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SUMMARY:Psychological Safety is Lab Safety: Using RAMP to Assess DEIR Hazards
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars\, ACS Committee on Chemical Safety\, and ACS Chemical Health & Safety Division\n11:00am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nThink back to a time when you tried to go to work or class tired\, stressed out\, or upset. You likely had difficulty focusing which lead to more mistakes\, poor collaboration\, and results that were not at your usual level. Now imagine that you feel this way every day at work\, and the stakes are higher because those mistakes can lead to dangerous lab incidents. Challenges around Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Respect are often thought of as HR issues\, but poor mental health stemming from a toxic lab culture will inevitably lead to scientists engaging in risky lab behavior to protect their psychological safety at the detriment of their physical safety. Students bullied by their peers or supervisors begin to work at night\, alone\, to avoid those individuals. Professionals who do not hold a Ph.D. are told directly that their opinions on the safety of laboratory procedures do not matter and stop bringing up potential issues. Stress or pressure to produce results quickly (in both academia and industry) lead to improper risk assessment and unsafe practices. \n\n\n\nDiversity of thought creates a culture to avert disaster and a workspace where safety can be proactive rather than reactive. In a recently published JACS article\, anecdotes from academia and industry describe positive situations where a bench scientist who disclosed their pregnancy led to in-depth conversations around reproductive health and best safety practices in their lab. Individuals who came from different countries\, universities\, or companies were empowered to bring new perspectives to improve safety and challenge unsafe practices by suggesting alternative syntheses or chemical reagents. Individuals who felt psychologically safe enough to share their cultures with others had increased engagement. \nJoin authors of “Reducing Risk: Strategies to Advance Laboratory Safety through Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Respect\,” Debbie Decker of ACS CHAS\, Anna Dunn of Merck\, and Daniel Jacques of SUNY Brockport\, as they discuss the latest research regarding the intersection of Safety and DEIR with innovative ideas on how to mitigate this hazard. Register now to discover how addressing DEIR hazards or issues by using the RAMP risk assessment framework will advance safety for all laboratory personnel. \nThis ACS Webinar is co-produced with the ACS Committee on Chemical Safety and the ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhat is a DEIR hazard and what are some ideas on how to mitigate these risks\nHow one might apply the RAMP assessment concept to DEIR hazards\nAnecdotes from academia and industry regarding how marginalization\, stereotyping\, unconscious or conscious bias\, or other forms of exclusion have directly or indirectly led to increased safety incidents in the lab\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nThursday\, November 9\, 2023 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to register with ACS ID\nSlides will be available on the day of the Live event
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/psychological-safety-is-lab-safety-using-ramp-to-assess-deir-hazards/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231108T120000
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SUMMARY:The James Webb Space Telescope: Astrochemistry's Exciting New Window
DESCRIPTION:The James Webb Space Telescope: Astrochemistry’s Exciting New Window\nSponsored by ACS Webinars and the ACS PHYS Astrochemistry Subdivision\n11:00am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nThe James Webb Space Telescope (“Webb”)\, the new flagship space mission from NASA\, can operate with exquisite sensitivity at infrared wavelengths and with two spectrometers on board covering the 1-28 micron wavelength range at medium spectral resolution (R~3000)\, it is also a fantastic new astrochemistry machine! \n\n\n\nJoin Ewine van Dishoeck\, Professor of Molecular Astrophysics at Leiden University as she presents the fascinating initial results of mid-infrared spectra of gases and ices in various environments\, ranging from cold dark clouds to warm protostars and planet-forming disks. During this interactive webinar you will explore the intricate chemistry behind the fascinating ice spectra found in the outer envelopes of protostars\, revealing complex molecular evidence. Then delve into the chemical makeup of young and mature disks\, unveiling a diverse array of gaseous compounds such as CO\, OH\, H2O\, CO2\, C2H2\, and HCN\, while uncovering exciting discoveries of novel molecules. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the synergetic interplay of astronomy and chemical physics of our forming solar systems! \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by David Woon of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and is co-produced with the ACS PHYS Astrochemistry Subdivision. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nA large variation in H2O vs CO2 is found in astronomical sources\nA rich hydrocarbon chemistry–from methane to benzene–is associated with very low-mass stars\nComplex organic molecules are formed in ices\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nWednesday\, November 8\, 2023 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to register with ACS ID\nSlides will be available on the day of the Live event
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/the-james-webb-space-telescope-astrochemistrys-exciting-new-window/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T120000
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SUMMARY:Shining Light on Solar Cells and Their Material Impacts
