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SUMMARY:Chemical Recycling of Mechanically Robust Polyacetals Synthesized by Living Cationic Ring-Opening Polymerization
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Brooks Abel\, UC Berkeley Chemistry Dept.\nSponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum\nDetails TBA soon on the Golden Gate Polymer Forum’s website\n\nAbout the speaker:\n \nResearch Interests\nPolymer chemistry\, organic chemistry\, stereoselective catalysis\, and polymer recycling. \nThe Abel group conducts research at the interfaces of polymer organic chemistry\, catalysis\, and materials science. We develop new living polymerization reactions\, with an emphasis on stereoselective and scalable catalysis\, guided by the growing energetic\, environmental\, and economic concerns associated with the production and end-of-life fates of synthetic materials. We pursue application-driven polymer chemistry\, where the desired chemical identity\, thermomechanical properties\, and end-use of the polymer materials are used to guide the development of new polymerization methods. We also take a methodology approach to discovering new polymerization reactions to push the field of polymer chemistry towards previously unobtainable control over polymer microstructure\, architecture\, and functionality. \nBiography\n\nAssistant Professor\, Department of Chemistry\, University of California Berkeley (since 2021)\nPostdoctoral Researcher\, Cornell University (2017-2021)\nPh.D.  Polymer Science\, The University of Southern Mississippi (2016)\nNational Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (2010)\nInternship at the National Institute of Standards and Technology\, Gaithersburg\, MD  (2009)\nB. S. Polymer Science\, The University of Southern Mississippi (2009)\nA. A. Southwest Mississippi Community College (2006)
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/chemical-recycling-of-mechanically-robust-polyacetals-synthesized-by-living-cationic-ring-opening-polymerization/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dinner Meeting
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SUMMARY:The Fungus Among Us: Fusarium Mycotoxins in Water and Food
DESCRIPTION:Professor Daniel Snow\, University of Nebraska – Lincoln\, Nebraska Water Center\nSponsored by the ACS California Section\nNoon-1pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nAbstract: Professor Daniel Snow investigates the measurement and surprising occurrence of Fusarium mycotoxins in our food and water. Fusarium is a large group of filamentous fungi widely distributed in soil and plants. Most are harmless\, but some produce metabolites that are biologically active and even toxic. Fusarium fungi are ubiquitous in soil and plants\, and toxin production is prevalent in corn and cereal grains. Fusarium mycotoxins including trichothecenes\, zearalenone and fumonisins\, are generally produced during crop growth and storage. These water soluble\, low molecular weight organic compounds are surprisingly stable\, and are often passed from contaminated crops to animals and humans. They occur annually in crops\, soil and water supplies. Individual compounds such as zearalenone are metabolized into several derivatives each with different toxic and biological effects. Because they are water soluble\, and occur in complex matrices\, analytical methods must overcome a number of challenges for detection at environmentally relevant concentrations. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A. \nSpeaker Bio: Snow has been an integral part of the UNL Water Sciences Laboratory (WSL) since 1990. At present\, he oversees all aspects of the WSL operations and uses analytical chemistry to help understand how water becomes contaminated and what we can do to prevent it. A good part of his work at the WSL involves creating analytical methods for new or “emerging” environmental contaminants including compounds such as steroids\, pharmaceuticals\, algal toxins\, explosives\, and pesticides. Snow is also directly involved in the development of new methods to measure and use stable isotopes as tracers to study environmental problems and processes. \nMass spectrometry is an incredibly powerful tool to use in studying the occurrence and environmental fate of chemicals\, and their potential for affecting organisms and people. Students and staff under Dr. Snow’s supervision use mass spectrometers to help other scientists and engineers find out exactly what chemicals are in water and other materials. For example\, he collaborates with biologists – studying endocrine disruption in fish in Nebraska rivers – to find out what kinds and concentrations of steroid hormones and pesticides may be associated with these effects. Snow also collaborates with with scientists and engineers to find out what kinds and concentrations of steroid hormones and pharmaceuticals may be found in livestock and municipal waste\, and whether or not these chemicals can get into water. \nSnow also advises and mentors a growing number of undergraduate and graduate students at the WSL. \nSpeaker bio information is reprinted from https://watercenter.unl.edu/daniel-d-snow-phd
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/the-fungus-among-us-fusarium-mycotoxins-in-water-and-food/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Oral Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T050000
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SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting for Silicon Valley Section - January 2022
DESCRIPTION:Please contact Chair to attend as a guest.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-for-silicon-valley-section-january-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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SUMMARY:A Happy Hour Lecture on Cheese Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:Jeanne Berk of Cedar Crest College\, Lehigh Valley ACS\nSponsored by the ACS Puget Sound Section Senior Chemists Committee\n5-6pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, No registration required\, Learn more\nDownload flyer.\n\nJoin Jeanne Berk of Cedar Crest College\, Lehigh Valley ACS\, as we learn about cheese making chemistry\, the steps involved and the texture and the flavors of cheese\, and the important chemical compounds which give one of our favorite foods its unique taste! \nPick up your cheese for tasting. Recommend 5 types: a cheddar\, a blue cheese\, a soft cheese like Brie\, a Gouda and\, a Spanish sheep’s milk variety called Manchego (Queso Manchego).
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/a-happy-hour-lecture-on-cheese-chemistry-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour
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CREATED:20220107T230354Z
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SUMMARY:Can Medical Instruments be Racist?
