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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
DTSTAMP:20260424T090427
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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
DTSTAMP:20260424T090427
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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
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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
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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:20260424T090427
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
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T120000
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T110000
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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:20260424T090427
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:20260424T090427
CREATED:20230806T223845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230806T223845Z
UID:20147-1694113200-1694118600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
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:20260424T090427
CREATED:20230806T223414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230806T223550Z
UID:20144-1694106000-1694109600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
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:20260424T090427
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:20260424T090427
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:20260424T090427
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:20260424T090427
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:20260424T090427
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
DTSTAMP:20260424T090427
CREATED:20230708T032033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230806T213229Z
UID:20020-1691834400-1691845200@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
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
DTSTAMP:20260424T090427
CREATED:20230708T055431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230708T055431Z
UID:20029-1691665200-1691668800@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
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:20260424T090427
CREATED:20230708T031218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230708T031218Z
UID:20015-1691251200-1691263800@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230803T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230803T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090427
CREATED:20230708T023621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230708T023621Z
UID:19996-1691089200-1691094600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Silicon Valley Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:7:00-8:30pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free. To attend as a guest\, please contact the Chair.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/silicon-valley-executive-committee-meeting-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230803T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230803T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090427
CREATED:20230708T054920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230708T054920Z
UID:20026-1691060400-1691064000@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Revising Technical Manuscripts: Improving Coherence\, Clarity & Conciseness
DESCRIPTION:“Perfection is achieved\, not when there is nothing left to add\, but when there is nothing left to take away” – Antoine-Marie-Roger de Saint-Exupery \nChemistry is complicated. Cleary and concisely communicating that complexity to your intended audience while also ensuring it has the intended impact isn’t easy\, nor does it happen on the first draft. Join Celia Elliott\, the Director of External Affairs and Special Projects in the Department of Physics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as she shares tips and strategies to help you focus your ideas\, decide what to cut during the editing process\, and present a professional looking document. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Annabelle Lolinco\, Chemistry Ph.D. Candidate at Iowa State University and is co-produced with the ACS Division of Professional Relations. \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nA three-step revising process that can help you present your information clearly and concisely\nHow much time should be allocated for revisions\nHow to avoid “abstractitis”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nThursday\, August 3\, 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/revising-technical-manuscripts-improving-coherence-clarity-conciseness/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230802T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230802T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T090427
CREATED:20230708T032718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230708T032718Z
UID:20023-1690974000-1690977600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:How the Chemical Complexity of Aerosols Impacts Climate and Disease
DESCRIPTION:Aerosols are small particles (less than 100 micron in diameter) that contain a myriad of organic molecules\, including water\, salts\, lipids\, and even viruses and bacteria. \nJoin Rommie E. Amaro of the Airborne Institute and the University of California\, San Diego as she discusses how computational simulation is providing never-before-seen views into the structure and dynamics of fine aerosols. Register now to learn how state-of-the-art simulation is allowing scientists to understand the mechanisms by which aerosols play critical roles in climate and disease. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Kenneth M. Merz Jr. of Michigan State University and the Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling and co-produced by ACS Committee on Science. \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhat are aerosols\, how are they made\, and where are they found\nHow aerosols impact climate\nHow aerosols play a role in disease transmission\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nWednesday\, August 2\, 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/how-the-chemical-complexity-of-aerosols-impacts-climate-and-disease/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230731
DTSTAMP:20260424T090427
CREATED:20230215T001038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T001038Z
UID:19690-1690502400-1690761599@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Postdoc to Faculty Workshop: A Workshop for Prospective Chemical Sciences Faculty
