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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230305T133000
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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
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CREATED: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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230225T093000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230224T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230224T190000
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CREATED:20221202T212350Z
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SUMMARY:Mosher Award Reception and Lecture for Professor Richard Zare
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this event to help celebrate Dick Zare! \n\nDate: February 24 \nTime: 5:30-7:00pm Wine tasting\, heavy hors d’oeuvres\, wine\, and networking reception; 7:00-8:00pm Mosher lecture and award presentation\nLocation: Stanford University\, Sapp Center for Science Teaching and Learning\, 376 Lomita Dr\, Stanford\, CA 94305 (free parking after 4pm).  View on Stanford map (shows visitor parking). View on Google Maps\nCost: $20 regular/$10 students (cash-only\, pay at the door).  Show photo ID if you want to drink wine.\nRegistration required. (Registration deadline: February 18 at Midnight)\nPlease see accompanying article\nDownload flyer\n\nTitle: Recalling Adventures in the Stanford Chemistry Department\nAbstract:\nI have been a member of the Stanford Chemistry Department for over 40 years\, serving six years as its chair (2006 -2011). During this time\, I have witnessed some amazing changes\, and I want to take this opportunity to tell you some stories about what it has been like\, stories about teaching\, stories about research\, and stories of what it was like to be chair. I am reminded of the opening sentence of Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities: “It was the best of times\, it was the worst of times\, it was the age of wisdom\, it was the age of foolishness\, it was the epoch of belief\, it was the epoch of incredulity\, it was the season of Light\, it was the season of Darkness\, it was the spring of hope\, it was the winter of despair\, we had everything before us\, we had nothing before us\, we were all going direct to Heaven\, we were all going direct the other way—in short\, the period was so far like the present period\, that some of its noisiest authorities insisted on its being received\, for good or for evil\, in the superlative degree of comparison only.” Hopefully\, my presentation will not emulate this sentence in length or in extremes\, but I do hope to provide some insight to what it was like to be here at Stanford during this period that saw the Stanford Chemistry Department grow so much in strength. \nBio:\n“A pioneer in the use of lasers to study chemical reactions at the molecular level\, Marguerite Blake Wilbur Professor Richard N. Zare pursues diverse theoretical and experimental interests in physical chemistry and nanoscale chemical analysis. The Zarelab has made a broad impact in analytic chemistry with development of laser-induced fluorescence to study reaction dynamics\, and seminal contributions to understanding of molecular collision processes. The group continues to invent tools and measurement techniques to study phenomena from reaction in microdroplets to drug delivery. \nBorn in 1939 in Cleveland\, Ohio\, Professor Zare trained in physical and analytical chemistry at Harvard University (B.A. 1961\, Ph.D. 1964). His doctoral study under Professor Dudley Herschbach explored photodissociation dynamics. After faculty positions spanning chemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology\, chemistry\, physics and astrophysics at the University of Colorado\, and chemistry at Columbia University\, he joined the Stanford chemistry faculty in 1977. He has taught an introductory chemistry class every year since. As a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Professor since 2006\, Professor Zare has also developed a course introducing undergraduates to hands-on interdisciplinary research\, combining physics\, and biology to explore how living systems use molecular interactions with light for vision\, photosynthesis and more. Professor Zare served as chair of the Department of Chemistry from 2005 to 2011\, and has helped to guide scientific policy as chairman of several national and international science boards. His dedication to research and teaching has been recognized in many awards\, including the National Medal of Science\, the Wolf Prize in Chemistry\, and the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science\, Mathematics\, and Engineering Mentoring. Among other honors\, Professor Zare is a member of the National Academy of Sciences\, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences\, and the American Philosophical Society. He has also received 11 honorary doctorates. \nCurrent research in the Zarelab explores wide-ranging questions in physical and analytical chemistry\, from the study of elementary chemical reactions to chemical analysis of extraterrestrial materials. The major focus of these efforts is chemical analysis on the nanoscale. The team has devised tools and techniques to examine molecules in extremely tiny volumes – the volumes characteristic of what is found in heterogeneous structures in mineral samples or in the contents of cells and subcellular compartments. Group members have also made contributions to the chemical analysis of liquid samples separated using a capillary format by electrophoresis or electrochromatography. Some “firsts” include the use of cavity ring-down spectroscopy to analyze trace species in solution\, development of detectors for capillary electrophoresis based on the techniques of laser-induced fluorescence\, and CCD imaging\, and the use of mass spectrometric imaging of tissue samples by means of desorption electrospray ionization.” \nPlease visit the Zarelab website to learn more: https://web.stanford.edu/group/Zarelab/ \nSource for biographical information: The text above was copied from Professor Zare’s entry in Stanford Profiles.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/mosher-award-reception-and-lecture-for-richard-zare/
LOCATION:In-Person in Mountain View at Cuesta Park Group BBQ Areas #1-2\, 615 Cuesta Drive\, Mountain View\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awards,Networking
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230217T083000
