disease (ESKD). Since that time\, we now have 4.5 million people worldwide receiving life-prolonging dialysis treatments three times a week – the therapy sustains their lives. However\, the pain and complications of kidney dialysis are tragic for ESKD patients and the costs to society are huge (>$130B/yr). Our research program at the University of Washington is focused on rethinking dialysis that has not changed significantly since 1962. We aim to develop an ambulatory dialysis system\, the AKTIV (Ambulatory Kidney to Improve Vitality). To retool dialysis\, we will need improved blood waste cleansing\, painless blood access\, new blood compatible materials\, skin healing and prevention of biofilm formation. Enhancements that can revolutionize how dialysis is performed will be discussed in this talk along with efforts to take innovation from the lab bench to the patient.  Polymers feature significantly in this development effort and are used to improve blood compatibility\, reduce biofilm formation and improve skin healing. \nBio:\n \nBuddy Ratner\, PhD\, University of Washington\, Director of the UW Engineered Biomaterials Engineering Research Center (UWEB)\, Michael L. and Myrna Darland Endowed Chair in Technology Commercialization\, and Professor in Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering at the University of Washington. He received his PhD in Polymer Chemistry from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn. His specialization is biomaterials used in medical devices and implants\, and his lab is working on multiple bioengineering projects for tissues\, organs and medical devices. Dr. Ratner is a member of the US National Academy of Engineering\, fellow and past president of the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE)\, a fellow and past president of the Society For Biomaterials\, a fellow of AVS (formerly the American Vacuum Society)\, a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science\, and a fellow of the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society. He has participated in the launch of numerous companies including Healionics\, Inc.\, Asemblon\, Inc. and Kuleana Technology\, Inc. (focused on innovative dialysis devices). Dr. Ratner has authored more than 500 scholarly works and has more than 30 issued patents. His numerous awards include the Lifetime Inventor and Innovator Award from the University of Washington\, the Acta Biomaterialia Gold Medal\, the Distinguished Service Award from the ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry\, the Langmuir Lecture Award from the American Chemical Society\, the Most Cited Paper Award (2015) from the Annals of Biomedical Engineering\, George Winter Award of the European Society for Biomaterials\, and the Pierre Galletti Award of AIMBE.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/innovations-in-materials-design-for-kidney-dialysis-from-lab-bench-to-patient-a-ggpf-silicon-valley-acs-joint-seminar/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240210T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200156
CREATED:20240110T002956Z
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SUMMARY:Toxic Beauty: The Effects of Phthalates and Bisphenols on Human Stem Cells and Embryo Development
DESCRIPTION:Sonya M. Schuh\, PhD\nSponsored by Women Chemists Committee\, California ACS Section\n10:30-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required | View flyer \nAbstract: Dr. Schuh’s research focuses on reproductive and developmental biology and toxicology. Her talk delves into the prevalent challenges of the current plastics and environmental toxin crisis\, and their effects on human health\, fertility\, and congenital defects. Ubiquitous chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates\, present in a wide variety of plastics\, cosmetics\, personal care\, and household products\, disrupt hormones and pathways and act as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in the body. Despite efforts over the last several years to replace BPA with alternatives labeled “BPA-Free\,” Dr. Schuh’s work has revealed that these substitutes actually carry similar\, and in some cases much worse\, toxic risks. She and her all–woman undergraduate research team were recently featured in a docuseries on HBO Max entitled “Not So Pretty\,” which highlights their research on the toxic and teratogenic effects of bisphenols and phthalates on embryo development. Schuh\, a self-proclaimed “Science Queen” and her team of “STEM Chicks\,” also did testing of chemicals in various beauty products featured by the series. The Schuh lab has since filmed for another upcoming documentary and has published several impactful manuscripts\, with this work getting national and global attention. All of Dr. Schuh’s recent findings emphasize the potential implications for human health and fertility\, especially for women\, urging consumer awareness\, policy reform\, sustainable alternatives\, and putting ‘people over profit.’ \nAbout the Speaker: Dr. Sonya Schuh is a passionate mother\, teacher\, scientist\, artist\, athlete\, environmentalist\, and STEMinist. Originally from San Diego and inland Southern California\, she grew up exploring nature\, the ocean\, and enjoying all things outdoors. An inquisitive bold nature\, fascination with life and the natural world\, and being the product of educator parents\, would eventually lead her to a science career. She earned a BS in Marine Biology and Zoology from Humboldt State University\, where she conducted marine research and worked as a Marine Naturalist. She then completed her PhD in Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Washington in Seattle\, focusing on chemical effects on sperm. Later\, at Stanford’s Stem Cell Biology Institute\, she delved into genes and environmental factors affecting human fertility and led the largest study to date on genes linked with ovarian reserve (oocyte number) in women. Joining Saint Mary’s College of California in 2013\, she initiated a research program on the impact of endocrine disruptors on embryos of various species and animal and human stem cells. Dedicated to teaching and diverse collaborations\, her most cherished accomplishment is her three children\, inspiring her ongoing commitment to shaping a better world. Dr. Sonya says\, “Of all my accolades and work\, my three amazing children are hands-down my best and proudest accomplishments\, with my long list of wonderful students coming in second. They all inspire me to continue paving new paths\, breaking barriers\, challenging status quos\, and working towards a better future. We can make a difference by the way we pursue answers and solutions\, communicate our work\, treat other people\, and care for all people and life of this earth. I still have a lot of hope.”
