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SUMMARY:Think like a CSO: How to Develop a Strategic Mindset
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Division of Professional Relations\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nThinking strategically can often help scientists as they advanced professionally throughout their career. But what does this thinking like a Chief Strategy Officer really mean and how can it be developed? \nWelcome back ACS Webinar fan favorite Matt Grandbois\, a Strategic Partnership Manager at DuPont Electronics & Industrial\, as he dives into the mysterious world of strategy and shares some practical actionable tips on how you can improve your strategic mindset. \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. \nWhat You Will Learn \n\nHow your actions can have intended and unintended consequences\nWhat are some strategies for prioritizing actions based needs and resourcing\nHow to create a framework for evaluating progress and designing mitigation plans\n\nMEET THE EXPERTS \nMatt Grandbois\, Strategic Partnership Manager\, DuPont Electronics & Industrial \nAnnabelle Lolinco\, Chemistry Ph.D. Candidate\, Iowa State University
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/think-like-a-cso-how-to-develop-a-strategic-mindset/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230520T103000
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SUMMARY:Biomedical Scientists Making Their Mark In Clinical Research: Experience On A Journey Without A Map
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Rajan Singh\, University of Nevada at Reno\nSponsored by Women Chemists Committee of the ACS California Section\n 10:30am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\nPlease register before Thursday\, May 18\, 2023\, 12 noon.\n\nAbstract:\nLife is full of challenges at each stage. Rajan will describe challenges he faced from his graduate school career\, along with the skills he developed to overcome them. Moving to the US for his postdoctoral work presented a new set of challenges with the opportunity to develop new solutions\, both technical and non-technical. One of his technical contributions involved understanding the cellular and molecular defects in interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs)\, and enterochromaffin (EC) cells in the pathogenesis of gut motility disorders and diabetes. He characterized gene knockout mice for gut dysmotility and diabetes. On the non-technical side\, since Rajan started taking responsibility for his family members very early\, he learned how important it is to cooperate and show mutual understanding and respect\, which eventually produces stronger relationships. His relationship management skill was reinforced and strengthened through academic/clinical collaborations with fellow researchers. He will discuss the advances in understanding the pathogenesis and therapeutics of Gastroparesis\, a disorder of Gut-Brain Interaction. In his role as research professor\, he provides his students with skills needed for the modern scientific lab. \nAbout the Speaker:\n \nRajan Singh was born and raised in India\, a developing country with diverse cultures\, religions\, traditions\, and languages\, all nearby his home. Thus\, he appreciated diversity from a young age. After obtaining his BS in Biological Sciences in 2007 from the University of Lucknow\, he enrolled in a doctoral program at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS)\, Lucknow\, one of the best medical schools in India. After gaining extensive experience and knowledge in the gastrointestinal (GI) motility field during his doctoral studies\, he did postdoctoral research in the same field by joining the lab of Professors Seungil Ro and Kent Sanders\, leaders in the field of Gut Motility Research. From 2021\, Rajan became an Assistant Professor (Research)\, Department of Physiology and Cell Biology\, School of Medicine\, University of Nevada\, Reno\, USA. He has mentored first-generation graduate students and fueled their aspirations to become successful academicians by training them with adequate skill sets and future research goals/perspectives.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/biomedical-scientists-making-their-mark-in-clinical-research-experience-on-a-journey-without-a-map/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230518T110000
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SUMMARY:How to Safely Manage Chemicals in Educational Settings
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars\, ACS Division of Chemical Health & Safety\, and the Committee on Chemical Safety\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nMost professionals and educators understand the importance of safe chemical management in today’s world. Unfortunately\, many undergraduate\, graduate\, and secondary education programs do not provide equal coverage of this critical competency. \nJoin Professor of Chemical Education Susan Wiediger of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Safety Education Consultant Samuella B. Sigmann as they discuss the fundamentals and best practices for chemical management\, highlighting avenues for individuals to pursue more knowledge. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Amanda Chung\, Chemical Hygiene Officer at the University of North Texas and is co-produced with the ACS Division of Chemical Health & Safety and the Committee on Chemical Safety. \nWhat You Will Learn \n\nHow and why to organize chemicals based on hazard categories\nBest practices for upkeep and maintenance of chemical storage areas\nEssential information needed for inventory management including best labeling practices for secondary containers\n\nMEET THE EXPERTS \nSusan Wiediger \nProfessor\, Chemical Education\, Department of Chemistry\, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville \nSamuella B. Sigmann \nSafety Education Consultant & Past Stockroom\, Director\, and Chemical Hygiene Officer\, Appalachian State University (Retired) \nAmanda Chung \nChemical Hygiene Officer\, University of North Texas
