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SUMMARY:STEM Zone 2026
DESCRIPTION:April 19th\, 10:00 am-4:00 pm\, Free\, Santa Clara Convention Center\, 5001 Great America Parkway\, Santa Clara\, CA\nRSVP to the Event\n\nThe STEM Zone celebrates Santa Clara as the heart of Silicon Valley—bringing together innovation\, creativity\, and community. \nWhere Silicon Valley Sparks Innovation and Fun! The STEM Zone brings Santa Clara’s identity as the heart of Silicon Valley into the spotlight. It’s more than just an event — it’s a platform where our students\, innovators\, and local companies can showcase technology\, sustainability\, and creativity alongside the global excitement of major sports.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/stem-zone-2026/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T110000
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SUMMARY:Science on the Mic: How to Shine as a Podcast Guest
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars\nApril 16th\, 11:00 am-Noon\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\n\n\nHave you ever been invited to appear on a podcast\, or hoped you might be someday? Podcasts have become one of the most effective ways for scientists to translate research\, build visibility\, and reach audiences far beyond the lab. \nJoin Margot Wohl\, lead producer of the Chain Reaction podcast from the American Chemical Society\, for a practical guide to becoming a memorable podcast guest. Discover how to prepare for interviews\, communicate complex science with clarity\, and deliver insights that resonate with listeners long after the episode ends. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Sam Jones of the American Chemical Society and co-produced with the ACS Communications Division. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhy podcasts are powerful platforms for communicating science\nHow to prepare for a podcast interview like a pro\nAudio tips and techniques to sound natural\, clear\, and engaging\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nThursday\, April 16\, 2026 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to attend\nSlides will be available on day of the webinar\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Resources\n\nChain Reaction – ACS’ new podcast explores how chemistry shapes the world around us\, from the materials we use every day to the environment that we depend on. Each episode brings fresh perspectives and personal stories from chemists\, engineers\, and other scientists\, as well as historians who guide us through pivotal moments in chemistry’s history.\nTiny Matters – An award-winning podcast about tiny things — from molecules to microbes — that have a big and often surprising impact on society. From deadly diseases to forensic toxicology to the search for extraterrestrial life\, hosts and former scientists Sam Jones and Deboki Chakravarti embrace the awe and messiness of science and its place in history and today\, and how it could impact our world’s future. New episodes every Wednesday.\n\n\n\n\n\nACS Communications Division
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/science-on-the-mic-how-to-shine-as-a-podcast-guest/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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SUMMARY:Implications and Applications of Local pH in Electrocatalysis (Beilstein Institute Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Samuel S. Veroneau\, PhD\, Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology\, University of Pennsylvania\nSponsored by the Beilstein Institute\nApril 16th\, 6:00-7:00 am\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\nElectrochemistry can transform abundant resources like water and carbon dioxide into useful chemical and sustainable fuels. These reactions often involve protons\, which are either consumed or produced at the surface of electrodes. The concentration of protons at the electrode (i.e.\, local pH) fundamentally governs the efficiency and selectivity of myriad electrochemical transformations (e.g.\, the oxygen evolution reaction [OER]). As more and more protons are consumed or produced during operation\, however\, this local pH can change dramatically. Taking bulk pH\, buffer composition\, and mass-transport into account\, we develop an accessible and robust model for describing this local pH. Our model explores how pH gradients form and dissipate during operation\, which we correspondingly validate using rotating (ring) disc electrodes. We may employ this model to predict the local pH over a wide range of current densities\, including under industrially relevant conditions\, and propose that dramatic changes in local pH may be inevitable regardless of bulk conditions. The complicating effects of morphology on local pH are further described to highlight how understanding and controlling this environment is crucial to improving the efficiency of electrochemical transformations. \nSamuel S. Veroneau\ngrew up near Washington\, D.C. and studied chemistry at the University of Chicago. He returned to the East Coast and received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Harvard University in 2024 under the guidance of Prof. Daniel Nocera. His graduate studies focused on the electrochemistry of water splitting catalyst for green hydrogen production. As a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Pennsylvania\, his work now explores reactive nitrogen-based fuels under the supervision of Profs. Tom Mallouk and Daniel Mindiola. Dr. Veroneau was the recipient of the Herchel Smith Fellowship at Harvard and is currently funded by a Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology Postdoctoral Fellowship.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/implications-and-applications-of-local-ph-in-electrocatalysis-beilstein-institute-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T110000
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SUMMARY:Agentic AI in CAS SciFinder
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by CAS\nApril 15th\, 11:00 am-Noon\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\nGet ready to welcome a new lab assistant to your research team! \nJoin us as we introduce CAS Newton℠\, an agentic AI companion created to support the complex needs of scientific researchers. See how Science-Smart AI trained on the world’s most comprehensive database of curated scientific information delivers deep insights that general AI cannot produce reliably. \nWhat you will learn\n\nHow CAS Newton brings agentic AI capabilities to CAS SciFinder\nHow Science-Smart AI trained on curated scientific data delivers deeper research insights\nHow agentic AI can support complex scientific research workflows
