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SUMMARY:ACS Spring 2026 National Meeting\, March 22-26 - Atlanta\, GA and Digital
DESCRIPTION:Access breakthrough science\, career-boosting events\, and a community that’s shaping the future of chemistry. \nPlease note: \n\nRegistration – Advance savings deadline ends on February 23rd\nHotel – discounted rooms are limited\, book by February 27th to lock in the best deals\n\n\n\n\nRegistration & Pricing | Meeting Badge Pickup\nVirtual Platform | Systems Compatibility Checker\n\n\nWays to Attend | Travel | Hotels | Hotel Shuttle Map | Getting Around Town | Discover Atlanta\nSchedule Overview | Keynote Events | Presidential Events |\n\n\nAttendee Resources | 1st Time Attendees | Convention Center – Interactive Floorplan\nSessions by Divisions/Committees | Sessions by Themes | Digital Only Sessions\n\n\nExposition | Floor Plan | Exhibitor Directory\nFull Program | | Program for Print/Download\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions | Policies\nPresenter Tips | Presenter FAQs | SciMeetings\n\n\nRegistration Statistics | Meeting Demographics\nPresider FAQs | Poster Presenter FAQs\n\n\nChemLuminary Awards | Governance Activities\nCareer Events | Social Events & Networking\n\n\n\nThe ACS Spring 2026 Virtual Platform is officially available.  To utilize the full possibilities of the virtual platform\, you must be signed in with your ACS ID.   ACS President Rigoberto Hernadez offers a few tips on how you can take advantage of all the content available to you in the platform. \n \nWatch this Video \nACS150 Celebrations and Special Events at the ACS Spring 2026 Meeting \n\nACS150 Keynote Speaker Announced:  Omar Yaghi\, the 2025 Chemistry Nobel Prize Awardee\, as he highlights Organic Chemistry and AI for Our Planet\, shares the experiences that led to his Nobel Prize\, and discusses the impact ACS has had on his career. All Keynote Events are available to view on the virtual platform for digital meeting attendees.\n\n \n\nSpecial Events:\n\nACS Exposition 150th Anniversary Activities and Giveaways\nACS150 Networking Celebration at the ACS Connect Happy Hour\nSpecial Opening Session Honoring ACS 150th Anniversary\nDaily ACS150 Programming in the ACS Expo Theatres\nACS150 International Welcome Reception\n\n\n\n\nACS 150 Anniversary Community Service Project: ACS is partnering with the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance for the first‑ever ACS Spring Community Service Project. This experience\, part of ACS’ sesquicentennial celebrations\, honors scientists’ long‑standing commitment to advancing environmental preservation. Watch the video to learn more about how this immersive experience will bring together chemists\, engineers\, students\, and local leaders to explore how chemistry can be a tool for healing communities and ecosystems in West Atlanta.\n\n \n\nACS150 Mole Squad Member Pins – Collect All Three! To mark ACS’s 150th anniversary\, we’re introducing a limited-edition series of three exclusive member pins\, each featuring our iconic mole characters like you’ve never seen them before. Plan to visit the Member Lounge in Atlanta to add these limited-edition pins to your collection.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-spring-2026-national-meeting/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T190000
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SUMMARY:Reinventing the Way We Break Down Plastic Waste (SLAC Public Lecture)
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 26\, 2026\, from 7:00–8:00 p.m. PDT\nSLAC National Accelerator Laboratory\, Kavli Auditorium\nWatch online or register to attend in person. Learn more \nFrom our kitchens to our clothes to the delivery of medicines\, plastics play an indispensable role in our daily lives. But\, the end-life of these plastics is not always taken into account. Few types of plastics can be readily recycled\, and durable plastics take centuries to break down in landfills or in the environment. Here at SLAC\, we are designing chemical processes that can break down plastics under controlled conditions while also making useful products. Using X-ray light\, we observe the details of this breakdown at the atomic level and use this information to design pathways for the degradation of plastics into useful products. We are members of a consortium that aims to make tomorrow’s plastics recyclable and biodegradable by design. In this lecture\, I will describe my work on visualizing and improving our methods for breaking down plastic waste into useful products. \n\n\n\n\nAbout Ozge Bozkurt\nOzge Bozkurt is a chemical and biological engineer\, with bachelor’s of science degrees in molecular biology & genetics\, and chemical engineering from the Istanbul Technical University\, a master’s of science degree from Delft University of Technology and a PhD from Koc University. She has worked in the oil and gas industry as a research and development engineer with a specialization in biofuels. She is currently a research associate at SLAC\, conducting experiments on chemical recycling of plastic waste. Working at the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource at SLAC\, she uses powerful X-rays to observe polymer breakdown and catalysts in action. In her free time she enjoys visiting science museums and has volunteered at many STEM outreach activities at SLAC.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/reinventing-the-way-we-break-down-plastic-waste-slac-public-lecture/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Public Lecture
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SUMMARY:ACS CHAS Workshop: Empowering Academic Researchers to Strengthen Safety Culture