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Roger Turner\, Science History Institute\nModerator: Bill Tsuzynski\, The Unami Group LLC\nSponsored by ACS Webinars in partnership with the Science History Institute\n10-11am\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nThe history of the spirometer and pulse oximeter from the work of Lundy Braun and Amy Moran-Thomas\nHow medical instruments can amplify racial disparities\nWhat we can learn from the history of these instruments to create ones to better serve all people they measure\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-produced with: Science History Institute and Chemical & Engineering News
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/can-medical-instruments-be-racist/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220106T160000
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SUMMARY:Women in Data Science (WiDS) Worldwide Conference
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Institute for Computational and Mathematical Engineering (ICME)\, Stanford Data Science\n8am-6pm\, Francis C. Arrillaga Alumni Center\,\nPrice varies ($50-$400)\, early bird discount ends Dec. 17\, Learn more and register\n\nWomen in Data Science (WiDS) aims to inspire and educate data scientists worldwide\, regardless of gender\, and to support women in the field. \nAbout this event\n\n\nJoin us in-person on March 7\, 2022\, at Stanford University for the Women in Data Science (WiDS) Worldwide conference\, a technical conference featuring outstanding women discussing their exceptional work in data science and related fields\, in a wide variety of research domains. All genders are 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. You’ll get inspired and gain technical knowledge from outstanding speakers addressing topics such as the latest research in data ethics and algorithmic bias\, to applications in healthcare\, environmental science\, public policy\, and more. \nNote: Student tickets are sold out. You may join the waitlist to be notified if a ticket becomes available. \nStanford University is committed to keeping attendees\, speakers\, and the campus community protected from COVID-19\, and will be following the latest guidelines for campus visitors. \nThe WiDS Worldwide conference will be held in-person and online\, with an online conference hosted simultaneously on a virtual event platform. Registration for the in-person event will include access to the WiDS Worldwide virtual event platform. Don’t wait to get your tickets for the in-person event\, as they will sell out quickly! In-person tickets are limited by the venue capacity and proof of purchase will be required for entry. \nTickets for the online conference will go on sale in January 2022 and will include a broadcast of the WiDS Worldwide conference sessions\, workshops\, a Career Expo and networking. WiDS Worldwide conference sessions (without the Career Expo\, Networking\, and workshops) will also be available\, free-of-charge\, via livestream.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/women-in-data-science-wids-worldwide-conference/
LOCATION:Hybrid event – Michael’s at Shoreline\, 2960 N. Shoreline Blvd.\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211215T200000
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CREATED:20211205T035853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211205T035853Z
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SUMMARY:Not Everything Meets the Eye: Invisible Disabilities and Special Abilities
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, December 16\, 2021 @ 2-3pm ET\nSpeakers: Pepsi Holmquist\, National Technical Institute for the Deaf/Rochester Institute of Technology / Melissa Postlewaite\, Disability OutReach Inclusion Community / Stefan Kilyanek\, University of Arkansas\nModerator: Paula Christopher\, American Chemical Society \nRegister for free \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nHow to navigate interactions with people of all abilities\, specifically those with invisible disabilities and special abilities\nHow to meet a person where they are\, and recognize the challenges that exist when disclosing an invisible disability to others\nInclusive ways to communicate to your peers\, ask for help\, find resources\, and adapt to your surroundings to facilitate a positive environment for all\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-produced with: ACS Younger Chemistry Committee\, The Chemists with Disabilities (CWD) Committee\, ACS Department of Diversity Programs\, and the ACS Diversity\, Inclusion & Respect Advisory Board
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/not-everything-meets-the-eye-invisible-disabilities-and-special-abilities/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211222
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CREATED:20210920T195347Z
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SUMMARY:Pacifichem 2021: A Creative Vision for the Future
DESCRIPTION:Pacifichem 2021: A Creative Vision for the Future\nDecember 16-21\, 2021\nSponsored by the International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies\n Changed to Virtual only event\nLearn more and register\n\nThe 2021 International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies will take place in Honolulu\, Hawaii\, USA\, December 16-21\, 2021. Pacifichem 2021 will be the eighth in the series of successful cosponsored scientific conferences of Pacific Basin Chemical Societies.  Founded in 1984\, these conferences have been held in Honolulu\, Hawaii about every five years. \nSponsored jointly by:\n\nAmerican Chemical Society (ACS)\nCanadian Society for Chemistry (CSC)\nChemical Society of Japan (CSJ)*\nChinese Chemical Society (CCS)\nKorean Chemical Society (KCS)\nNew Zealand Institute of Chemistry (NZIC)\nRoyal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI)\n\n*The Chemical Society of Japan (CSJ) is the host society for the 2021 Congress. \n2021 Theme:\nA Creative Vision for the Future is the main theme of Pacifichem 2021.  Two subthemes are incorporated into the forward-looking conference: Core Chemistry and Chemistry for Global Challenges. \nA Creative Vision for the Future\nChemistry is\, and always should be\, a creative enterprise\, providing us with unique and unprecedented innovations to make human society happier\, healthier and more sustainable.  In addition to being a discovery science\, chemistry allows us\, through limitless combinations and permutations of the over 100 elements\, to create new substances and materials that nature has not yet seen in the 13.5 billion-year history of our universe and to employ them in the betterment of our Earth. \nWe do hope that Pacifichem 2021 will create an active forum and a productive platform where thousands of papers will disclose state-of-the-art\, cutting edge findings in chemistry and related multidisciplinary areas that inspire active discussion and opportunities for international collaboration\, thereby promoting creativity and a clear creative vision for chemistry. \nCore Chemistry\nA focus on the core areas of chemistry has been maintained in all previous Pacifichem Congresses.  For Pacifichem 2021\, these Core Chemistry areas will include: Analytical; Organic; Inorganic; Physical\, Computational and Theoretical; Macromolecular and Biological Chemistry; Materials Science; Nanotechnology; Chemical Education and Communication; and Chemical\, Biological and Biomedical Engineering.  The core topic areas are vitally important for the future progress of our field and for addressing emerging global challenges. \nChemistry for Global Challenges\nThis subtheme emphasizes the important mission of chemistry: a science that contributes to the human society and helps to create a better world for the future.  The Global Challenges topic areas for Pacifichem 2021 will provide symposia and forums for new\, emerging\, futuristic\, and/multidisciplinary areas in: Chemistry for Sustainability; Chemistry of Energy; Chemistry of Health Care; and Artificial Intelligence\, Big Data and Beyond.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/pacifichem-2021-a-creative-vision-for-the-future/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211215T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211215T050000
