April 19th, 10:00 am-4:00 pm, Free, Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA RSVP to the Event The STEM Zone celebrates Santa Clara as the heart of Silicon Valley—bringing together innovation, creativity, and community. Where Silicon Valley Sparks Innovation and Fun! The STEM Zone brings Santa Clara’s identity as the heart […]
Prof. Moungi Bawendi, MIT Sponsored by Stanford Department of Chemistry April 21st, 3:00-4:00 pm, In-person, Free, Stanford University, Sapp Center Auditorium (STLC111), Learn more Colloidal quantum dots combine quantum effects, nanometer dimensions, and a chemical synthesis. They were one of the early examples of engineered functional nanomaterials. As such, they have served as a model […]
Prof. Moungi Bawendi, MIT Sponsored by Stanford Department of Chemistry April 22nd, 3:00-4:00 pm, In-person, Free, Stanford University, Sapp Center Auditorium (STLC111), Learn more Understanding the chemical properties and the fundamental optoelectronic behavior of colloidal quantum dots is a prerequisite to their varied applications. This talk will focus on two very different paths: the use […]
Prof. James David Adams, USC Sponsored by Southern California Section of ACS April 22nd, 4:00-5:00 pm, Online, Free, Registration required Acorns are an important food that come from oak trees. They contain about 10% protein, 35% carbohydrate and 55% fat. Acorn protein contains all 9 essential amino acids. Acorns are eaten by Chinese, Korean and […]
Prof. Emily Davidson, Princeton University Sponsored by Golden Gate Polymer Forum April 22nd, 5:30-6:30 pm; Online, Free/$5 donation, Registration required by April 21st at 1pm Nature creates remarkable material by controlling the hierarchical assembly of molecules that are broken down at the end of their useful life. Inspired by natural systems, my group’s research combines […]
Sponsored by ACS Webinars April 23rd, 11:00 am-Noon, Online, Free, Registration required Careers in chemistry are often defined not just by discovery, but by direction. At critical moments you may find yourself choosing a path, navigating transitions, or expanding into new areas. At times like this, having a powerful mentorship relationship built with intention can […]
Amanda Lattin, Dean or Aromatherapy, American College of Health Science, Portland, Oregon Sponsored by Southern California Section of ACS April 23rd, 4:00-5:00 pm, Online, Free, Registration required Into the Woods and Beyond: Essential Oils and the Chemistry of Forest Bathing explores how forest-derived volatile organic compounds (VOCs), particularly monoterpenes such as α-pinene, β-pinene, limonene, and […]
Sponsored by Silicon Valley ACS and San Jose Public Library April 25th, 11:00 am-2:00 pm, Free, In-person, Martin Luther King Jr. Library, Children's Room, 150 E. San Fernando, San Jose Learn more Download Flyer (PDF) A FREE, interactive experience for kids of all ages and their families featuring: · Hands-on chemistry activities for kids exploring […]
Sponsored by the Silicon Valley ACS local section 7:00-8:30 pm, Hybrid Event, Free, Guests welcome: contact Chair to attend
How do you make science not just understandable, but unforgettable? Research can fall flat if it isn’t communicated clearly, strategically, and with intention. Unpack the fundamentals of science communication, from defining what “SciComm” actually is to exploring the core elements that make it effective: understanding your audience, shaping a strong message, choosing the right medium, […]
Sponsored by ACS Webinars and Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering April 30th, 11:00 am-12:30 pm, Online, Free, Registration required What if polymer discovery could be accelerated with experiments, simulations, and AI continuously informing one another in a closed loop? Join Adam Gormley of Rutgers University and Plexymer, Inc. and Arthi Jayaraman of the University […]
Sponsored by ACS Careers May 7th, 9:00 am-10:30 am, Online, Free, Registration required A typical career consumes about 80,000 hours of our lives - a large portion of our entire adulthood! Thus, it is imperative to make informed, excellent career and life decisions. In this workshop, participants will explore their passions and “whys” in life. […]