DESCRIPTION:Rachel Woods-Robinson\, PhD\, University of Washington Clean Energy Institute\nSponsored by California ACS\n10:30am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nAbstract: Addressing climate change requires transitioning to renewables such as photovoltaic solar panels\, but one key barrier to this transition is that we need better materials. In this talk\, we’ll start at the sun and then zoom into a solar panel all the way down to the nanoscale\, highlighting materials challenges that scientists face at each length scale to make solar more efficient\, reliable\, and sustainable. We’ll meet the different material components\, such as absorbers and transparent conductors (TCs)\, and I’ll share some of my research into designing new TCs for solar. Next\, we’ll zoom back out to discuss challenges we face beyond the lab in bringing solar to society\, including critical raw materials\, environmental impacts\, and “green sacrifice zones.” Lastly\, I’ll share some insights from my outreach project Cycle for Science and college course Cycle the Rockies. \nAbout the speaker: Rachel Woods-Robinson (she/her) received a B.S. in Physics from UCLA\, and a Ph.D. at U.C. Berkeley and Berkeley Lab designing new crystals for solar energy by combining computational chemistry\, thin film growth\, and device fabrication. Rachel recently started as a Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Washington’s Clean Energy Institute to study environmental and human impacts of such new solar materials. In addition to research goals to curtail climate change\, Rachel aims to support scientists in sharing our work accessibly and engaging collaboratively with our communities\, and loves outdoor adventuring. She co-founded “Cycle for Science\,” in which scientists go on bicycle tours and visit K-12 classes to teach hands-on lessons about sustainability\, and she instructs “Cycle the Rockies” (Wild Rockies Field Institute)\, an immersive month-long course in which undergrads ride bicycles across Montana to learn about local energy and climate impacts.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/shining-light-on-solar-cells-and-their-material-impacts/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Bay Area Chemistry Symposium (BACS) 2023
DESCRIPTION:Robertson Auditorium\, UCSF Mission Bay\nFor more information on sponsorship & registration: bayareachemistrysymposium.com\nView and share flyer\n\nJoin Us for the 4th Annual Bay Area Chemistry Symposium (BACS)\nThe 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 Ian Seiple of UCSF 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/4th-annual-bay-area-chemistry-symposium-bacs-2023/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231102T210000
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SUMMARY:Silicon Valley ACS Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:7:00-9:00pm\, 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-3/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231025T120000
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CREATED:20230907T022025Z
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SUMMARY:CAS SciFinderⁿ Live: What's New and Upcoming
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service)\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nJoin us as CAS SciFinderⁿ 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 SciFinderⁿ. Stick around until the end for a preview of some additional enhancements you can expect in the coming months. \nWhat You Will Learn\n\n\nStay current on the latest enhancements in CAS SciFindern.\nSee how these enhancements improve existing workflows and ask questions specific to your own research.\nGet a sneak peek at some of the upcoming enhancements in CAS SciFindern.\n\nPresenter(s): TBD
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/cas-scifinder%e2%81%bf-live-whats-new-and-upcoming/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CAS Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T113000
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CREATED:20230907T015206Z
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SUMMARY:Kid Makers: Pop Up Chemistry for Middle School Scientists
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Silicon Valley and Redwood City Public Library (RCPL)\n11:00-11:30AM\, RCPL Downtown Location\, 1044 Middlefield Road\, Redwood City\, Free\, Learn more\n\nYoung scientists explore different aspects of chemistry! Celebrate National Chemistry with with a special Pop Up Chemistry. Join members of the ACS in the Makerspace and take part in hands on experiments. For ages 9-12.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/kid-makers-pop-up-chemistry-for-middle-school-scientists-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;VALUE=DATE:20231020
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SUMMARY:National Chemistry Week\, Ronald McDonald House
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Silicon Valley ACS\nVolunteers needed.  Please contact us.\n\n  \nNational Chemistry Week (NCW) is a public awareness campaign that promotes the value of chemistry in everyday life. ACS members and chemistry enthusiasts celebrate NCW by coordinating events and communicating the importance of chemistry. Read more about NCW. \nNational Chemistry Week (#ACS_NCW) is celebrated this year during the week of October 15-21\, with the theme “The Healing Power of Chemistry.” Chemistry plays a crucial role in formulating the medicines we take when we get sick\, developing the vaccinations we roll our sleeves up for\, and testing the blood samples that we provide at our doctors’ offices. \nThe theme recognizes the tremendous advances made by medical professionals and scientists with inspiration from ancient peoples’ habits\, from plants and animals in the wild\, and from our own bodies’ mechanisms to prevent\, fight\, heal\, and restore us to health. Did you know\, currently about 11 percent of all medicines considered “essential” by the World Health Organization (WHO) are derived from flowering plants?
