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SUMMARY:ACS Fall 2027 National Meeting\, August 22-26 - San Diego\, CA and Digital
DESCRIPTION:August 22-26 \nSan Diego\, CA
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-fall-2027-national-meeting/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:ACS Spring 2027 National Meeting\, March 21-25 - New Orleans\, LA and Digital
DESCRIPTION:March 21 – 25 \nNew Orleans\, LA
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-spring-2027-national-meeting/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261207T190000
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SUMMARY:Silicon Valley ACS Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Silicon Valley ACS local section\n7:00-8:30 pm\, hybrid event\, free\, guests welcome\, contact Chair to attend
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/silicon-valley-acs-executive-committee-meeting-40/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:SVACS Business Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261102T190000
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UID:23023-1793646000-1793651400@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Silicon Valley ACS Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Silicon Valley ACS local section\n7:00-8:30 pm\, hybrid event\, free\, guests welcome\, contact Chair to attend
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/silicon-valley-acs-executive-committee-meeting-39/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:SVACS Business Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261026T150000
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CREATED:20260919T222004Z
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SUMMARY:Strategies and Methods for Chemical Synthesis Inspired by Complex Natural Products
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Richmond Sarpong\, University of California\, Berkeley\nSponsored by Stanford Department of Chemistry\n3:00-4:00 pm\, in-person\, Stanford University\, Sapp Center Auditorium (STLC 111)\, 376 Lomita Drive\, Learn more\n\nNatural products continue to inspire and serve as a basis of new medicines. They also provide intricate problems that expose limitations in the strategies and methods employed in chemical synthesis. Several strategies and methods that have been developed in our laboratory and applied to the syntheses of architecturally complex natural products will be discussed. In particular\, new ways to employ the cleavage of core bonds such as C–C and C–N bonds to achieve skeletal editing will be presented. \nAbout the Speaker\nRichmond Sarpong is the Maxine J. Elliott University Professor of Chemistry at the University of California Berkeley where he and his group specialize in synthetic organic chemistry. Richmond became interested in chemistry after seeing\, firsthand\, the effectiveness of the drug ivermectin in combating river blindness during his childhood in Ghana\, West Africa. Richmond described his influences and inspirations in a TEDxBerkeley talk in 2015 (Face of Disease in Sub-Saharan Africa – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIsY87-zkXA). Richmond completed his undergraduate studies at Macalester College in St. Paul\, MN and his graduate work was carried out with Prof. Martin Semmelhack at Princeton. He conducted postdoctoral studies at Caltech with Prof. Brian Stoltz. At Berkeley (since 2004)\, Richmond’s laboratory focuses on strategies and methods (including skeletal editing) for the synthesis of biologically active complex organic molecules that could form the basis for new pharmaceuticals. \nHe enjoys teaching and was the recipient of the 2009\, 2024\, and 2025 UC Berkeley Department of Chemistry teaching awards\, the 2016 Noyce Prize for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching in the Physical Sciences at Berkeley\, and the 2021 ACS-DOC Edward Leete Award for teaching and research. Richmond’s research group has published over 180 papers and he has received numerous awards in recognition of his research including an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fellowship\, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Fellowship\, Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award\, ACS Cope Scholar Award\, NSF Career Award\, the 2015 Royal Society of Chemistry Synthetic Organic Chemistry Award\, a 2017 Guggenheim Fellowship\, the ISHC Katritzky Award\, the Society of Synthetic Organic Chemistry Japan Mukaiyama Award for 2019\, the and the ACS Award for Creative Work in Synthetic Organic Chemistry for 2022. He is also an elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2020) and the US National Academy of Science (2025).
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/strategies-and-methods-for-chemical-synthesis-inspired-by-complex-natural-products/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T110000
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CREATED:20260906T200312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261004T205026Z
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SUMMARY:National Chemistry Week Celebration 2026
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Silicon Valley ACS and San Jose Public Library\n11:00 am-2:00 pm for kids ages 5-12\nIn person at the Martin Luther King Library\, Children’s Room\, 1st Floor\, 150 E San Fernando St\, San Jose\, CA 95112\,\nFree. No registration required.\n\nA FREE\, interactive experience for kids of all ages and their families featuring hands-on chemistry activities for kids\, a free print copy of “Celebrating Chemistry” the ACS publication for kids\, and prizes for every child who participates. \n  \nRead Celebrating Chemistry – Chemistry Under Construction online.  Available in English and in Spanish. \n \n\n 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/national-chemistry-week-celebration-2026/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:National Chemistry Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T150000
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SUMMARY:Surface Chemistry of Supplementary Cementitious Materials: A Key Lever in Cement Decarbonization
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Southern California Section ACS\n3:00 pm-4:00 pm\, online\, free\, registration required\n\nReplacing a portion of Portland cement with locally sourced supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) is the most effective strategy to mitigate CO2 emissions and simultaneously reduce our reliance on imported minerals within the construction sector. However\, predicting the chemical reactivity of these complex materials remains an elusive challenge. Traditional bulk and uniparameter metrics\, such as metakaolin content or specific surface area\, frequently fail to explain significant discrepancies in reactivity between seemingly identical materials. \nThis talk proposes a fundamental paradigm shift away from traditional bulk properties toward surface chemistry\, lattice defects\, and atomic configurations. By utilizing synthetic clay minerals and innovative 29Si isotopic labeling\, our research group has achieved a 40x signal enhancement in solid-state NMR (ssNMR) experiments. This breakthrough enables precise\, unprecedented tracking of metakaolin dissolution and early-age hydration kinetics in cementitious systems. Furthermore\, we incorporate cutting-edge 4D-STEM (Four-Dimensional Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy) and zone axis orientation mapping to track the amorphization of aluminosilicate lattices upon calcination. Together\, these advanced tools provide the detailed structural insights required to develop accurate models and robust predictive frameworks for next-generation cements. \nAbout the Speaker\nProf. Franco Zunino is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California\, Berkeley. His research centers on addressing the global