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SUMMARY:Silicon Valley ACS Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:7:00-9:00 pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free. To attend as a guest\, please contact the Chair.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/silicon-valley-acs-executive-committee-meeting-14/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T150000
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SUMMARY:Kid Makers: Pop Up Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Silicon Valley ACS & Redwood City Public Library (RCPL)\nOct. 12th\, 2:00-3:00 pm\, In person for ages 9-12\, RCPL Downtown Location\, 1044 Middlefield\nRoad\, Redwood City\, Free\, Learn more\n\nYoung scientists explore different aspects of chemistry! Once a month\, join members of the ACS and take part in hands on experiments. For ages 9-12. This program will take place in the Makerspace.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/kid-makers-pop-up-chemistry-4/
LOCATION:In-person (Redwood City Public Library-Downtown Library)\, 1044 Middlefield Road\, Redwood City\, CA\, 94063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241014T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241014T160000
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SUMMARY:Chemistry in Art\, Art in Chemistry\, and the Spiritual Ground They Share
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Roald Hoffmann\, Cornell University\nSponsored by Stanford Chemistry Department\nOct. 14th\, 3:00-4:00 pm\, Online & in person\, Stanford Center for Teaching & Learning\, Sapp Center Auditorium 111\, Free\, Learn more\n\nAbstract\n“Chemistry is an essential tool for making art. We will begin by looking at the evolution of pigments for one color\, clearly an object of our desire\, in the artist’s palette\, from the Gate of Ishtar to Prussian blue and modern pigments.  And at photography\, a very chemical-enabling tool for artists. \nThen we will turn to art in chemistry.  The pages of my articles\, those of my colleagues\, are filled with drawings of molecules.  From a certain reality\, which\, like all reali­ties\, turns out to be on close examina­tion a representation of one\, the creators of these drawings try to abstract the essence.  Significant formal consid­erations—the relationship of the parts of a molecule to its whole—are essential. That sounds pretty close to art. \nOn to the spiritual ground which an art and a science that has creation at its heart share. Alchemy is one; I will discuss what attracts artists to alchemy\, and how alchemical goals resonate in modern chemistry. And then take a wild leap to modern times\, by posing a question that at first sight seems absurd: Is there an analogue in science to abstract art? \nIf abstraction wants to be seen as an alternative to naturalistic representation and the figurative\, what can chemistry possibly be against? Nature\, of course. With interesting consequences.  Another aspect of abstraction has been the concentration on one or another component of the artistic whole. Issues of form—at the center or the periphery\, inclusion or exclusion\, see-through or opaque\, balance\, color—are isolated.  Mark Rothko’s color fields are a fine example of this concentration. We’ll explore chemical analogues of such concentrated isolation\, also look at the way modern chemistry gives the aleatory its due. I will work against the caricature of abstract art and science as… cold. In chemistry and art both\, we create and discover meaning.” \n*Professor Roald Hoffman will be presenting remotely but the event will be in-person at the Sapp Center Auditorium (STLC 111) \nAbout the Speaker:\n“Roald Hoffmann was born in 1937 in Złoczów\, then Poland. He came to the US in 1949\, and has long been at Cornell\, active as a theoretical chemist. In chemistry\, he has taught his colleagues how to think about electrons influencing structure and reactivity\, and won most of the honors of his profession. \nHoffmann is also a writer\, carving out his own land between poetry\, philosophy\, and science. He has published six books of non-fiction\, three plays\, and seven volumes of poetry\, including two book-length selections of his poems in Spanish and Russian translations.”