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SUMMARY:What is a Chemical? Innovation in Chemical Descriptions
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC)\n8:00am-9:30am\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required (Learn more)\n\nThe IUPAC WorldFAIR Chemistry project is pleased to invite you to attend the fourth webinar of our series titled “What is a Chemical? : Innovation in Chemical descriptions. We are focusing on innovations and creative approaches to chemical description\, particularly those that address chemicals in complex systems: such as reactions\, multiple-component systems/mixtures\, complexes\, composites\, formulations\, and using these in different computational settings\, representation services\, tools\, and mechanisms. \nThe webinar series highlights the current status of working with descriptions of chemical substances\, development of digital tools to transform chemical data notation into digital entities\, and ways to implement FAIR (Findable\, Accessible\, Interoperable\, Reusable) data principles across the chemical enterprise. \nThis webinar will last for 90 min\, and we have invited 5 guest speakers to present their perspectives on the use of chemical substance notation” in their field within a 5 min flash presentation for each speaker. This will be followed by a panel discussion.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/what-is-a-chemical-innovation-in-chemical-descriptions/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230216T173000
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SUMMARY:Persistent Micelle Templates for Single-Variable Series of Porous Nanomaterials
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Morgan Stefic\, Chemistry and Biochemistry Dept.\, Univ. of South Carolina\nSponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum (GGPF)\n6:30 PM Online via Zoom\, Registration required (Registration deadline: Feb. 15 at 1pm)\n\nAbstract\nBlock polymer structure‐directing agents (SDA) enable the production of porous nanoscale materials by controlling the arrangement of material precursors. The subsequent removal of the polymer thus yields porous nanomaterials that are useful for a wide range of applications including energy storage and catalysis. The iteration of most such strategies however leads to complex sequences of nanomaterials that change multiple spatial variables at a time\, including morphology\, pore size\, and wall thickness. In contrast\, persistent micelle templates (PMT) are based upon the kinetic entrapment of polymer chains to enable sample adjustments with constant morphology (isomorphic) and constant pore size (ref.1). Such series of nanomaterials with a single spatial variable are well poised to clarify cause-and-effect for nanoscale phenomena. The PMT approach has enabled wide spanning feature sizes over two orders of magnitude with 2 Å precision adjustments between samples. The PMT method is simple to validate with diffraction models and is feasible in any laboratory with minimal equipment. Finally\, recent energy device research enabled by PMT is noted where tailored nanomaterials provided a unique perspective to unravel complex battery behaviors (ref. 2). \nReferences \n1)    Stefik\, M.\, Single-Variable Porous Nanomaterial Series from Polymer Structure Directing Agents. Journal of Materials Research 2022\, 37\, 25-42.  Open Access: https://dx.doi.org/10.1557/s43578-021-00421-0 \n2)    van den Bergh\, W.; Stefik\, M.\, Understanding Rapid Intercalation Materials One Parameter at a Time. Advanced Functional Materials 2022\, 32\, 2204126.  Open Access: https://dx.doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202204126 \nSpeaker Background & Research Interests:\n\nMorgan Stefik is an Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of South Carolina and is the founding director of the South Carolina SAXS Collaborative. He obtained a BE degree in Materials Engineering from California Polytechnic State University in 2005 and a PhD degree in Materials Science from Cornell University in 2010. He then completed postdoctoral research at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne. His accolades include a National Science Foundation CAREER Award in 2018\, recognition as an Emerging Investigator by the Journal of Materials Chemistry A in 2017\, a Breakthrough Star Award from the University of South Carolina in 2018\, election to the council of the International Mesostructured Materials Association in 2018\, selection as an ACS PMSE division Young Investigator in 2020\, recognition as an Early Career Scholar by the Journal of Materials Research in 2022\, a Garnet Apple Award for Teaching Innovation from the University of South Carolina in 2022\, and a Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg Fellowship in 2022. \n\n 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/persistent-micelle-templates-for-single-variable-series-of-porous-nanomaterials-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230216T173000
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SUMMARY:Bacteriophages in Human Health and Disease
DESCRIPTION:Paul Bollyky\, MD\, PhD\nSponsored by Café Scientifique Silicon Valley\n5:00-6:30pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nDescription of the talk\nBacteriophages\, viruses that infect bacteria\, are a frontier in human health. Phages are some of the best studied organisms on earth with critical roles in biotechnology. They are also highly abundant in our bodies\, outnumbering both our own cells and the bacteria that produce them. However\, we are just beginning to understand the roles that phages play in our own biology. Here\, we will explore the fascinating biology of bacteriophages and their interactions with both their human and bacterial hosts. We will highlight recent data from our lab and others implicating bacteriophages in human disease. We will also discuss efforts to use bacteriophages to promote human health. \nAbout the speaker\nPaul Bollyky is an Associate Professor and infectious disease physician at Stanford University. He received his D.Phil at the University of Oxford\, and his MD at Harvard Medical School. He then completed his residency training at Brigham and Women’s Hospital followed by his fellowship training in Infectious Diseases and Immunology at the University of Washington in Seattle. His lab studies trans-kingdom interactions between bacteriophages\, bacteria\, and their human hosts\, and is interested in understanding how these interactions contribute to health and disease and in using bacteriophages to treat chronic infections.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/bacteriophages-in-human-health-and-disease/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230216T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083712