sustainability challenges of construction materials\, with a primary focus on low-carbon cements\, supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs)\, and early-age cement hydration chemistry. His Science of Cementitious Materials (SCiM) Lab specializes in bridging fundamental material science with civil engineering applications by leveraging advanced\, multi-scale characterization tools\, including solid-state NMR (ssNMR) with isotopic labeling\, thermodynamic modeling\, and advanced electron microscopy techniques like 4D-STEM\, to explore material characteristics from atomic surfaces to structural performance. \nProfessor Zunino’s research has received widespread international recognition. He is a recipient of the 2026 National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award\, which follows a Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) Starting Grant in 2024 and an SNSF Ambizione grant in 2022. His honors also include the 2023 RILEM Colonnetti Medal\, the 2022 American Concrete Institute (ACI) Wason Medal for Most Meritorious Paper\, and the global Nanocem 2020 Prize for the best doctoral thesis in cement and concrete science. He is also actively engaged in professional service and standardization leadership. He currently serves as Chair of the ACI 240.0A subcommittee on calcined clays\, secretary of the ACI 231 committee on early-age properties of concrete\, and chair of Workgroup 5 within the ASTM C09.24 subcommittee on reactivity. Additionally\, he is a member of the RILEM Educational Activities Committee (EAC) and serves on the Editorial Boards of Construction and Building Materials\, RILEM Technical Letters and as an Associate Editor in the ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/surface-chemistry-of-supplementary-cementitious-materials-a-key-lever-in-cement-decarbonization/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T103000
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CREATED:20260919T210444Z
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UID:23009-1792573200-1792578600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:How to Find and Apply for a Higher Education Position: An ACS Career Pathways Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Careers\n9:00am-10:30am\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\nThis workshop will show you how to explore and assess potential positions in higher education and create an application portfolio to make you more competitive for higher education jobs. \nAfter completing this workshop\, participants will be able to:​ \n\nUnderstand how to find jobs in higher education.\nIdentify the parts of an application portfolio.\nMake yourself more competitive in the interviewing process.\n\nFollowing the presentation\, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss their career goals with ACS Career Consultants during a 30-minute breakout session.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/how-to-find-and-apply-for-a-higher-education-position-an-acs-career-pathways-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022
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SUMMARY:Introductory Overview: Polymers in Advanced Semiconductor Technologies
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Gold Gate Polymer Forum\, 1.5-day live virtual short course\nRegular registration rate ends Oct. 5\, 2026\, at 8:00 pm\, Course info & registration\n\nThis course provides an overview of polymer materials commonly implemented in semiconductor technologies\, ranging from precision patterning to packaging applications. Presentations will highlight key applications in semiconductor technologies\, polymer classes and chemistries\, structure-process-property relationships\, and relevant characterization techniques and analyses.  Case studies will be employed to highlight the application\, utility and nuances of chip and device level considerations\, and relevant measurement approaches through real data. The course is designed for all education levels and is accessible even with minimal polymer materials background. \n\nLIST OF TOPICAL AREAS:\n– Polymer design considerations for semiconductor technologies: from photolithography through device packaging\n– Chemistries and characterization techniques for probing critical application-specific properties\n– Rheological experiments to assess processibility and influence of processing on performance\n– Topical examples around emerging technologies \n\nINSTRUCTORS:\nTim Long (TL)\nArizona State University\nSchool of Molecular Sciences\nBiodesign Institute\nSchool for Engineering of Matter\, Transport and Energy\nBiodesign Center for Sustainable Macromolecular Materials and Manufacturing\nhttps://longgroup.asu.edu/ \nMike Bortner (MB)\nVirginia Tech\nDepartment of Chemical Engineering\nMacromolecules Innovation Institute\nhttps://www.bortnerlab.com/ \nBob Allen (BA)\nNational Lab of the Rockies (formerly NREL)\nSenior Research Fellow\nhttps://research-hub.nlr.gov/en/persons/bob-allen/ \nDr. Kyle Arrington (KA)\nIntel\nMaterials Engineering R&D Technologist\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-arrington-628654bb
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/introductory-overview-polymers-in-advanced-semiconductor-technologies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Short Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T160000
DTSTAMP:20261012T025606
CREATED:20260809T193956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T193956Z
UID:22946-1792234800-1792252800@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Bay Area Science Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:11:00 am-4:00 pm\, In-person at UCSF Mission Bay Campus\, Koret Quad\, Free\, Learn more
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/bay-area-science-festival-2026/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Outreach,Science Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T090000
DTSTAMP:20261012T025606
CREATED:20260919T205411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T205411Z
UID:23003-1792051200-1792054800@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:The Element of Trust: Chemistry\, Ethics\, and Real-World Decisions
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars\, ACS Communications Division\, and C&EN\n8:00-9:00 am\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\nAt a time when chemistry and the broader sciences face growing skepticism and shifting political landscapes\, communicating scientific findings isn’t just about accuracy\, it also requires sound judgment and a deep commitment to the communities we serve. \nIn this Global Ethics Day panel\, professionals from media\, academia\, and industry will discuss how they navigate the gap between peer-reviewed data and public perception\, making difficult decisions about what to say\, how to say it\, and when it matters most. From environmental forensics after a chemical spill to reporting on gene-editing breakthroughs to scaling green chemistry for commercial markets\, explore how experts handle incomplete data\, competing priorities\, conflicts of interest\, and public scrutiny while maintaining credibility. The conversation will highlight how ethical challenges differ across career paths\, what they have in common\, and why a strong ethical foundation is essential to acting as responsible global citizens during a period of unprecedented pressure on scientific institutions. Register now to be part of the conversation with chemists\, engineers\, communicators\, students\, and science advocates to discuss real decisions behind responsible science. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Natalie Thingelstad of the American Chemical Society and co-produced with ACS Communications Division and Chemical & Engineering News. ACS has brought chemists together for 150 years\, creating communities that transcend generations\, borders\, and disciplines. Join the society as they recognize the power of collective impact\, foster belonging in chemistry\, and nurture our connections. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nMake ethical decisions when the data is incomplete.\nLearn practical ways to weigh uncertainty\, competing priorities\, and potential consequences when deciding what to communicate and when.\nCommunicate science without compromising credibility. Discover strategies for translating complex or emerging research into accurate\, responsible messages that can withstand public scrutiny.\nNavigate ethical challenges across different career paths. Identify common ethical dilemmas in media\, academia\, and industry and apply principles that help you manage conflicts of interest\, pressure\, and competing expectations.\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nThursday\, October 15\, 2026 @ 11:00am-12:00pm ET\nFree to attend\nSlides will not be available for this panel discussion\n\n\n\n\n\nACS Communications Division \n\n\n\n\nChemical & Engineering News \nGlobal Ethics Day 2026