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/toxic-beauty-the-effects-of-phthalates-and-bisphenols-on-human-stem-cells-and-embryo-development/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200156
CREATED:20240110T064143Z
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SUMMARY:ORCID Workshop for Researchers
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Lyrasis\n11 am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nGetting 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 researchers\, so this workshop will help you make sure you are ahead of the game. \nIn this workshop\, we will cover: \n\nAn overview of the benefits of ORCID for researchers\nHow ORCID can help you save time throughout the research landscape\nTips and tricks for keeping 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!
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/orcid-workshop-for-researchers-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240131T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240131T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200156
CREATED:20240110T035138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T063420Z
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SUMMARY:Upcycling Polymers Seminar: Mixed Polyester Deconstruction to Enable a Circular Bioeconomy
DESCRIPTION:Kat Knauer\, PhD.\, National Renewable Energy Laboratory & CTO of the BOTTLE™ Consortium\nHosted by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum\n6 pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free/$5 Donation\, Registration required (Registration deadline: January 30 at 1pm)\n\nThe production\, use\, and disposal of plastics account for 3.8% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions\, nearly double the aviation sector\, implying that plastics are a key energy and climate challenge. Studies have shown that a net-zero plastic supply chain can be achieved by combining biomass utilization with effective recycling. To address these challenges and decarbonize the plastic industry\, we envision transitioning the plastic supply chain to a circular\, biobased polyester model by enabling downstream recycling of biobased plastics. EsterCycle is a base-catalyzed methanolysis recycling platform designed to depolymerize both petroleum and biobased polyester plastics in one pot under mild conditions with high yields. These plastics include polyethylene terephthalate (PET)\, polylactic acid (PLA)\, polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT)\, and polybutylene succinate (PBS). This talk focuses on stages in the development of EsterCycle: deconstruction mechanisms\, separations science\, and economic and life cycle assessment (LCA). Also covered is the development of novel polyesters to challenge the polyolefins’ status quo. The proposed technology allows for sequestered\, biogenic carbon to stay in circulation\, reducing reliance on both fossil fuels and agricultural feedstocks. LCA models show a potential abatement of ~500 million tons of CO2 emissions per year if 35% of the plastic supply chain were replaced with biobased polyesters at a 70% recycling rate via our proposed recycling technology. \nBio-Optimized Technologies to keep Thermoplastics out of Landfills and the Environment (BOTTLE™) is a U.S. Department of Energy multi-organization consortium focused on developing new chemical upcycling strategies for today’s plastics and redesigning tomorrow’s plastics to be recyclable-by-design. Techno-economic analysis\, life cycle assessment\, and supply chain modeling are critical tools to ultimately facilitate the development of economical and sustainable approaches for recycling and redesigning plastics. \nAbout the speaker: Dr. Kat Knauer is a polymer scientist who has dedicated her scientific career to solving the plastic waste problem. She has a PhD in Polymer Science and Engineering from the University of Southern Mississippi. She completed the BASF Leadership Development Program (LDP) in 2018 and took a Senior Scientist role in BASF’s Plastics Division. Her research efforts focused on advanced recycling technologies which ultimately led her to leading the Materials Innovation R&D team at Novoloop (formerly BioCellection)\, a San Francisco Bay Area chemical recycling startup. At Novoloop she helped develop a technology that converted post-consumer polyethylene waste into valuable chemical building blocks to upcycle into new high-performing polymer applications. Currently Dr. Knauer is a senior researcher at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the BOTTLE™ Consortium where she is developing sustainable technologies to chemically upcycle today’s existing plastic waste streams and develop new plastics for the future that are recyclable by design.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/upcycling-polymers-seminar-mixed-polyester-deconstruction-to-enable-a-circular-bioeconomy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200156