CREATED:20230214T222104Z
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SUMMARY:Crossroads of Chemistry: Decisions\, Opportunities and Finding your Path
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Committee on Science\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nWhether you are a student seeking a career in a chemistry-related science or someone already employed seeking new directions\, opportunities are plentiful if you know where to look and if you make the right connections. ACS National Meetings offer the chance to learn about the latest research and meet practitioners from every field of the discipline. \n\n\n\nJoin Jayshree Seth\, Corporate Scientist & Chief Science Advocate at 3M and Christina Bodurow\, Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer of AViDD at Stanford University School of Medicine as they discuss the small and large decisions that can shape a career in chemical sciences as well as the fertile environment for networking found at ACS National Meetings and how to discover employment opportunities once you are there. \nThis ACS Webinar is co-produced with the ACS Committee on Science. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to increase your technical competency as a early\, mid\, and long-term career chemist\nHow to gain business experience in innovation and product development and how to build a scientific network to gain knowledge in your specific field\nThe important role that ACS Meetings (especially National Meetings) play\, and the value they can add to your career development\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nThursday\, February 16\, 2022 @ 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\nACS Committee on Science
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/crossroads-of-chemistry-decisions-opportunities-and-finding-your-path/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230215T110000
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SUMMARY:CAS SciFinder-n Live: What's New and Upcoming
DESCRIPTION:11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nJoin us as CAS SciFindern experts walk you through recent solution enhancements. We will go in-depth\, so you will understand why the changes were made and the positive impact on your research efforts. Stick around until the end for a preview of some additional enhancements you can expect in the coming months. \nWhat you will learn:   \n\nStay current on the latest enhancements in CAS SciFindern.\nSee how these enhancements improve existing workflows and ask questions specific to your own research.\nGet a sneak peek at some of the upcoming enhancements in CAS SciFindern.\n\nPresenter(s): John Kratunis\, Jan Baur
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/cas-scifinder-n-live-whats-new-and-upcoming/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CAS Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230215T110000
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SUMMARY:No More Hidden Figures: Being Seen\, Heard\, and Influencing Chemistry as Black Women
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Office of Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion & Respect\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nJoin us for a free interactive broadcast during Black History Month\, featuring Chief Operating Officer Teri Quinn Gray of Provivi\, Inc.\, Associate Dean of the Graduate School in Arts and Sciences Malika Jeffries-EL of Boston University\, and Director of PMTA Submissions Kimberly Agnew-Heard of Altria Client Services. \nThese accomplished leaders will share their personal experiences breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations in the fields of science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematics. Register now to gain inspiration to pursue your STEM dreams and discover the professional opportunities available today. \nThis ACS Webinar is co-produced with the ACS Office of Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion & Respect and moderated by President Manny Guzman of CAS\, a division of the American Chemical Society. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nPersonal stories about blazing trails\, opening doors\, and inspiring future generations of black women to pursue careers in STEM\nHow consistency\, persistency\, and community are keys for success\nThe importance of representation in influencing your personal and professional trajectory\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nWednesday\, February 15\, 2022 @ 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\nACS Office of Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion & Respect
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/no-more-hidden-figures-being-seen-heard-and-influencing-chemistry-as-black-women/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230214T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083712
CREATED:20230108T144904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230108T144904Z
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SUMMARY:Breaking Barriers in Science - IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast (#GWB2023)
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry\nLearn more\n\nJoin us on February 14\, 2023 for the IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast (#GWB2023). Held in conjunction with the U.N. Day of Women and Girls in Science\, The goal of the GWB series is to establish an active network of people of all genders to overcome the barriers to gender equality in science. \nThe theme of #GWB2023 is “Breaking Barriers in Science”. Groups from all types of science organizations from high schools\, to science societies\, universities\, companies\, governments and non-governmental organizations are invited to host events. GWB is also a flagship event of the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development bringing together people from all science disciplines. \nBecome and Event Organizer\, login to your account\, and register your event today. Check out our new Organizers Guide. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your professional network across disciplines and across the world. \nSubscribe now to the GWB2023 newsletter to be kept updated on the latest events and news!