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/the-element-of-trust-chemistry-ethics-and-real-world-decisions/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T183000
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CREATED:20260809T193227Z
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UID:22939-1791536400-1791570600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:CRB60: A Symposium Celebrating Carolyn Bertozzi’s Legacy and Impact on Chemical Biology
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Stanford Sarafan ChEM-H\n9:00 am-6:30 pm\, In-person at Paul Berg Auditorium\, $25\, Learn more and register\n\nEvent Details\nJoin us for a day-long celebration of Carolyn Bertozzi’s extraordinary impact as a scientist and a mentor. The symposium will feature talks from Bertozzi group alumni whose research spans the chemical and biological sciences\, from fundamental discoveries to translational innovations across academia and industry. \nAgenda and Registration\n\nCheck-in and Breakfast: 8:00 – 9:00 am\nScientific Program: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm\nPoster Session & Reception: 4:30 – 6:30 pm\n\nTo register\, please click on the following registration link. \nHost: Sarafan ChEM-H\nCRB60 | Sarafan ChEM-H \n 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/crb60-a-symposium-celebrating-carolyn-bertozzis-legacy-and-impact-on-chemical-biology/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T080000
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SUMMARY:Seeing Biology in a New Light: Nanosensors for Real-Time Biosensing
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Publications\n8:00-9:00 am\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\n\n\nReal-time\, minimally invasive measurement of localized bioanalyte concentrations in living tissue remains a major challenge in biosensing and bioimaging. Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) offer a powerful way forward. Their exceptional photostability\, near-infrared (NIR) tissue-penetrating fluorescence\, and sensitivity to their local environment make them uniquely suited for advanced biomedical sensing and imaging. \nCelebrate National Nanotechnology Day with Daniel Roxbury of the University of Rhode Island as he explores how engineered SWCNTs can transform the way we detect and measure biomolecules in living systems. By functionalizing SWCNTs with biopolymers\, researchers can impart both biocompatibility and selective sensitivity to target biomolecules thereby creating powerful optical nanosensors for real-world biological applications. Using novel spectroscopy and microscopy techniques\, learn about recent advances in SWCNT-based optical nanosensors\, including machine learning-assisted analysis for applications ranging from live-cell imaging to wearable biosensing. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Chengmei Zhong of ACS Publications and co-produced with ACS Publications. ACS has brought chemists together for 150 years\, creating communities that transcend generations\, borders\, and disciplines. Join the society as they recognize the power of collective impact\, foster belonging in chemistry\, and nurture our connections. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nReal-time biosensing\nLearn how their unique optical properties can provide sensitive\, minimally invasive readouts of biomolecules in living systems\nThe behavior of engineered nanomaterials\nExplore how advanced spectroscopy can help you characterize nanosensor interactions and extract meaningful biological information\nNext-generation optical sensors\nDiscover how SWCNT-based technologies and machine learning are opening new possibilities for live-cell imaging\, wearable biosensing\, and real-time biological monitoring\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nFriday\, October 9\, 2026 @ 11:00am-12:00pm ET\nFree to attend\nSlides will be available on day of the webinar\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Resources\n\nNanozymes: Design\, Mechanisms and Applications Special Issue – This joint special issue by ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces and ACS Applied Nano Materials presents a comprehensive collection of more than 50 cutting-edge papers by authors from 8 countries\, spanning rational design\, mechanistic insights\, and emerging applications of nanozymes.\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\nACS Publications
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/seeing-biology-in-a-new-light-nanosensors-for-real-time-biosensing/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T190000
DTSTAMP:20261012T025606
CREATED:20260919T215430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T215934Z
UID:23037-1791478800-1791486000@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Science for Everyone: Tactile Braille Periodic Table of Elements at Stanford
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Stanford Department of Chemistry and Silicon Valley ACS\, ACS National\, ACS Committee on Chemists with Disabilities (CWD)\, and Center for STEMM Mentorship at Stanford\n5:00-7:00 pm\, in-person\, Stanford University\, Sapp Center Auditorium (STLC 111)\, 376 Lomita Drive\, Learn more and RSVP\n\nCelebrating the permanent installation of a Tactile Braille Periodic Table of Elements at Stanford \nThe first permanent university installation in the country — an initiative of the ACS Committee on Chemists with Disabilities (CWD). \nAn evening highlighting how access to science can strengthen trust and expand science education for everyone. Meet leaders and members of the American Chemical Society\, Silicon Valley ACS Local Section\, Department of Chemistry at Stanford University\, Center for STEMM Mentorship\, and others committed to accessible science. \nRSVP Form 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/science-for-everyone-tactile-braille-periodic-table-of-elements-at-stanford/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Outreach,Networking,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T163000
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CREATED:20260919T214849Z