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/how-to-safely-manage-chemicals-in-educational-settings/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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SUMMARY:Molecular-Scale Engineering of Stimuli-Responsive Polymer Hydrogels
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Danielle Mai\, Stanford University Chemical Engineering\nSponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum (GGPF)\n6:30pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free/$5 Donation\, Registration required (Registration deadline: May 16 at 1pm)\n\nAbstract:\nPolymer hydrogels that respond to external stimuli including pH\, light\, and heat have attracted broad interest as soft materials with controlled release profiles\, 3D printability\, and sensing and actuation capabilities. This presentation will explore the molecular-scale engineering of two stimuli-responsive polymer hydrogels. \nFirst\, we evaluate the impact of functional nanomaterials on photo-responsive hydrogel formation by embedding nanocapsules into solutions containing anthracene-functionalized poly(ethylene glycol) star polymers. Nanocapsules that protect interior cargo and disperse readily through polymeric matrices have drawn particular interest for their ability to integrate chemically incompatible systems\, such as organic photon upconversion materials for sustainable additive manufacturing. Using in situ photo-rheology\, we observe an unexpected non-monotonic dependence of gel formation dynamics on polymer concentration\, as well as faster gel formation and enhanced mechanical properties upon addition of nanocapsules. This study suggests synergistic mechanical reinforcement of hydrogels by nanocapsules\, despite not being crosslinked into the polymer network. \nSecond\, we investigate the ion-responsive behavior of repetitive proteins that undergo conformational changes in response to calcium ions. Calcium ions trigger numerous biological phenomena including bone growth\, muscle contraction\, and neurotransmitter release. We modify hydrophobicity\, electrostatics\, and sequence heterogeneity of calcium-responsive proteins to demonstrate sequence-dependent\, reversible folding in the presence of calcium ions by circular dichroism\, as well as domain size changes by small-angle X-ray scattering. Hydrogels comprising calcium-responsive proteins reveal the impact of sequence on hydrogel stability\, calcium sensitivity\, shear modulus\, and characteristic relaxation time. \nOverall\, molecular-scale engineering enables the rational design of stimuli-responsive polymer hydrogels for sustainable manufacturing and dynamic biomaterials. \nAbout the Speaker:\nDanielle J. Mai is an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at Stanford University. She earned her B.S.E. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan and her M.S. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois. During her postdoc at MIT\, Dr. Mai was named an Arnold O. Beckman Postdoctoral Fellow and ACS Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering (PMSE) Future Faculty Scholar. The Mai Lab engineers biopolymers\, which are the building blocks of life. Specifically\, the group integrates precise biopolymer engineering with multi-scale experimental characterization to advance biomaterials development and to enhance fundamental understanding of soft matter physics. Dr. Mai’s work was recently recognized through the AIChE 35 Under 35 Award (2020)\, American Physical Society DPOLY/UKPPG Lecture Exchange (2021)\, and Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigator Program Award (2022).
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/molecular-scale-engineering-of-stimuli-responsive-polymer-hydrogels/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Kid Makers: Pop Up Chemistry for Middle School Scientists
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Silicon Valley and Redwood City Public Library (RCPL)\n2-3pm\, RCPL Downtown Location\, 1044 Middlefield Road\, Redwood City\, Free\, Learn more\n\n 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/kid-makers-pop-up-chemistry-for-middle-school-scientists/
LOCATION:In-person (Redwood City Public Library-Downtown Library)\, 1044 Middlefield Road\, Redwood City\, CA\, 94063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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SUMMARY:Building a Competitive and Multifaceted Research Portfolio: An Outsider’s Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Sudip Das\, PhD\, University Hospital Bern\, Switzerland\nSponsored by Women Chemists Committee of the ACS California Section\n10:30am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\nPlease register before Thursday\, May 11\, 2023\, 12 noon.\n\nAbstract:\nWhy an outsider? The reason is that in all aspects of life: research\, social life or acquiring new skills\, I have always stepped out of my comfort zone and placed myself as an outsider. Even for this talk where all of us are scientists (budding\, active\, career seeking\, or retired)\, I will address an audience of different genders on a different continent. I will talk about my research\, how to build multiple expertise and women in STEM. This will include my personal experiences and how I integrate the correct form of diversity of minds and perspectives. I will not only share my journey as an outsider furthering my career and contributions of my peers throughout\, but also give you insights on research and life at my home base in Europe. \n \nAbout the Speaker:\nBorn in the city of joy\, Kolkata\, India\, Sudip’s early life was urban and cosmopolitan with an upbringing including several languages\, cultures and perspectives. Sudip studied Bachelors at Utkal University and Masters at KIIT University in India. For his Master’s research\, he received the Swiss Academy of Sciences Fellowship to go the prestigious ETH Zürich\, Switzerland\, where he worked on Salmonella infections. Fascinated by the research and life in Europe\, Sudip obtained his doctoral degree summa cum laude in human bacterial infection of the lung and blood from the esteemed University of Wuerzburg in Germany. During his PhD\, he was awarded multiple fellowships including DAAD and awards like Biocenter Science Award. He personally has always focused on acquiring new skills. Following his newfound interest in computational biology\, he moved back to Switzerland with the prestigious Marie-Curie fellowship for postdoc at the University of Lausanne. Here\, he combined conventional microbiology with computational biology to become a dual-expert. Since June last year\, Sudip is a Research Group Leader at the University Hospital Bern\, Switzerland\, where he is laying foundation for the first lab nation-wide dedicated to comprehensive human lung microbiota research. In addition\, he is an evaluator for European Union Horizon research grants and reviewer for prestigious publication houses like Springer-Nature\, Elsevier\, American Society of Microbiology\, PLoS etc. He’s a big proponent of Women in STEM and has mentored several female scientists throughout his career.