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/breaking-barriers-in-science-iupac-global-womens-breakfast-gwb2023/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Outreach,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083712
CREATED:20230121T030318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230121T030318Z
UID:19576-1675362600-1675368000@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
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-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230126T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083712
CREATED:20230108T142242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230108T142242Z
UID:19507-1674727200-1674732600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Designing Polyelectrolyte Coatings: Coacervates\, Assemblies\, and Complex Materials
DESCRIPTION:Prof. & Chair\, Jaime C. Grunlan\, Mechanical Engineering Dept.\, Texas A&M University\, and Assoc. Prof. Sarah L. Perry\, University of Massachusetts Amherst\nSponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Polymer Chemistry Division\n11:00am-12:30pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nUnderstanding the fundamentals of designing polyelectrolyte coatings\, which can be seen as a bio-inspired approach due to chemical sequences that are analogous to proteins at a molecular level\, enables scientists to engineer materials and coatings useful in a wide range of industries and applications. From thickeners in foods to super plasticizers in concrete to water-soluble variants investigated by the medical industry for coatings on implants and controlling drug release in the body…polyelectrolytes have enormous potential to support innovative new technologies for those able to tune these complex chemical sequences to their needs. \n\n\n\nRegister now for free to learn from two scientists working in the field and their approaches for designing diverse materials and complex coacervates using polyelectrolytes\, including applications in pharmaceuticals\, protective coatings\, and textiles. Sarah L. Perry\, Associate Professor of the University of Massachusetts Amherst\, will discuss the molecular engineering of polyelectrolyte complex materials to create tailored bio-inspired materials that can be used in applications ranging from temperature-stable vaccines to coatings and fibers. Jaime C. Grunlan\, Leland T. Jordan ’29 Chair of the Texas A&M University will describe how environmentally-benign coatings prepared using water-soluble polyelectrolytes can be used to stop fires\, protect food from spoilage\, and prevent shorts in high voltage electronics. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Rong Yang\, Assistant Professor of Cornell University and co-produced with the ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow polyelectrolyte complexation is a bio-inspired approach to designing a range of diverse materials\nWhy patterning of charges provides a direct handle to modulate the phase behavior of complex coacervates\nHow coacervate materials can be used to improve the shelf life of vaccines\nHow water-based polyelectrolyte coatings can impart super gas barrier to commodity polymer film (e.g. PET) that rivals metal and metal oxide coatings\nWhy environmentally-benign\, intumescent coatings created from water-based polyelectrolyte coacervates render cotton\, polyester\, and nylon blended textiles self-extinguishing (with relatively low added weight)\nHow functional polyelectrolyte treatments can be deposited on various substrates at high speed using roll-to-roll coating technology\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nThursday\, January 26\, 2022 @ 2-3:30pm 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\nACS Polymer Chemistry Division
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/designing-polyelectrolyte-coatings-coacervates-assemblies-and-complex-materials/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230119T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083712
CREATED:20230108T141809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230108T141809Z
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SUMMARY:Electrochemical Wastewater Refining: Converting Pollutants into Products
DESCRIPTION:Asst. Prof. William Tarpeh\, Chemical Engineering Dept.\, Stanford University\n Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Industry Member Programs\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nTraditionally\, wastewater has been viewed as a source of pollution that can damage ecosystems. However\, wastewater collection can be a win-win for the environment and businesses\, because it contains several valuable elements like nitrogen\, carbon\, and phosphorus that can be converted and purified into high-purity products like fertilizers\, disinfectants\, acids\, and bases. Can we shift our perspective to valorize those pollutants as a source of feedstock chemicals to incentivize collection\, enable electrification of manufacturing\, and help achieve circular economies? \nJoin William Tarpeh\, Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at Stanford University\, as he discusses recent efforts and future opportunities to design catalysts\, separations methods\, and integrated electrochemical reactive separation systems that can achieve the vision of wastewater refining. Register now to learn how catalysis and separations can be integrated to produce high-purity chemicals from diverse\, variable\, and widespread wastewaters. \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhy conventional chemical extraction\, manufacturing\, and disposal have exceeded planetary boundaries\nHow electrochemical wastewater refining\, or the tunable recovery of valuable resources from wastewaters\, can be achieved through electrocatalyst design\, solute-selective separations\, and stoichiometric electrochemical conversions\nHow to characterize both the aqueous and solid sides of electrochemical interfaces to uncover mechanistic insights that inform process design for wastewater refining\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nThursday\, January 19\, 2022 @ 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\nACS Industry Member Programs
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/electrochemical-wastewater-refining-converting-pollutants-into-products/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230118T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230118T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083712
CREATED:20221209T025829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T025829Z
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SUMMARY:Methods for the Detection and Monitoring of Microplastics in the Environment
DESCRIPTION:Steven M Barnett\, Soar Optics\nSponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum (GGPF)\n6:30 PM Online via Zoom\, Registration required. Learn more and register\nRegistration deadline: Tuesday\, January 17\, 1:00 PM.