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/agentic-ai-in-cas-scifinder/
CATEGORIES:CAS Webinar
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SUMMARY:Resume Development: Marketing Your Brand for Industrial Chemistry (ACS Career Pathways Virtual Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Careers\nApril 15th\, 9:00 am-10:30 am\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\nThis virtual live\, 90-minute workshop will help you refine your résumé to apply and compete for chemistry jobs in industry. Participants will study the purpose\, typical sections\, and formatting of résumés to prepare a portfolio for your own personal brand\, along with ineffective formatting and content as an example of what NOT to do when preparing your résumé. \nAfter completing this module\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe and analyze the sections of an industrial résumé.\nIdentify the format and style for print and electronic submission of résumés.\nPlan next steps to getting hired in industry; and\nCreate a résumé portfolio for your own brand.\n\nThe presentation will be followed by the opportunity for attendees to network in small breakout groups led by ACS Career Consultants and receive personalized career advice.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/resume-development-marketing-your-brand-for-industrial-chemistry-acs-career-pathways-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Atoms in Slow Motion\, the Skyrmion\, and Crackling Magnets: The Hidden World of Quantum Materials (SLAC on Tap)
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory\nApril 14th\, 5:30-7:00 pm\, In-person at The Dutch Goose\, 3567 Alameda de las Pulgas Menlo Park\, CA 94025\, Registration required\n\n\n\n\nWhat do the sound of Rice Krispies and the motion of atoms and magnets have in common? Join us at the Dutch Goose for SLAC on Tap on April 14 at 5:30 pm to hear for yourself. SLAC scientist Joshua Turner will take us inside the hidden world of quantum materials; he will show how watching atoms in slow motion can tell us about exotic phases of matter such as high-temperature superconductivity\, how tracking the way electrons spin can reveal new types of particles\, and what “listening” to the chaotic motion of atoms and magnets can tell us about the properties of matter itself. Stick around after the talk for trivia\, giveaways\, a live cereal sound check\, and the chance to create some chaotic motion of your own with a coordinated dance break. \n\n\n\n\nAbout Joshua Turner\nJoshua Turner is a lead scientist who uses X-rays to uncover nature’s secrets in the bizarre world of quantum materials. In addition to running complex experiments\, creating AI tools to accelerate physics research\, building cool machines and missing layups on the basketball court at SLAC\, he loves spending time with his wife\, riding roller coasters with his daughter\, fishing with his older son\, and doing Legos with his younger son.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/atoms-in-slow-motion-the-skyrmion-and-crackling-magnets-the-hidden-world-of-quantum-materials-slac-on-tap/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:The Antarctic Ozone Hole: A Global Success Story of Science and Policy (Distinguished Women in Science Seminar)
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Susan Solomon\, MIT\nSponsored by Stanford Department of Chemistry\nApril 13th\, 3:00-4:00 pm\, In-person\, Free\, Stanford University\, Sapp Center Auditorium (STLC111)\, Learn more\n\nThe discovery of a massive hole in the Antarctic ozone layer shocked the world in 1985\, leading to remarkable changes in science\, public understanding\, and environmental policy.    In this talk\, I will summarize how scientific discoveries revealed the chemistry that can deplete the Earth’s ozone layer\, our planet’s essential “sunscreen” against damaging ultraviolet light from the sun.    I will also describe how the world came together in an international process that has now effectively phased out the production of ozone-depleting chemicals.   Finally\, I will discuss some of the evidence that the ozone layer is slowly beginning to heal. \nAbout the Speaker\nSusan Solomon is the Martin Professor of Environmental Studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.  She is well known for pioneering research on the Antarctic ozone hole\, as well as on climate change in the southern hemisphere.  She received the 1999 US National Medal of Science (highest scientific award in the US)\, the Crafoord Prize of the Swedish Academy of Sciences\, the Blue Planet Prize\, and the Volvo prize.   She is a member of the National Academy of Sciences\, the French Academy of Sciences\, the Pontifical Academy of Sciences\, and the Royal Society in the UK. Time magazine named Solomon as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2008.  And her favorite honor is a glacier in the Antarctic that has been named after her.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/the-antarctic-ozone-hole-a-global-success-story-of-science-and-policy-distinguished-women-in-science-seminar/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T170000
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SUMMARY:P.I.E.F.E.S.T. - 5th Annual Bay Area Pasifika S.T.E.A.M. Fest
DESCRIPTION:April 11th\, 1:00-5:00 pm\, Free\, San Mateo Event Center (Directions and Parking)\, Registration required \nJoin us for a day of Exploration & Creativity!\n\n\nThis event is free to attend. Designed through a Pasifika lens\, we aim to ignite curiosity and build confidence through interactive exhibits in robotics\, Pacific Islander ingenuity\, environmental science\, and more.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/p-i-e-f-e-s-t-5th-annual-bay-area-pasifika-s-t-e-a-m-fest/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260330T190000
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SUMMARY:Silicon Valley ACS Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Silicon Valley ACS local section \n7:00-8:30 pm\, Online Event\, Free\, Guests welcome: contact Chair to attend