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/building-a-competitive-and-multifaceted-research-portfolio-an-outsiders-perspective/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230511T110000
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SUMMARY:Green Cards for Scientific Researchers: How to Win Your EB-1/NIW Case
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Careers\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nAre you a foreign scientist wanting to maintain your status in the U.S. and eventually qualify for a green card? \nJoin Brian H. Getson\, Esq. of the law firm of Getson & Schatz\, P.C. (www.researchergreencard.com) to learn how to obtain a green card in the U.S. through the employment-based\, first-preference visa (EB-1) and National Interest Waiver (NIW) categories and how to avoid costly immigration mistakes. Register now to get advice from a lawyer specializing in U.S. immigration\, ask him your questions\, and maximize your chances of success! \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Tom Halleran of the American Chemical Society and is co-produced with ACS Careers. \nWhat You Will Learn \n\nHow to manage your nonimmigrant status in the United States\nWhat is the appropriate category to apply for a green card and the best time to apply\nWhat evidence is needed to provide the highest possible chance for green card approval\n\nMeet The Experts \nBrian H. Getson\, Esq.\, Getson & Schatz\, P.C. \nTom Halleran\, Manager\, ACS Education\, American Chemical Society
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/green-cards-for-scientific-researchers-how-to-win-your-eb-1-niw-case/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230504T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230504T210000
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CREATED:20230121T031313Z
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SUMMARY:Silicon Valley 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-executive-committee-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230428T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230428T170000
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SUMMARY:21st Annual Bunnett Symposium\, UC Santa Cruz Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
DESCRIPTION:Featured lecturer Dr. John Warner\, co-founder of the field of Green Chemistry\n4pm. Learn more\n\nThis annual event was established in 2001 to honor and celebrate the late Prof. Joseph Bunnett’s seminal contributions: Prof. Bunnett was a pioneer in his sub-discipline of physical organic chemistry and a founding member of our department. The Bunnett Symposium has evolved into an opportunity to connect past and present friends of the Department for discussion\, accompanied by exposure to seminal ideas in chemistry through the distinguished lecture\, and an Awards Ceremony where we honor the academic and research achievements of our current crop of outstanding undergraduates.  \nJohn Warner is a chemistry Inventor and cofounder of the field of Green Chemistry\nIn the early 1990’s John realized that global students in chemistry had little (or no) training in predictive toxicology or understanding of environmental systems. He felt that the consequence of this lack of training was a root cause for why many industrial products and processes have negative impacts on human health and the environment. He realized that an ongoing lack of training would forever inhibit the invention of better\, more sustainable technologies. Together with Paul Anastas\, he defined the field of Green Chemistry and created the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. He has spent his life working to change the field of chemistry and the education of future chemists to ensure that all practicing chemists will one day have the necessary skills to invent truly sustainable technologies. Together with Dr. Amy Cannon\, he founded the non-profit\, Beyond Benign that offers the “Green Chemistry Commitment” that asks University Chemistry programs to add the principles of green chemistry into their required curriculum. As of 2022 nearly 100 international universities have signed this commitment. John’s career has spanned all aspects of the chemical enterprises\, providing real world examples of green chemistry: \nAs an Industrial Chemist: \n\nWorked for Polaroid Corporation and The Zymergen Corporation.\nReceived the Perkin Medal in 2014. (Highest honor in US Chemical Industry)\nFlied over 330 patents.\nInvented technologies for companies including Nike\, Givaudan\, Covestro\, Lanxess and Entegris.\nServed on advisory boards for companies including Dow\, Nike\, Levis and Apple\n\nAs an Academic Chemist: \n\nFull Professor of Chemistry at University of Massachusetts Boston\nFull Professor of Plastics Engineering at University of Massachusetts Lowell\nDistinguished Professor of Green Chemistry at Monash University\nHonorary Professor of Chemistry at Technical University of Berlin\nVisiting Professor at AgroParis Tech\nGlobal Chair of Sustainability at University of Bath\nCreated world’s first graduate program in Green Chemistry.\nOver 100 publications\nReceived Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Mentoring in 2004\nReceived the August Wilhelm von Hofmann medal in 2022\n\nAs Entrepreneur: \n\nNamed Lemelson Invention Ambassador in 2016\nCreated 6 ongoing companies\n\nWarner Babcock Institute for Green Chemistry\nBeyond Benign\nCollaborative Medicinal Development\nCollaborative Aggregates\nAmbient Photonics\nHairprint\n\n\nTU Berlin named the John Warner Center for Startups in Green Chemistry\n\nAs Chemicals Policy Advisor: \n\nCofounder of US EPA Green Chemistry Challenge Award\nStrategic Advisor Victorian Environmental Protection Agency\nCochair California Green Chemistry Science Advisory Board\nTestified to US Congress on The Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2019