\n\nAbstract:\nMicroplastics have recently been recognized as a significant environmental contaminant with implications for human health and carbon capture. It is widely recognized that we need to control and decrease the level of microplastics in our society. The California State Water Control Resources Board mandates that agencies that deliver water to the majority of California residents need to monitor for microplastics. However\, the reduction of microplastic levels is challenging since detection and monitoring of these contaminants is difficult. \nThis presentation will provide a review of microplastics and the range of methods being used for monitoring\, including the FTIR and Raman methods recommended by the California State Water Resources Control Board. \nFinally\, a discussion on Soar Optics’ advanced methods to improve the speed and efficiency of microplastics detection and monitoring will be discussed. Our methods incorporate Raman scattering using dedicated sensors for the major microplastics found in the environment\, allowing for rapid scanning and comprehensive analysis of most typical samples. \nSpeaker Background & Research Interests:\n\nDr. Barnett is the CEO of Soar Optics\, a company founded in 2022 to develop advanced optical sensors for materials characterization. \nTechnical Background\nDr. Barnett has 25 years of experience in the methods being developed by Soar Optics. He is the author of the patent-pending technology that Soar Optics is developing\, and is a co-author on 22 published papers in refereed journals. \nDr. Barnett received his Ph.D. degree in Chemistry from McGill University and subsequently worked as a Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health. Since 1997\, Dr. Barnett has worked with many industries in the application of optical methods for materials characterization. His roles have included sales\, applications development\, support\, and management. He has also been active in a range of scientific societies including the Society for Applied Spectroscopy (SAS) as a member of the Executive Committee and the Governing Board\, in addition to serving as President of the Northern California local section for many years. He is a member of the American Society for Trace Evidence Examiners (ASTEE)\, SPIE\, and the Materials Research Society. \nBusiness Background\nDr. Barnett holds an MBA degree from the Graduate School of Management of the University of California\, Davis\, with an emphasis on technology management\, organizational behavior\, and entrepreneurship. \nIn addition to his work at Soar\, Dr. Barnett is the Principal of Barnett Technical Services\, a company that sells instrumentation for chemical and materials analysis since 2010. He is also a Founder of InnoGrove\, a coworking space in Elk Grove\, CA that supports the Elk Grove entrepreneurial community.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/methods-for-the-detection-and-monitoring-of-microplastics-in-the-environment/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230118T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230118T173000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083712
CREATED:20221104T212753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T022544Z
UID:19337-1674054900-1674063000@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Meet Chemistry Superstars: Creating Tomorrow’s Technologies - Rescheduled
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Chinese American Chemical Society\, Northern California Chapter\n4:15pm Check-in\, 4:30-5:30 Program\, 5:30pm Reception. All are welcome\, seating is limited. Free. Registration required\nLocation and parking: Stanford University\, Paul G. Allen Building (Allen 101X Auditorium\, 330 Jane Stanford Way)\, Parking: Via Ortega Garage\, 498 Via Ortega or Parking Structure 5\, 295 Campus Drive (free campus parking after 4pm)\nView/Download flyer\n\nProf. Zhenan Bao\, Stanford University: Skin-inspired Organic Electronics \nProf. Peidong Yang\, UC Berkeley: Artificial Photosynthesis \nPlease register and join us for the inaugural program of the new Northern California Chapter of the Chinese American Chemical Society (CACS) \n\nCACS overview and awards\nTalks from awardees Profs. Zhenan Bao and Peidong Yang\nGreat networking & light refreshments
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/meet-chemistry-superstars-creating-tomorrows-technologies/
LOCATION:In-Person in Mountain View at Cuesta Park Group BBQ Areas #1-2\, 615 Cuesta Drive\, Mountain View\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awards,Networking,Public Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230118T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083712
CREATED:20230108T141226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230108T141226Z
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SUMMARY:Shining a Nanofocused Light on the Hidden Secrets of Stradivari’s Violins
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Chiaramaria Stani\, Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste\, and Dr. Giacomo Fiocco\, University of Pavia\nSponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Analytical Chemistry Division\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nNo one can deny the extraordinary aesthetic and acoustic features of Stradivari’s violins. While their worldwide reputation for quality goes unquestioned\, a consensus is unclear on the mysterious materials used in the protein-based ground coating directly spread on the wood surface\, which has preserved these masterpieces over the ages. \nJoin Dr. Chiaramaria Stani\, CERIC-ERIC scientist at Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste\, and Dr. Giacomo Fiocco of the Arvedi Laboratory of Non-Invasive Diagnostics at the University of Pavia as they discuss the life of Antonio Stradivari with a focus on the unique construction process of his bowed string instruments\, specifically for the San Lorenzo 1718 and Toscano 1690 violins. Register now to discover more about the novel scientific advances achieved regarding the mystery behind the treatment of the violin’s wood coating as well as a short review of the literature and introduction of the IR s-SNOM nano-vibrational approach that has maximized a new level of attainable chemical details and revealed minute protein residues never before seen. \n\n\n\nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Jonathan Sweedler\, Editor-in-Chief of Analytical Chemistry and James R. Eiszner Family Endowed Chair and Professor in Chemistry of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is co-produced with the ACS Journal of Analytical Chemistry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nThe life of Antonio Stradivari and the diverse construction of his San Lorenzo 1718 and Toscano 1690 violins\nWhat is infrared scattering-type scanning near field optical microscopy (IR s-SNOM) and what it tells us about Stradivari violins\nCultural Heritage analytics at the nanoscale\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Resources\n“A Nanofocused Light on Stradivari Violins: Infrared s-SNOM Reveals New Clues Behind Craftsmanship Mastery” Analytical Chemistry \n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nWednesday\, January 18\, 2022 @ 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\nAnalytical Chemistry
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/shining-a-nanofocused-light-on-the-hidden-secrets-of-stradivaris-violins/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083712
CREATED:20230108T144414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230108T144414Z
UID:19514-1673683200-1673715600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:The Berkeley Science Bowl Invitational 2023 (for high school student teams)
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the UC Berkeley ACS Student Chapter\n9:00am-6:00pm\, UC Berkeley campus (in person event)\, Cost varies\, Learn more\nRegistration deadline: January 14\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Logistics\nTime: 9AM-6PM\, Saturday January 21st\, 2023 \nLocation: UC Berkeley (in-person) \nFormat: 5 Round-Robin rounds followed by 16-team Double-Elimination \nPrice: Estimated $80-100 per initial team\, with discounted subsequent teams \nNote: This event is for high-school students only! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout \n\nThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Science Bowl® (NSB) is a nationwide academic competition that tests students’ knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics. Teams of four students face-off in a fast-paced question-and-answer format\, being tested on a range of science disciplines including biology\, chemistry\, earth and space science\, physics\, energy\, and math. \nBerkeley’s NSB invitational will be held exclusively on the UC Berkeley campus\, run by Berkeley students\, and will include a unique energy division that tests knowledge on current research done at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories and on-campus UC Berkeley research labs!