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the ACS Division of Chemical Health & Safety\nSunday\, March 29 from 11:30 am -2:30 pm\nOnline\, $25/participant\, Registration required\n\nThis 3-hour workshop is primarily directed at frontline researchers in academic institutions: graduate students\, postdoctoral scholars\, and undergraduate students. \nThis workshop discusses the challenges of students making the transition to being independent researchers in academia. Topics discussed include: risk assessment of research projects\, understanding the often confusing safety hierarchies of academic institutions\, and graduate student led Laboratory Safety Teams. \nWorkshop goals are to: \n\nEducate participants about the value of risk assessment\nGuide participants towards gaining awareness of safety culture messages from the leadership at their institutions\nEmpower participants to expand their safety networks and develop laboratory safety teams.\nFaculty and safety staff are encouraged to attend in order to expand their understanding of these challenges and seek ways to become better Champions for these researchers.\n\nThis workshop is designed to be highly interactive\, both to encourage networking among our participants and to support participants in developing functional plans to take back to their institutions. We utilize the Zoom platform to support both large group and small group activities. Those who have reported the workshop as useful are also those who heavily engaged. The participants add value to this workshop as much\, if not more than\, the organizers! \nWhile we certainly understand that the unevenness of Internet connectivity and the challenges of work-from-home can serve as barriers\, we strongly advise you to come to this workshop prepared to engage with mics and cameras on! If this is not possible\, we ask that you engage via the chat function. \nWhile this workshop has been designed from a US perspective\, we have had participants from multiple countries report that they found it useful as well! This international audience is just one more reason why the interactivity among participants is so vital to the success of the workshop for all participants! \nThis workshop is brought to you by the ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety as one of two workshops in the ACS CHAS Peer Led Workshop Series. To learn more about the Division and the ACS CHAS Peer Led Workshop Series\, please visit our main website at dchas.org.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-chas-workshop-empowering-academic-researchers-to-strengthen-safety-culture/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260330T190000
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SUMMARY:Silicon Valley ACS Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Silicon Valley ACS local section \n7:00-8:30 pm\, Online Event\, Free\, Guests welcome: contact Chair to attend
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/silicon-valley-acs-executive-committee-meeting-34/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T130000
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SUMMARY:P.I.E.F.E.S.T. - 5th Annual Bay Area Pasifika S.T.E.A.M. Fest
DESCRIPTION:April 11th\, 1:00-5:00 pm\, Free\, San Mateo Event Center (Directions and Parking)\, Registration required \nJoin us for a day of Exploration & Creativity!\n\n\nThis event is free to attend. Designed through a Pasifika lens\, we aim to ignite curiosity and build confidence through interactive exhibits in robotics\, Pacific Islander ingenuity\, environmental science\, and more.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/p-i-e-f-e-s-t-5th-annual-bay-area-pasifika-s-t-e-a-m-fest/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260413T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260413T160000
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CREATED:20260411T222547Z
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SUMMARY:The Antarctic Ozone Hole: A Global Success Story of Science and Policy (Distinguished Women in Science Seminar)
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Susan Solomon\, MIT\nSponsored by Stanford Department of Chemistry\nApril 13th\, 3:00-4:00 pm\, In-person\, Free\, Stanford University\, Sapp Center Auditorium (STLC111)\, Learn more\n\nThe discovery of a massive hole in the Antarctic ozone layer shocked the world in 1985\, leading to remarkable changes in science\, public understanding\, and environmental policy.    In this talk\, I will summarize how scientific discoveries revealed the chemistry that can deplete the Earth’s ozone layer\, our planet’s essential “sunscreen” against damaging ultraviolet light from the sun.    I will also describe how the world came together in an international process that has now effectively phased out the production of ozone-depleting chemicals.   Finally\, I will discuss some of the evidence that the ozone layer is slowly beginning to heal. \nAbout the Speaker\nSusan Solomon is the Martin Professor of Environmental Studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.  She is well known for pioneering research on the Antarctic ozone hole\, as well as on climate change in the southern hemisphere.  She received the 1999 US National Medal of Science (highest scientific award in the US)\, the Crafoord Prize of the Swedish Academy of Sciences\, the Blue Planet Prize\, and the Volvo prize.   She is a member of the National Academy of Sciences\, the French Academy of Sciences\, the Pontifical Academy of Sciences\, and the Royal Society in the UK. Time magazine named Solomon as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2008.  And her favorite honor is a glacier in the Antarctic that has been named after her.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/the-antarctic-ozone-hole-a-global-success-story-of-science-and-policy-distinguished-women-in-science-seminar/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T173000
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SUMMARY:Atoms in Slow Motion\, the Skyrmion\, and Crackling Magnets: The Hidden World of Quantum Materials (SLAC on Tap)