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/21st-annual-bunnett-symposium-uc-santa-cruz-department-of-chemistry-and-biochemistry/
LOCATION:In-Person in Mountain View at Cuesta Park Group BBQ Areas #1-2\, 615 Cuesta Drive\, Mountain View\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230427T180000
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SUMMARY:Paving the Path Virtual Career Panel
DESCRIPTION:PavingThePathCareerVirtualPanel27April2023
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/paving-the-path-virtual-career-panel/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230413T120000
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SUMMARY:RAMP in the Research Lab Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Division of Chemical Health & Safety\nNoon-3:00pm\, Online via Zoom\, $25\, Registration required\n\nThis 3-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/ramp-in-the-research-lab-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230412T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230412T200000
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CREATED:20230301T055520Z
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SUMMARY:Curating Worldwide Scientific Content
DESCRIPTION:Stephen (Steve) K. Boyer\, PhD.\, Collabra\, Inc.\nSponsored by the Silicon Valley and Puget Sound Sections of ACS\n7:00-8:00pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nAbstract\nChemical informatics technology is improving access to the text and images of patents and the scientific literature through computer-curation. In the example of a collaboration between a team of computer scientists at Google Patents and chemical informaticians at Ontochem\, annotated data is produced from the patents of ~138 countries translated from ~ 58 languages as well as from Google Scholar and Books. The annotators identify entities such as chemical names\, diseases\, proteins\, and genes that are then post-processed into machine-readable formats\, normalized\, and labeled with unique ontology concept identifiers (OCIDs). Chemical names and images are postprocessed using name-to-structure and image-to-structure programs\, producing associated metadata\, e.g.\, SMILES strings\, InChIs\, and InChIkeys. In this manner worldwide patents and the scientific literature are rendered searchable by structure-substructure searching. This is demonstrated on the freely available Google Patents platform. Data derived from patents are downloadable in machine-readable formats (SMILES)\, while data derived from the scientific literature is available via new commercial offerings such as Dimensions from Digital Science. \nThe output of non-copyrighted data of >54 billion scientific and related entities is donated to NIH and made available in PubChem and in Google Big Query. These collaborative efforts provide researchers access to previously unavailable resources\, relevant in the areas of pharmaceuticals\, publishing\, health care\, and environmental science. Integration of this data with massive amounts of additional scientific information uploaded into the Big Query environment provides a rich resource for machine-learning and widespread value for the worldwide scientific community. \nBio\nStephen (Steve) K. Boyer\, PhD.\, Collabra\, Inc.                       \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-k-boyer-15529  \nSteve Boyer works in the interdisciplinary space of chemistry and computer science. By automating the curation of patents and the scientific literature\, his goal is to expand the scientific community’s understanding and use of published information in chemistry\, the physical sciences\, medicine and intellectual property. \nHis professional history combines ten years of synthesis and scale-up in the pharmaceutical industry (Ciba-Geigy/Novartis) with 25 years in technical capacities at IBM Research. He has participated in several start-ups and currently serves as a science advisor at Google\, Digital-Science\, OntoChem and several other cheminformatics enterprises. He played a major role in getting patent information publicly available on the early days of the internet. \nSteve holds a BA from Temple University in Philadelphia and a PhD in synthetic organic chemistry from Tufts University. His publications and patents range from new drug syntheses to text+image analytics. https://bit.ly/3Ky5XSU
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/curating-worldwide-scientific-content/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230406T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230406T210000
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CREATED:20230121T031013Z
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SUMMARY:Silicon Valley 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-executive-committee-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230331
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SUMMARY:ACS Spring 2023 National Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Crossroads of Chemistry\nACS Spring 2023\nMarch 26 – 30\nIndianapolis\, IN \nCheck ACS Future National Meetings for more information
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-spring-2023-national-meeting/
LOCATION:Hybrid event – Michael’s at Shoreline\, 2960 N. Shoreline Blvd.\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:ACS National Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230323T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T054309
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SUMMARY:How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Drug Discovery