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/national-chemistry-week-ronald-mcdonald-house/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Outreach,National Chemistry Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231011T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231011T193000
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CREATED:20230907T013235Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Health And Environment: Navigating Chemicals In Our Everyday Lives
DESCRIPTION:A Joint Event Between California Section of American Chemical Society & Association of Women in Science\, East Bay Chapter. \nSchedule:\n5:00 – 5:30 PM: Sign-Up and Networking\n5:30 – 6:30 PM: Talk and Q&A\n6:30 – 7:30 PM: Networking W/ Light Bites \nLocation: 4D Molecular Therapeutics\, 5959 Horton St.\, #200 conference room\, Emeryville\, CA 94608.  Free\, registration required. \nAbstract: The presentation delves into the prevalent challenges of human infertility and congenital defects exacerbated by environmental toxins. Chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates\, present in plastics\, cosmetics\, and personal care items\, disrupt hormones and pathways as endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs). Despite efforts to replace BPA with alternatives labeled “BPA-Free\,” these substitutes carry similar risks. These findings emphasize the potential health risks\, urging consumer awareness\, policy reform\, and sustainable alternatives. \nAbout the speaker: Prof. Sonya Schuh\, originally from Southern California\, developed a passion for nature and water activities. Her curiosity and upbringing by educator parents led her to a science career. She earned a B.S. in Marine Biology and Zoology from Humboldt State University and conducted marine research. Later\, she completed her Ph.D. in Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Washington\, focusing on chemical effects on sperm. At Stanford’s Stem Cell Biology Institute\, she delved into genes and environmental factors affecting human reproduction. Joining Saint Mary’s College of California\, she initiated a research program on endocrine disruptors’ impact on stem cells and embryos. Dedicated to teaching and diverse collaborations\, her most cherished accomplishment is her three children\, inspiring her ongoing commitment to shaping a better future.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/exploring-health-and-environment-navigating-chemicals-in-our-everyday-lives/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Networking,Oral Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T150000
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SUMMARY:The Silicon Valley ACS invites you to the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum for wine-tasting & networking\, a discussion of winemaking\, and garden strolls
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 7\, 2023\, 12:30-3pm at the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden\, Horticulture Room 2.   Cheese\, fruit\, and veggies will be served.  All attendees 21 years+ will receive a glass of wine during the reception (12:30pm-1pm) and will taste four different wines during Phil Crews’ presentation (1pm-3pm).  View flyer. \nReservations required by September 29th: $15 regular\, $10 students\, Free for under 21.  Pay at the door with cash or check.  Includes access to the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum all day\, 9am-5pm. \n\nUC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden | Visitor Guide & Updated Trail Map (PDF) | Directions\nWatch a video narrated by Frans Lanting\, noted wildlife photographer\, explaining the unique value of Arboretum & Botanic Garden.\n\nWines from great vintages to wildfire catastrophes: Merging natural products chemistry fundamentals with sensory evaluations.  A workshop to gain a 21st Century perspective.\nProf. Phil Crews\, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry\, UC Santa Cruz\n \nAbstract: Wine is a complex liquid comprised of many bioorganic compounds in a 12.5% alcoholic solution with a pH range of 3-4. Wine quality assessment and winemaking methods have been in place for many centuries. Nowadays\, contemporary approaches to winemaking are quite scientific as many aspects of this complex drink appear to be understood. For example\, there is an excellent contemporary book\, “Understanding Wine Chemistry” (Waterhouse et al.\, 2017).  Decades ago\, Wired Magazine reported on the Grapes of Math (GoM) in a comprehensive article to underscore that consulting companies exist to help winemakers craft award winning wines. The GoM approach uses databases created via metabolomics approaches. On the other hand\, many subscribe to the idea that successful winemaking and wine quality evaluations can be achieved by just using a “right-brained” approach. In this wine-centric event we will explore principles of wines and winemaking through natural products & sensory evaluations. Different flavor outcomes achieved in winemaking as a function of grape variety and the terroir differences of vineyards in California will be illustrated. The approaches to wine creation will be explored using case examples.  Everyone at the workshop will have a chance to dissect the major and minor complex flavors and aromas associated with wines and to correlate them with a few key biomolecules. Answers to vexing questions will be sought by examining outcomes derived from tasting and talking about three different Burgundy style California wines.  Also discussed with be recent advances obtained by the Santa Cruz campaign (UCSC & SC Labs) using small molecule natural product wine chemo-markers to forecast wine quality damage caused by wildfire smoke. \nRecommended reading before the workshop:  https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jnatprod.2c00028 (open access) \n \nBiography: Phil Crews is a California native and has spent most of his academic career in the state. He received his B.S. from the University of California at Los Angeles and his Ph.D. from UC Santa Barbara working with Domenick Bertelli. After becoming a postdoc at Princeton University\, in 1970\, he started as an Assistant Professor and is currently an Emeritus Professor for the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department at UC Santa Cruz. The primary goals of his research group were to understand the chemistry of tropical marine sponges and marine-derived fungi. Bioassay-guided isolation assisted in the discovery of natural products potent against human diseases such as cancer and neglected tropical diseases. The search for novel active compounds incorporated elements of structure elucidation\, employing state-of-the-art nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) techniques. Crews Lab site \nA passionate home-winemaker and wine educator\, he took his “hobby” public. Specializing in Burgundian and Rhone style wines from select coastal vineyards\, the Pelican Ranch Winery is a family owned and operated winery in the heart of Capitola. Established in 1997\, the winery is just a few blocks from Monterey Bay\, which provides a constant\, cool\, coastal influence that allows for the making of fine elegant wines.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/the-silicon-valley-acs-invites-you-to-the-uc-santa-cruz-arboretum-for-wine-tasting-networking-a-discussion-of-winemaking-and-garden-strolls/
