Sponsored by SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory April 14th, 5:30-7:00 pm, In-person at The Dutch Goose, 3567 Alameda de las Pulgas Menlo Park, CA 94025, Registration required What do the sound of Rice Krispies and the motion of atoms and magnets have in common? Join us at the Dutch Goose for SLAC on Tap on April […]
Sponsored by ACS Careers April 15th, 9:00 am-10:30 am, Online, Free, Registration required This virtual live, 90-minute workshop will help you refine your résumé to apply and compete for chemistry jobs in industry. Participants will study the purpose, typical sections, and formatting of résumés to prepare a portfolio for your own personal brand, along with […]
Sponsored by CAS April 15th, 11:00 am-Noon, Online, Free, Registration required Get ready to welcome a new lab assistant to your research team! Join us as we introduce CAS Newton℠, an agentic AI companion created to support the complex needs of scientific researchers. See how Science-Smart AI trained on the world’s most comprehensive database of […]
Samuel S. Veroneau, PhD, Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology, University of Pennsylvania Sponsored by the Beilstein Institute April 16th, 6:00-7:00 am, Online, Free, Registration required Electrochemistry can transform abundant resources like water and carbon dioxide into useful chemical and sustainable fuels. These reactions often involve protons, which are either consumed or produced at […]
Sponsored by ACS Webinars April 16th, 11:00 am-Noon, Online, Free, Registration required Have you ever been invited to appear on a podcast, or hoped you might be someday? Podcasts have become one of the most effective ways for scientists to translate research, build visibility, and reach audiences far beyond the lab. Join Margot Wohl, lead […]
April 19th, 10:00 am-4:00 pm, Free, Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA RSVP to the Event The STEM Zone celebrates Santa Clara as the heart of Silicon Valley—bringing together innovation, creativity, and community. Where Silicon Valley Sparks Innovation and Fun! The STEM Zone brings Santa Clara’s identity as the heart […]
Prof. Moungi Bawendi, MIT Sponsored by Stanford Department of Chemistry April 21st, 3:00-4:00 pm, In-person, Free, Stanford University, Sapp Center Auditorium (STLC111), Learn more Colloidal quantum dots combine quantum effects, nanometer dimensions, and a chemical synthesis. They were one of the early examples of engineered functional nanomaterials. As such, they have served as a model […]
Prof. Moungi Bawendi, MIT Sponsored by Stanford Department of Chemistry April 22nd, 3:00-4:00 pm, In-person, Free, Stanford University, Sapp Center Auditorium (STLC111), Learn more Understanding the chemical properties and the fundamental optoelectronic behavior of colloidal quantum dots is a prerequisite to their varied applications. This talk will focus on two very different paths: the use […]
Prof. James David Adams, USC Sponsored by Southern California Section of ACS April 22nd, 4:00-5:00 pm, Online, Free, Registration required Acorns are an important food that come from oak trees. They contain about 10% protein, 35% carbohydrate and 55% fat. Acorn protein contains all 9 essential amino acids. Acorns are eaten by Chinese, Korean and […]
Prof. Emily Davidson, Princeton University Sponsored by Golden Gate Polymer Forum April 22nd, 5:30-6:30 pm; Online, Free/$5 donation, Registration required by April 21st at 1pm Nature creates remarkable material by controlling the hierarchical assembly of molecules that are broken down at the end of their useful life. Inspired by natural systems, my group’s research combines […]
Sponsored by ACS Webinars April 23rd, 11:00 am-Noon, Online, Free, Registration required Careers in chemistry are often defined not just by discovery, but by direction. At critical moments you may find yourself choosing a path, navigating transitions, or expanding into new areas. At times like this, having a powerful mentorship relationship built with intention can […]
Amanda Lattin, Dean or Aromatherapy, American College of Health Science, Portland, Oregon Sponsored by Southern California Section of ACS April 23rd, 4:00-5:00 pm, Online, Free, Registration required Into the Woods and Beyond: Essential Oils and the Chemistry of Forest Bathing explores how forest-derived volatile organic compounds (VOCs), particularly monoterpenes such as α-pinene, β-pinene, limonene, and […]