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SUMMARY:Know the Crystallization Pathway During Processing: Crystallization of Nylons Using Fast Scanning Calorimetry and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Xiaoshi Zhang\, PhD\, Plastics Engineering Technology\, Penn State University Behrend\nSponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum (GGPF)\n6pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free/$5 Donation; Registration required\nRegistration deadline: Tuesday\, December 12@1pm\n\nAbstract: In plastic manufacturing\, understanding the interplay between processing conditions and the resulting properties of plastics is crucial. In this presentation\, I will delve into the intricate relationship between processing conditions and the resultant properties of polymers\, with a particular focus on nylons\, PEEK\, and their composites. Initially\, I will discuss our recent research that utilizes Fast Scanning Calorimetry along with other technologies to unravel the complexities of crystallization pathways. We observe that through crystallization cooling pathways in a wide range from 10 K/s to 2000 K/s\, kinetics and morphology can exhibit completely different behaviors\, even under identical crystallization temperatures. Following this\, I will examine the impact of shear on crystallization. Our exploration includes how rotational rheometry\, employing Couette flow instead of traditional Poiseuille flow\, broadens our understanding of shear-induced kinetics and morphological transitions. This is complemented by techniques such as synchrotron X-ray and X-ray CT\, through which we will discuss intriguing observations in PEEK glass fiber and carbon fiber composites. Throughout the presentation\, I will demonstrate how these methodologies significantly enhance our understanding of plastic processing\, particularly in the context of injection molding. The insights gained are pivotal for the strategic manipulation of key processing parameters\, such as injection velocity\, pack pressure\, and mold temperature. This knowledge is essential for optimizing the final properties of the manufactured parts. \nSpeaker Background: Dr. Xiaoshi Zhang is a research faculty member at Penn State Behrend\, where he dedicates his efforts to studying polymer crystallization under processing-relevant conditions\, advanced plastic polymer characterization\, and the sustainability of plastics. His work at Penn State is marked by notable industry collaborations\, securing funding from organizations including INVISTA\, SKF\, Shell\, and the American Chemical Council. Prior to joining Penn State Behrend in 2020\, Dr. Zhang gained valuable industry experience at DSM\, a leader in engineering plastics. His contributions to polymer science have been recognized through his published work\, which has been featured on the covers of journals like Macromolecules and Macromolecular Rapid Communications\, and has received acknowledgment from the DOE Office of Science. Dr. Zhang earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Florida State University\, studying under Professor Rufina Alamo.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/know-the-crystallization-pathway-during-processing-crystallization-of-nylons-using-fast-scanning-calorimetry-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200156
CREATED:20231103T232245Z
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SUMMARY:SLAC Public Lecture: Faster! Catching up to Electrons on the Move (Hybrid Event)
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory7:00-8:00pm\, Free\, Registration required to attend in-person (SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory\, Kavli Auditorium\, 2575 Sand Hill Rd\, Menlo Park\, CA 94025) or Watch Live on SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory’s YouTube Channel | Learn more  \nAbstract: Electrons are tiny particles that hold together the atoms in molecules. When sunlight interacts with a molecule\, it first transfers its energy to the electrons.  Then\, as the electrons move\, the molecule changes form\, reshaping itself or even breaking apart.  We do not fully understand how electrons affect the molecules to which they belong because it is very hard to catch them in action.  Electrons move incredibly quickly\, and they behave according to the peculiar laws of quantum mechanics.  But now\, we can follow the motion of electrons using SLAC’s Linac Coherent Light Source\, an accelerator that can make pulses of X-rays that are shorter than one millionth of a billionth of a second.  In this lecture\, I will explain how this one-of-a-kind tool allows us to watch speedy electrons as they move. \n \nAbout the Speaker: Taran Driver is an Associate Staff Scientist at the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) and the Stanford PULSE Institute. He grew up in the United Kingdom\, where he obtained his B.Sc. in physics and philosophy from the University of Nottingham in 2014\, and his Ph.D. in biomolecular structure analysis from Imperial College London in 2019. He came to SLAC in 2019 as a postdoctoral scholar at the Stanford PULSE Institute. His research at SLAC focuses on using the unique ultrashort X-ray pulses made by the LCLS to understand how electrons move within molecules. In his spare time\, he enjoys cycling and playing soccer in the California sunshine. \nSee also: Taran Driver wins 2023 LCLS Young Investigator Award for work on capturing ultrafast electron movements (SLAC News\, October 20\, 2023)
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/slac-public-lecture-faster-catching-up-to-electrons-on-the-move-hybrid-event/
LOCATION:Hybrid event – SLAC\, 2575 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Public Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231115T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200156
CREATED:20231103T223909Z
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SUMMARY:Programmable Shape Morphing & Responsiveness of Composite Hydrogels