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and Science History Institute\n10-11am\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nDrug discovery has always been a complex and multi-faceted process that requires the integration of various disciplines such as biology\, chemistry\, and computer science. Today Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the way we discover and develop drugs\, opening up new possibilities and unlocking insights that were once out of reach. Empowering us to see the invisible and make connections that were previously unknowable. \nJoin CEO Robert T. Foster and Senior VP Patrick R. Mayo of Hepion Pharmaceuticals Inc. and CEO\, President\, and Director Panna Sharma of Lantern Pharma\, Inc. as they discuss the forefront of how AI is impacting drug discovery. \nThis ACS Webinar is co-produced with The Joseph Priestley Society at the Science History Institute and is moderated by Founder\, President\, and CEO Maria L. Maccecchini Annovis Bio and Partner Bill Tuszynski of The Unami Group\, LLC. \nThe Joseph Priestley Society at the Science History Institute invites monthly speakers who are leaders from a wide variety of chemical and life science companies to promote a deeper understanding of science\, technology\, and industry. This year\, ACS Webinars is excited to once again invite select presenters from the Joseph Priestly Society monthly series to increase our awareness of new technology from related fields that will impact the work we do as chemists. \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nA current perspective of the artificial intelligence landscape and an what may lie ahead\nHow machine learning and other technologies will speed up the search for new drugs\, make them cheaper\, and more effective\nHow automation has the potential to greatly accelerate the drug discovery process\, increase the efficiency of research\, and ultimately lead to the development of new and more effective therapies for patients\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nWednesday\, March 23\, 2022 @ 1-2pm ET\nFree to Register with ACS ID\nThe slides will available for download on the day of the event\n\nCo-Producer\n\nScience History Institute
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/how-artificial-intelligence-is-changing-drug-discovery/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230318T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230318T133000
DTSTAMP:20260425T054309
CREATED:20230304T090323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230304T090323Z
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SUMMARY:Positive Intelligence to Boost Your Leadership (Winter Workshop 2023)
DESCRIPTION:Danielle McCombs\, Life/Career Coach & Podcast Host\nSponsored by Association of Women in Science-Northern California Chapter\n9am-1:30pm\, Lawrence Hall of Science\, 1 Centennial Drive\, Berkeley\, CA\nCost: General $40\, AWIS “Member” $30\, Student $15\, Registration required  View flyer\n\nThis event will include networking\, breakfast\, lunch\, and an interactive workshop with Danielle McCombs\, life/career coach and podcast host. The workshop will cover positive intelligence to boost leadership. For more information on how to become an AWIS member\, visit https://awis.org/join/ \nIs there someone getting in the way of you being the best leader you can be? Is it YOU? Positive Intelligence (PQ) is a powerful tool\, developed by Shrizad Chamine\, to improve your mental fitness to take on the challenges we are faced with everyday with a positive outlook rather than with fear and stress. When you are able to remain calm\, clear headed\, stress-free and positive even in the midst of handling work and life’s greatest challenges a world of possibilities will open up to you. This interactive workshop will provide you with tangible actions to build and strengthen your mental fitness to boost your leadership. \nDanielle is a growth minded individual that is constantly striving to improve herself and deepen the understanding of the world around her. After a 20-year career in commercial real estate\, Danielle decided to pursue her passion of inspiring others to be the best version of themselves. Danielle is a Co-Active Training Institute Certified coach and is the founder of her own Life Coaching practice\, Danielle McCombs Coaching.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/positive-intelligence-to-boost-your-leadership-winter-workshop-2023/
LOCATION:In-Person in Mountain View at Cuesta Park Group BBQ Areas #1-2\, 615 Cuesta Drive\, Mountain View\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Careers,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230316T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T054309
CREATED:20230304T084752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230304T084752Z
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SUMMARY:Toxicology 101: Chemicals and their Toxic Effects
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Office of Career and Professional Education\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nChemical exposures can be potentially harmful so it is important to be cognizant of the exposure factors that are instrumental in the severity of toxic outcomes following these exposures. Whether you are running an experiment in the lab or simply cleaning your bathroom\, we should all be aware of health risks from exposures to the many types of chemical substances. \nJoin Philip Leber\, long time Human and Ecological Toxicology Instructor for the American Chemical Society\, as he teaches you the essentials of toxicology\, including how to understand toxicity data and effectively communicate human health risk information associated with chemical exposures. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Bryan Tweedy of the American Chemical Society and co-produced with the Office of Career and Professional Education at ACS. \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nThe basics of toxicokinetics\, chemical metabolism\, categories of toxicity\, and mechanisms of toxic action that are important to hazard evaluations of chemicals\nThe fundamental steps for deriving and communicating critical information that is key to projecting human health risks from chemical exposures\nReal Life examples of the actual means for developing and understanding health data needed to assess potentials from chemical exposures\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nThrusday\, March 16\, 2023 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to Register with ACS ID\nThe slides will available for download on the day of the event\n\n\n\n\nCo-Producer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACS Office of Career and Professional Education