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/silicon-valley-acs-executive-committee-meeting-34/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260329T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260329T143000
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SUMMARY:ACS CHAS Workshop: Empowering Academic Researchers to Strengthen Safety Culture
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the ACS Division of Chemical Health & Safety\nSunday\, March 29 from 11:30 am -2:30 pm\nOnline\, $25/participant\, Registration required\n\nThis 3-hour workshop is primarily directed at frontline researchers in academic institutions: graduate students\, postdoctoral scholars\, and undergraduate students. \nThis workshop discusses the challenges of students making the transition to being independent researchers in academia. Topics discussed include: risk assessment of research projects\, understanding the often confusing safety hierarchies of academic institutions\, and graduate student led Laboratory Safety Teams. \nWorkshop goals are to: \n\nEducate participants about the value of risk assessment\nGuide participants towards gaining awareness of safety culture messages from the leadership at their institutions\nEmpower participants to expand their safety networks and develop laboratory safety teams.\nFaculty and safety staff are encouraged to attend in order to expand their understanding of these challenges and seek ways to become better Champions for these researchers.\n\nThis workshop is designed to be highly interactive\, both to encourage networking among our participants and to support participants in developing functional plans to take back to their institutions. We utilize the Zoom platform to support both large group and small group activities. Those who have reported the workshop as useful are also those who heavily engaged. The participants add value to this workshop as much\, if not more than\, the organizers! \nWhile we certainly understand that the unevenness of Internet connectivity and the challenges of work-from-home can serve as barriers\, we strongly advise you to come to this workshop prepared to engage with mics and cameras on! If this is not possible\, we ask that you engage via the chat function. \nWhile this workshop has been designed from a US perspective\, we have had participants from multiple countries report that they found it useful as well! This international audience is just one more reason why the interactivity among participants is so vital to the success of the workshop for all participants! \nThis workshop is brought to you by the ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety as one of two workshops in the ACS CHAS Peer Led Workshop Series. To learn more about the Division and the ACS CHAS Peer Led Workshop Series\, please visit our main website at dchas.org.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-chas-workshop-empowering-academic-researchers-to-strengthen-safety-culture/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T200000
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SUMMARY:Reinventing the Way We Break Down Plastic Waste (SLAC Public Lecture)
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 26\, 2026\, from 7:00–8:00 p.m. PDT\nSLAC National Accelerator Laboratory\, Kavli Auditorium\nWatch online or register to attend in person. Learn more \nFrom our kitchens to our clothes to the delivery of medicines\, plastics play an indispensable role in our daily lives. But\, the end-life of these plastics is not always taken into account. Few types of plastics can be readily recycled\, and durable plastics take centuries to break down in landfills or in the environment. Here at SLAC\, we are designing chemical processes that can break down plastics under controlled conditions while also making useful products. Using X-ray light\, we observe the details of this breakdown at the atomic level and use this information to design pathways for the degradation of plastics into useful products. We are members of a consortium that aims to make tomorrow’s plastics recyclable and biodegradable by design. In this lecture\, I will describe my work on visualizing and improving our methods for breaking down plastic waste into useful products. \n\n\n\n\nAbout Ozge Bozkurt\nOzge Bozkurt is a chemical and biological engineer\, with bachelor’s of science degrees in molecular biology & genetics\, and chemical engineering from the Istanbul Technical University\, a master’s of science degree from Delft University of Technology and a PhD from Koc University. She has worked in the oil and gas industry as a research and development engineer with a specialization in biofuels. She is currently a research associate at SLAC\, conducting experiments on chemical recycling of plastic waste. Working at the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource at SLAC\, she uses powerful X-rays to observe polymer breakdown and catalysts in action. In her free time she enjoys visiting science museums and has volunteered at many STEM outreach activities at SLAC.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/reinventing-the-way-we-break-down-plastic-waste-slac-public-lecture/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Public Lecture
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SUMMARY:ACS Spring 2026 National Meeting\, March 22-26 - Atlanta\, GA and Digital