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/chemistry-in-art-art-in-chemistry-and-the-spiritual-ground-they-share/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241016T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241016T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064115
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SUMMARY:Finding Your Market\, Defining Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Careers Pathway Virtual Workshop\nOct. 16th\, 9:00-10:30 am\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\nThis workshop will help you determine if self-employment is for you. The workshop will provide you with the tools to create the initial parts of a preliminary business plan—defining the business\, defining the market\, and defining the organization.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/finding-your-market-defining-your-business/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241016T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241016T190000
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SUMMARY:Paving the Path: Virtual Career Panel & Watch Parties
DESCRIPTION:Calling all community college and transfer students interested in chemistry-related fields! \nSilicon Valley American Chemical Society (SVACS) invites you to interact with a career panel of 4 chemistry professionals\, all of whom began their educational journeys at community colleges.  They will highlight their unique professional journeys and tell us their stories of resilience and determination.  This virtual career panel can be accessed by Zoom on your own or at an in-person watch party at: \n\nCabrillo College\nDeAnza College\nFoothill College\nGavilan College\nHartnell College\nMission College\nSan Jose State University\n\n\nThe in-person watch parties will also include refreshments (read: pizza)\, networking\, and ACS swag.  Register by October 15 and indicate your watch party preference so we order enough food.  All registrants will be contacted by email with the Zoom link and the location of the watch party on their choice of campus (if applicable). Can’t make it to the watch party? Register & get the link to join us on your own by Zoom. Looking forward to an animated evening of inspirational stories and pizza-fueled conversation!  Download the flyer.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/paving-the-path-career-panel-and-watch-parties/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Career Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241017T110000
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Manufacturing: Green Chemistry Breakthroughs in Pharma
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars & the ACS Green Chemistry Institute\nOct. 17th\, 11:00 am-12:30 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\n“Celebrate groundbreaking advancements in green chemistry and engineering in the pharmaceutical industry\, featuring the 2024 Peter J. Dunn Award winners. Established in 2016\, the Award recognizes exceptional industrial implementations that achieve significant environmental\, safety\, cost\, and efficiency improvements over existing technologies. This year’s honorees\, GSK and Boehringer Ingelheim\, have set new standards in sustainable manufacturing. \nGSK’s team developed a second-generation route for manufacturing the cancer drug maleimidocaproyl monomethyl auristatin F (mcMMAF) which reduces solvent consumption by 16\,160 kg per kilogram of product\, cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 71 percent\, and slashes energy consumption by 76 percent. Join Danny Mancheno\, a Research Scientist at GSK as he discusses their innovative approach that also eliminated single-use silica gel chromatographic separations\, achieving an impressive 76 percent reduction in Process Mass Intensity (PMI). Boehringer Ingelheim’s team created a highly efficient 3-step synthesis for Spiroketone CD 7659\, used across multiple projects. Join Yongda Zhang\, a Distinguished Research Fellow in Process Research at Boehringer Ingelheim as he discusses how their process improved yield nearly five-fold\, reduced solvent usage by 99 percent\, and eliminated halogenated solvents. The sustainability impact was significant\, with a PMI of 117\, an outstanding Relative Process Greenness (RPG) score of 72 percent\, and a top-tier innovation Green Aspiration Level (iGAL). Scalable to meet increasing demand\, learn how their method will save over 69 million kg of waste at one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders in the sustainability space as they share insights into these award-winning projects and their contributions to a greener future. This ACS Webinar is moderated by John Tucker of Neurocrine Biosciences and is co-produced by the ACS Green Chemistry Institute Pharmaceutical Roundtable.” \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nThe process development of a more sustainable 2nd generation route to peptide- maleimidocaproyl monomethyl auristatin F (MMAF)-the cytotoxic payload for Blenrep®\nHow\, in spite of safety\, regulatory\, COVID challenges as well as a short timeline\, the Blenrep team at GSK developed a more sustainable process for a complex anti-body drug conjugate payload\nWhat was the sustainability improvement for this novel antibody drug conjugate (ADC) for the treatment of multiple myeloma\nWhat is green asymmetric allylic alkylation \nWhat is a telescoping process\, what are some current applications\, and what design considerations should be made \nHow to achieve a reduction of waste and cost through Eco-design
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/sustainable-manufacturing-green-chemistry-breakthroughs-in-pharma/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T140000
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SUMMARY:National Chemistry Week Celebration 2024
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Silicon Valley ACS and San Jose Public Library\nOct. 19th\, 11:00 am-2:00 pm for kids ages 5-12.  In person at the Martin Luther King Jr. Library\, Children’s Room\, 1st Floor\, tiotiont150 E San Fernando St\, San Jose\, CA 95112\, Free\, No registration required\, Learn more\nDownload flyers: NCW 2024 Flyer for Silicon Valley ACS | NCW 2024 Illustrated Poem Contest Flyer\n\nA FREE\, interactive experience for kids of all ages and their families featuring: \n\nHands-on chemistry activities for kids\, about the chemistry of photography!\nFree copy of “Celebrating Chemistry” the ACS publication for kids.\nPRIZES for every child who participates!\n\nFree! No registration required.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/national-chemistry-week-celebration-2024/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:National Chemistry Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241023T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241023T170000
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CREATED:20241011T192003Z
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SUMMARY:Picture Perfect Chemistry: Laboratory Imaging and Photography (ACS National Program-in-a-Box 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Oct. 23rd\, 4pm Pacific Time (pre-show starts at 3:45pm)\, Online\, Free\nRegistration required\, Learn more\n\nJoin lab imaging experts from The Pennsylvania State University and University of Virginia who will share technical presentations and answer your questions live. Keep your ion the prize and zinc fast as you compete to answer the most photography chemistry trivia during the “ChemClash.” And\, meet chemists from around the world using #ACSPIB on social media and see yourself on-screen!