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/toxicology-101-chemicals-and-their-toxic-effects/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230316T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T054309
CREATED:20230214T235226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230304T042436Z
UID:19687-1678957200-1678986000@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Bay Area Psychedelic Science Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Stanford University Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute\n9am-5pm\, Stanford Neurosciences Building E241\, Free\, Registration closed\, Join waitlist\nLearn more\n\nThe Bay Area Psychedelic Science Symposium is a gathering of academic scientists to discuss the latest advancements in psychedelic science\, network\, and elaborate on ideas across fields\, from chemistry\, to molecular biology\, circuit-level neuroscience and human clinical trial data. \nNOTE: This is an academic conference and is not open to the general public. Registration in advance (via this Eventbrite page) is required for entry. Capacity is limited. \nWe are featuring an incredible lineup of speakers\, including: \n\nRobin Carhart-Harris\, UCSF\nBoris Heifets\, Stanford\nAndrea Gomez\, UC Berkeley\nMaxemiliano Vargas (representing David Olson)\, UC Davis\nKarl Deisseroth\, Stanford University\nTrisha Suppes\, Stanford University\nJennifer Mitchell\, UCSF\nNolan Williams\, Stanford University\nJoshua Woolley\, UCSF\nLeanne Williams\, Stanford University\n\nAbstracts and schedule will be released in Winter 2023. \nWe will be having a poster session as well — please fill out the appropriate information in the Google Form when registering. Poster abstract submission closes on February 15th\, 2023. \nEvent Organizers:\n\nLindsay P. Cameron\, PhD\nGianni Glick\, MD\nBoris Heifets\, MD\, PhD\nRob Malenka\, MD\, PhD\n\nDirections and parking information can be found here on the Wu Tsai Neuroscience Institute website.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/bay-area-psychedelic-science-symposium/
LOCATION:In-Person in Mountain View at Cuesta Park Group BBQ Areas #1-2\, 615 Cuesta Drive\, Mountain View\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230315T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T054309
CREATED:20230304T084035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230304T084035Z
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SUMMARY:Successful Transitions: Strategies for Adapting to a New Role
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Younger Chemists Committee\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nTransitioning to a new position can be exciting and a bit daunting\, but with a solid framework in place\, you can grow into your new role gracefully. \nJoin Melanie A. Hutnick\, Associate Director of Advanced Materials at The Estee Lauder Companies\, Inc.\, Jennifer Schmitt\, Senior Scientist at Sutro Biopharma\, Patrick W. Fedick\, Research Chemist\, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division\, James Eujin Park\, R&D Systems Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories\, and Katie Johnson\, R&D Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory as they provide insight and strategies on how to adapt one’s mindset and working habits to those well-suited to new research and employment\, whether you are starting your first job out of graduate school or a veteran scientist moving to a new career opportunity! \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Marisa Sanders\, Registered Patent Agent and J.D. Candidate at Seton Hall University School of Law and Ashley Blystone\, Research Specialist at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and is co-produced with the ACS Younger Chemists Committee and the ACS Committee on Ethics. \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to adjust to new roles within your job\nHow to achieve a work-life balance and set realistic boundaries\nTime management tips and how to manage deadlines\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nWednesday\, March 15\, 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/successful-transitions-strategies-for-adapting-to-a-new-role/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230313T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230313T191500
DTSTAMP:20260425T054309
CREATED:20230304T083232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230304T083232Z
UID:19780-1678732200-1678734900@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Me\, Myself\, and Technology: How Tech Defines Us
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Stanford Graduate School of Business’ Leadership for Society Program\n6:30-7:15pm\, Online via YouTube\, Free\, Registration required\n\nIn the tech era\, every action we take – from the minor to the grand – is tracked and documented. Our data reflects ourselves but is also used to influence our actions and who we might become. How does tech affect us? How does it shape who we are? \nSpeaker: \nProf. Kate Eichhorn\, Professor and Chair of Culture and Media Studies at The New School \nAbout this event:\nThis winter\, join the Graduate School of Business’ Leadership for Society Program to explore People and Planet in the Information Era. Listen to conversations hosted by Prof. Brian Lowery with leaders from a variety of sectors on the immense opportunity and critical challenges for society presented by the rapid explosion of information in our world. Register for the full series here!