DTSTAMP:20260425T064715
CREATED:20210904T150002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T180233Z
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SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting for Silicon Valley Section - December 2021
DESCRIPTION:Please contact Chair to attend as a guest.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-for-silicon-valley-section-december-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T064715
CREATED:20211205T035208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211205T035208Z
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SUMMARY:Building Your Career in the Chemical Industry
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, December 15\, 2021 @ 2-3pm ET\nSpeakers: Florian Schattenmann\, Cargill / Patricia Hubbard\, Cabot Corp / Bob Maughon\, SABIC\nModerator: Rebekah Paul\, American Chemical Society \nRegister for free \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nLessons learned from industry executives’ rise to the top\nInsights on how you can succeed in today’s changing job market\nOpportunities and advice for charting your own career as a scientist\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-produced with: ACS Communications and ACS Industry Member Programs
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/building-your-career-in-the-chemical-industry/
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211212T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T064715
CREATED:20210909T141514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T180152Z
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SUMMARY:Newsletter: Submission Deadline for January 2022
DESCRIPTION:Submit articles by Monday at Noon (All Authors to Grace): 12/13/2021\nReview & revise manuscripts by Thursday at Noon (Jane\, George\, Grace): 12/16/2021\nProofread and finish publication by Saturday at Noon (Lillian\, Jane\, Grace): 12/18/2021\nPost & distribute to Members by Monday at Noon (Sogol\, Grace): 12/20/2021
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/newsletter-submission-deadline-for-january-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211209T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211210T000000
DTSTAMP:20260425T064715
CREATED:20211205T040941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211205T040941Z
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SUMMARY:SLAC Virtual Public Tour
DESCRIPTION:SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is now offering virtual public tours! Join us on Zoom for an hour-long virtual tour by SLAC tour guides to explore some of our facilities and learn about our exciting research!  Tours are free but registration is required. Register for a tour here. \nOur SLAC tour guides will show you around the 2-mile-long Klystron Gallery\, one of the longest buildings in the world\, and the linac\, the world’s longest linear accelerator. They will also take you to the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS)\, the world’s first hard X-ray free-electron laser. They will be available to answer your questions throughout the tour and during the Q&A time at the end of the tour. \nThe tour is designed for those 12 years of age and above. Individuals 17 years old and younger are welcome but a parent or a legal guardian must register for them and join the minor for the entire duration of the tour. \nIf you are an educator who would like to sign up groups of students affiliated with schools and higher education institutions\, please sign up for an Educational Tour instead. \nVisit this website for more information
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/slac-virtual-public-tour-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211209T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T064715
CREATED:20211205T040702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211205T040702Z
UID:17866-1639080000-1639083600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:SLAC Virtual Public Tour
DESCRIPTION:SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is now offering virtual public tours! Join us on Zoom for an hour-long virtual tour by SLAC tour guides to explore some of our facilities and learn about our exciting research!  Tours are free but registration is required. Register for a tour here. \nOur SLAC tour guides will show you around the 2-mile-long Klystron Gallery\, one of the longest buildings in the world\, and the linac\, the world’s longest linear accelerator. They will also take you to the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS)\, the world’s first hard X-ray free-electron laser. They will be available to answer your questions throughout the tour and during the Q&A time at the end of the tour. \nThe tour is designed for those 12 years of age and above. Individuals 17 years old and younger are welcome but a parent or a legal guardian must register for them and join the minor for the entire duration of the tour. \nIf you are an educator who would like to sign up groups of students affiliated with schools and higher education institutions\, please sign up for an Educational Tour instead. \nVisit this website for more information
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/slac-virtual-public-tour/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T064715
CREATED:20211205T034635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211205T034635Z
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SUMMARY:Chemistry and the Economy: 2022 Outlook
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, December 9\, 2021 @ 2-3pm ET\nSpeaker: Paul Hodges\, New Normal Consulting\nModerator: Bill Carroll\, Caroll Applied Science \nRegister for free \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nA breakdown of current employment and salary trends for chemists\nHow long are the current supply chain and inflation issues going to last\, and what will the new status quo look like when things settle?\nCurrently\, the commodities chemical industry is based in large interdependent complexes in the Gulf of Mexico. Will the use of recycled materials in the future disrupt this for a more localized model?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-produced with: ACS Industry Member Programs and ACS Division of Business Development and Management