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/picture-perfect-chemistry-laboratory-imaging-and-photography-acs-national-program-in-a-box-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:National Chemistry Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241025T190000
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CREATED:20241010T220636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T030122Z
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SUMMARY:Bay Area Chemistry Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Silicon Valley ACS\, California ACS\, EWOC (Empowering Women in Organic Chemistry) NorCAL Chapter\, plus many corporate sponsors\nUCSF Mission Bay\, Robertson Auditorium | Learn more and register | Download flyer\n\nJoin us for the 5th Annual Bay Area Chemistry Symposium (BACS)! \n“The Bay Area Chemistry Symposium provides a unique opportunity to connect local students and academics with scientists from the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries\, covering themes of synthesis and design in medicinal\, process\, biological\, and computational chemistry. The one-day symposium will feature keynote addresses given by leading professors and industrial chemists from the Bay Area and showcase research talks from graduate students\, post-doctoral fellows\, and industry researchers. A poster session will also take place with presentations representing research conducted in both academic and industry laboratories. This symposium\, co-chaired by Professor Shaun McKinnie of UCSC and Caleb Karmel of Maze Therapeutics\, promises to be an exciting and influential community building event for synthetic\, medicinal\, and computational chemists across the Bay Area.”
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/bay-area-chemistry-symposium/
LOCATION:UCSF Mission Bay\, 1675 Owens St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94158\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241028T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064115
CREATED:20241011T195733Z
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SUMMARY:Drug Discovery: How We Got Here & Where We Might Be Going
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Derek Lowe\, Novartis\nSponsored by Stanford Chemistry Department\nOct. 28th\, 3:00-4:00 pm\, In person at Stanford Center for Teaching & Learning\, Sapp Center Auditorium 111\, Free\, Learn more\n\nAbstract:\n“Over the past 35 years\, drug discovery has gone from carbon-paper forms and no email service to the modern environment of machine learning and AI. This talk will give an overview of how the process has changed\, and what parts of it have remained (stubbornly) the same – and why. \nAbout the Speaker:\nDerek Lowe received his PhD in 1988\, and after a post-doc year began his career in the drug industry at Schering-Plough\, working on central nervous system drugs. After eight years he moved to Bayer to do metabolic research\, and ten years later moved to Vertex Pharmaceuticals as a chemical biologist and specialist in new technologies\, where he also worked on antibacterial\, antiviral\, and oncology targets. Since 2017 he has been a Director in Chemical Biology at Novartis\, working on new discovery techniques.” \n 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/drug-discovery-how-we-got-here-where-we-might-be-going/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064115
CREATED:20241011T200831Z
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SUMMARY:See What’s New in CAS SciFinder
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by CAS \nOct. 30th\, 11:00 am-Noon\, Online\, Free\, Registration required \n“Join us as CAS SciFinder experts walk you through recent solution enhancements. We will go in-depth\, helping you understand how to take advantage of newly released features and the overall impact on researching in CAS SciFinder. Stick around until the end for a preview of some additional enhancements you can expect in the coming months. \nWhat you will learn: \n\nStay current on the latest enhancements in CAS SciFinder.\nSee how these enhancements improve existing workflows and ask questions specific to your research.\nGet a sneak peek at some of the upcoming enhancements in CAS SciFinder.”