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UID:23034-1791471600-1791477000@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Improving All Lives Through Science: The Case for Fundamental Research\, Public Policy\, and Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Wayne Elfed Jones Jr.\, current Chair of the ACS Board of Directors & recently retired Professor of Chemistry & Materials Science\, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs\, University of New Hampshire\nSponsored by Stanford Department of Chemistry\n3:00 pm-4:20 pm\, In-person\, Stanford University\, Sapp Center for Science Teaching and Learning\, Sapp Lecture Hall (STL 114)\, 376 Lomita Dr\, Stanford\, Learn more\n\nCuriosity-driven\, fundamental research fuels breakthrough technologies and lifesaving therapeutics—with chemistry at the center of it all. Yet\, as scientists\, we face a critical challenge: public trust in science is at a historic low\, and the policy decisions shaping research funding and implementation are evolving rapidly. How do we as researchers bridge the gap between bench science and societal impact? \nJoin us for an engaging discussion on the interplay among fundamental research\, public policy\, and national advocacy. Drawing on the history and modern initiatives of the American Chemical Society (ACS)\, this talk highlights how scientific societies advocate for the research enterprise and how individual researchers can directly influence policy. You will gain insight into the changing landscape of science funding and regulation\, as well as concrete tools\, fellowships\, and advocacy networks designed to help scientists translate their passion for chemical research into real-world policy outcomes. \nAbout the Speaker \nWayne E. Jones Jr. has served as a chemistry faculty member and researcher for 35 years\, recently retiring from his position as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of New Hampshire. ​​He earned a B.S. from St. Michael’s College in 1987 and a Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1991. He has been a member of ACS since 1989.  \nHe currently serves as Chair of the ACS Board of Directors\, leading the Board in its responsibility as the Society’s legal representative and overseeing the administration of its property\, funds\, and affairs. As a Director-at-Large\, he helps provide fiduciary oversight\, strategic direction\, and governance on behalf of the Society and its members.  Learn more
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/improving-all-lives-through-science-the-case-for-fundamental-research-public-policy-and-advocacy/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261007T193000
DTSTAMP:20261012T025606
CREATED:20260919T214139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T214139Z
UID:23029-1791397800-1791401400@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Designing a Life in Science: How Purpose Shapes a Career
DESCRIPTION:Cristina Padilla\, International Atomic Energy Agency and 2026 Jean Dreyfus Lecturer for San Jose State University\n6:30 pm–7:30 pm\, In-person\, SJSU Student Union Theater\, One Washington Square\, San José\, CA 95192 (see map)\, Learn more\n\nMs. Padilla will share how she learned to build a life that reflects her values\, not all at once\, but through steady\, intentional choices. She’ll talk about the moments that required courage\, the times she had to trust her instincts\, and the clarity that comes from aligning her work with who she is. It’s a reflection on designing a meaningful career\, one that honors both the scientist she became and the person she always was.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/designing-a-life-in-science-how-purpose-shapes-a-career/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Public Lecture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTSTAMP:20261012T025606
CREATED:20260809T192327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T192327Z
UID:22937-1790899200-1790985599@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Bay Area Chemistry Symposium (BACS)\, South San Francisco
DESCRIPTION:The Bay Area Chemistry Symposium (BACS) brings together leading scientists from academia and industry to share cutting-edge research\, foster collaboration\, and strengthen the Bay Area’s vibrant chemistry community. Now in its 6th year\, BACS continues to serve as a premier forum for innovation across medicinal chemistry\, chemical biology\, and related disciplines. Join us on October 2nd\, 2026 at Merck Auditorium for a day of insightful talks\, networking\, and scientific exchange with colleagues from across the region.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/bay-area-chemistry-symposium-bacs-south-san-francisco/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T120000
DTSTAMP:20261012T025606
CREATED:20260919T190232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T190232Z
UID:22996-1790852400-1790856000@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Who Will Win the #ChemNobel? Predicting the 2026 Nobel Laureate(s) in Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and Chemical & Engineering News\n11:00 am-Noon\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\n\n\nJoin Laura Howes of Chemical & Engineering News and a panel of special guests as they make their predictions for who will receive this year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry and why. \nEnjoy a lively discussion about the past prize winners and losers\, and which fields of science (and scientists) that our panel believes should be considered for future awards and if Artificial Intelligence may someday win the award. \nThis ACS Webinar is co-produced with Chemical & Engineering News. ACS has brought chemists together for 150 years\, creating communities that transcend generations\, borders\, and disciplines. Join the society as they recognize the power of collective impact\, foster belonging in chemistry\, and nurture our connections. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nFront-Runners for this year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry\nWho they are and why they may win\nBig ideas in chemistry\nPotential future winners and their contributions to the field\nWill a Nobel go to AI?\nWhy or why not Artificial Intelligence may ever win a Nobel Prize\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nThursday\, October 1\, 2026 from 2:00pm-3:00pm ET\nFree to attend\nSlides will be not be available\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\nChemical & Engineering News
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/who-will-win-the-chemnobel-predicting-the-2026-nobel-laureates-in-chemistry/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T103000
DTSTAMP:20261012T025606
CREATED:20260919T211014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T211014Z
UID:23012-1790845200-1790850600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Project Management Essentials for Scientists: ACS Virtual Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Careers\n9:00 am-10:30 am\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\nGreat science depends on more than technical expertise. Project Management Essentials for Scientists gives you practical project management skills to help you step outside your technical box\, make better decisions and work more effectively across your organization. You’ll learn how projects are planned\, prioritized and governed\, gain the language and confidence to communicate with colleagues beyond your technical sphere\, and develop a broader understanding of how organizational decisions are made. Whether you’re leading projects today or preparing for your next career move\, these skills can open the door to new opportunities beyond pure technical chemistry. \nParticipants will learn how to: \n\nPlan and make better project decisions — understand priorities\, evaluate options\, manage risks and keep projects focused on the right outcomes.\nCommunicate beyond your technical sphere — use practical project management language and approaches to collaborate effectively with different functions and stakeholders.\nSee the bigger organizational picture — understand how projects fit into wider business priorities and how decisions are made\, while building skills that can support progression into roles beyond technical chemistry.\n\nFollowing the presentation\, attendees will have the opportunity to have their questions answered by the presenters during a 30-minute dedicated Q&A session! \n 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/project-management-essentials-for-scientists-acs-virtual-office-hours/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T120000