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/the-berkeley-science-bowl-invitational-2023-for-high-school-student-teams/
LOCATION:In-Person in Mountain View at Cuesta Park Group BBQ Areas #1-2\, 615 Cuesta Drive\, Mountain View\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230112T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230112T173000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083712
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SUMMARY:A New Measure: The Revolutionary\, Quantum Reform of the Modern Metric System
DESCRIPTION:William D. Phillips\, NIST and University of Maryland\nSponsored by Cafe Scientifique\n5pm-6:30pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nThe International System of Units (the SI)\, the modern metric system\, has recently undergone its most revolutionary change since its origins during the French Revolution. The nature of this revolution is that all of the base units of the SI are now defined by fixing values of natural constants. Our measurement system is now\, both philosophically and practically\, strongly quantum. This talk will describe why this reform was needed and how it is done. \nAbout the speaker:\nWilliam D. Phillips received a B.S. in physics from Juniata College in 1970\, and his Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1976; after two years as a Chaim Weizmann postdoctoral fellow at MIT\, he joined NIST (then the National Bureau of Standards) to work on precision electrical measurements and fundamental constants. There\, he initiated a new research program to cool atomic gases with laser light. He founded NIST’s Laser Cooling and Trapping Group\, and later was a founding member of the Joint Quantum Institute\, a cooperative research organization of NIST and the University of Maryland that is devoted to the study of quantum coherent phenomena. His research group has been responsible for developing some of the main techniques now used for laser-cooling and cold-atom experiments in laboratories around the world. \nDr. Phillips is a fellow of the American Physical Society\, the American Association for the Advancement of Science\, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He is a Fellow and Honorary Member of the Optical Society\, a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the Pontifical Academy of Sciences\, and a corresponding member of the Mexican Academy of Sciences. In 1997\, Dr. Phillips shared the Nobel Prize in Physics “for development of methods to cool and trap atoms with laser light.” \nAbout Café Scientifique:\nCafé Scientifique is a place where anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology. The Café provides a forum for debating science issues outside a traditional academic context. We are committed to promoting public engagement with science and to making science accountable – all spoken in plain English. There is no admission charge to attend our events. Building on its great success outside the United States\, Café Scientifique Silicon Valley [Palo Alto] is the first such Café on the West Coast. We meet monthly to discuss a variety of science topics.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/a-new-measure-the-revolutionary-quantum-reform-of-the-modern-metric-system/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083712
CREATED:20230108T143421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230108T143421Z
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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/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221216T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083712
CREATED:20221209T023748Z
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SUMMARY:From Picking Stones in Sand to Inventing Skin-like Electronics that will Change the Future of Electronics: A Conversation with Professor Zhenan Bao
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Stanford Center on China’s Economy and Institutions\n5-6pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nWhat’s the secret to innovation? How do scientific findings transfer to the real world? Professor Zhenan Bao\, K.K. Lee Professor of Chemical Engineering at Stanford University and former department chair of Chemical Engineering at Stanford University\, sits down with Scott Rozelle\, the Helen F. Farnsworth Senior Fellow and the co-director of Stanford Center on China’s Economy and Institutions\, to answer these questions and more. Born in China\, Professor Bao moved to the U.S. during college and rose to become a leading scientist and professor of chemical engineering whose work pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in fundamental science. During the conversation\, she will share how she became who she is today\, her thoughts on Stanford’s culture of innovation\, and her passion for mentoring the next generation of innovators. \nAbout the speakers:\nZhenan Bao is K.K. Lee Professor of Chemical Engineering\, and by courtesy\, a Professor of Chemistry and a Professor of Material Science and Engineering at Stanford University. Bao founded the Stanford Wearable Electronics Initiate (eWEAR) in 2016 and serves as the faculty director. \nPrior to joining Stanford in 2004\, she was a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff in Bell Labs\, Lucent Technologies from 1995-2004. She received her Ph.D in Chemistry from the University of Chicago in 1995.  She has over 700 refereed publications and over 100 US patents with a Google Scholar H-Index 190.\nBao has received notable recognition for her work in chemical engineering. Most recently\, she was the inaugural recipient of the VinFuture Prize Female Innovator 2021\, the ACS Chemistry of Materials Award 2022\, MRS Mid-Career Award in 2021\, AICHE Alpha Chi Sigma Award 2021\, ACS Central Science Disruptor and Innovator Prize in 2020\, and the Gibbs Medal by the Chicago session of ACS in 2020. \nBao is a co-founder and on the Board of Directors for C3 Nano and PyrAmes\, both are silicon-valley venture funded start-ups. She serves as an advising Partner for Fusion Venture Capital. \nScott Rozelle is the Helen F. Farnsworth Senior Fellow and the co-director of Stanford Center on China’s Economy and Institutions in the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research at Stanford University.  