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/see-whats-new-in-cas-scifinder/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CAS Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064115
CREATED:20241011T200420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T200420Z
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SUMMARY:Science for All: The Power of Impactful STEM Communication & Journalistic Writing
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars & ACS Public Relations & Communications Committee\nOct. 30th\, 11:00 am-12:15 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\n“Effective communication by scientists helps to bridge the gap between science and society\, ensuring that the public understands and values the contributions of chemistry to improving quality of life and addressing global challenges. However\, effectively communicating the values of chemistry to the public requires a multi-faceted approach of tailoring communication and expanding access to education. \n\n\n\nComprehending complex scientific concepts are essential for broad audiences such as policymakers\, reporters\, educators\, and public. Often main message of most science papers is lost between complicated jargon or data. Join Ryan C. Fortenberry of the University of Mississippi as he explores how the journalistic writing model can enhance the clarity and accessibility of peer-reviewed articles\, particularly in the field of chemistry\, by emphasizing the importance of delivering key information upfront. \nLikewise access to quality science education is an issue around the country in rural areas. While rural Americans graduate high school at a higher rate than their urban counterparts\, only 60% will go on to higher education and only 13% of those will choose a major in STEM. Increasing access to science education and making science more engaging with an emphasis on how science discoveries are accomplished\, rather than just the facts can be a way to increase accessibility. Join Dylan Eralie of Small Town Science\, a project aimed at increasing access to science kits and lessons for children in rural areas that brings science into the communities in West Texas and Northern New Mexico. By partnering with non-profit organizations at public events\, this project creates demonstrations and hands-on experiences with re-usable kits that spark the imagination of children to one day see themselves as scientists. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by H.N. Cheng\, retired scientist at USDA Agricultural Research Service\, and organized by the ACS Committee on Public Relations and Communications and ACS President Mary Carroll of Union College. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to write papers that are easier for others to read\nTips on how to make the writing process easier\nHow to structure the various pieces of a standard article into the journalistic model\nHow to explore ways to make chemistry more accessible\, relatable\, and engaging for the public\nHow to identify local organizations that are already serving your community\nHow to recognize the unique challenges of rural communities in providing STEM education”
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/science-for-all-the-power-of-impactful-stem-communication-journalistic-writing/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241102T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064115
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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:20241106T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241106T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064115
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SUMMARY:Silicon Valley ACS Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:6:30-8:30 pm\, Hybrid Meeting (in person and online via Zoom)\, Free. To attend as a guest\, please contact the Chair.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/silicon-valley-acs-executive-committee-meeting-15/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064115
CREATED:20241011T202320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T202320Z
UID:21341-1730970000-1730975400@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:ACS Virtual Office Hours: Finding and Securing an Internship
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Careers Office \nNov. 7th\, 9:00-10:30 am\, Online\, Free\, Registration required \n“During this 90-minute live\, virtual session\, ACS Career Consultant Adam Myers will help participants jumpstart their career journey by providing a career toolkit to equip internship seekers with the proper knowledge to be successful in their efforts. After the conclusion of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\nPrepare a toolkit comprised of your résumé\, an elevator pitch\, and online presence.\nMarket yourself through networking\, content generation\, and “showing up”.\nFind the job\, both the typical and the hidden / unconventional.\n\nThe presentation will be followed by the opportunity for attendees to network in small groups led by ACS Career Consultants and received personalized career advice. \nAbout ACS Virtual Office Hours:\n“Virtual Office Hours is a free program open to both ACS members and non-members. The first half of this 1 ½ hour workshop features a career-related presentation. For the second half of Virtual Office Hours\, we will break into small networking sessions led by ACS Career Consultants. In your breakout session you will have the opportunity to: \n\nAsk questions regarding the VOH topic\nNetwork with fellow event attendees\nLearn about additional ACS career resources”
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-virtual-office-hours-finding-and-securing-an-internship/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064115
CREATED:20241011T030821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T030821Z
UID:21311-1731160800-1731164400@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Kid Makers: Pop Up Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Silicon Valley ACS & Redwood City Public Library (RCPL)\nNov. 9th\, 2:00-3:00 pm\, In person for ages 9-12\, RCPL Downtown Location\, 1044 Middlefield\nRoad\, Redwood City\, Free\, Learn more\n\nYoung scientists explore different aspects of chemistry! Once a month\, join members of the ACS and take part in hands on experiments. For ages 9-12. This program will take place in the Makerspace.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/kid-makers-pop-up-chemistry-5/
LOCATION:In-person (Redwood City Public Library-Downtown Library)\, 1044 Middlefield Road\, Redwood City\, CA\, 94063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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ORGANIZER;CN="Redwood City Library":MAILTO:pevans@redwoodcity.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241115T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064115