DTSTAMP:20261012T025606
CREATED:20260919T185707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T185707Z
UID:22991-1790766000-1790769600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Nanotecnología en la Agricultura del Futuro: Diseño y Desarrollo de Nanoherbicidas Inteligentes
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and Sociedad Química de México\n11:00 am-Noon\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\n\n\nLa nanotecnología representa una oportunidad transformadora para una agricultura más precisa y sostenible. El futuro del manejo de cultivos dependerá de la integración inteligente entre ciencia avanzada y necesidades del campo. \nEn este webinar gratuito\, el Dr. Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto de la Universidade Estadual Paulista en Brasil compartirá como la nanotecnología está transformando la agricultura mediante el desarrollo de nanoherbicidas más eficientes y sostenibles. Se presentarán estrategias de diseño\, mecanismos de interacción con las plantas y ventajas en términos de liberación controlada\, reducción de dosis y menor impacto ambiental. Finalmente\, se discutirán desafíos y oportunidades para la adopción de estas tecnologías en sistemas agrícolas modernos. \n\n\n\n\nLo Que El Público Aprenderá: \n\nEl control de malezas\nComo la nanotecnología puede mejorar la eficiencia y sostenibilidad del control de malezas en la agricultura\nEl diseño de nanoherbicidas\nLos principios clave y sus mecanismos de interacción con las plantas\nEl potencial de los nanoherbicidas en condiciones reales\nLos beneficios y desafíos asociados a la implementación de estas tecnologías en sistemas agrícolas reales\n\n\n\n\n\nDetalles del Evento\n\nmiercoles\, 30 de septiembre a las 2:00-3:00pm ET / 12:00-1:00pm CT\nSin coste\nLas diapositivas estarán disponibles el día del webinar\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\nSociedad Química de México
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/nanotecnologia-en-la-agricultura-del-futuro-diseno-y-desarrollo-de-nanoherbicidas-inteligentes/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260928T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260928T160000
DTSTAMP:20261012T025606
CREATED:20260919T184821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T184821Z
UID:22988-1790607600-1790611200@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:The TG2/LRP1 Pathway: A Remarkable Mechanism for Antigen Presentation and More
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Chaitan Khosla\, Stanford University\nSponsored by Stanford Department of Chemistry\n3:00-4:00 pm\, In-person\, Stanford University\, Sapp Center Auditorium (STLC 111)\, 376 Lomita Drive\, Learn more\n\nIn our search for an explanation to the spectacular efficiency of gluten antigen presentation to the T cells that cause celiac disease\, we discovered an unexpected phenomenon. With help from an endocytic receptor\, a post-translational protein modifying enzyme partitions its catalytic cycle by binding to its substrate on one side of the cell membrane and releasing its product on the other. Dubbed the TG2/LRP1 pathway\, my lecture will focus on the chemical mechanism of this phenomenon\, its role in the pathobiology of celiac disease\, and the exploitation of these insights to advance a novel experimental medicine for celiac disease therapy into clinical trials. I will conclude by describing corollary efforts in collaboration with Bianxiao Cui’s laboratory that leverage our insights into the TG2/LRP1 pathway to prototype a different experimental medicine for the treatment of deadly fibrotic diseases. \nAbout the Speaker\nChaitan Khosla is a professor in the departments of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Stanford University. His research interests lie at the chemistry-biology interface. Chaitan received his PhD in 1990 at Caltech. After completing postdoctoral studies at the John Innes Centre in the UK\, he joined Stanford University in 1992. Over the past 30+ years he has mentored ~150 doctoral and postdoctoral trainees\, a vast majority of whom have gone on to successful careers in academia\, government or the biopharma industry across the globe. The Khosla lab’s current research interests are diverse and collaborative; they range from understanding the mechanistic and evolutionary logic of polyketide biosynthesis on enzymatic assembly-lines to fundamental and translational investigations into the pathobiology of disorders with high morbidity such as celiac disease\, Alzheimer’s disease and organ fibrosis. Chaitan served as the founding director of Stanford’s ChEM-H Institute from 2012 to 2020 and presently serves as the founding director of its Innovative Medicines Accelerator. He is an elected member of the American Academy for Arts and Science\, the U.S. National Academy of Engineering\, and the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. Recent honors include the 2026 Abeles and Jencks Award from the American Chemical Society.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/the-tg2-lrp1-pathway-a-remarkable-mechanism-for-antigen-presentation-and-more/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTSTAMP:20261012T025606
CREATED:20260919T212325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260920T012357Z
UID:23015-1790553600-1790639999@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:ACS Spring 2027 Meeting - Abstract Submission Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by American Chemical Society\nMeeting is in New Orleans\, LA\, March 21-25\, 2027.  Learn more and submit an abstract\n\nShare your research\, expand your network\, and connect with the community driving global innovation. \nDiscover New Orleans\, a city bursting with culture and character\, where jazz rhythms\, historic neighborhoods\, world-renowned cuisine\, and riverfront charm come together in an atmosphere alive with energy and celebration.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-spring-2027-meeting-abstract-submission-deadline/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS National Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T123000
DTSTAMP:20261012T025606
CREATED:20260919T184037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T184037Z
UID:22984-1790247600-1790253000@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:The Sulfur Solution: New Chemistry for Recyclable and High-Performance Polymers
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Committee on Chemical Technical Professionals\n11:00 am-12:30 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\n\n\nElemental sulfur is produced on a massive scale as an inexpensive byproduct of petroleum refining\, yet much of this abundant resource remains underused. Now\, emerging polymerization strategies are opening new possibilities for transforming surplus sulfur into high-performance\, recyclable materials with applications ranging from safer resource recovery to next-generation plastic optics and photonics. \nJoin Jeffrey Pyun of the University of Arizona and Justin Chalker of Flinders University as they explore new approaches to sulfur polymer chemistry that move beyond conventional inverse vulcanization. They will showcase how elemental sulfur and sulfur-derived feedstocks can be converted into functional materials with unusual optical properties\, practical processability\, and opportunities for recycling. Register now to discover applications spanning plastic optics and photonics\, safer gold mining and e-waste recycling\, and recyclable plastics thereby demonstrating how innovative sulfur chemistry can turn an abundant industrial byproduct into a versatile resource for addressing both materials and sustainability challenges. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Neil Dolinski of Columbia University and co-produced by the ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry. Join the American Chemical Society this September as we continue to celebrate our 150th Anniversary and feature events that highlight lifelong learning by advancing STEM education\, inclusivity\, professional development\, and mentorship for chemists at every career stage. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nTurn elemental sulfur into high-performance materials\nUnderstand how emerging polymerization strategies for sulfur-rich polymers\, glasses\, photopolymers\, and recyclable plastics\nLeverage sulfur’s unique optical properties\nDesign advanced materials with high refractive indices and broad transmission from the visible into infrared regions\nAdvance more sustainable technologies with sulfer-based polymers\nEvaluate how sulfur-based polymers can advance more sustainable technologies across plastic optics and photonics\, safer gold mining\, and e-waste recycling\nApply emerging sulfur polymerization chemistries to practical materials fabrication\nLearn about approaches such as molding\, photolithography\, diffractive optics\, and photonic structures\nAssess new pathways toward recyclable plastics\nUnderstand how trisulfide metathesis polymerization can enable more circular polymer systems\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nThursday\, September 24\, 2026 from 2:00pm-3:30pm ET\nFree to attend\nSlides will be available on day of the webinar\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\nACS Division of Polymer Chemistry
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/the-sulfur-solution-new-chemistry-for-recyclable-and-high-performance-polymers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260923T100000
DTSTAMP:20261012T025606
CREATED:20260919T183238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T183238Z
UID:22981-1790154000-1790157600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Making Chemistry Happen: CTP Career Journeys
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Committee on Chemical Technical Professionals\n9:00-10:00 am\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\n\n\nChemical Technical Professionals (CTPs) are the people who make chemistry happen. From the lab to the production floor\, CTPs apply technical expertise\, hands-on skills\, and problem-solving know-how to turn scientific ideas into real-world results. \nJoin three CTPs as they share their career journeys\, take you behind the scenes of their technical roles\, and reveal how their work drives innovation across the chemical enterprise. Discover the skills that set successful CTPs apart\, explore career paths you may not have considered\, and get candid advice on building a rewarding career in chemistry. Register now to hear firsthand career insights and discover where your technical skills could take you. \nThis ACS Webinar is co-produced with the ACS Fostering a Skilled Technical Workforce initiative and the ACS Chemical Technical Professionals Committee. Join the American Chemical Society this September as we continue to celebrate our 150th Anniversary and feature events that highlight lifelong learning by advancing STEM education\, inclusivity\, professional development\, and mentorship for chemists at every career stage. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nExplore career possibilities\nDiscover the diverse roles CTPs fill and the impact they make across the chemical enterprise\nSee the work firsthand\nLearn what a typical day looks like and the technical\, practical\, and problem-solving skills CTPs rely on\nGet career advice\nHear firsthand insights on professional growth\, building expertise\, and navigating a career as a CTP\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nWednesday\, September 23\, 2026 @ 12:00pm-1:00pm ET\nFree to attend\nSlides will be available on day of the webinar\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\nACS Committee on Chemical Technical Professionals
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/making-chemistry-happen-ctp-career-journeys/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T093000
DTSTAMP:20261012T025606
CREATED:20260809T191741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T191741Z
UID:22934-1789545600-1789551000@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:AI-Guided Molecular Design: From Biological Programming to Drug Discovery
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Publications\n8:00 am-9:30 am\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\n\n\nArtificial intelligence is transforming chemistry from analyzing molecules to designing them with unprecedented precision. Join three leading researchers as they explore how AI\, molecular simulations\, and advanced computational workflows are accelerating the discovery of biologics\, therapeutics\, and next-generation antimicrobial inhibitors. \nPranam Chatterjee of the University of Pennsylvania will discuss how generative AI models are enabling the design of programmable biologics\, including peptides\, proteins\, mRNAs\, and metal-sequestering molecules optimized for target binding\, safety\, and efficacy. He will also highlight emerging approaches for controlling protein folding and cell-state transitions. \nShozeb Haider of University College London will examine how molecular recognition dynamics can inform the fight against antibiotic resistance. By combining simulations\, machine learning\, and structural biology\, his team uncovered mechanisms of β-lactamase inhibitor binding that led to the design of N11\, a potent next-generation inhibitor. \nAlexey Zakharov of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences at NIH will present an AI-driven framework for hit identification and lead optimization\, demonstrating how machine learning and open-source workflows can efficiently uncover novel\, synthetically accessible drug candidates from ultra-large chemical spaces. \nRegister now to learn how AI-guided design is reshaping molecular discovery\, from programming biological systems and understanding target recognition to identifying and optimizing therapeutic candidates. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Jon Stokes of McMaster University and co-produced with ACS Publications. Join the American Chemical Society this September as we continue to celebrate our 150th Anniversary and feature events that highlight lifelong learning by advancing STEM education\, inclusivity\, professional development\, and mentorship for chemists at every career stage. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow generative AI and protein language models are enabling the design of therapeutically ready biologics and programmable molecular systems\nHow molecular simulations\, kinetics\, and machine learning can uncover hidden mechanisms of target recognition and guide rational inhibitor design\nHow qHTS-driven machine learning\, reaction-based SAR modeling\, and scaffold-centric exploration can accelerate hit identification and lead optimization\nHow to navigate ultra-large chemical spaces to discover potent\, synthetically accessible candidates for challenging therapeutic targets\nHow integrating AI across biologics\, small molecules\, and antimicrobial research is transforming the future of drug discovery and molecular engineering\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nWednesday\, September 16\, 2026 @ 11:00am-12:30pm ET\nFree to attend\nSlides will be available on day of the webinar\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\nACS Publications
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/ai-guided-molecular-design-from-biological-programming-to-drug-discovery/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T123000
DTSTAMP:20261012T025606
CREATED:20260809T191300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T191300Z
UID:22931-1789209000-1789216200@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space\, Should We Settle Space\, and Have We Really Thought This Through?