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Jinhye Bae\, UC San Diego\nDepartment of NanoEngineering & Materials Science and Engineering\nSponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum (GGPF)\n6:00-7:00pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free/$5 Donation\, Registration required\n\nAbstract: The design and fabrication of stimuli-responsive hydrogels and hybrids with reversible shape morphing and tunable actuation speed have been of great interest. In this talk\, I will discuss our recent progress in approaches to integrate functional materials (e.g. graphene oxide\, nanoclay\, etc.) into stimuli-responsive hydrogels (e.g. poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)). These approaches provide insights into how the presence of functional additives and physical interactions between the additives and hydrogel networks can lead to different internal structures\, and thus mechanical properties. Next\, I will describe how we have leveraged these insights to precisely program the 3D shapes and control the swelling-deswelling kinetics by external stimuli\, and tune the mechanical properties. Lastly\, I will also demonstrate how different manufacturing processes can affect the microstructures and properties of hydrogels and their hybrids. Such a systemic approach to stimuli-responsive shape morphing systems of hydrogels and hybrids will allow us to understand their structure-property relationships and utilize these systems for applications ranging from soft robotics to biomedical devices. \nSpeaker background: Jinhye Bae is an Assistant Professor in the Department of NanoEngineering at the University of California\, San Diego. She received her Ph.D. in Polymer Science and Engineering at the University of Massachusetts\, Amherst\, then worked in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard University as a Postdoctoral Fellow. Her research focuses on understanding the structure-property relationship of polymeric materials to program their shape reconfiguration and responsiveness. Her research interests also include the integration of material characteristics into new structural design and fabrication approaches for applications in biomedical devices\, soft robotics\, actuators\, and sensors. She has received several awards including the ACS PMSE Young Investigator Award (2023)\, the AIChE President Young Investigator Award (2021)\, and the ACS PRF Doctoral New Investigator Award (2021)\, She also has been selected as the Emerging Investigator in Nanoscale (2023)\, Soft Matter (2022)\, and Polymer Chemistry (2020).
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/programmable-shape-morphing-responsiveness-of-composite-hydrogels/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200156
CREATED:20231103T214144Z
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SUMMARY:Shining Light on Solar Cells and Their Material Impacts
DESCRIPTION:Rachel Woods-Robinson\, PhD\, University of Washington Clean Energy Institute\nSponsored by California ACS\n10:30am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nAbstract: Addressing climate change requires transitioning to renewables such as photovoltaic solar panels\, but one key barrier to this transition is that we need better materials. In this talk\, we’ll start at the sun and then zoom into a solar panel all the way down to the nanoscale\, highlighting materials challenges that scientists face at each length scale to make solar more efficient\, reliable\, and sustainable. We’ll meet the different material components\, such as absorbers and transparent conductors (TCs)\, and I’ll share some of my research into designing new TCs for solar. Next\, we’ll zoom back out to discuss challenges we face beyond the lab in bringing solar to society\, including critical raw materials\, environmental impacts\, and “green sacrifice zones.” Lastly\, I’ll share some insights from my outreach project Cycle for Science and college course Cycle the Rockies. \nAbout the speaker: Rachel Woods-Robinson (she/her) received a B.S. in Physics from UCLA\, and a Ph.D. at U.C. Berkeley and Berkeley Lab designing new crystals for solar energy by combining computational chemistry\, thin film growth\, and device fabrication. Rachel recently started as a Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Washington’s Clean Energy Institute to study environmental and human impacts of such new solar materials. In addition to research goals to curtail climate change\, Rachel aims to support scientists in sharing our work accessibly and engaging collaboratively with our communities\, and loves outdoor adventuring. She co-founded “Cycle for Science\,” in which scientists go on bicycle tours and visit K-12 classes to teach hands-on lessons about sustainability\, and she instructs “Cycle the Rockies” (Wild Rockies Field Institute)\, an immersive month-long course in which undergrads ride bicycles across Montana to learn about local energy and climate impacts.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/shining-light-on-solar-cells-and-their-material-impacts/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T120000
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SUMMARY:The Physics and Chemistry of the Atomic Nucleus