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/chemistry-and-the-economy-2022-outlook/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211208T023000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211208T033000
DTSTAMP:20260425T064715
CREATED:20211107T224829Z
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SUMMARY:Plastic Upcycling in the BOTTLE™ Consortium
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Kat Knauer\, Research Program Manager\, National Renewable Energy Laboratory\, & the BOTTLE Consortium\nSponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum\nOnline via Zoom\, $5 donation/free\, Registration required (registration deadline is Dec. 6th at 1pm)\n\nAbstract: Bio-Optimized Technologies to keep Thermoplastics out of Landfills and the Environment (BOTTLE™) is a U.S. Department of Energy multi-organization consortium focused on developing new chemical upcycling strategies for today’s plastics and redesigning tomorrow’s plastics to be recyclable-by-design. This talk introduces the BOTTLE Consortium and presents several research highlights from efforts to date including:· \n\nCatalytic hydrogenation of polyolefins\nEnzymatic hydrolysis of PET\nUpcycling PET monomers into new high-performance thermosets\nCircular\, biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoates\n\nTechno-economic analysis\, life cycle assessment\, and supply chain modeling will also be highlighted as critical tools to facilitate the development of economical and sustainable approaches for recycling and redesigning plastics. Insight into consumer actions to grow the circular economy will be presented and discussed. \nBio: Dr. Kat Knauer is a polymer scientist who has dedicated her scientific career to solving the plastic waste problem. She has a PhD in Polymer Science and Engineering from the University of Southern Mississippi. She completed the BASF Leadership Development Program (LDP) in 2018 and assumed a Senior Scientist role in BASF’s Plastics Division. Her research efforts in advanced recycling technologies led her to leading the Materials Innovation R&D team at Novoloop (formerly BioCellection)\, a San Francisco Bay Area chemical recycling startup. At Novoloop she helped develop a technology to convert post-consumer polyethylene waste into valuable chemical building blocks for upcycling into new high-performing polymer applications. Recently\, Dr. Knauer joined the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the BOTTLE Consortium where she is developing sustainable technologies to chemically upcycle today’s existing plastic waste streams and develop new plastics for the future that are recyclable by design.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/plastic-upcycling-in-the-bottle-consortium/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dinner Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211207T200000
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SUMMARY:Checkerspot: From Molecule to Material to Mountain & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Download and share the flyer! \n\nCharles Rand\, Ph.D.\, Manager of Materials Science\, Checkerspot\nSponsored by Silicon Valley ACS\nOnline via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nAbstract: The world needs new\, high-performance materials that are less toxic and safe for the environment. The field of materials science is running short of molecular building blocks\, having exhausted the permutations available from petrochemical and commodity vegetable oil monomers. A wealth of alternatives\, however\, are available through pathways that nature has developed over billions of years. \nCheckerspot is a materials company that creates new high-performance materials by leveraging biotechnology. We do this by optimizing microbes to biomanufacture oils (and derivative fatty acids) that have\, up until now\, not been accessible commercially. Our first materials applications that demonstrate our approach are next generation polyurethanes\, which are designed for the improved performance of skis and snowboards as animated through the WNDR Alpine outdoor brand. Our Vision is one of empowerment: to deliver unique\, inspiring technologies and materials into the creative hands of fabricators and designers\, the makers that conceive the next generation of high-performance products. This talk will discuss the structural organization of Checkerspot\, the potential of Checkerspot’s Molecular Foundry\, and some of the challenges and approaches of animating Checkerspot’s new materials into skis and snowboards through the WNDR Alpine outdoor brand. \nBio: \nDr. Charles Rand is the Manager of Material Science and Application Development for Checkerspot. The material science group at Checkerspot is focused on developing materials made from Checkerspot’s algal oils including the algal derived polyols used to make polyurethanes. This includes cast and rigid foam polyurethanes used in WNDR Alpine skis. Charles received his PhD in Polymer Science and Engineering from the University of Massachusetts\, Amherst. After completing his PhD\, Charles joined Rohm & Haas which was acquired by Dow Chemical. Charles has 13 granted patents and has developed materials for photovoltaic applications\, roof coatings\, concrete\, and insulation binders for the construction industry as well as binders for the acquisition layer in diapers.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/charles-rand/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dinner Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211114T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T064715
CREATED:20210909T141241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T164921Z
UID:17550-1636920000-1636920000@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Newsletter: Submission Deadline for December 2021
DESCRIPTION:Submit articles by Monday at Noon (All Authors to Grace): 11/15/2021\nReview & revise manuscripts by Thursday at Noon (Jane\, George\, Grace): 11/18/2021\nProofread and finish publication by Saturday at Noon (Lillian\, Jane\, Grace): 11/20/2021\nPost & distribute to Members by Monday at Noon (Sogol\, Grace): 11/22/2021
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/newsletter-submission-deadline-for-december-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T064715
CREATED:20211018T225826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T230209Z
UID:17724-1636741800-1636747200@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:A Career Journey in the field of Environmental Toxicology