DESCRIPTION:Access breakthrough science\, career-boosting events\, and a community that’s shaping the future of chemistry. \nPlease note: \n\nRegistration – Advance savings deadline ends on February 23rd\nHotel – discounted rooms are limited\, book by February 27th to lock in the best deals\n\n\n\n\nRegistration & Pricing | Meeting Badge Pickup\nVirtual Platform | Systems Compatibility Checker\n\n\nWays to Attend | Travel | Hotels | Hotel Shuttle Map | Getting Around Town | Discover Atlanta\nSchedule Overview | Keynote Events | Presidential Events |\n\n\nAttendee Resources | 1st Time Attendees | Convention Center – Interactive Floorplan\nSessions by Divisions/Committees | Sessions by Themes | Digital Only Sessions\n\n\nExposition | Floor Plan | Exhibitor Directory\nFull Program | | Program for Print/Download\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions | Policies\nPresenter Tips | Presenter FAQs | SciMeetings\n\n\nRegistration Statistics | Meeting Demographics\nPresider FAQs | Poster Presenter FAQs\n\n\nChemLuminary Awards | Governance Activities\nCareer Events | Social Events & Networking\n\n\n\nThe ACS Spring 2026 Virtual Platform is officially available.  To utilize the full possibilities of the virtual platform\, you must be signed in with your ACS ID.   ACS President Rigoberto Hernadez offers a few tips on how you can take advantage of all the content available to you in the platform. \n \nWatch this Video \nACS150 Celebrations and Special Events at the ACS Spring 2026 Meeting \n\nACS150 Keynote Speaker Announced:  Omar Yaghi\, the 2025 Chemistry Nobel Prize Awardee\, as he highlights Organic Chemistry and AI for Our Planet\, shares the experiences that led to his Nobel Prize\, and discusses the impact ACS has had on his career. All Keynote Events are available to view on the virtual platform for digital meeting attendees.\n\n \n\nSpecial Events:\n\nACS Exposition 150th Anniversary Activities and Giveaways\nACS150 Networking Celebration at the ACS Connect Happy Hour\nSpecial Opening Session Honoring ACS 150th Anniversary\nDaily ACS150 Programming in the ACS Expo Theatres\nACS150 International Welcome Reception\n\n\n\n\nACS 150 Anniversary Community Service Project: ACS is partnering with the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance for the first‑ever ACS Spring Community Service Project. This experience\, part of ACS’ sesquicentennial celebrations\, honors scientists’ long‑standing commitment to advancing environmental preservation. Watch the video to learn more about how this immersive experience will bring together chemists\, engineers\, students\, and local leaders to explore how chemistry can be a tool for healing communities and ecosystems in West Atlanta.\n\n \n\nACS150 Mole Squad Member Pins – Collect All Three! To mark ACS’s 150th anniversary\, we’re introducing a limited-edition series of three exclusive member pins\, each featuring our iconic mole characters like you’ve never seen them before. Plan to visit the Member Lounge in Atlanta to add these limited-edition pins to your collection.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-spring-2026-national-meeting/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:ECOBIOMAXX: Biobased\, Biodegradable Polyurethane Platform
DESCRIPTION:DATE and Time: Thursday\, March 19\, 5:30 PM Pacific time \n\nRegistration required by Wednesday\, March 18\, 1:00 PM. \nRegistration may close earlier than the nominal deadline if capacity is reached. \nThis event will be FREE OF CHARGE\, but we still require you to fill out the registration form. In particular\, we need to have your name and email address for you to be able to participate. Please provide affiliation also if you can\, as it helps us judge audience interests. \nIf you can spare a small amount\, GGPF requests an optional donation of $5 (or more) but this is not required to register and attend the webinar. \nAbstract\nBezwada Biomedical has developed a new class of polyurethanes synthesized from biobased\, hydrolysable monomers\, resulting in polymers that are fully biodegradable and suitable for high-performance applications. This platform overcomes the limitations of conventional\, biostable polyurethanes by enabling controlled hydrolytic degradation while maintaining essential mechanical properties\, including tensile strength\, elasticity\, and processability. \nThe polymers exhibit tunable degradation kinetics\, allowing precise modulation of material resorption profiles to match specific clinical or environmental requirements. These materials can be processed into diverse morphologies—such as foams\, fibers\, coatings\, electrospun mats\, scaffolds\, and extruded filaments—facilitating their integration into a wide range of biomedical devices and sustainable product designs. \nScalable manufacturing processes have been established\, ensuring reproducibility and suitability for industrial applications. This technology provides a unified solution for the development of absorbable medical devices and environmentally degradable industrial materials\, contributing to reduced ecological impact without compromising functional performance. \nSpeaker Background\nRao S. Bezwada established Bezwada Biomedical\, an innovation-based and technology-driven research company\, in 2003. The company is focused on developing a wide range of novel absorbable polymeric biomaterials to help produce next generation bioabsorbable medical devices with therapeutic applications. \nDr. Bezwada earned a doctorate in chemistry from the Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey and has over 40 years of research experience in the medical device industry\, including 20 years of service at Ethicon\, Inc. (a Johnson & Johnson Company). While at Ethicon\, Dr. Bezwada’s research and development efforts led to the launch of a number of products\, including Monocryl®\, an ultra-pliable synthetic absorbable monofilament suture. This product has represented worldwide sales of more than two billion dollars since its launch in 1993. Its success earned him the prestigious Johnson medal from J&J in 1996. \nDr. Bezwada has over 150 issued US patents on absorbable polyurethanes\, absorbable amino acid polymers\, absorbable polyester amides\, absorbable polyoxaesters\, and controlled release polymers. His work has led to the creation of more than 10 FDA-approved products marketed by Abyrx for wound healing and bone applications\, all based on Bezwada Biomedical’s absorbable polyurethane technology.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/ecobiomaxx-biobased-biodegradable-polyurethane-platform/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Turning Waste into Warning: Early Disease Detection through Rapid GC-FID Analysis of SCFAs