CREATED:20241011T203907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T203907Z
UID:21346-1731690000-1731695400@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Celebration of Life: Professor John I. Brauman
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Stanford Chemistry Department\nNov. 15th\, 5:00-6:30 pm\, Online & in person at Sapp Center for Teaching and Learning\, Sapp Auditorium (STLC 111)\, 376 Lomita Drive\, Stanford.\nLearn more and RSVP\n\n \nPlease join us in celebrating the life and scientific contributions of Stanford Chemist John I. Brauman\, the J.G. Jackson and C.J. Wood Professor of Chemistry. \nDuring his 55-year career at Stanford\, he served as a mentor to many and held several key positions\, including Department Chair\, Associate Dean for Natural Sciences\, and Associate Dean of Research. \nJohn Brauman’s research on chemical structure and reactivity changed the way people thought about chemistry\, clarifying how solvents affect chemical stability and reactivity. John was a skilled and motivating teacher and mentor who had a profound impact on the lives and careers of generations of graduate students and chemists. \nAmongst the many honors that he received over his lifetime was the National Medal of Science in 2002\, membership in the National Academy of Sciences in 1976\, the National Academy of Sciences Award in Chemical Science\, and many awards from the American Chemical Society including the Linus Pauling Medal\, Willard Gibbs Award\, Harrison Howe Award\, James Flack Norris Award in Physical Organic Chemistry\, and the Award in Pure Chemistry. \n\nCelebration of Life: 5:00-6:00 PM\nLight Reception: 6:00-7:00 PM\n\nKindly RSVP via this form and contact chemistry-externalrelations@stanford.edu with all questions. \nVisit this website for more information.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/celebration-of-life-professor-john-i-brauman/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Celebration of Life
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241118
DTSTAMP:20260424T064115
CREATED:20241011T204438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T204438Z
UID:21353-1731715200-1731887999@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Stanford Splash - Fall 2024
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Stanford University \nNov. 16-17th. For students in grades 8-12.  In person at Main Quad\, Stanford University.  Cost $50 but free for students where this imposes a financial burden.  Learn more \n“Splash is a program that brings students in grades 8-12 from everywhere to Stanford’s campus for a two-day learning extravaganza. Our goal is to create unique and fun learning experiences for students in the greater Bay Area\, especially students from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds. Splash also provides valuable teaching and outreach opportunities for Stanford affiliates.”
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/stanford-splash-fall-2024/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241204T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064115
CREATED:20240114T035303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T034626Z
UID:20705-1733337000-1733344200@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Silicon Valley ACS Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:6:30-8:30 pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free. To attend as a guest\, please contact the Chair.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/silicon-valley-acs-executive-committee-meeting-16/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064115
CREATED:20241011T202846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T202846Z
UID:21344-1733389200-1733394600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:ACS Virtual Office Hours: Careers in Government
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Careers\nDec. 5th\, 9:00 am-10:30 am\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\n“This virtual live\, 90-minute session will provide an overview of the federal job landscape for chemists\, including information on the types of jobs available\, how to find jobs\, and navigating the federal job application process. The presentation will also explain the federal coding system for chemists and chemical engineers and provide data about employment by geography\, discipline\, department\, and agency to help participants match job opportunities with their experience\, strengths\, and values. After attending this session\, you will be able to: • Identify the types of jobs available to chemists with the federal government. • Find available job opportunities through a variety of sources. • Understand how to navigate the federal job application process. The first half of the workshop will feature a presentation by an ACS Career Consultant\, while the last half will allow participants the opportunity to ask questions and network in small breakout groups led by ACS Career Consultants. \nAbout ACS Virtual Office Hours:\nACS Virtual Office Hours are held the first Thursday of every month from 9:00 – 10:30pm Pacific Time. \nVirtual Office Hours is a free program open to both ACS members and non-members. The first half of this 1 ½ hour workshop features a career-related presentation. For the second half of Virtual Office Hours\, we will break into small networking sessions led by ACS Career Consultants. In your breakout session you will have the opportunity to: \n\nAsk questions regarding the VOH topic\nNetwork with fellow event attendees\nLearn about additional ACS career resources”\n\n 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-virtual-office-hours-careers-in-government/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064115
CREATED:20241207T211911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T211911Z
UID:21458-1733558400-1733590800@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Better Ion Transport Through Polymer Chemistry: Polymer Electrolytes and Ion-conducting Membranes (REBROADCAST)