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/me-myself-and-technology-how-tech-defines-us/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230311T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230311T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T054309
CREATED:20230304T081355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230304T081355Z
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SUMMARY:Kid Makers: Pop Up Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Redwood City Public Library and ACS Silicon Valley Section\n2-3pm\, Redwood City Public Library\, Free\, Learn more\n\nMiddle school scientists explore different aspects of chemistry! Once a month\, join members of the ACS and take part in hands on experiments. This program will take place in the Makerspace. \nLocation:\n\nDowntown Library\, 1044 Middlefield Road\, Redwood City\, California 94063\n\nMore Information:\nContact: Pam Evans\nEmail: pevans@redwoodcity.org\nPhone: (650)780-7028
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/kid-makers-pop-up-chemistry-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230309T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230309T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T054309
CREATED:20230214T223801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T223857Z
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SUMMARY:Nature’s Lipid Nanoparticles: Exosomes in Drug Delivery and Therapeutics
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and CAS\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nExosomes have emerged as one of the most recent promising platforms for drug delivery and therapeutics for a wide range of diseases. Their distinctive properties such as innate stability\, low immunogenicity\, biocompatibility\, and excellent tissue or cell penetration capabilities allow them to function as superior natural nanoparticles. \nDon’t miss the opportunity to join a panel of industry experts\, including Information Scientist Janet Sasso of CAS\, Faculty Member Atta Behfar of the Mayo Clinic\, Chief Technology Officer and Owner Tim Moseley of Direct Biologics\, and Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer Steven Stice of Aruna Bio to discover the progress in scientific research in the field. Register now to get up-to-date information on the current advancement of clinical applications in cardiovascular\, neurological\, and lung diseases\, as well as the obstacles that need to be addressed. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Program Manager Qiongqiong Angela Zhou at CAS and co-produced with CAS\, a division of the American Chemical Society. \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nThe current state of exosome scientific research\, therapeutic potential\, and key players\nAdvantages and challenges of exosomes in drug delivery and therapeutics\nNoteworthy examples of exosome application in drug delivery and therapeutics by industry experts\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nThursday\, March 9\, 2023 @ 2-3:15 pm ET\nFree to Register with ACS ID\nThe slides will available for download on the day of the event\n\nCo-Producer\n\nCAS
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/natures-lipid-nanoparticles-exosomes-in-drug-delivery-and-therapeutics/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230308T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230308T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T054309
CREATED:20230304T075630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230304T081724Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Data Science (WiDS) Conference
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Stanford’s Institute for Computational and Mathematical Engineering\, Stanford Data Science\n8:30am-6:00pm\, Stanford Alumni Center and Online\, $200-400\, Registration required | Learn more\nWiDS central conference sessions will also be available\, free-of-charge\, via livestream. Sign up for the livestream here.\n\nJoin us in-person on March 8\, 2023\, at Stanford University for the Women in Data Science (WiDS) central conference\, a technical conference featuring outstanding women discussing their exceptional work in data science and related fields\, in a wide variety of domains. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. \nYou’ll want to be in the room to experience the energy of this unique conference\, connecting with attendees from industry\, academia\, non-profits\, and government and learning from the sessions. Come to be inspired by and learn from outstanding speakers and panelists on topics ranging from\, amongst others\, algorithm design to data ethics\, algorithmic bias to visualization\, sustainability to healthcare\, and outer space. \nRegistration for the in-person event will include participation in an in-person networking reception\, including representatives from our sponsor organizations\, and the opportunity to be included in a conference resume book. In-person tickets are limited by the venue capacity and proof of purchase will be required for entry. WiDS central conference sessions will also be available\, free-of-charge\, via livestream. Sign up for the livestream here.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/women-in-data-science-wids-conference/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230308T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230308T070000
DTSTAMP:20260425T054309
CREATED:20230304T074527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230304T074527Z
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SUMMARY:Perspectives on AI/ML in Chemistry from Academia and Industry
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Science of Synthesis/Thieme Publishers\n6:00-8:00am\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nThe growing importance of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) extends to chemical research. The need for computational access to and reuse of research data for the prediction of chemical products and retrosynthetic routes is increasing rapidly. In this Thieme WebCheminar\, chaired by Dr. Guido Koch (Amphilix\, Switzerland)\, our speakers will talk about challenges for researchers in accessing data\, tangible benefits for practicing chemists in predicting synthetic routes and the mind shift required for the application of new digital technologies for the discovery of new active ingredients in the industry. \nOur speakers:\n\n“Boosting the Adoption of AI Models for Chemical Reactivity” – Dr. Alain Vaucher (IBM Research Europe\, Switzerland)\n“Computational Access and Reuse of Curated Data in Chemistry“ – Dr. Ye Li (MIT Libraries\, USA)\n“Design-Synthesis-Test-Analysis process in the Digital Era” – Dr. Marco Stenta (Syngenta\, Switzerland)\n\nThis Thieme WebCheminar is of particular interest to chemists in industry and academia with a focus on text- and data mining\, machine learning and artificial intelligence. Sign up now to save your spot! \nRelated press releases:\n\nThieme Chemistry deposits nearly 700\,000 distinct chemical structures into PubChem (January 7\, 2019)\nNew partnership between IBM Research Europe and Thieme Chemistry (July 29\, 2021)\nIBM RXN for Chemistry/IBM Research Europe\, Science of Synthesis and Synfacts/Thieme Chemistry (November 22\, 2021)
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/perspectives-on-ai-ml-in-chemistry-from-academia-and-industry/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230309
DTSTAMP:20260425T054309
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SUMMARY:International Women's Day
DESCRIPTION:Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias\, stereotypes\, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse\, equitable\, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively we can all #EmbraceEquity. \nCelebrate women’s achievement. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to drive gender parity.  IWD belongs to everyone\, everywhere. Inclusion means all IWD action is valid.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/international-womens-day/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230306T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230306T181500
DTSTAMP:20260425T054309
CREATED:20230304T044523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230304T083417Z
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SUMMARY:Our SciFi Future
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Stanford Graduate School of Business’ Leadership for Society Program\n6:30-7:15pm\, Online via YouTube\, Free\, Registration required\n\nWith each passing moment\, artificial intelligence and machine learning proliferate\, furthering the abilities of technology in fields from writing\, to finance\, to manufacturing. What will these developments mean for creativity\, imagination\, and the prospects of humanity? What will our future look like in the face of technology that thinks more and more for itself? \nSpeaker:\nTimnit Gebru\, Founder & Executive Director of Distributed AI Research Institute \nAbout this series:\nThis winter\, join the Graduate School of Business’ Leadership for Society Program to explore People and Planet in the Information Era. Listen to conversations hosted by Prof. Brian Lowery with leaders from a variety of sectors on the immense opportunity and critical challenges for society presented by the rapid explosion of information in our world. Register for the full series here!