DESCRIPTION:Chromatography is one of science’s most powerful tools\, yet many of its breakthrough capabilities remain hidden in plain sight. When you truly understand the fundamentals\, you unlock performance most labs never realize they already have. \nJoin Lee Polite of Axion Analytical Labs\, Inc. as he reveals a game-changing Gas Chromatography (GC) method to quantify short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) ratios in human waste\, biomarkers that may signal colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal diseases at their earliest stages. Conventional wisdom says you cannot inject water directly into a GC because of its extreme liquid-to-gas expansion. Until now\, labs relied on six tedious prep steps\, including liquid-liquid extractions and derivatizations at the 100 µL level\, sacrificing precision\, sensitivity\, and time. This novel pressure-pulsed injection approach changes everything. It enables direct water injection while improving precision\, sensitivity\, and separation simultaneously\, transforming GC into a faster\, sharper diagnostic tool. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Bryan Tweedy of the American Chemical Society and co-produced with the ACS Office of Career and Professional Education. As part of ACS’s ongoing celebration of our 150th anniversary\, this month we highlight interdisciplinary collaboration. As the central science\, chemistry connects disciplines and enables breakthroughs in sustainability\, health\, technology\, and beyond. Celebrate with us at www.acs.org/150. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to find the hidden capabilities built into your existing GC\nWhat are the two critical parameters that must be adjusted for direct water injection\nHow to harness interdisciplinary collaboration to solve complex biomedical challenges\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 @ 2-3:15 pm ET\nFree to attend\nSlides will be available on day of the webinar\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\nACS Office of Career and Professional Education
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/turning-waster-into-warning/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155652
CREATED:20260228T202303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T202417Z
UID:22482-1773849600-1773853200@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Using spreadsheets to explore and make sense of data (AACT Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:College professors are reporting that students are coming to college with a lack of spreadsheet skills and knowledge. In this webinar\, participants will gain techniques in using spreadsheets to take sets of data (whether created in class or found from external sources) and distill results from them. Skills include graphing\, performing calculations\, filtering data\, conditional formatting\, and more. \nSpeaker: Sean Regan\, College Prep Chemistry Teacher \nSean Regan graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and a master’s degree in Teaching. Sean is currently in his 10th year at Framingham High School in Framingham\, MA after having taught four years at Brashear High School in Pittsburgh\, PA. His passion in teaching is seeing kids understand chemistry through his goofy antics\, approachable demeanor\, and personally-built spreadsheet lessons. Sean also has a love of presenting his spreadsheet work to other teachers and seeing these ideas used in schools inside and outside of Massachusetts.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/using-spreadsheets-to-explore-and-make-sense-of-data-aact-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155652
CREATED:20251228T200851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T200851Z
UID:22278-1773824400-1773829800@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Careers in Industrial Chemistry: Identifying Your Role in the Value Chain
DESCRIPTION:This free\, 90-minute virtual live event will provide an overview of the job market and job types for industrial chemistry. You will also learn about the latest employment trends and discuss what skills and values align with each sector\, helping you identify the area best suited for your personal background and interests. \nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nHow the industrial value chain can be used as a tool to help refine your job search in alignment with your strengths and values\nKey components of job descriptions and how to break down job descriptions to best match job opportunities with your experience\, strengths\, and values.\n\nThe first hour of the workshop will feature a presentation by an ACS Career Consultant\, while the last 30 minutes will be a dedicated Q&A session between participants and the facilitator.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/careers-in-industrial-chemistry-identifying-your-role-in-the-value-chain/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers,Workshop,ACS Careers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260316T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260316T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155652
CREATED:20260225T203312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T231233Z
UID:22466-1773678600-1773685800@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Paving the Path: Virtual Career Panel & Pizza-fueled Watch Parties
DESCRIPTION:March 16th from 4:30-6:30 pm.  Register by March 15 and choose a watch party location so we order enough food.  Download flyer (PDF) \nCalling all community college and transfer students interested in chemistry-related fields! \nSilicon Valley American Chemical Society (SVACS) invites you to interact with a career panel of 4 chemistry professionals\, all of whom began their educational journeys at community colleges.  They will highlight their unique professional journeys and tell us their stories of resilience and determination.  This year’s panelists are \nMAGI YASSA\, Materials Chemist\, National Lab\nRICKI MENARD\, Chemical Technician\, Industry\nDAVID SANTIAGO\, Graduate Student\, Academia\nLISA OLSHANSKY\, Associate Professor\, Academia \nThis virtual career panel can be accessed by Zoom on your own or at an in-person watch party at: \n\nCabrillo College\nCal State U Monterey Bay (CSUMB)\nEvergreen Valley College\nFoothill College\nGavilan College\nHartnell College\nMission College\nWest Valley College\n\nThe in-person watch parties will also include refreshments (read: pizza)\, networking\, and ACS swag. Register by March 15 and choose a watch party location so we order enough food. All registrants will be contacted by email with the Zoom link and the location of the watch party on their choice of campus (if applicable). \nCan’t make it to the watch party? Register & get the link to join us on your own by Zoom. Looking forward to an animated evening of inspirational stories and pizza-fueled conversation!