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry\n11:00am-12:30pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\nElectrochemical processes in devices like solar cells\, fuel cells\, lithium batteries\, and water desalination systems rely on the safe\, efficient\, and robust transport of anions and cations between electrodes — all made possible by polymer chemistry! \nView this rebroadcast to learn about the work being done by experts working on advances in polymer technology for use in the next generation of ion transport systems. First\, Alexei Sokolov\, ORNL/UT Governor’s Chair and Professor of Chemistry and Physics at the University of Tennessee\, will introduce you to this exciting time of progress in the field of polymer electrolytes. Prof. Sokolov will provide an overview of the microscopic mechanisms controlling ion transport in polymer electrolytes\, present recent achievements in the design of polymer electrolytes with high conductivity at ambient temperatures and share several examples of polymer-based solid-state batteries. Previous generations of batteries rely on liquid electrolytes to carry ionic charges\, but new polymer electrolytes are reaching a level of conductivity that will enable solid state batteries with significant gains in energy density\, robustness\, and safety. \nThen\, Michael A. Hickner\, the Craig A. Rogerson Endowed Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Michigan State University\, will zoom out to describe how mechanically tough polymer membranes with high ionic conductivity control the flow of electrolytes in the ion transport system. Prof. Hickner will cover key aspects of the synthesis of acid- and base-containing polymers that are used as proton and hydroxide exchange membranes in electrochemical devices\, including the relationship between the membrane’s polymer backbone\, ion content\, and water uptake. Prof. Hickner will also describe the role of water in conducting protons and hydroxide anions and provide examples of other key applications for ion-containing polymers. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by X. Chelsea Chen\, R&D Staff Polymer Scientist\, Oak Ridge National Laboratory\, and co-produced with the ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry. \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nFundamentals of ion transport in polymers\nRecent achievements in design of polymer electrolytes with high ionic conductivity\nAdvantages of polymer-based solid-state batteries\nSynthesis of acidic and basic polymers for use in ion-conducting membranes\nThe role of water in conduction of protons and hydroxide anions\nKey applications for ion-containing polymers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACS Division of Polymer Chemistry
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/better-ion-transport-through-polymer-chemistry-polymer-electrolytes-and-ion-conducting-membranes-rebroadcast/
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241211T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064115
CREATED:20241207T210312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T210312Z
UID:21450-1733904000-1733916600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Clean Water Summit: Putting Chemistry to Work for Clean Water
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Office of Sustainability\n8:00-11:30 am\, Online\, Free\, Learn more and register\n\nJoin leading scientists\, policymakers\, and industry experts to discuss chemistry’s role in addressing global clean water challenges. \nThe 2024 Sustainability Summit will spotlight the vital role of chemistry in advancing U.N. Sustainable Development Goal #6: Clean Water and Sanitation. Join experts from academia\, industry\, and government as they explore how chemistry can drive global progress toward clean water access and quality. \nThe 2024 Sustainability Summit will be recorded\, and its proceedings will be captured and published in ACS journals. \nWho should attend?\nThis summit is ideal for scientists and researchers exploring clean water solutions\, industry leaders seeking sustainable practices\, policymakers integrating scientific innovations\, environmental advocates focused on water conservation\, and students or educators interested in advancing sustainable chemistry. \nWhy attend?\n\nExpert Insights: Hear from global leaders in chemistry\, water management\, and sustainability.\nActionable Strategies: Learn about innovative research and practical solutions for clean water challenges.\nNetworking Opportunities: Engage with peers from around the world and expand your professional network.\n\nKey Topics:\nThe 2024 virtual Sustainability Summit will include three panels that will explore the following aspects of clean water. \nDesalination and Membrane Processes\nInnovative technologies in desalination and advanced filtration systems are shaping the future of clean water access. \nAdvanced Methods for Contaminant Identification and Reduction\nCutting-edge approaches to detecting and reducing contaminants in water systems ensure safer\, more reliable water sources. \nChemical Innovations and Nature-based Solutions for Water Conservation and Climate Resilience\nChemistry-based solutions paired with nature-driven approaches are vital to preserving water resources and adapting to climate challenges.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/clean-water-summit-putting-chemistry-to-work-for-clean-water/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241211T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064115
CREATED:20241207T211416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T211416Z
UID:21454-1733918400-1733927400@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Sustainability at Exponent: Webinar and In-person Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tiny Fibers\, Big Problems: An Introduction to the Contributors\, Environmental Impact\, & Regulation of Microplastics\n\n\nSponsored by SPE Golden Gate Section\n\n\n12:00 – 2:30PM\, Menlo Park\, Learn more and register\n\n\nErin Kirkpatrick\, Ph.D.\, Brian Jing\, Ph.D.\, Sadella Santos\, Ph.D.\n\n\nMicroplastics have recently gained more attention due to their ever-growing presence in the environment\, however\, their impact is not fully understood. They originate from a variety of sources including the intentional addition of small plastic particles to certain consumer products and the degradation of larger plastic materials from post-consumer use\, such as from synthetic fibers from textiles. Currently\, there is a lack of federal regulation focused on targeting the pathways that microplastics are introduced into the environment. Further\, due to the lack of regulation\, there is a lack of scientific consensus on the appropriate standard methods for identifying and characterizing microplastics. This review will discuss the current definition of microplastic and their sources\, current and developing regulation\, the available standards and quantification methods\, and comment on the dynamic landscape of the textile industry’s contribution to microplastics. \nLunch will be provided for in-person attendees. \nFor the virtual event\, register here. \nEvent Schedule\nNoon – 1pm PST: Webinar and Lunch (for in-person attendees) \n1:15-2:30pm: Exponent Lab Tour (Chromatography/FTIR labs\, Microscopy Spaces\, Inspection Areas)
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/sustainability-at-exponent-webinar-and-in-person-tour/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Tour,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064115
CREATED:20241207T212314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T212344Z