DESCRIPTION:November 13\, 2021 from 10:30-Noon\nOnline via Zoom\, Free\, Register by Nov. 11th at Noon\nSponsored by the ACS California Section’s Women Chemists Committee\nDownload Flyer\n\nAbstract: Dr. Taylor will cover her early education\, what drew her to environmental chemistry\, and in particular\, environmental toxicology. She will share some tips for early career scientists on how to network\, specifically on how to prepare for conference networking and the importance of volunteering in expanding one’s network. She will give examples from her own participation in the CA section ACS. Dr. Taylor can be contacted via her LinkedIn. \nBio: Dr. Alicia Taylor is an environmental toxicologist and will share her career path (academia\, consulting\, government) with audience members. Dr. Taylor studied environmental toxicology\, which included water chemistry\, for her PhD at the University of California at Riverside.\nShe completed a postdoc at UC Berkeley\, and then was an environmental science consultant for five years. During the pandemic\, Dr. Taylor took a new job\, and now holds a government scientist position at the California Department of Toxic Substances Control. Within the Safer Consumer Products Program\, Dr. Taylor helps to reduce potentially toxic chemicals in consumer products. \nTime\n10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Chatting\n11:00 a.m. Talk and Discussion \nReservation:\nPlease visit the CalACS website www.calacs.org to register for this meeting or use Brown Papers Tickets. Please register before Thursday\, November 11\, 2021\, 12 PM. Your email address is needed to send the ZOOM link\, which will be shared with attendees on or before the day of the event via Brown Paper Tickets. \nQuestions: Please contact Elaine Yamaguchi
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/a-career-journey-in-the-field-of-environmental-toxicology/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dinner Meeting,Careers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211106T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T064715
CREATED:20210920T204310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T204631Z
UID:17586-1636225200-1636236000@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:CHAS Workshop: RAMP in the Research Lab
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the ACS Division of Chemical Health & Safety\nNovember 7\, 2021\, 10am-1pm PT\, Online via Zoom\, $25\, Registration required\n\nA 3 hour workshop\, led by graduate student researchers to teach the importance of RAMP for the research lab. \nThis 3-hour workshop\, led by grad student researchers with significant lab safety experience is for frontline researchers in academic institutions: graduate students\, postdoctoral scholars\, and undergraduate students. Faculty and safety staff are also welcome to participate. \nLed by Catherine Wilhelm\, University of Michigan\, and Taysir Bader\, University of Minnesota \n 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/chas-workshop-ramp-in-the-research-lab/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211106
DTSTAMP:20260425T064715
CREATED:20210909T134008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T134008Z
UID:17535-1636016400-1636102799@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:2nd Annual Bay Area Chemistry Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Bay Area Chemistry Symposium\nSponsored by the ACS California and ACS Silicon Valley Sections\, Virtual production hosted by Gilead Sciences\nOnline only\, Learn more and apply to register\n\nThe Bay Area Chemistry Symposium provides a unique opportunity to connect local students and academics with scientists from the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries\, covering themes of synthesis and design in medicinal\, process\, and computational  chemistry. The one-day symposium will feature keynote addresses given by Gilead\, Genentech\, and Novartis as well as leading professors from the area and showcase research talks from graduate students\, post-doctoral fellows\, and industrial chemists. A poster session will also take place with presentations representing research conducted in both academic and industry laboratories. This symposium\, co-chaired by Richmond Sarpong\, Professor of Chemistry at UC Berkeley\, and Kevin Allan\, Director of Drug Substance Development & Manufacturing at Eidos Therapeutics\, promises to be an exciting and influential community building event for synthetic\, medicinal\, and computational chemists across the Bay Area.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/2nd-annual-bay-area-chemistry-symposium/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211103T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211103T060000
DTSTAMP:20260425T064715
CREATED:20210904T145840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T193130Z
UID:17487-1635912000-1635919200@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting for Silicon Valley Section - November 2021
DESCRIPTION:Please contact Chair to attend as a guest.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-for-silicon-valley-section-november-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211025T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211029T023000
DTSTAMP:20260425T064715
CREATED:20210909T132808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T132808Z
UID:17533-1635179400-1635474600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Adhesion Science: Principles and Practice (3-Day Live Virtual Short Course)
DESCRIPTION:Professor Timothy Long\, Arizona State University; Professor David A. Dillard\, Virginia Tech; Professor Mike Bortner\, Virginia Tech; Dr. Giles Dillingham\, BTG Labs\nDates: October 26\, 27 and 29\, 2021 (Tuesday\, Wednesday\, and Friday)\nSponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum\nRegistration $500 (until October 4 at 5pm Pacific time).  Learn more and register\n\nCourse Overview\n\nThis 3-day virtual course will address the fundamentals and applications of adhesion science to solve practical adhesive design and bonding challenges. The course will be taught by a well-coordinated team of highly experienced instructors\, and will focus on four fundamental perspectives: adhesive structure-property relationships (Long)\, surface functionalization and characterization (Dillingham)\, polymer rheology and processing (Bortner)\, and design and mechanics of adhesive bonds (Dillard). The course will allow participants to gain a broad perspective of the rapidly evolving field of adhesion science and engineering for emerging technologies from electronics to biomedical sciences. \nAll topics will be presented with an application/use-inspired approach to foster learning\, including by those with limited directly relevant technical education or experience. Attendees can expect to learn about surfaces and interfaces\, polymer structure-property relationships relevant to adhesives\, and the stresses and failure of adhesive joints. Building on these fundamental insights\, participants will gain many practical insights into surface preparation\, time-dependent adhesive characterization\, test method selection\, surface and failure analysis\, joint design\, and adhesive durability. (See detailed topics list in course outline below.) \nThis course offers an exceptional opportunity with a unique combination of four very experienced researchers/teachers from renowned polymer and adhesion science research programs across the nation\, a virtual format to allow broad participation\, an affordable price\, and a focus on practical applications. Q&A sessions will be incorporated throughout each day. \nWho should attend:\n\nAny scientist\, engineer or technician who works with bonding\, joining\, or adhesion issues\, including those using polymeric adhesives or sealants\, and their use in a research\, development\, product design\, manufacturing\, quality control\, or reliability context.