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/paving-the-path-virtual-career-panel-watch-parties/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Networking,Education,Career Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155652
CREATED:20260228T202751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T202816Z
UID:22487-1773244800-1773248400@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Teaching Forensic Chemistry from a Mastery Perspective (AACT Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Forensic chemistry has gained a lot of traction over the past years. Students are more engaged in this discipline when instructors use inquiry-based learning and objective-mastery assessments. In this webinar\, we will discuss how a new forensic chemistry class and laboratory course was implemented and how effective it has been to use this model to teach chemical principles. \nIf you are looking to incorporate more forensics-based teaching into your classroom\, take a look at our Forensics Unit Plan. \nPresenters: Carlos Olivo\, Associate Chemistry Professor\, Colorado State University\nDate: Wednesday\, March 11th\, 2026\, at 7:00 PM Eastern time
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/teaching-forensic-chemistry-from-a-mastery-perspective-aact-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260309T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155652
CREATED:20260107T201645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T210803Z
UID:22313-1773082800-1773088200@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Silicon Valley ACS Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Silicon Valley ACS local section \n7:00-8:30 pm\, Hybrid Event\, Free\, Guests welcome: contact Chair to attend
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/silicon-valley-acs-executive-committee-meeting-33/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155652
CREATED:20260225T063721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T063805Z
UID:22463-1772971200-1772983800@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:ACS CHAS Workshop: Risk Management in the Research Lab
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 8 from 12 pm to 3:30 pm PT\nSponsored by ACS Division of Chemical Health & Safety\nOnline\, $25/participant\, Registration required\n\nThis 3.5-hour workshop is primarily directed at frontline researchers in academic institutions: graduate students\, postdoctoral scholars\, and undergraduate students. \nLearn the principles of the RAMP paradigm through a series of case studies and discussion sessions focused on practicing each of the RAMP steps. \nFaculty and safety staff are also encouraged to attend to learn strategies to better prepare the student researchers on their campuses for risk management of their experimental work. \nThis workshop is designed to be highly interactive\, both to encourage networking among our participants and to support participants in developing functional plans to take back to their institutions. We utilize the Zoom platform to support both large group and small group activities. Those who have reported the workshop as useful are also those who heavily engaged. The participants add value to this workshop as much\, if not more than\, the organizers! \nWhile we certainly understand that the unevenness of Internet connectivity and the challenges of work-from-home can serve as barriers\, we strongly advise you to come to this workshop prepared to engage with mics and cameras on! If this is not possible\, we ask that you engage via the chat function. \nWhile this workshop has been designed from a US perspective\, we have had participants from multiple countries report that they found it useful as well! This international audience is just one more reason why the interactivity among participants is so vital to the success of the workshop for all participants! \nThis workshop is brought to you by the ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety as one of two workshops in the ACS CHAS Peer Led Workshop Series. To learn more about the Division and the ACS CHAS Peer Led Workshop Series\, please visit our main website at dchas.org.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-chas-workshop-risk-management-in-the-research-lab/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155652
CREATED:20260217T210635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T210635Z
UID:22423-1772812800-1772816400@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Codemaker: CRISPR’s Origins and Applications (The 52nd Annual Linus Pauling Lectureship)
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Stanford Department of Structural Biology\n4:00-5:00 pm\, Stanford University\, Sapp Center Auditorium (STLC 111)\, Learn more\nDirections and parking\nFree Visitor Parking at Stanford University\n\nAbout the Speaker:\nJennifer Doudna\, Ph.D. – Nobel Laureate in Chemistry; Li Ka Shing Chancellor’s Chair in Biomedical and Health Sciences and Professor in the Departments of Chemistry and Molecular & Cell Biology at the University of California\, Berkeley.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/codemaker-crisprs-origins-and-applications-the-52nd-annual-linus-pauling-lectureship/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155652
CREATED:20260217T234759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T234759Z
UID:22435-1772708400-1772712000@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Navigating Career Disruption: Reframe\, Adapt\, and Reengineer
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Women Chemists Committee\nMarch 5\, 2026\, from 11:00 am – Noon\nFree\, Online\, Registration required\n\nHeraclitus’ quote\, “Change is the only constant\,” remains relevant to chemical sciences today. Adopting a  “disrupt or be disrupted” mindset is key to succeeding in this evolving field. \nJoin Liana Vaccari of IUPAC as she discusses career strategies for both good and challenging times and share personal experiences on adapting\, transitioning\, and gaining insights in the dynamic chemical science landscape. Register now to discover how by proactively embracing change\, drawing wisdom from real-world experiences\, and skillfully adapting to disruptions\, you unlock the power to shape your own career journey and achieve lasting\, meaningful success. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Danniebelle Haase of Dow and co-produced with the ACS Women Chemists Committee. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to stay flexible and open-minded: Embracing change with a proactive attitude allows you to see new possibilities and adapt quickly to shifting circumstances\nHow to leverage your network and seek support: Connecting with mentors\, colleagues\, and industry peers provides valuable guidance and resources during times of transition\nHow to commit to continuous learning: Building new skills\, learning from career pivots and staying informed helps you remain resilient and competitive in the face of disruption\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nThursday\, March 5\, 2026 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to attend\nSlides will be available on day of the webinar\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACS Women Chemists Committee
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/navigating-career-disruption-reframe-adapt-and-reengineer/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155652