For the past 30 years\, he has worked on the economics of poverty reduction. Currently\, his work on poverty has its full focus on human capital\, including issues of rural health\, nutrition and education. For the past 20 year\, Rozelle has been the chair of the International Advisory Board of the Center for Chinese Agricultural Policy\, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). Most recently\, Rozelle’s research focuses on the economics of poverty and inequality\, with an emphasis on rural education\, health and nutrition in China. In recognition of this work\, Dr. Rozelle has received numerous honors and awards. Among them\, he became a Yangtse Scholar (Changjiang Xuezhe) in Renmin University of China in 2008. In 2008 he also was awarded the Friendship Award by Premiere Wen Jiabao\, the highest honor that can be bestowed on a foreigner.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/from-picking-stones-in-sand-to-inventing-skin-like-electronics-that-will-change-the-future-of-electronics-a-conversation-with-professor-zhenan-bao/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Public Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083712
CREATED:20220117T073608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T031250Z
UID:18152-1671129000-1671134400@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting for Silicon Valley Section - December 2022
DESCRIPTION:Please contact Chair to attend as a guest.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-for-silicon-valley-section-december-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221215T110000
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SUMMARY:Chemistry and the Economy: Break In Case of Emergency!
DESCRIPTION:Paul Hodges\, New Normal Consulting\, and Bill Carroll\, Carroll Applied Science\nCo-sponsored by ACS Webinars\, ACS Business Development & Management Division\, and ACS Industry Member Programs\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nWar\, plague\, famine\, and inflation. The four horsemen of the apocalypse continue to ride across the globe and the signs of a looming recession are growing as companies and governments decide how to weather the approaching storm. \n\n\n\nJoin us as Paul Hodges of New Normal Consulting and Bill Carroll of Carroll Applied Science share data and their observations on what is affecting the economy\, what are the difficulties that lie ahead\, and how things will look a lot different when we come out the other side. \nThis ACS Webinar is co-produced with ACS Industry Member Programs and ACS Division of Business Development and Management. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow long will the recession last and what type of planning will be key to the success given today’s levels of volatility\nHow China is changing and what will be the global impact of a potential real estate bubble bursting\nHow will social unrest\, food shortages\, and the rise in essential goods contribute to market instability\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nThursday\, December 15\, 2022 @ 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/chemistry-and-the-economy-break-in-case-of-emergency/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221213T100000
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SUMMARY:Optimizing Pharmaceutical Powder Characterization: 5 Key Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Brian Rodenhausen\, Ph.D.\, Anton Paar\n Co-sponsored by C&EN Webinars and Anton Paar\n10am-11am\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nMany parameters\, both internal and external\, influence the behavior of pharmaceutical powders. Understanding why and how is the first step in optimizing your process for developing novel pharmaceutical powders.\n\nThis webinar will focus on 5 key techniques for characterizing pharmaceutical powders including methods for analyzing surface area\, particle size\, density\, and flow. Anton Paar Lead Scientist Brian Rodenhausen\, Ph.D. will walk you through each of these techniques\, explaining both the application as well as key developments in the technology and instrumentation.\n\nAfter the webinar\, you will have a better understanding of how powder characteristics combine with environmental elements to impact your powders during all stages – from synthesis to formulation to tablet production.\n\nKey Learning Objectives:\n\nHow to improve the accuracy and consistency of solid dosage forms\nHow humidity and temperature changes affect pharmaceutical powders\nHow accurate density measurements speed up the tableting process\n\nWho Should Attend:\n\nLaboratory Managers\nResearch Scientists\nFormulations Scientists\nQC/QA Engineers
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/optimizing-pharmaceutical-powder-characterization-5-key-techniques/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:C&EN Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221212T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221212T110000
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SUMMARY:New Science\, Persistent Problems: What the World Needs Now from Universities
DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by Stanford Impact Labs and the White House\n10:30am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nAn Evidence Forum Co-Hosted by Stanford Impact Labs and the White House \nThe United States faces converging economic\, social\, and health challenges that are exacerbating inequality in our communities and country. As local\, state\, and federal government leaders respond with new money and new programs\, there is an urgent need for cutting-edge social science and research to inform how solutions are shaped and resources are directed. \nOn December 12\, 2022 from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm PST\, the White House and Stanford Impact Labs will host a lively\, online conversation on what universities and colleges can do to spur research—designed with government and community involvement from the start—that can generate evidence and insights for today’s toughest social challenges. \nThe session is part of the White House Year of Evidence for Action and a series of Evidence Forums the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and Office of Management and Budget are co-hosting with nonprofit and academic organizations to spur “research-based evidence that can make life healthier\, safer\, more equitable\, and more prosperous for the American public.” \nThe conversation will feature remarks from: \n\nAlondra Nelson\, Deputy Assistant to the President\, and