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/our-scifi-future/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230305T133000
DTSTAMP:20260425T054309
CREATED:20230304T043547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230304T043547Z
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SUMMARY:Empowering Academic Researchers to Strengthen Safety Culture Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Division of Chemical Health & Safety\n11:00am-2:30pm\, Online via Zoom\, $25 (no refunds)\, Registration required\n\nThis 3.5-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.\n\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. \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/empowering-academic-researchers-to-strengthen-safety-culture-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230302T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230302T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T054309
CREATED:20230121T030624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230121T030624Z
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SUMMARY:Silicon Valley 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-executive-committee-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230301T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T054309
CREATED:20230214T222940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T222940Z
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SUMMARY:Left\, Right or Straight Ahead? Making Smarter Decisions
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Women Chemists Committee\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nThe decisions that we make today will determine what we will become\, achieve\, and experience in life. \nElevate your decision-making skills to new heights by joining a distinguished panel of experts including ACS 2022 President Angela Wilson of Michigan State University\, Patent Agent Sofia Santos of Cooley LLP\, and Assistant Scientist Sanja Tepavcevic of Argonne National Laboratory as they share their personal anecdotes and insightful strategies for making better decisions when the stakes are high. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the key habits and tips that will make you more resilient. Register now to take the first step towards your brighter future. \nThis is ACS Webinar is moderated by Research Scientist\, Danniebelle Haase of Dow\, Inc.\, organized by Anna Sromek\, Lorena Tribe\, and Stephanie Davis\, and co-produced with the ACS Women Chemists Committee. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhat is self-awareness and how is it key to making smarter decisions\nWhat is the relationship between decision quality and decision fatigue\nWhat are effective methods to avoid common decision making pitfalls\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nWednesday\, March 1\, 2023 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to Register with ACS ID\nThe slides will available for download on the day of the event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Producer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACS Women Chemists Committee
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/left-right-or-straight-ahead-making-smarter-decisions/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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SUMMARY:Nonlinear Career Path: A New Normal and a Fun One
DESCRIPTION:Atefeh Taheri\, Chevron and 2023 Chair for Cal ACS\nSponsored by California ACS Section Women Chemists Committee\n10:30am-noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nAbstract\nPeople ask children what they want to be when they grow up. It took Atefeh some years to realize that she had a broad interest in many topics and wanted to try various roles and responsibilities. Atefeh has embraced what Sheryl Sandberg\, former COO of Meta\, has said\, “Careers are not ladders\, those days are long gone\, but jungle gyms. Jungle gyms offer more creative exploration”. In this talk\, Atefeh will share her story and career journey and discuss how nonlinear career paths can be challenging but very rewarding at the same time. \nAbout the Speaker\nAtefeh Taheri received her B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry from the Sharif University of Technology in Tehran\, Iran. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from Johns Hopkins University with Prof. Jerry Meyer and then worked as a postdoctoral researcher at UC Davis with Prof. Louise Berben. She started her first industry position as a product developer and formulator for the Clorox company. She then joined Chevron corporation\, initially as a fundamental scientist. She has held various roles in Chevron. Currently\, Atefeh is the Reliability and Maintenance Team Lead for the Western US plants and terminals of the America Fuels and Lubricants business unit of Chevron. In addition\, Atefeh is the 2023 Chair for Cal ACS\, on the leadership team of the Association of Women in Science East Bay chapter\, and one of the leaders of Chevron PRIDE in Richmond (an Employee Resource Group for LGBTQA+ employees and allies).
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/nonlinear-career-path-a-new-normal-and-a-fun-one/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers,Morning Meeting,Webinar
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