UID:21461-1734184800-1734188400@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Kid Makers: Pop Up Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Silicon Valley ACS & Redwood City Public Library (RCPL)\n2:00-3:00 pm\, In person for ages 9-12\, RCPL Downtown Location\, 1044 Middlefield\nRoad\, Redwood City\, Free\, Learn more\n\nYoung scientists explore different aspects of chemistry! Once a month\, join members of the Silicon Valley ACS and take part in hands on experiments. For ages 9-12. This program will take place in the Makerspace.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/kid-makers-pop-up-chemistry-6/
LOCATION:In-person (Redwood City Public Library-Downtown Library)\, 1044 Middlefield Road\, Redwood City\, CA\, 94063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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ORGANIZER;CN="Redwood City Library":MAILTO:pevans@redwoodcity.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241218T103000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064115
CREATED:20241207T212855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T212855Z
UID:21464-1734512400-1734517800@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:The Higher Education Landscape: A Career Pathways Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Careers\n9:00am-10:30am\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\nThis workshop will provide an overview of the career opportunities for chemists in higher education. After taking this workshop\, you will be able to: \n\nIdentify trends in higher education.\nUnderstand the similarities and differences between the types of higher-education institutions.\nDifferentiate between the types of positions available.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/the-higher-education-landscape-a-career-pathways-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064115
CREATED:20241207T213357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T213357Z
UID:21466-1734519600-1734523200@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Diverse Careers in Science Policy
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Government Affairs\n11:00am-Noon\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\nScientists have a vital role to play in shaping policy—whether as a full-time career or through everyday contributions. Your expertise is crucial to informed decision-making. \n\n\n\nJoin three scientists\, Jared Mondschein of the State Department\, Tepring Piquado of the National Science Policy Network\, and Laura Pence of the University of Hartford\, as they discuss how they successfully navigated their unique careers in science policy. Discover their diverse career journeys\, gain insights into the current landscape of science policy\, and learn what it takes to thrive as a scientist in the policy world. Whether you’re considering a transition into science policy or simply curious\, this event offers valuable guidance. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Sarah Ackenhusen\, a Science Policy Fellow at the American Chemical Society and is co-produced with ACS Government Affairs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nExplore diverse career opportunities in policy for scientists\nLearn how your laboratory skills can be applied beyond research\nUnderstand how fellowships can open doors to policy careers—and why they’re just one of many pathways\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nWednesday\, December 18\, 2024 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to register with ACS ID\nSlides will be available on day of the Live event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACS Government Affairs
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/diverse-careers-in-science-policy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241219T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064115
CREATED:20241207T213931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T214024Z
UID:21470-1734606000-1734609600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Eating Dangerously: How a Chemist’s “Poison Squad” Won the Battle for Food Safety in the US (Rebroadcast)
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Division of the History of Chemistry \n11:00am-Noon\, Online\, Free\, Registration required \n\n\n\n\nThis is a rebroadcast of our most popular webinars of 2024. ACS members can view the recording in our library now.\nThere will be no Q&A\, you will be listening to a recording!\nThursday\, December 19\, 2024 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to register with ACS ID\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the late 19th century\, simply eating food could be a genuine hazard. To increase the shelf life of their products\, food manufacturers intentionally added dangerous chemicals like formaldehyde and salicylic acid to everything from milk to meat without any of the regulatory oversight that we take for granted today. \n\n\n\nJoin Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times-bestselling author Deborah Blum during this rebroadcast as she reveals the dramatic true story of how food was made safer in the United States during a 30 year food safety battle for consumer protection by chemist Dr. Harvey Washington Wiley and his heroic Poison Squad. \nRegister now for this rebroadcast of one of our most popular webinars of 2024 to discover the surprisingly thrilling history of food safety standards in America – a story of politics\, poison and a federal chemist turned crusader who took us from a century deemed the “great American stomachache” to the landmark 1906 Food and Drug Act. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Carmen J. Giunta\, Professor Emeritus of Le Moyne College and is co-produced with the ACS Division of the History of Chemistry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhat the US food supply was like before regulation\nHow 19th century food chemists investigated the problem\nThe science and the politics of the first consumer safety laws – and their continuing influence\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACS Division of the History of Chemistry
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/eating-dangerously-how-a-chemists-poison-squad-won-the-battle-for-food-safety-in-the-us-rebroadcast/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064115
CREATED:20250112T182447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T192202Z
UID:21531-1736604000-1736607600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Kid Makers: Pop Up Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Silicon Valley ACS & Redwood City Public Library (RCPL)\n2:00-3:00 pm\, In person for ages 9-12\, RCPL Downtown Location\, 1044 Middlefield\nRoad\, Redwood City\, Free\, Learn more\n\n“Young scientists explore different aspects of chemistry! Once a month\, join members of the ACS and take part in hands on experiments. For ages 8-12. This program will take place in the Makerspace.”
