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Hans C. Andersen, Stanford Chem Prof

A Tribute to Hans C. Andersen, Prof. Emeritus of Chemistry, Stanford University

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Sponsored by Stanford Department of Chemistry 3:00 pm-5:00 pm, In-person and Online, Free, Learn more Hans Christian Andersen, an esteemed Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at Stanford University, passed away on July 4, 2026. Renowned for his pioneering contributions to statistical mechanics and molecular simulation techniques, Hans profoundly transformed the field of chemistry. During his distinguished […]

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future-proof your career for 2030

Future-Proof Your Chemistry Career for 2030

Virtual

Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Industrial Engagement 11:00 am-Noon, Online, Free, Registration required The 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 […]

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36th Annual Ig Nobel Prizes 2026

2026 Ig Nobel Prizes (36th First Annual Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony)

Virtual

Sponsored by Improbable Research 10:00 am-11:30 am, Watch Livestream on YouTube | Learn more The 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 […]

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Catalyze the vote

Catalyze the Vote! Meet the 2027 ACS President-Elect Candidates

Virtual

Sponsored by ACS Webinars, ACS Younger Chemists Committee, and ACS Committee on Nominations and Elections 11:00 am-Noon, Online, Free, Registration required "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 Join a friendly virtual discussion between the 2027 ACS […]

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Kelly Weinersmith

A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through?

Virtual

Dr. Kelly Weinersmith, Adjunct Professor at Rice University Sponsored by California ACS Women Chemists Committee and AAUW California 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Online, Free, Registration required | Download Flyer (PDF) Abstract Earth is not well. The promise of starting life anew somewhere far, far away—no climate change, no war, no X—beckons, and settling the stars finally […]

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Guided-molecular-design

AI-Guided Molecular Design: From Biological Programming to Drug Discovery

Virtual

Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Publications 8:00 am-9:30 am, Online, Free, Registration required Artificial 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. Pranam […]

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Bay Area Chemistry Symposium (BACS), South San Francisco

In-person

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 […]

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CRB60: A Symposium Celebrating Carolyn Bertozzi’s Legacy and Impact on Chemical Biology

In-person

Sponsored by Stanford Sarafan ChEM-H 9:00 am-6:30 pm, In-person at Paul Berg Auditorium, $25, Learn more and register Event Details Join 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 […]

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Bay Area Science Festival

Bay Area Science Festival 2026

In-person

11:00 am-4:00 pm, In-person at UCSF Mission Bay Campus, Koret Quad, Free, Learn more

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Golden Gate Polymer Forum

Introductory Overview: Polymers in Advanced Semiconductor Technologies

Virtual

Sponsored by Gold Gate Polymer Forum, 1.5-day live virtual short course Regular registration rate ends Oct. 5, 2026, at 8:00 pm, Course info & registration This 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 […]

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