Deputy Director for Science and Society\, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy\nChristina Ciocca Eller\, Assistant Director for Evidence and Policy\, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy\nJeremy M. Weinstein\, Faculty Director\, Stanford Impact Labs\n\nAnd a lively\, moderated conversation with: \n\nBryan Walsh\, Editor\, Vox Future Perfect (moderator)\nAnna Harvey\, President\, Social Science Research Council\nLisa Morrison Butler\, Executive Vice President and Chief Impact Officer\, Results for America\nShelly Ver Ploeg\, Food Assistance Branch Chief\, Economic Research Service\, US Department of Agriculture\nJim Shelton\,  Chief Investment and Impact Officer\, Blue Meridian Partners\n\nSpeakers will share new ways in which governments\, universities\, and foundations are investing in\, and supporting\, research partnerships and examine what more is necessary to realize a world where everyone is afforded the equal promise of America. \nJoin the conversation on December 12\, 2022.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/new-science-persistent-problems-what-the-world-needs-now-from-universities/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221208T110000
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SUMMARY:Trade Secrets and Economic Espionage in the 21st Century
DESCRIPTION:Bill Leckrone\, Special Agent\, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)\nCo-sponsored by ACS Webinars\, ACS Advocacy\, and ACS Industry Member Programs\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nHistorically\, economic espionage has targeted defense-related and high-tech industries\, but recent cases have shown that no industry\, large or small\, is immune to the threat. Any company with a proprietary product\, process\, or idea can be a target; any unprotected trade secret is vulnerable to theft by those who wish to illegally obtain innovations to increase their market share at a victim company’s expense. \n\n\n\nJoin Special Agent Bill Leckrone of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as he shares his knowledge and experience as lead investigator in nationally notable cases such as 2016’s “Natural Look” and 2022’s “Coca-Cola Chemist”. Register now to discover the details of a case on economic espionage at a chemical facility and threats to the chemical sector. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Rebekah Paul of the American Chemical Society and is co-produced with ACS Advocacy and ACS Industry Member Programs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhat are some of the best practices to protect your company from economic espionage\nHow data loss prevention tools can save a company’s trade secrets\nThe importance of building a security centered culture and why the “See something\, say something” concept is important\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nThursday\, December 8\, 2022 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to Register with ACS ID\nThe slides will not be shared per speaker’s request
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/trade-secrets-and-economic-espionage-in-the-21st-century/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221206T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221206T183000
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Polymer Designs via Robust Dynamic Covalent Bonds
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Zhibin Guan\, Chemistry Dept.\, UC Irvine\nSponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum (GGPF)\n6:30 PM Online via Zoom\, Registration required. Learn more and register\n\nAbstract:\nThis talk will discuss our recent progress in developing sustainable thermoset polymers that are strong\, self-healing\, malleable\, and recyclable by using robust while dynamic boron-oxygen (B–O) and silyl ether (Si–O) bonds. Our goal for this project is to develop a universal strategy for the design of sustainable polymeric materials. Specifically\, we aim to combine the excellent attributes of both thermoplastics (reprocessability and recyclability) and thermosets (mechanical strength\, creep and solvent resistances) through dynamic covalent chemistry. We have particularly focused on developing covalent interactions that can lead to thermosets that are mechanically strong\, highly malleable\, and also both fully reprocessable and recyclable. In this talk\, I will summarize our recent progress in this project with specific focus on our investigation of sustainable thermosets using boron-oxygen (B–O)\, silyl ether (Si–O–C)\, and siloxane (Si–O–Si) exchange reactions. A successful demonstration of robust\, malleable\, and reprocessable/recyclable thermosets will have major impact on new materials development\, plastic recycling and sustainability\, and modern technologies including additive manufacturing. \nSpeaker Background & Research Interests:\nZhibin Guan obtained his B.S. and M.S. degrees from Peking University. He received his Ph.D. degree in 1994 at the University of North Carolina\, Chapel Hill. Following a postdoctoral stint at Caltech and a short career at DuPont\, in 2000 he joined the faculty of the Department of Chemistry at UC Irvine as an assistant professor. He was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in 2004\, and to Full Professor in 2006. From 2006\, he also became affiliated faculty of the Department of Biomedical Engineering\, the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering\, and the Department of Material Science at UC Irvine. He has received recognition of his research with several awards and fellowships\, including the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Fellowship\, the Humboldt Bessel Research Award\, the Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award\, the NSF CAREER Award\, the Beckman Young Investigator Award\, and was elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. His research work has been featured many times in scientific journals and also in news sources such as C&EN News\, Washington Post\, Wall Street Journal\, Los Angeles Times\, CNN\, Forbes\, etc. He served as the Chair for the 2018 Bioinspired Materials Gordon Research Conference in Les Diablerets\, Switzerland.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/sustainable-polymer-designs-via-robust-dynamic-covalent-bonds/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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