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/kid-makers-pop-up-chemistry-7/
LOCATION:In-person (Redwood City Public Library-Downtown Library)\, 1044 Middlefield Road\, Redwood City\, CA\, 94063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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ORGANIZER;CN="Redwood City Library":MAILTO:pevans@redwoodcity.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250112T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064115
CREATED:20250112T231559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T231559Z
UID:21576-1736640000-1736640000@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Skydiving Into Retirement: ACS Virtual Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Virtual Career Services\n 9:00-10:30 am\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\n\n\n“This virtual live\, 90-minute session will examine and provide guidance on how you can make the most of the 2\,000+ hours of annual “free time” you will gain in retirement! After attending this session\, you will be able to:\n\nStrategically plan for your next “career” in retirement.\nCraft your new identity as a retiree.\nUnderstand how to make your dreams a reality through structure and purpose.\n\nThe first half of the workshop will feature a presentation by an ACS Career Consultant\, while the last half will allow participants the opportunity to ask questions and network in small breakout groups led by ACS Career Consultants.”
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/skydiving-into-retirement-acs-virtual-office-hours/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T064115
CREATED:20250112T183000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T192228Z
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SUMMARY:Strategies to Discover\, Design\, and Synthesize Unnatural Bioactive Peptides
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Carly Schissel\, University of California\, Berkeley\nSponsored by Stanford Chemistry Department\n3:00-4:00 pm\, Sapp Center Auditorium 111\, 376 Lomita Dr.\, Stanford Univ.\, Learn more\n\n“Peptide therapeutics are a rapidly expanding frontier in drug development. New methods that address challenges in the discovery\, design\, and synthesis of bioactive peptides are needed to advance these molecules as medicines. One of the most important roadblocks that macromolecular drugs face is their inability to reach intracellular targets. I will demonstrate new approaches for the design and synthesis of unnatural bioactive peptides. First\, we used machine learning for the de novo design of nuclear-targeting miniproteins to traffic macromolecular cargo to the nucleus of cells. We found that the model was able to predict new sequences with activities extrapolated beyond the training dataset\, resulting in the most active variants yet. Next\, we demonstrated a method for in-cell penetration selection–mass spectrometry to discover cytosol-targeting peptides from a synthetic library. Novel unnatural sequences found from the cytosol trafficked oligonucleotide cargo to the nucleus better than those found in whole cell extracts. A key outcome of these efforts was that the presence of unnatural amino acids with extended backbones conferred enhanced bioactivity. The ribosomal synthesis of proteins and peptides with unnatural peptide backbones is thus of critical importance. In the second part of the presentation\, we developed post-translational acyl shift reactions to install internal diketones\, heterocycles\, and extended backbones in ribosomal peptides and proteins. These works advance the therapeutic potential of peptides by both developing new bioactive sequences and enabling their biological synthesis. \nAbout the Speaker\nCarly grew up in San Diego\, California\, and earned her BA in Chemistry from Williams College\, where she worked under the mentorship of Prof. Thomas Smith to complete the total synthesis of the polyketide Jerangolid D. She pursued her Ph.D. in Chemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology\, working with Prof. Brad Pentelute. Her doctoral research focused on designing peptide sequences for the nuclear delivery of macromolecules\, employing machine learning-guided design and in-cell selection strategies. In March 2022\, Carly joined the University of California\, Berkeley\, as a Miller Institute Postdoctoral Fellow\, hosted by Prof. Alanna Schepartz. Her current research centers on developing peptide backbone editing reactions\, including the substitution of canonical amide bonds with carbon-carbon bonds.” \nHost: Steven Banik
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/strategies-to-discover-design-and-synthesize-unnatural-bioactive-peptides/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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