\nManagers in polymer and manufacturing industries will greatly benefit from this broad-based introduction to adhesion issues and opportunities in the field.\nThe course is structured for those with some scientific or engineering background and those with industrial experience in technology who would like to learn the basics and fundamentals of adhesion science and applications to practical adhesive bonding and engineering challenges.\n\n\nInstructor Background\nDr. Timothy Long holds a joint faculty position in the School of Molecular Sciences and the School for Engineering\, Matter\, Transport and Energy at Arizona State University. Prof. Long leads the Biodesign Center for Sustainable Macromolecular Materials and Manufacturing within the Biodesign Institute at ASU. His interdisciplinary research group tackles diverse research areas related to the structure-property-processing relationships of polymers with emphasis on sustainable chemistry and engineering\, discovery of novel synthetic methods\, advanced physical characterization tools\, and designing materials with proper reactivity and rheology for additive manufacturing processes. His research has led to over 50 patents and 350 peer-reviewed publications in diverse areas of macromolecular science and engineering. His distinctions include Virginia 2019 Outstanding Faculty Award\, American Chemical Society (ACS) PMSE Cooperative Research Award\, ACS Division of Polymer ChemistryPOLY Mark Scholar Award\, and ACS Fellow (2009). \nDr. David A. Dillard is the Adhesive and Sealant Science Professor in the Biomedical Engineering Science and Mechanics Department at Virginia Tech. He has worked extensively in the field of adhesive bonding\, having experience in structural adhesives for aerospace\, automotive\, and infrastructure applications; adhesives and coatings for microelectronic applications; pressure sensitive adhesives; elastomeric adhesives and sealants\, and polymeric membranes\, sealants and adhesion issues in alternative energy systems. He has coauthored over 200 publications in refereed journals and regularly teaches courses in adhesion science and viscoelasticity. His research activities focus on developing test methods and predictive models for understanding and estimating the performance and durability of adhesives and bonded joints\, using the principles of fracture mechanics and viscoelasticity. He is a Robert L. Patrick Fellow and former President of the Adhesion Society \nDr. Michael J. Bortner is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering who specializes in structure-process-property relationships of polymer composite and nanocomposite materials for applications including smart materials and electronics\, structural composites\, next generation extrusion based additive manufacturing materials\, and packaging materials. He implements advanced processing and characterization techniques coupled with numerical modeling to fundamentally understand the interrelationships between intrinsic chemistry-controlled properties\, processing technique\, and resulting morphology/structure-property relationships. He has over 50 peer reviewed journal manuscripts and conference papers and proceedings\, and was recently elected Treasurer of the American Chemical Society Cellulose and Renewable Materials (ACS CELL) Division. He has served as the Chair of the Structural Division of the Adhesion Society and is currently co-chair of the Adhesion Society Annual Meeting. \nDr. Giles Dillingham has worked in the areas of materials\, surfaces\, interfaces\, and adhesive bonding since receiving his Ph.D. in Materials Science in 1987. BTG Labs\, established by Dr. Dillingham in the late 1990’s\, performs basic and applied research in surface science\, surface treatments\, and adhesion\, and also develops and manufactures instrumentation for the control of surface engineering processes. Recent work by BTG Labs is helping pave the way to certifiable adhesively bonded primary aircraft structures. Dr. Dillingham has over 40 publications and patents in the areas of surface treatments\, surface energetics\, and adhesion. He is proud to have been elected a Robert A. Patrick Fellow of The Adhesion Society.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/adhesion-science-principles-and-practice-3-day-live-virtual-short-course/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Short Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211021T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211021T050000
DTSTAMP:20260425T064715
CREATED:20210909T130815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T125649Z
UID:17527-1634788800-1634792400@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Polymers in Coatings\, Inks\, and 3D Printing: The Basics of UV and EB Curing
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mike Idacavage\, Radical Curing\nSponsored by the ACS Silicon Valley Section\n7-8pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\nDownload flyer\n\nAbstract:\nThe Energy Curable industry has grown tremendously since its beginnings in the early 1970s. The use of light or low energy electrons as the energy source for curing coatings is very attractive from a sustainability point of view. However\, the main driving force for this technology has been the ability to lower process time and costs along with the ability to prepare coatings with unique properties. This seminar will present an introduction to photopolymerizations\, otherwise known as UV and EB curing. In addition to the basic chemistry\, an overview of various aspects of applications for UV coatings along with the equipment that is used will be covered. \nBio:\n \nDr. Mike J. Idacavage received his B.S. (Chemistry) from Drexel University in 1975 and his Ph.D. from Syracuse University in 1979 (Organometallic Chemistry). He joined Eastman Chemicals in 1979\, serving at different times as Development Chemist\, Manufacturing Support and Technical Service for Coatings. Mike’s work in the area of energy curing started at Eastman Chemicals with the establishment of a photopolymer lab in 1985. From 1986 to 1996\, he held the position initially of Technical Manager and then Research Director at NAPP Systems\, a major supplier of photopolymer printing plates. In 1996\, he left NAPP to join UCB Chemicals\, a supplier of Radiation Curable Monomers and Oligomers\, as the Global R&D Director followed by the VP of Global R&D. Mike was the Principal Research Fellow in Cytec with a focus on global research in UV/EB curable and Electronics Materials from 2007 to 2011. \n  \nIn 2003\, Mike received the President’s Award for Outstanding Achievements to the Radiation Curing Industry from RadTech North America. Active in RadTech North America\, the leading industrial Association for Energy Curing\, Mike was Editor in Chief for the RadTech Report from 2002 to 2006 followed by election in 2006 as Secretary on the RadTech North America Executive Board of Directors. Mike has served as President of RadTech North America for the 2009 to 2010 term. Mike has also served on the FlexTech Alliance Technology Council for 2009 – 2011 and served as chair for the Council in 2011. In addition\, Mike has served as a co-chair for the FlexTech Flexible Electronics conference from 2009 to 2015 and as conference advisor for the 2016 FlexTech conference. \nMike became the Vice President of Business Development in 2011 with a focus on UV Curable industrial coatings\, 3D Printing resins and adhesives for PL Industries\, a division of Esstech Inc.  