LOCATION:In-person UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden\, Santa Cruz\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231005T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T082604
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SUMMARY:Silicon Valley ACS Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:7:30-9:00pm\, 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-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231005T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T082604
CREATED:20230906T075452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T075553Z
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SUMMARY:The “Ins and Outs” of Networking
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars\, ACS Professional Relations Division\, and ACS Industry Member Programs\nOnline via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nYour professional network is critical for your development and success as it creates future opportunities and strengthens your influence within your organization. Sounds like a great idea in theory\, but how do you make it a reality at your current workplace? \n\n\n\nJoin frequent ACS Webinar contributor\, Matt Grandbois of DuPont Electronics & Industrial\, as he shares more of his actionable tips and tricks for growing your network especially among the colleagues you interact with most…your coworkers inside the workplace! Register now to discover how to have fun while building a network that opens doors and increases your influence as you grow your career. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Katherine Johnson of the ACS Younger Chemists Committee and ACS Division of Professional Relations and co-produced with ACS Industry Member Programs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhat is the difference between internal networking and external networking\nWhat are the benefits of growing your internal network and its impact on your career\nStrategies for increasing your influence and impact through internal networking\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nThursday\, October 5\, 2023 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to register with ACS ID\nThe slides will be available for download on the day of the event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACS Industry Member Programs and ACS Division of Professional Relations
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/the-ins-and-outs-of-networking/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230928T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T082604
CREATED:20230907T014328Z
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SUMMARY:Who Will Win the #ChemNobel? Predicting the 2023 Nobel Laureate(s) in Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and C&EN\nOnline via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nCan’t wait until Oct. 4 when the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announces the winners of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry? Neither can we. \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. Enjoy a lively discussion about why prize winners are often polymaths\, whether hot topics in chemistry like Artificial Intelligence\, and the COVID-19 pandemic will impact this year’s decision-making process\, and which fields of science (and scientists) that our panel believes are historically underrepresented and should be considered for future awards. \nDuring this free interactive broadcast cast your virtual vote and ask the panelists questions about Nobel-worthy science! This is ACS Webinar is co-produced by Chemical & Engineering News. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWho are our front-runners for this year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry and why\nWhy Nobel prize winners often don’t just focus on their science\nBig ideas in chemistry that we think should someday win the prize\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nThursday\, September 28\, 2023 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to register with ACS ID\nThe slides will not be shared\, we don’t want to give away the panelists’ votes!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\nChemical & Engineering News
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/who-will-win-the-chemnobel-predicting-the-2023-nobel-laureates-in-chemistry/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T082604
CREATED:20230907T013734Z
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SUMMARY:Adapting to AI in Peer Review and the Publishing Process
DESCRIPTION:Cosponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS on Campus\nOnline via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nArtificial intelligence and other automated tools continue to become more ubiquitous throughout society\, but how will this affect researchers as future applications of AI-powered algorithms impact each stage of the review and publishing process? \n\n\n\nJoin Sonja Krane of ACS Publications and Osvaldo Oliviera of ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces for an interview and audience Q&A session on AI and the impact to the peer review and publishing processes and systems. Be part of the conversation regarding the varied ways that the scientific and academic communities are embracing or resisting AI and get a glimpse into the current and future role of AI in publishing and peer review processes. Register now for a deeper understanding of AI as well as the critical issues to ensure its responsible and effective implementation in the scientific community. \nThis ACS Webinar is co-produced with ACS on Campus. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow AI is positively and negatively impacting the publishing and peer review as well as the author\, reviewer\, and researcher\nHow the scientific and academic communities are reacting to and using AI\nThe present and future state of AI in the publishing and peer review processes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nWednesday\, September 27\, 2023 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to Register with ACS ID\nThe slides will be available for download on the day of the event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACS on Campus
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/adapting-to-ai-in-peer-review-and-the-publishing-process/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230930
DTSTAMP:20260424T082604
CREATED:20230906T073310Z
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SUMMARY:2023 SSRL/LCLS Users' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Stanford Linear Accelerator (SLAC) National Laboratory\n2575 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, California USA.\nLearn more and register.  General $275\, Student $50.\n\nEvery year\, thousands of scientists from universities\, laboratories\, and private companies around the world use our cutting-edge research facilities. Their discoveries benefit a wide range of fields\, including materials and energy sciences\, chemistry\, biology\, medicine\, environmental science\, engineering\, astronomy\, and physics. \nThis annual meeting is a unique opportunity to gather together the light source community in a single scientific event that includes numerous presentations in the plenary\, poster\, and parallel sessions. Participants can learn about current/future facility capabilities and the latest user research and discuss science with colleagues from academia\, research laboratories\, and industry worldwide. \nCome join us for the opportunity to join the following sessions for scientific exchange\, discussions\, and awards: plenary sessions\, keynote talks\, award presentations\, scientific workshops\, poster sessions\, town hall discussions\, and breakout sessions.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/2023-ssrl-lcls-users-meeting/
