Kat Knauer, PhD., National Renewable Energy Laboratory & CTO of the BOTTLE™ Consortium Hosted by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum 6 pm, Online via Zoom, Free/$5 Donation, Registration required (Registration deadline: January 30 at 1pm) The production, use, and disposal of plastics account for 3.8% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, nearly double the aviation […]
Sponsored by Lyrasis 11 am-Noon, Online via Zoom, Free, Registration required Getting and using your free ORCID iD and ORCID record can help you save time and get credit for your work in funding, publishing, and research reporting workflows. Funding organizations, publishers, and research institutions are increasingly requiring or asking for ORCID iDs from researchers, […]
Sonya M. Schuh, PhD Sponsored by Women Chemists Committee, California ACS Section 10:30-Noon, Online via Zoom, Free, Registration required | View flyer Abstract: 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, […]
Innovations in Materials Design for Kidney Dialysis, from Lab Bench to Patient Prof. Buddy Ratner, University of Washington Sponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum and Silicon Valley ACS June 24, 2024 5:00-6:00 pm In-person networking with refreshments @ Stanford Chemistry Department before Zoom Watch Party 6:00-7:00 pm Zoom presentation, virtual or in-person at Stanford […]
Speaker: Marcia McNutt, NAS President Sponsored by the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NAS) June 26, 2024, Noon-2:00 PM (Pacific Time), Online and In person, Free, Learn more and Register “The first State of the Science address will explore how U.S. science and innovation are positioned to respond to rising global competition and […]
Carolyn Pearce, PhD, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Sponsored by ACS California Section, Women Chemists Committee Nov. 2nd, 10:30-Noon, Online, Free, Registration required | Download Flyer Abstract: "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 […]
Sponsored by ACS Careers Office Nov. 7th, 9:00-10:30 am, Online, Free, Registration required "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 […]
Sponsored by ACS Careers Dec. 5th, 9:00 am-10:30 am, Online, Free, Registration required "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 […]
Tiny Fibers, Big Problems: An Introduction to the Contributors, Environmental Impact, & Regulation of Microplastics Sponsored by SPE Golden Gate Section 12:00 - 2:30PM, Menlo Park, Learn more and register Erin Kirkpatrick, Ph.D., Brian Jing, Ph.D., Sadella Santos, Ph.D. Microplastics have recently gained more attention due to their ever-growing presence in the environment, however, their […]
Prof. Samanvaya Srivastava, UCLA Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Sponsored by Golden Gate Polymer Forum (GGPF) 6:00-7:00 pm, Online, Free, Registration required by 1:00 pm on January 15th "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 […]
Prof. Philipp Zerbe, UC Davis Sponsored by California ACS Local Section 11:30 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 "Join us on Sunday, January 19, 2025 for a buffet lunch, networking, and a […]
Dr. Jocelyn Richardson Sponsored by SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory 7:00-8:00 pm, Hybrid Event, Free, Learn more and Register Register to watch in person in the Kavli Auditorium, or watch the lecture live on our YouTube page. "Plants supply us with food, clothing, medicines, fuels, and other necessities of life. For their growth, plants need essential minerals from the soil. These […]