Mike moved in 2015 to the position as the Vice President of Business Development for CPS. In this role\, Mike worked as the liaison between customers and CPS in addition to serving as a technical advisor on a wide range of UV and EB curing projects. Currently\, Mike is serving as an advisor and consultant to RadTech and multiple established and start-up companies in the UV and EB curable market.  Mike is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at SUNY-ESF in Syracuse\, NY teaching courses in UV and EB curing technology and UV Curable 3D Printing.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/photopolymers-used-in-coatings-inks-and-3d-printing-materials/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dinner Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211021T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211021T043000
DTSTAMP:20260425T064715
CREATED:20210928T142042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T142356Z
UID:17702-1634787000-1634790600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Rheological Characterization of Respiratory Secretions in Severe SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Infections
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Andrew J. Spakowitz\, Depts. of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering\, Stanford University\nSponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum\nOctober 21st\, 6:30-7:30 pm\, Online via Zoom\, $5 donation/Free\, Registration required (registration deadline Oct. 19th @ 1pm)\n\nAbstract: Thick\, viscous respiratory secretions are common in severe cases of COVID-19 disease and greatly contribute to breathing difficulty. Understanding the polymeric composition and the rheological properties of these secretions can inform the development of treatments to improve the respiratory function of these patients. After measuring the composition of respiratory secretions collected from intubated COVID-19 patients and controls\, we found that DNA content and hyaluronan content were greatly elevated in COVID-19 sputum. Across all patients\, COVID-19 sputum exhibited a wide distribution in rheological properties\, which were measured using dynamic light scattering microrheology. Respiratory secretions from COVID-19 patients had a statistically significant increase in storage moduli compared to healthy controls. We explored the possibility of reducing sputum viscosity by treating the aspirates enzymatically with hyaluronidase or DNase\, which degrade hyaluronan and DNA\, respectively. Interestingly\, there was a strong positive correlation between the shear modulus of COVID-19 sputum and the effect of these enzymes. These results suggest that DNA and hyaluronan may be viable therapeutic targets in COVID-19 infection and could be targeted with FDA-approved enzymes already clinically used for other indications. \nBio: Prof. Spakowitz received his Ph.D. from CalTech\, and is a Professor in both departments of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering at Stanford University. The Spakowitz research group is engaged in projects that address fundamental chemical and physical phenomena underlying a range of biological processes and soft-material applications. Current research in his research group focuses on four main research themes: chromosomal organization and dynamics\, protein self-assembly\, polymer membranes\, and charge transport in conducting polymers. These broad research areas offer complementary perspectives on chemical and physical processes\, and they leverage this complementarity throughout their research. This approach draws from a diverse range of theoretical and computational methods\, including analytical theory of semiflexible polymers\, polymer field theory\, continuum elastic mechanics\, Brownian dynamics simulation\, equilibrium and dynamic Monte Carlo simulations\, and analytical theory and numerical simulations of reaction-diffusion phenomena. A common thread in the work is the need to capture phenomena over many length and time scales\, and flexibility in research methodologies provides them with the critical tools to address these complex multidisciplinary problems. \nhttp://web.stanford.edu/~ajspakow/ \n 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/rheological-characterization-of-respiratory-secretions-in-severe-sars-cov-2-covid-19-infections/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dinner Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211024
DTSTAMP:20260425T064715
CREATED:20210909T131843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T131843Z
UID:17529-1634634000-1634979599@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting (RMRM)
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the ACS Southern Arizona Section\nLive\, in-person event in Tuscon\, Arizona\, with virtual attendance and presentation options\, Learn more and register\n\nACS Regional Meetings are organized by ACS Local Sections and reflect the diverse professional interests in their geographic regions. These meetings feature excellent technical programs on a variety of topics\, poster sessions\, expositions\, and social events.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/rocky-mountain-regional-meeting-rmrm/
LOCATION:Hybrid event – Michael’s at Shoreline\, 2960 N. Shoreline Blvd.\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211017T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T064715
CREATED:20210909T140824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T140824Z
UID:17546-1634504400-1634504400@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Newsletter: Submission Deadline for November 2021
DESCRIPTION:Submit articles by Monday at Noon (All Authors to Grace): 10/18/2021\nReview & revise manuscripts by Thursday at Noon (Jane\, George\, Grace): 10/21/2021\nProofread and finish publication by Saturday at Noon (Lillian\, Jane\, Grace): 10/23/2021\nPost & distribute to Members by Monday at Noon (Sogol\, Grace): 10/25/2021
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/newsletter-submission-deadline-for-november-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Section Business
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211016T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211017T000000
DTSTAMP:20260425T064715
CREATED:20210909T130356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T130356Z
UID:17523-1634414400-1634428800@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:CHAS Workshop: Empowering Academic Researchers to Strengthen Safety Culture