LOCATION:Hybrid event – SLAC\, 2575 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230920T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230920T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T082604
CREATED:20230906T072402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T072402Z
UID:20230-1695207600-1695213000@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:The Gut Microbiome-Brain Alliance: The Connection to Health and Disorders
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars\nOnline via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nThe Human microbiota\, often referred to as the “forgotten organ\,” is a large collection of predominantly bacteria\, viruses\, protozoa\, fungi\, and archaea. With around 40 trillion bacterial cells\, its size eclipses the number of cells in your own body. But\, what does the latest research tell us about this hidden ecosystem and the constant communication that exists between the gut and brain? \n\n\n\nJoin an expert panel from Bayer\, the California Institute of Technology\, and CAS as they discuss recent research on the gut microbiome−brain axis\, its complexity\, functionality\, and its effect on health and disorders. Register now for free to discover how gut microbiota in humans has evolved and how it plays a key role in health and disease. \nThis ACS Webinar is a co-produced with CAS\, a division of the American Chemical Society. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nExamples of how the gut microbiome-brain axis uses constant bidirectional communication in its role in many physiological processes in the human body\nWhat is the correlation between living microorganisms found in the gut and their effect on gastrointestinal and mental disorders\nWhat are some clinical applications of gut-microbiota-related substances and metabolites with their development pipelines\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nWednesday\, Sept 20\, 2023 @ 2-3:30pm ET\nFree to Register with ACS ID\nThe slides will be available for download on the day of the event
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/the-gut-microbiome-brain-alliance-the-connection-to-health-and-disorders/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T082604
CREATED:20230806T221810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230806T221821Z
UID:20137-1694860200-1694865600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:The Physics and Chemistry of the Atomic Nucleus
DESCRIPTION:Heather Crawford\, PhD\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL)\nSponsored by California ACS Section\n10:30am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nAbstract\nThe atomic nucleus truly sits at the intersection of chemistry and physics – over the decades both scientific fields have laid claim to these uniquely mysterious quantum systems. I will talk in this presentation about the current state-of-the-art in nuclear science\, including the new Facility for Rare Isotope Beams\, which is opening a new era for studies of the nucleus. I’ll also discuss what we are learning each day to advance our understanding of nuclei across the Segre chart\, and through these studies\, our knowledge of the origin of the elements and isotopes we find on Earth and across the cosmos. \nAbout The Speaker\nHeather Crawford received her B.Sc. in Chemistry from Simon Fraser University\, in Burnaby\, British Columbia\, Canada.  She earned her Ph.D. in nuclear chemistry from Michigan State University\, working with Prof. Paul Mantica and studying the beta-decay properties of neutron-rich isotopes of Ca\, Sc and Ti at the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory.  She then worked as a postdoctoral researcher in the nuclear structure group at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL)\, before moving to an Assistant Professor of Physics position at Ohio University in Athens\, OH.  Heather then returned to LBNL as a career-track and now career staff scientist in the nuclear structure group.  She is a researcher into the structure of very neutron-rich exotic nuclei and served for 5 years as the chair of the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) Users executive committee\, representing a user’s group of 1400+ scientists. \nRSVP here!\nZoom link to be shared with attendees the day of the event. \nPlease register before Thursday\, September 14\, 2023\, 12 noon. Your email address is needed to send the Zoom link\, which will be shared with attendees on or before the day of the event via Brown Paper Tickets. \nPlease visit the CalACS website www.calacs.org to register for this meeting or use Brown Paper Tickets. \nThe event is FREE and open to the community. More information: e-mail WCC co-chair Elaine Yamaguchi. \n 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/the-physics-and-chemistry-of-the-atomic-nucleus/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T082604
CREATED:20230906T071916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T072054Z
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SUMMARY:The 33rd First Annual Ig Nobel Prizes: Act I (Webcast)
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Improbable Research\n3-4:30pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Learn more\n\nThe 2023 ceremony will happen entirely as a webcast\, not in a theatre.   \nLivestream options will be made available here. \nThe ceremony itself will include these and other traditional elements: \n\nWinners — Ten new Ig Nobel Prize winners will be introduced. Each winner (or winning team) has done something that makes people LAUGH\, then THINK\nPresenters — A gaggle of genuine\, genuinely bemused Nobel laureates will hand the Ig Nobel Prizes to the new Ig Nobel winners. Here are some of this year’s prize presenters:\n\nFrances Arnold (chemistry\, 2018)\nMarty Chalfie (chemistry 2008)\nPeter Doherty (physiology or medicine 1996)\nEsther Duflo (economics 2019)\nJerry Friedman (physics 1990)\nWolfgang Ketterle (physics\, 2001)\nEric Maskin (economics 2007)\nArdem Patapoutian (physiology or medicine\, 2021)\nAl Roth (economics 2012)\nRich Roberts (physiology or medicine 1993)\nBarry Sharpless (chemistry 2001 and chemistry 2022)\n\n\nTheme — the theme of the 2023 ceremony\, evinced in the non-opera and other bits\, is: Water.\nMini-Non-Opera — A new mini-non-opera — about water — will premier as part of the ceremony\, starring:\n\nAlexey Eliseev\, book\nIvan Gusev\, piano\nBarbara Allen Hill\, soprano\nThomas Michel\, accordion\nJulie Reimann\, cello\n\n\nScott Taylor\, baritone\n\n\n24/7 Lectures — Several of the world’s great thinkers will tell us\, briefly\, what they are thinking about (first in 24 seconds\, then in 7 words) in the 24/7 Lectures. Here are this year’s 24/7 lecturers:\n\nNadia Dominici & Alberto Minetti & Yury Ivanenko — TOPIC: Running on water on the moon\nDavid Hu — TOPIC: Water in the human body\nErika Johnson — TOPIC: Hydrodynamics\nJasmine Nirody — TOPIC: Gekkos running on water\nAndrea Sella — TOPIC: Medium density amorphous ice\n\n\nPaper Airplanes — Paper airplanes will be thrown\, by people in many countries and many walks of life.\nWelcome\, Goodbye — The traditional Welcome\, Welcome Speech and the traditional Goodbye\, Goodbye Speech will maintain the standard for what welcome speeches and goodbye speeches should be.\nAnd other things