CREATED:20260218T155921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T160046Z
UID:22439-1772701200-1772706600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:ACS Virtual Office Hours: Careers & Internships at U.S. National Laboratories
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Careers\nMarch 5\, 2026\, from 9:00-10:30 am\nOnline\, Free\, Registration required\n\nThe Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Laboratories tackle some of the world’s most pressing scientific and technological challenges across energy\, science\, environmental stewardship\, and national security. With 17 National Labs located across the U.S.\, these institutions offer access to world-class facilities\, specialized instrumentation\, and interdisciplinary research teams. \nBeyond their research impact\, the National Labs provide a wide range of career pathways\, including undergraduate and graduate internships\, graduate research support\, postdoctoral fellowships\, and research staff positions. Because most Labs are operated by contractors or consortia rather than the federal government\, their hiring processes can be complex and difficult to navigate. \nThis workshop will provide an overview of the DOE National Laboratory system\, highlight key facilities\, and offer practical guidance on how to explore and pursue career opportunities across the Labs. \nAt the conclusion of this presentation\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify major National Laboratory facilities and understand their internship and job application processes\nExplore unique fellowship opportunities available at individual laboratories\nUnderstand DOE complex-wide internship and fellowship programs\nGain clarity on clearance requirements associated with National Lab positions\n\nFollowing the presentation\, attendees will be able to ask their questions directly during a dedicated 30-minute Question and Answer session with the facilitator.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-virtual-office-hours-careers-internships-at-us-national-laboratories/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155652
CREATED:20260217T234038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T234038Z
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SUMMARY:How to Build Smarter Polymer Nanocomposites
DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry\nWednesday\, March 4\, 2026 @ 11:00 am-12:30 pm\,\nFree\, Online\, Registration required\n\n\n\nPolymer nanocomposites offer chemists a powerful platform for designing materials with tunable mechanical\, transport\, optical\, and electronic properties. However\, achieving precise control over nanoparticle dispersion and organization remains a fundamental challenge due to thermodynamic incompatibilities between polymer and inorganic phases. Join us to explore two complementary\, chemistry-driven strategies that overcome these limitations by controlling nanoparticle organization during synthesis rather than relying on post-processing or simple blending. \nRobert Hickey of Penn State University will discuss how dispersing nanoparticles in monomers prior to polymerization enables polymerization-induced nanoparticle ordering\, kinetically trapping particles within the growing polymer matrix. This approach provides new insight into how polymerization chemistry and kinetics govern nanoscale structure evolution\, revealing pathways to nanocomposite architectures inaccessible through traditional melt or solution blending. \nRobert Macfarlane of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will then present a molecular design strategy in which nanoparticles are grafted with dense polymer brushes\, transforming them into intrinsically composite building blocks. These brush particles remain stable without aggregation and enable precise control over nanoscale ordering\, mesostructure\, and macroscopic properties. Polymer grafting chemistry alters chain–chain interactions and unlocks new routes to functional materials for adhesives\, coatings\, flexible electronics\, and thermal management. \nTogether\, these presentations provide chemists with a unified framework for understanding how synthetic chemistry\, polymerization\, and macromolecular design can be used to program structure and function in next-generation polymer nanocomposites. This ACS Webinar is moderated by Boran Ma of the University of Southern Mississippi and co-produced with the ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow polymerization chemistry and kinetics influence nanoparticle dispersion and structural evolution\nStrategies for stabilizing and organizing nanoparticles within polymer matrices\nChemical synthesis methods for creating polymer-brush-grafted nanoparticles\nStructure–property relationships governing nanoscale ordering\, mesostructure\, and bulk performance\nEmerging applications enabled by controlled nanocomposite synthesis beyond conventional mixing approaches\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nWednesday\, March 4\, 2026 @ 2-3:30pm ET\nFree to attend\nSlides will be available on day of the webinar
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/how-to-build-smarter-polymer-nanocomposites/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155652
CREATED:20260217T205424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T205554Z
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a joyful celebration of the Year of the Horse with delicious food\, networking opportunities\, and a variety of fun activities. All CACS families and friends are welcome. Download flyer  \n\n11am-3pm\, Saturday\, Feb 28\, 2026\nOlive Hyde Art Center (123 Washington Blvd\, Fremont\, CA 94539)\nRegistration required
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/lunar-new-year-lunch/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Networking,Celebration of Life,Lunch
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155652
CREATED:20260217T233158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T233158Z
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SUMMARY:Reading the Circuits: What Global Data Reveals About Microelectronics Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and CAS\nFebruary 25\, 2026\, from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm\nFree\, Online\, Registration required\n\nMicroelectronics can be found at the core of nearly every modern breakthrough from artificial intelligence to renewable energy\, and the research landscape is evolving at unprecedented speed. Knowing which materials and technologies are gaining momentum\, and where microelectronics research is headed next\, is essential for anticipating opportunity and staying competitive in a rapidly shifting market. \nJoin a panel of experts as they reveal insights from a global analysis of scientific literature and patents using CAS’s comprehensive databases and advanced NLP techniques. Register now to learn which companies and institutions are leading innovation and discover what emerging topics will be shaping the future including the materials that will advance device performance. \nThis ACS Webinar is co-produced with CAS\, a division of the American Chemical Society. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow global research and patent trends reveal the innovation leaders and emerging players in microelectronics\nKey emerging topics identified through NLP analysis and what they mean for future technologies\nNext-generation materials (such as MXenes\, 2D materials\, hybrid perovskites\, and smart polymers) and their potential applications (semiconductors\, substrates\, TENGs\, memristors\, solar cells)\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nWednesday\, February 25\, 2026 @ 2-3:30pm ET\nFree to attend\nSlides will be available on day of the webinar