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS\nHeld in Chicago\, Illinois (Learn more and register)\nSee also: Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars (resources on the ACS website)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are a postdoctoral fellow interested in a faculty position in the chemical sciences at a college or university\, this workshop can help you prepare for a rewarding career. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Postdoc to Faculty (P2F) Workshop: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ncompares positions and respective expectations in undergraduate and graduate chemistry departments\nprovides assistance with and feedback on faculty application materials\npresents strategies for balancing scholarship\, teaching\, and service expectations with life outside academia\ncreates a network of early-career faculty along with mentors\, who can help guide newly-appointed professors\nintroduces interactive teaching models and provides resources to facilitate their incorporation\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen and Where\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2023 Postdoc to Faculty Workshop will be held on July 28 – July 30\, 2023 in Chicago\, IL. \nSafety is a core value of the American Chemical Society\, and as such the health and well-being of our members\, community\, and staff are paramount. Currently\, the 2023 Postdoc to Faculty Workshop is currently scheduled to be held in person. However\, we will continue to monitor the latest updates regarding the current pandemic and will update workshop participants and facilitators if a virtual space is necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Apply\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2023 Postdoc to Faculty Workshop application will open January 10\, 2023 at 8:00 AM ET. \nTips for Securing a Faculty Position\nThis booklet is based on advice from a group of faculty members who facilitated two ACS “Postdoc to Faculty” workshops\, 2018 P2F in Boston\, MA and 2019 P2F in Atlanta\, GA. \n\n\nContact Us\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email us at Postdoc@acs.org
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/postdoc-to-faculty-workshop-a-workshop-for-prospective-chemical-sciences-faculty/
LOCATION:In-Person in Mountain View at Cuesta Park Group BBQ Areas #1-2\, 615 Cuesta Drive\, Mountain View\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Careers,Workshop
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SUMMARY:The Art of Securing Research Funding: Crafting Effective Grant Proposals
DESCRIPTION:In the competitive landscape of grant applications\, it’s not just about having a brilliant idea. The art of crafting and writing the proposal itself is equally vital. \nJoin Program Manager and Assistant Director Nancy Jensen of the Office of Research Grants at ACS as she provides practical tips for identifying funding sources\, suggests effective approaches for presenting research plans\, and identifies some common pitfalls in preparing proposals. In addition\, hear firsthand from accomplished grant recipients\, Associate Dean of the College and Associate Professor of Chemistry Emily McLaughlin of Bard College and Stevenson Professor of Chemistry Stephen Townsend of Vanderbilt\, as they share perspectives born from their experiences navigating the critical factors that led to successful research grant funding. Register now to discover the secrets to crafting a compelling proposal that captures attention and secures valuable research grant funding! \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Director of the Office of Research Grants Joerg Schlatterer at ACS and co-produced with ACS Office of Research Grants and the ACS Petroleum Research Fund. \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nEssential techniques for developing a competitive grant proposal and strategies to avoid common errors in proposal writing\nInvaluable knowledge on where to locate potential funding sources\nHow to realistically handle rejection and turn it into a constructive opportunity for growth\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nThursday\, July 27 @ 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/the-art-of-securing-research-funding-crafting-effective-grant-proposals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Intellectual Property for Scientists
DESCRIPTION:Intellectual Property (IP) rights receive significant attention in the public discourse when movie studios\, musicians\, and major silicon valley companies challenge the unauthorized exploitation of their creations\, but IP is just as vital to protecting scientists as they work to invent formulas\, processes\, and software programs to solve the world’s most complex technological challenges. Whether you are at the early stages of research or preparing to commercialize your big discovery\, scientists at all stages of their careers can benefit from a fundamental understanding of IP rights and protections. \nJoin Katherine Rubino\, Partner and Chair of Life Sciences Practice Group at Caldwell and Edgardo Mantilla\, Intellectual Property Counsel at Thermo Fisher Scientific as they discuss the key fundamental concepts of IP that will include an introduction to patents\, trade secrets\, copyrights and trademarks. Register now to learn the value of securing an IP portfolio to assist in your potential business transactions. This ACS Webinar is co-produced with the ACS Division of Chemistry and the Law. \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhat are the different types of intellectual properties\nHow to select the appropriate form of IP protection\nWhat are some potential ways of thinking about the value of your IP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nWednesday\, July 19\, 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/fundamentals-of-intellectual-property-for-scientists/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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SUMMARY:Kid Makers: Pop Up Chemistry for Middle School Scientists
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Silicon Valley ACS and Redwood City Public Library\nLocation: Redwood City Downtown Library\, 1044 Middlefield Rd\, 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-for-middle-school-scientists-3/
LOCATION:In-person (Redwood City Public Library-Downtown Library)\, 1044 Middlefield Road\, Redwood City\, CA\, 94063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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