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/the-33rd-first-annual-ig-nobel-prizes-act-i-webcast/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Awards
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T082604
CREATED:20230906T070645Z
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SUMMARY:Mass Spectrometry Made Simple; or\, How to Weigh a Molecule (Even Though There Isn’t a Way to Weigh a Molecule)
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Office of Career and Professional Education\nOnline via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nWhat does an exploding car and a motorboat have in common with mass spectrometry? \n\n\n\nLee Polite of Axion Anyaltical Labs and his entertaining analogies return to ACS Webinars for another journey through the world of mass spectrometry! Mass spectrometry is one of the most important analytical tools available to scientists\, but many chemists feel its complexity is beyond understanding. From the fundamentals to quadrupoles to GCMS to LCMS to triple quadrupoles\, he will explain how these different instruments work\, how best to choose the most appropriate tool for a specific application\, and break down this seemingly complex topic into simple steps appropriate for scientists at all levels of experience! \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Bryan Tweedy of the American Chemical Society and co-produced with the Office of Career and Professional Education. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nThe fundamental operation of a mass spectrometer\, the world’s most powerful identification tool\nWhy GC/MS is the single best approach for identifying most unknowns\, while LC/MS/MS is by far the most sensitive instrument on the market\nHow to differentiate among the various instrument choices\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nThursday\, September 14\, 2023 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to Register with ACS ID\nThe slides will be available for download on the day of the event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-produced With\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACS Office of Career and Professional Education
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/mass-spectrometry-made-simple-or-how-to-weigh-a-molecule-even-though-there-isnt-a-way-to-weigh-a-molecule/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230913T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T082604
CREATED:20230906T070104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T071114Z
UID:20220-1694602800-1694606400@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Passport to Progress: New Immigration Initiatives for International Students and Early Career STEM Researchers
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Advocacy\nOnline via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nInternational students and professionals bring the United States a wealth of knowledge\, skills\, and perspectives that can help drive innovation and economic growth. Did you know that new immigration initiatives are now available to attract and retain international STEM talent? \n\n\n\nJoin Dan Berger of Curran Berger & Kludt LLP and Jonathan Grode of Green and Spiegel as they discuss how students and junior researchers can build their profile to prepare for higher level US immigration categories and how mentors in academia or industry can help support these kinds of applications. This webinar will share invaluable advice from lawyers experienced in immigration case law that can benefit researchers\, scientists\, students\, industry professionals…anyone interested in understanding the US immigration system! \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Heath Weems of the American Chemical Society and co-produced with ACS Advocacy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhat are the latest US immigration options for STEM talent\, including recent Biden Administration STEM immigration initiatives\nHow can students and junior researchers qualify for achievement based immigration categories\nHow mentors can help support their employees\, students and lab members in being ready for success in the US immigration system\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nWednesday\, September 13\, 2023 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to Register with ACS ID\nThe slides will be available for download on the day of the event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACS Advocacy
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/passport-to-progress-new-immigration-initiatives-for-international-students-and-early-career-stem-researchers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230907T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230907T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T082604
CREATED:20230806T223845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230806T223845Z
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SUMMARY:Silicon Valley ACS Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:7:30-9:00pm\, 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/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230907T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230907T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T082604
CREATED:20230806T223414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230806T223550Z
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SUMMARY:Chemical Vapor Deposition Techniques for Design & Synthesis of Polymer Nanomaterials
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Rong Yang\, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering\, Cornell University \nSponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum\, GGPF\n5PM Pacific time\, Online via Zoom\, Registration required (Registration deadline: Sept. 6th @ 1pm)\n\nAbstract\nPolymers are some of the most prevalent materials in the modern age. While they have been predominantly synthesized in solution and processed into a variety of macroscopic sizes and shapes\, the need for programmability in microscopic morphology has challenged traditional synthesis approaches. Recent advances in vacuum-based synthesis technologies\, such as initiated Chemical Vapor Deposition (iCVD) and Condensed Droplet Polymerization (CDP)\, have enabled a new mode of control over material properties during polymerization. Distinct from prior research that has placed a strong emphasis on the design of monomer molecular structure and controlled polymerization\, the all-dry synthesis methods enable manipulation of the molecular interactions\, such as nanoscale dewetting\, molecular complexation\, and long-range molecular ordering\, to achieve programmable nanoscale structures. In this talk\, we will use three examples to illustrate the underlying principles and potential benefits of this distinct synthesis paradigm: (i) leveraging nanoscale dewetting of nonpolar liquids to create polymeric nanodomes with spatiotemporal resolution on the nanoscale; (ii) enabling vapor-phase molecular complexation during polymerization to achieve an unprecedented range of molecular weight\, mechanical properties\, and film morphology; and (iii) templating continuous polymerization via structured liquids. Taken together\, these advances in manipulating the physicochemical interactions during polymerization are poised to open up a new dimension in the design and synthesis of programmable polymeric materials\, benefiting numerous existing and future technologies\, ranging from membrane separation to drug delivery. \nSpeaker Background\nDr. Rong Yang is an Assistant Professor at the R.F. Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Cornell University and a Faculty Fellow at the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability. She received her B.S. in Chemical Engineering in 2009 from Tsinghua University in Beijing\, her M.S. in Chemical Engineering Practice from MIT in 2012\, and her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from MIT in 2014. From 2014-2016\, she was a postdoctoral fellow at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School\, where she later became an Assistant Professor before joining Cornell in 2019. Her research lies at the intersection of material science and biomedical engineering\, with a focus on all-dry polymer synthesis techniques\, functional nano- or living materials with controlled morphology and reactivity\, and their application in drug delivery\, infectious disease treatment\, and environmental sustainability. Her work has been recognized by the NIH Pathway to Independence Award\, the NSF CAREER Award\, the ACS PMSE Young Investigator Award\, and the Intel® Rising Star Faculty Award\, among others. \n 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/chemical-vapor-deposition-techniques-for-design-synthesis-of-polymer-nanomaterials/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230907T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T082604
CREATED:20230806T214237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230806T214330Z
UID:20127-1694084400-1694088000@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Transforming Challenges into Opportunities: Mentors\, Imposter Syndrome\, and Diversity
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Office of Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Respect (DEIR)\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nHow can you choose a mentor that will support your academic and personal career goals? How do you recognize and overcome imposter syndrome? How can you champion diversity and why is it vital to do so? \nDr. Armando M. Rivera-Figueroa\, Dean of Economic Development and Workforce Education at Los Angeles City College will share the inspirational story of his journey overcoming challenges and embracing opportunities on his way to a successful academic career as a Community College chemistry faculty\, investigator\, and administrator. Learn the importance of choosing and having a mentor at all stages of an academic and professional career\, how imposter syndrome can show up unannounced\, why it is important to recognize it\, and ways to overcome it; and finally\, how to champion diversity\, when and how to speak up\, and why it is important to do it. Register now to learn how to embrace diversity\, take as many opportunities as possible\, and never be ashamed to ask for help! \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Rajendrani Mukhopadhyay\, Senior Vice President of the Office of Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Respect (DEIR) at the American Chemical Society and is co-produced by the Office of DEIR at ACS. \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to find support and mentorship as student and professional\nHow to overcome imposter syndrome\nExamples of strategies to champion diversity\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nThursday\, September 7\, 2023 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to Register with ACS ID\nThe slides will be available for download on the day of the event\n\n\n\n\nCo-produced With\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACS Office of Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Respect
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/transforming-challenges-into-opportunities-mentors-imposter-syndrome-and-diversity/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230830T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230830T114500
DTSTAMP:20260424T082604
CREATED:20230806T220951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230806T221101Z
UID:20134-1693393200-1693395900@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:CAS SciFinder-n Live: What's New and Upcoming
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service)\n11:00-11:45 am\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\n\nJoin us as CAS SciFindern 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 SciFindern. Stick around until the end for a preview of some additional enhancements you can expect in the coming months. \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\n\nStay current on the latest enhancements in CAS SciFindern.\nSee how these enhancements improve existing workflows and ask questions specific to your own research.\nGet a sneak peek at some of the upcoming enhancements in CAS SciFindern.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/cas-scifinder-n-live-whats-new-and-upcoming-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CAS Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230830T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T082604
CREATED:20230806T222802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230806T222802Z
UID:20140-1693389600-1693393200@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:ORCID Workshop for Researchers
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ORCID Lyrasis US Community\n10-11am\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nGetting and using your free ORCID iD and ORCID record can help you save time and get credit for your work in funding\, publishing\, and research reporting workflows. Funding organizations\, publishers\, and research institutions are increasingly requiring or asking for ORCID iDs from researchers\, so this workshop will help you make sure you are ahead of the game. \nIn this workshop\, we will cover: \n\nAn overview of the benefits of ORCID for researchers\nHow ORCID can help you save time throughout the research landscape\nTips and tricks for keeping your ORCID record up-to-date\n\nNo prior experience with ORCID necessary. The session recording will be sent to all who register. See you there! \nTo view tutorials and learn more about ORCID\, also see: The Stanford Libraries LibGuide about ORCID
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/orcid-workshop-for-researchers-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230814T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T082604
CREATED:20230806T215914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230806T220036Z