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/reading-the-circuits-what-global-data-reveals-about-microelectronics-innovation-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155652
CREATED:20251228T202454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T202454Z
UID:22281-1771669800-1771677000@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Translating Science: Making Mass Spectroscopy Accessible in Cultural Institutions
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nAnalyzing organic materials in artworks has long been associated with destructive techniques\, which can be a major limitation when working with delicate or historically important objects. Recent developments\, in both instruments and sampling strategies\, have opened the door to approaches that require little to no intervention on the object itself. In this talk\, I will share our experience implementing a very sensitive sampling method that brings together collection and concentration of volatiles emitted by art objects. This has proven especially useful as a screening tool when taking a physical sample simply is not an option. \nWe tested instrumentation developed for other research fields\, such as environmental research or clinical studies\, for the first time and compared their performance with more established alternatives in the museum laboratories. The methods have performed remarkably well in \nidentifying volatile compounds in enclosed spaces at the Rijksmuseum\, and it has allowed us to look at the molecular profile emitted from the back of canvas paintings as part of condition monitoring.  Finally\, we worked toward automating part of the workflow\, offering a more efficient and consistent alternative to lengthy passive sampling approaches. \nDownload the event flier HERE. \nAbout the Speaker\nAlba Alvarez Martin is a chemist with a PhD obtained from the University of Salamanca (Spain) in environmental sciences. She also holds a master’s degree in conservation science. During 2017 she worked at Antwerp University (Belgium) studying the effect that inorganic pigments have on the discoloration of organic lakes used by Van Gogh. Between 2017 and 2020 she was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Smithsonian’s Museum Conservation Institute\, Washington\, DC. In USA\, her research involved the study of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by museum collections. From 2020 to 2021 she worked as a postdoc at the Rijksmuseum. In 2021 she received a Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowship where she developed a new protocol to image cross sections by high resolution mass spectrometry.  In 2022 she worked as senior researcher at the Royal Museum for Central Africa. In June 2023 she was appointed research scientist at the Rijksmuseum\, where her main research goals are the implementation of more accessible mass spectrometry instrumentation in museums.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/translating-science-making-mass-spectroscopy-accessible-in-cultural-institutions/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155652
CREATED:20260217T204126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T204314Z
UID:22415-1771506000-1771509600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Industry Safety Expectations for 2YC Chemistry Grads and Technicians
DESCRIPTION:This free\, interactive discussion will discuss safety expectations and engagement for Two-Year College Chemistry Graduates and Technicians\n\n\n\nThe Division of Chemical Health & Safety (CHAS) Two-Year College (2YC) Community of Practice welcomes individuals who are interested in chemical health and safety in two-year colleges and similar institutions. To support faculty\, staff\, and students at such institutions\, the Community hosts CHAS Chats on a quarterly basis. \nPlease join the 2YC Community for our next CHAS Chat: “Safety Expectations and Engagement for Two-Year College Chemistry Graduates and Chemical Technicians” \nThis interactive discussion\, led by the 2YC Community of Practice chair Dwayne Henry\, will take place from 4:00-5:00 PM EDT on Thursday\, February 19\, 2026. Using the RAMP system (Recognize Hazards\, Assess Risk\, Minimize Risk\, Prepare for Emergencies)\, we will discuss the basic knowledge\, skills and abilities that industrial employers expect from chemical technicians and chemistry graduates from a two-year program. \nYou do not need to officially join the 2YC Community or be affiliated with a two-year college to join the CHAS Chat. We invite you to visit our 2YC Community page to view CHAS Chat schedules\, recordings of past CHAS Chats\, and information regarding how to join the 2YC email list. Contact Dwayne Henry at Dwayne.Henry@montgomerycollege.edu with any questions.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/industry-safety-expectations-for-2yc-chemistry-grads-and-technicians/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155652
CREATED:20260217T203334Z
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SUMMARY:ORCID 101: The ORCID iD and Record
DESCRIPTION:Are you applying for a grant? Submitting a manuscript for publication? Want to make your professional activities and contributions visible? With research organizations increasingly requiring and using ORCID\, knowing how to get and use your free ORCID iD and ORCID record will help you save time and get recognition for your work and contributions. \nIn this webinar\, we will cover: \n\nWhat is ORCID and the Benefits of ORCID for Users\nHow to populate your ORCID record\nHow to keep 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! \nLearn more about ORCiD: https://guides.library.stanford.edu/orcid
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/orcid-101-the-orcid-id-and-record/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155652
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SUMMARY:Finding Your Path: Introduction to Careers in Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:In this live\, 90-minute virtual workshop\, participants will learn how to analyze the four key job sectors and evaluate which sector best matches their skill set. \nThe presentation will provide you with: \n• Insight into the four primary job sectors in chemistry – academia\, government\, industry\, and entrepreneurial \n• Information on the latest employment trends and data \n• A framework to help identify the sector best suited to your strengths and interests \nThe first hour of the workshop will feature a presentation by an ACS Career Consultant\, while the last 30 minutes will be a dedicated Q&A session between participants and the facilitator.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/finding-your-path-introduction-to-careers-in-chemistry/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers,Workshop,ACS Careers
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