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Kelly Weinersmith\, Adjunct Professor at Rice University\nSponsored by California ACS Women Chemists Committee and AAUW California\n10:30 am-12:30 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required | Download Flyer (PDF)\n\nAbstract\nEarth is not well. The promise of starting life anew somewhere far\, far away—no climate change\, no war\, no X—beckons\, and settling the stars finally seems within our grasp. Or is it? My co-author/husband and I are sci-fi geeks who set out to write a book about the glorious future of space settlements\, but after years of research\, we aren’t so sure it’s a good idea. Space technologies and space business are progressing fast\, but we lack the knowledge needed to have space kids\, build space farms\, and create space nations in a way that doesn’t spark conflict back home. In this talk\, I’ll tackle questions like: Where are we most likely to settle? What will life in space be like? Is it safe to have babies in space? What is the future of bathrooms in space? What laws will govern humanity when we become interplanetary? Get in\, we’re going to Mars. \nSpeaker Bio\nDr. Kelly Weinersmith is an adjunct faculty member at Rice University. Her research has been featured in The Atlantic\, National Geographic\, BBC World\, Science\, Nature\, and more. Kelly co-wrote the New York Times bestsellers Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That’ll Improve And/Or Ruin Everything and A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space\, Should We Settle Space\, and Have We Really Thought This Through? In 2024\, she and her co-author/husband Zach received a Hugo Award and the Royal Society Trivedi Book Prize for A City on Mars. Kelly is also co-host of the podcast Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe. \nReservation\nPlease visit the CalACS website www.calacs.org to register for this meeting or use EventBrite. \nRSVP here! \nPlease register before Thursday\, September 10\, 2026\, 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 Eventbrite. \nCost\nFree! \nQuestions?\nPlease contact Elaine Yamaguchi at eyamaguchi08@gmail.com
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/a-city-on-mars-can-we-settle-space-should-we-settle-space-and-have-we-really-thought-this-through/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T120000
DTSTAMP:20261012T025606
CREATED:20260809T190847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T190847Z
UID:22928-1789038000-1789041600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Catalyze the Vote! Meet the 2027 ACS President-Elect Candidates
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars\, ACS Younger Chemists Committee\, and ACS Committee on Nominations and Elections\n11:00 am-Noon\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\n\n\n“Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy\, therefore\, is education.” ― Franklin D. Roosevelt \nJoin a friendly virtual discussion between the 2027 ACS President-Elect Candidates\, Laura Sremaniak of NC State University and Lisa McElwee-White of the University of Florida. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover more about each candidate’s values as they answer questions relevant to young chemists as well as the entire Society. Become more informed of their specific goals during this free interactive broadcast and get the information you need to confidently cast your vote. \nThis ACS Webinar will be moderated by Annabelle Lolinco a YCC Member and is co-produced with the ACS Younger Chemists Committee in partnership with the Committee on Nominations and Elections. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nMeet the ACS President-Elect Candidates\nListen as the candidates share their vision for ACS\nAsk your questions to the candidates\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nThursday\, September 10\, 2026 from 2:00-3:00pm ET\nFree to attend\nSlides will not be available for this event\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Resources\n\nThe ACS Fall National Elections open on September 14\, 2026 and close on October 9\, 2026 at 12:00pm CT. Find out more about the ACS Election process\, including how to vote: https://www.acs.org/elections\nLaura Sremaniak Questionnaire (Available as soon as possible.)\nLisa McElwee-White Questionnaire (Available as soon as possible.)\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\nACS Younger Chemists Committee \n\n\n\n\nCommittee on Nominations and Elections
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/catalyze-the-vote-meet-the-2027-acs-president-elect-candidates/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T203000
DTSTAMP:20261012T025606
CREATED:20260809T190437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T190437Z
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SUMMARY:Silicon Valley ACS Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Silicon Valley ACS local section \n7:00-8:30 pm\, Hybrid Event\, Free\, Guests welcome: contact Chair to attend \n 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/silicon-valley-acs-executive-committee-meeting-38/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:SVACS Business Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260903T100000
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SUMMARY:2026 Ig Nobel Prizes (36th First Annual Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony)