UID:20132-1692036000-1692046800@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:CACS 2023 Fall Banquet/Keynote at the ACS 2023 Fall National Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Chinese American Chemical Society (CACS)\n6-9pm\, R&G Lounge in San Francisco Chinatown\, 631 Kearny Street\, San Francisco\, $70/person\n10-Course Banquet\, Open to All\, View Event Flyer & Ticket Info\, View Program Details\n\nSchedul \n6:00 – 6:45 pm      Registration and Social Hour \n6:45 – 7:05 pm      Welcome and Introductory Remarks by Dr. Marinda Li Wu\, CACS\, Chair of the Board of Directors;                                                   Past ACS President 2023 CACS Awards Ceremony by Dr. J. Louise Liu\, CACS 2023 President \n7:05 – 8:00 pm     10-Course Dinner Banquet\n8:00 – 9:00 pm     Introduction of Keynote Speakers by Drs. Marinda Li Wu and J. Louise Liu \n#1: Prof. Reuben Jih-Ru Hwu\, “Green Chemical Methods in Organic\nSynthesis Involving New Domino Reactions” (Click Here for Abstract)\n#2: Prof. L.-S. Fan\, “Multiscale Approach for Redox Chemical Looping –\na technology for clean energy future” (Click Here for Abstract) \n9:00 – 9:05 pm   Concluding Remarks by Dr. Marinda Li Wu
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/cacs-2023-fall-banquet-keynote-at-the-acs-2023-fall-national-meeting/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Dinner Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230818
DTSTAMP:20260424T082604
CREATED:20220909T174825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T054812Z
UID:19115-1691884800-1692316799@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:ACS Fall 2023 National Meeting (In-Person and Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Harnessing the Power of Data\nMoscone Center\, San Francisco\, CA\, Registration and Housing are now open\nACS Fall 2023 website\n\nWhere thousands of chemistry professionals meet to share ideas and advance scientific and technical knowledge.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-fall-2023-national-meeting/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:ACS National Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230812T130000
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SUMMARY:Kids Zone:  Hands on Chemistry for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by ACS President Judith C. Giordan\n10am-1pm\, Children’s Creativity Museum\, 221 4th St.\, San Francisco\, Free\nLearn more and register\n\nACS Kids Zones are free public events featuring facilitator-supported activities based on the theme for children and their families. ACS members\, including local chemists\, chemistry students\, and volunteer chemists of the ACS Committee on Community Activities support interactive investigations\, so children can learn with actual chemists. \nACS Fall 2023 Kids Zone\nOn Saturday\, August 12th\, ACS President Judith C. Giordan will host a free public event at San Francisco’s Children’s Creativity Museum. Participants will enjoy performing hands-on science activities\, the opportunity to meet chemists\, and take-home educational giveaways! \nFor this event\, we will present the following activities: \n\nCloudy with a Chance of Clear Color (PDF): Add an acid-base indicator to milk of magnesia. Then add citric acid for dramatic color changes that cycle through a few times until the cloudiness disappears!\nMake-and-Take Lotion (PDF): It’s a mixture; it’s a suspension\, it’s an emulsion; it’s lotion! Science has the solution to DIY lotion.\nConnect with Slime (PDF): Your body makes a viscous liquid like slime to get the germs out of your nose. Make a model of slime to take home!\nFruit Juice Sleuth (PDF): Add drops of juice to a solution of starch and iodine to find out which beverage contains more vitamin C.\nSecret Science of Self-Inflating Balloon (PDF): Self-inflating balloons contain the same ingredients that make fizzy medicines fizz. Feel and hear this cool chemical reaction!\n\nIf you are a chemist and will be in the San Francisco area on August 12\, we invite you to join us as a volunteer demonstrator for hands-on activities.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/kids-zone-hands-on-chemistry-for-kids/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Outreach,ACS National Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230810T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230810T120000
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SUMMARY:AI for Learning\, Teaching\, and Writing
DESCRIPTION:How can using artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT improve how you learn\, teach\, and write about chemistry? \nThe sudden popularity of natural language processing applications like ChatGPT with the general public mirrors the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) tools by students\, educators\, and researchers recently in academia. Join Amy Fuller of the University of Hawaii−Manoa\, André Silva Pimentel of the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro\, and Kirk Schanze\, Editor-in-Chief of ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces for a discussion of available AI tools useful for chemistry education and technical writing and learn about the risks and limitations inherent in these applications. Register now to ask your questions about this emerging hot topic in education and get tips for how to responsibly use these tools to your advantage. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Student Liaisons Damien Cooper and Alivia Ishee of the ACS Undergraduate Student Advisory Board and is co-produced by ACS Education and ACS Student Communities. \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nCreative uses of ChatGPT to support students\, educators\, and writers\nLimitations of current AI tools in understanding chemistry\nRequirements for use of AI in publishing\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nThursday\, August 10\, 2023 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to Register with ACS ID\nThe slides will available for download on the day of the event
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/ai-for-learning-teaching-and-writing/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230805T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230805T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T082604
CREATED:20230708T031218Z
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SUMMARY:CALACS Day at the Oakland Coliseum – Oakland A’s Vs SF Giants
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the ACS California Section\n4pm\, Oakland Coliseum\, 7000 Joe Morgan Way\, Oakland\, CA 94621\, $26.95\, Registration required (Registration deadline: no later than Noon on August 3rd).\n\nGet ready for an epic showdown between the Oakland A’s and the SF Giants at the Oakland Coliseum on Sat Aug 05\, 2023\, at 4:00 PM (PDT). But this isn’t just any regular game – it’s CALACS DAY @ THE OAKLAND COLISEUM! Bring your friends\, family\, and colleagues to join us for an unforgettable afternoon of baseball. \nCost: $26.95 (25.00 ticket +1.95 EventBrite fee) = per person (NO REFUNDS)\nLocation: 7000 Joe Morgan Way\, Oakland\, CA 94621\, the Oakland Coliseum. \nReservations: Please visit calacs.org no later than Thursday\, August 3rd at noon.\nOr Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/calacs-day-the-oakland-coliseum-oakland-as-vs-sf-giants-tickets-643203778817\nFor questions\, please contact Vanessa Marx at vanessa.marx@novartis.com
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/calacs-day-at-the-oakland-coliseum-oakland-as-vs-sf-giants/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Sports Event
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