DESCRIPTION:Heather Crawford\, PhD\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL)\nSponsored by California ACS Section\n10:30am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nAbstract\nThe atomic nucleus truly sits at the intersection of chemistry and physics – over the decades both scientific fields have laid claim to these uniquely mysterious quantum systems. I will talk in this presentation about the current state-of-the-art in nuclear science\, including the new Facility for Rare Isotope Beams\, which is opening a new era for studies of the nucleus. I’ll also discuss what we are learning each day to advance our understanding of nuclei across the Segre chart\, and through these studies\, our knowledge of the origin of the elements and isotopes we find on Earth and across the cosmos. \nAbout The Speaker\nHeather Crawford received her B.Sc. in Chemistry from Simon Fraser University\, in Burnaby\, British Columbia\, Canada.  She earned her Ph.D. in nuclear chemistry from Michigan State University\, working with Prof. Paul Mantica and studying the beta-decay properties of neutron-rich isotopes of Ca\, Sc and Ti at the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory.  She then worked as a postdoctoral researcher in the nuclear structure group at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL)\, before moving to an Assistant Professor of Physics position at Ohio University in Athens\, OH.  Heather then returned to LBNL as a career-track and now career staff scientist in the nuclear structure group.  She is a researcher into the structure of very neutron-rich exotic nuclei and served for 5 years as the chair of the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) Users executive committee\, representing a user’s group of 1400+ scientists. \nRSVP here!\nZoom link to be shared with attendees the day of the event. \nPlease register before Thursday\, September 14\, 2023\, 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 via Brown Paper Tickets. \nPlease visit the CalACS website www.calacs.org to register for this meeting or use Brown Paper Tickets. \nThe event is FREE and open to the community. More information: e-mail WCC co-chair Elaine Yamaguchi. \n 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/the-physics-and-chemistry-of-the-atomic-nucleus/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230907T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230907T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T200156
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SUMMARY:Chemical Vapor Deposition Techniques for Design & Synthesis of Polymer Nanomaterials
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Rong Yang\, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering\, Cornell University \nSponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum\, GGPF\n5PM Pacific time\, Online via Zoom\, Registration required (Registration deadline: Sept. 6th @ 1pm)\n\nAbstract\nPolymers are some of the most prevalent materials in the modern age. While they have been predominantly synthesized in solution and processed into a variety of macroscopic sizes and shapes\, the need for programmability in microscopic morphology has challenged traditional synthesis approaches. Recent advances in vacuum-based synthesis technologies\, such as initiated Chemical Vapor Deposition (iCVD) and Condensed Droplet Polymerization (CDP)\, have enabled a new mode of control over material properties during polymerization. Distinct from prior research that has placed a strong emphasis on the design of monomer molecular structure and controlled polymerization\, the all-dry synthesis methods enable manipulation of the molecular interactions\, such as nanoscale dewetting\, molecular complexation\, and long-range molecular ordering\, to achieve programmable nanoscale structures. In this talk\, we will use three examples to illustrate the underlying principles and potential benefits of this distinct synthesis paradigm: (i) leveraging nanoscale dewetting of nonpolar liquids to create polymeric nanodomes with spatiotemporal resolution on the nanoscale; (ii) enabling vapor-phase molecular complexation during polymerization to achieve an unprecedented range of molecular weight\, mechanical properties\, and film morphology; and (iii) templating continuous polymerization via structured liquids. Taken together\, these advances in manipulating the physicochemical interactions during polymerization are poised to open up a new dimension in the design and synthesis of programmable polymeric materials\, benefiting numerous existing and future technologies\, ranging from membrane separation to drug delivery. \nSpeaker Background\nDr. Rong Yang is an Assistant Professor at the R.F. Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Cornell University and a Faculty Fellow at the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability. She received her B.S. in Chemical Engineering in 2009 from Tsinghua University in Beijing\, her M.S. in Chemical Engineering Practice from MIT in 2012\, and her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from MIT in 2014. From 2014-2016\, she was a postdoctoral fellow at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School\, where she later became an Assistant Professor before joining Cornell in 2019. Her research lies at the intersection of material science and biomedical engineering\, with a focus on all-dry polymer synthesis techniques\, functional nano- or living materials with controlled morphology and reactivity\, and their application in drug delivery\, infectious disease treatment\, and environmental sustainability. Her work has been recognized by the NIH Pathway to Independence Award\, the NSF CAREER Award\, the ACS PMSE Young Investigator Award\, and the Intel® Rising Star Faculty Award\, among others. \n 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/chemical-vapor-deposition-techniques-for-design-synthesis-of-polymer-nanomaterials/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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