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Improbable Research\n10:00 am-11:30 am\, Watch Livestream on YouTube | Learn more\n\nThe 2026 Ig Nobel Prizes will be awarded at the 36th First Annual Ig Nobel Prize ceremony\, on Thursday evening\, September 3\, 2026. The ceremony\, as per tradition\, will also be webcast. The previous 35 ceremonies all took place in the USA\, in Cambridge/Boston. In a break from tradition\, this year’s ceremony will take place in Zürich\, Switzerland. \nThe basic info: The Ceremony (and webcast) on September 3\, 2026\nWHEN/WHERE: This year’s ceremony will happen on Thursday\, September 3\, 2026\, 7:00 pm (CET)\, at Kongresshaus Zürich\, Claridenstrasse 5\, Zürich\, Switzerland. \nWHAT: Ten new Ig Nobel Prize winners will be introduced — each has done something that makes people LAUGH\, then THINK. A gaggle of amused genuine Nobel Prize winners will physically hand the prizes to the new Ig Nobel Prize winners. \nTICKETS TICKETS TICKETS TICKETS TICKETS to attend the ceremony in person went on sale May 12. The tickets sold out within a few days. [There is a chance that a few tickets will become available. You might want to check the ticket site occasionally to see.] \n\nREGULAR TICKETS: 89 CHF\nSTUDENT TICKETS (Up to PhD-student level. Please show student ID at the door.): 59 CHF\nBILLIONAIRE TICKETS (Expressly for people who want to financially support the Ig Nobel Prizes! Each billionaire-ticket holder will receive a Zimbabwean 1-billion-dollar bill.): 500 CHF\nMILLIONAIRE TICKETS (Expressly for people who want to financially support the Ig Nobel Prizes! Each millionaire-ticket holder will receive a Zimbabwean 1-million-dollar bill.): 250 CHF\nGROUP TICKETS: If your group wants to be recognized during the ceremony as an OFFICIAL DELEGATION\, first purchase your tickets\, then email us at zurich@improbable.com Minimum OFFICIAL DELEGATION size is ten (10). Maximum OFFICIAL DELEGATION size is one thousand (1000).\n\nWEBCAST\, and WATCH PARTIES: The 2026 ceremony will be webcast. (This will be the 32nd straight year — the 1995 Ig Nobel ceremony was one of the very first events ever to be webcast). Watch parties will happen in many countries\, some small and informal\, some large. You can download a guide for organizing a Watch Party. (If your organization would like to host an Official Ig Nobel Watch Party\, and thus be mentioned admiringly during the ceremony and also on this web page\, email us at <zurich@improbable.com>. This involves a few formalities. ) There will be OFFICIAL WATCH PARTIES in Flanders (University of Antwerp)\, The Netherlands (Utrecht University)\, Germany (DESY\, Hamburg)\, France (Université Paris Science & Lettres)\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts (Swissnex)\, and other places to be announced — and many unofficial watch parties (create you own!) in lots of places. \nIG NOBEL FACE-to-FACE in ZURICH: A related event\, called “Ig Nobel Face-to-Face”\, will happen the next afternoon\, Friday\, September 4\, 2026\, 2:00 pm\, at Hörsaal Universität Zürich\, University of Zürich\, Rämistrasse 71\, Zürich. The new Ig Nobel Prize winners will ask each other questions about their work. The Face-to-Face event is free. Seating is limited\, so we advise arriving a bit early. (The Ig Nobel Face-to-Face event will not be webcast. We will later produce an edited video of the event.) \n[THREE WEEKS LATER] BOST-Ig\, A CELEBRATION IN CAMBRIDGE\, USA\, at the Swiss Consulate\, Swissnex\, in Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 6:00-7:00 pm\, then light refreshments (doors open 5:30). This is a small (small because space is very limited) celebration event. A few of the new Ig Nobel Prize winners will do a short informal talks\, as will Ig Nobel founder Marc Abrahams. There will be a performance of three Tom Lehrer songs (Tom\, who died last year\, helped with several of the early Ig Nobel ceremonies) by Amanda Palmer and Dr. Thomas Michel (who each have performed in and helped organize many Ig Nobel Prize ceremonies)\, and a short display/talk by Louise Reilly Sacco (who also has performed in and helped organize many Ig Nobel Prize ceremonies) of science-related paintings from MOBA\, the Museum of Bad Art. And there will be jolly conversation with the audience. Details TBA. \n[SOME WEEKS LATER] IG NOBEL FACE-to-FACE IN TOKYO\, JAPAN…. The Miraikan science museum\, in Tokyo\, will again host a gala Ig Nobel Face-to-Face event. Date and other details TBA. \n(Curious about the previous year? Take a peek at the 2025 Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony!)  Watch on YouTube
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/2026-ig-nobel-prizes-36th-first-annual-ig-nobel-prize-ceremony/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Awards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260902T110000
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SUMMARY:Future-Proof Your Chemistry Career for 2030
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Industrial Engagement\n11:00 am-Noon\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\n\n\nThe chemistry profession is evolving rapidly. Advances in artificial intelligence\, data science\, and sustainability are transforming how research is conducted\, decisions are made\, and innovation reaches the marketplace. The scientists who thrive in 2030 will be those who can combine deep technical expertise with the skills needed to adapt\, collaborate\, and lead. \nJoin Careers in Chemistry 2030 for a forward-looking discussion on the capabilities that will shape the future of the chemical sciences. Hear from industry and academic leaders as they explore the growing importance of sustainability\, AI and data literacy\, and effective communication. Register now to discover how developing these skills today can expand your career opportunities and increase your impact tomorrow. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Rebekah Paul of the American Chemical Society and co-produced by ACS Industrial Engagement. Join the American Chemical Society this September as we continue to celebrate our 150th Anniversary and feature events that highlight lifelong learning by advancing STEM education\, inclusivity\, professional development\, and mentorship for chemists at every career stage. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow the chemistry workforce is expected to evolve over the next five years\nThe critical skills employers will value most in the AI-driven\, sustainability-focused future of chemistry\nPractical strategies to begin building these in-demand capabilities today\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nWednesday\, September 2\, 2026 @ 2:00-3:00pm ET\nFree to attend\nSlides will be available on day of the webinar\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\nACS Industrial Engagement
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/future-proof-your-chemistry-career-for-2030/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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