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the ACS Chemical Health and Safety Division\n11am-3pm (Pacific Time)\, Online via Zoom\, $25\, Learn more and register\n\n“This 4-hour workshop is primarily directed at frontline researchers in academic institutions: graduate students\, postdoctoral scholars\, and undergraduate students. Faculty and safety staff are also very much encouraged to participate. \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!” \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\nFor more information: \n\nTo see their Zotero list of Lab Safety Team resources. visit this page\nFor information about the history of the workshop\, visit this page\nIf you have any questions about the workshop\, please email lstworkshop@dchas.org
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/chas-workshop-empowering-academic-researchers-to-strengthen-safety-culture/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211006T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211006T060000
DTSTAMP:20260425T064715
CREATED:20210904T145728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T121346Z
UID:17485-1633492800-1633500000@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting for Silicon Valley Section - October 2021
DESCRIPTION:Please contact Chair  (chair@svacs.org) to attend as a guest.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-for-silicon-valley-section-october-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Section Business
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211005T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211005T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T064715
CREATED:20210920T184621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T185030Z
UID:17565-1633464000-1633467600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:ACS Webinar: Catalyze the Vote!  2022 ACS President-Elect Candidates
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, October 6\, 2021 @ 11am-12pm PT\nSpeakers: Judith Giordan\, ecosVC and the Chemical Angel Network and John C. Warner\, Zymergen\nModerator: Amber Wilson\, Green Analytics\, LLC \nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nMeet the ACS President-Elect Candidates\nListen as the candidates speak to topics relevant to young chemists\nAsk your questions for the candidates\n\nCo-produced with: ACS Younger Chemists Committee
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-webinar-catalyze-the-vote-2022-acs-president-elect-candidates/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211004T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211004T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T064715
CREATED:20210909T124834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T124834Z
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SUMMARY:ACS Converge: Conversations on Real-World Applications of Science
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the American Chemical Society\n8am-11am (Pacific Time)\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Learn more and register\n\nACS Converge\, a new virtual event for scientists looking to engage in interdisciplinary discussions on innovations leading the chemical enterprise. Attend talks on real-world applications of research and leave inspired by the ways science can solve global problems. \nKeynote speakers: \n \nAmy Ripka\, Ph.D.\nLucy Therapeutics \nAmy Ripka is CEO of Lucy Therapeutics\, a Boston-based\, mitochondrial platform biotech\, revolutionizing treatments for rare and neurological diseases. \nPrevious to her role at LucyTx\, she served on the executive leadership teams at SAI Life Sciences and WuXiAppTec. Dr. Ripka previously held positions of scientific leadership at EnVivo Pharmaceuticals\, Daiamed and Infinity Pharmaceuticals as  well as consulting for other Boston biotechs such as FoldRx (acquired by Pfizer) and Hydra Biosciences. \nShe received her PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and subsequently worked in the lab of Nobel Laureate K. Barry Sharpless for her post-doctoral studies. She has over 30  issued patents and has been involved in multiple INDs in different therapeutic areas. She has deep connections in the medicinal chemistry community with long-time service to the ACS MEDI Executive Committee and was the elected Chair of the 2012 Medicinal Chemistry Gordon Research Conference. She is currently a SAB member at Carraway Therapeutics and Q BioMed. \nIn her spare time\, she plays classical violin professionally in and around the Boston area and has performed with such artists as Yo-Yo Ma\, Hillary Hahn\, Peter Gabriel\, Sarah McLachlan and Smokey Robinson. \n \nAnita Mehta\, Ph.D.\nChicago Discovery Solutions \nAnita Mehta is a Ph.D. from Delhi University (India) with postdoctoral research experience from SUNY at Stony Brook (USA)\, Manchester University (UK) and ICSN-CNRS (France). She was employed at Ranbaxy Labs\, India (now Sun Pharma) for 9 years and moved up the ranks to become the Associate Director\, New Drug Discovery Research (NDDR) before working for Saintlife Inc. (USA) as Chief Scientific Officer. She joined Avocet Polymer Technologies Inc. (USA) as VP\, R&D in 2004 and has also worked as a Technical Services Manager at TFM plant of Freeport McMoRan (USA). \nAnita is currently associated with Chicago Discovery Solutions (USA) and is working on the design of new active ruthenium metal catalysts for green and sustainable chemistry. She is an inventor/ co-inventor in 24 US patents (issued). \n \nMichael Nestor\, Ph.D.\nJohnson & Johnson Innovation \nAs the Scientific Engagement Lead for Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS @ Washington\, DC\, Michael Nestor collaborates with the Head of JLABS @ Washington\, DC and Johnson & Johnson Innovation colleagues in sourcing and evaluating innovative companies with the aim to foster a productive life science ecosystem and bring value to Johnson & Johnson’s pipeline. \nMichael’s work experience spans roles at the American Association for the Advancement of Science\, in the Office of Science at The Department of Energy (DOE)\, and The Hussman Institute for Autism. Michael also ran his own human stem cell consulting company\, Synapstem. \nMichael received his PhD in Neuroscience from The University of Maryland\, School of Medicine where he was trained as an electrophysiologist and completed postdoctoral fellowships at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and The New York Stem Cell Foundation\, where he was also a Staff Scientist. Michael was an NIH IRACDA Fellow at Rutgers University\, focused on teaching in minority-serving institutions and helping increase the participation of traditionally underrepresented groups in science. \n \nDavid Harwell\, Ph.D.\nConsulting Science\, LLC \nDavid Harwell\, Ph.D.\, MBA is the founder and CEO of Consulting Science LLC\, a consulting practice focused on strategic implementation and operations in science-based organizations. Previously\, David led initiatives for leadership development\, education\, employment\, industry relations and entrepreneurship at global NGOs including the American Geophysical Union and the American Chemical Society. He is also a former chemistry professor and researcher with a background in main group synthesis.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-converge-conversations-on-real-world-applications-of-science/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers,Industry
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