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory\nApril 14th\, 5:30-7:00 pm\, In-person at The Dutch Goose\, 3567 Alameda de las Pulgas Menlo Park\, CA 94025\, Registration required\n\n\n\n\nWhat do the sound of Rice Krispies and the motion of atoms and magnets have in common? Join us at the Dutch Goose for SLAC on Tap on April 14 at 5:30 pm to hear for yourself. SLAC scientist Joshua Turner will take us inside the hidden world of quantum materials; he will show how watching atoms in slow motion can tell us about exotic phases of matter such as high-temperature superconductivity\, how tracking the way electrons spin can reveal new types of particles\, and what “listening” to the chaotic motion of atoms and magnets can tell us about the properties of matter itself. Stick around after the talk for trivia\, giveaways\, a live cereal sound check\, and the chance to create some chaotic motion of your own with a coordinated dance break. \n\n\n\n\nAbout Joshua Turner\nJoshua Turner is a lead scientist who uses X-rays to uncover nature’s secrets in the bizarre world of quantum materials. In addition to running complex experiments\, creating AI tools to accelerate physics research\, building cool machines and missing layups on the basketball court at SLAC\, he loves spending time with his wife\, riding roller coasters with his daughter\, fishing with his older son\, and doing Legos with his younger son.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/atoms-in-slow-motion-the-skyrmion-and-crackling-magnets-the-hidden-world-of-quantum-materials-slac-on-tap/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Resume Development: Marketing Your Brand for Industrial Chemistry (ACS Career Pathways Virtual Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Careers\nApril 15th\, 9:00 am-10:30 am\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\nThis virtual live\, 90-minute workshop will help you refine your résumé to apply and compete for chemistry jobs in industry. Participants will study the purpose\, typical sections\, and formatting of résumés to prepare a portfolio for your own personal brand\, along with ineffective formatting and content as an example of what NOT to do when preparing your résumé. \nAfter completing this module\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe and analyze the sections of an industrial résumé.\nIdentify the format and style for print and electronic submission of résumés.\nPlan next steps to getting hired in industry; and\nCreate a résumé portfolio for your own brand.\n\nThe presentation will be followed by the opportunity for attendees to network in small breakout groups led by ACS Career Consultants and receive personalized career advice.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/resume-development-marketing-your-brand-for-industrial-chemistry-acs-career-pathways-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T110000
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SUMMARY:Agentic AI in CAS SciFinder
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by CAS\nApril 15th\, 11:00 am-Noon\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\nGet ready to welcome a new lab assistant to your research team! \nJoin us as we introduce CAS Newton℠\, an agentic AI companion created to support the complex needs of scientific researchers. See how Science-Smart AI trained on the world’s most comprehensive database of curated scientific information delivers deep insights that general AI cannot produce reliably. \nWhat you will learn\n\nHow CAS Newton brings agentic AI capabilities to CAS SciFinder\nHow Science-Smart AI trained on curated scientific data delivers deeper research insights\nHow agentic AI can support complex scientific research workflows
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/agentic-ai-in-cas-scifinder/
CATEGORIES:CAS Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T060000
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SUMMARY:Implications and Applications of Local pH in Electrocatalysis (Beilstein Institute Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Samuel S. Veroneau\, PhD\, Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology\, University of Pennsylvania\nSponsored by the Beilstein Institute\nApril 16th\, 6:00-7:00 am\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\nElectrochemistry can transform abundant resources like water and carbon dioxide into useful chemical and sustainable fuels. These reactions often involve protons\, which are either consumed or produced at the surface of electrodes. The concentration of protons at the electrode (i.e.\, local pH) fundamentally governs the efficiency and selectivity of myriad electrochemical transformations (e.g.\, the oxygen evolution reaction [OER]). As more and more protons are consumed or produced during operation\, however\, this local pH can change dramatically. Taking bulk pH\, buffer composition\, and mass-transport into account\, we develop an accessible and robust model for describing this local pH. Our model explores how pH gradients form and dissipate during operation\, which we correspondingly validate using rotating (ring) disc electrodes. We may employ this model to predict the local pH over a wide range of current densities\, including under industrially relevant conditions\, and propose that dramatic changes in local pH may be inevitable regardless of bulk conditions. The complicating effects of morphology on local pH are further described to highlight how understanding and controlling this environment is crucial to improving the efficiency of electrochemical transformations. \nSamuel S. Veroneau\ngrew up near Washington\, D.C. and studied chemistry at the University of Chicago. He returned to the East Coast and received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Harvard University in 2024 under the guidance of Prof. Daniel Nocera. His graduate studies focused on the electrochemistry of water splitting catalyst for green hydrogen production. As a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Pennsylvania\, his work now explores reactive nitrogen-based fuels under the supervision of Profs. Tom Mallouk and Daniel Mindiola. Dr. Veroneau was the recipient of the Herchel Smith Fellowship at Harvard and is currently funded by a Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology Postdoctoral Fellowship.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/implications-and-applications-of-local-ph-in-electrocatalysis-beilstein-institute-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Science on the Mic: How to Shine as a Podcast Guest
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars\nApril 16th\, 11:00 am-Noon\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\n\n\nHave you ever been invited to appear on a podcast\, or hoped you might be someday? Podcasts have become one of the most effective ways for scientists to translate research\, build visibility\, and reach audiences far beyond the lab. \nJoin Margot Wohl\, lead producer of the Chain Reaction podcast from the American Chemical Society\, for a practical guide to becoming a memorable podcast guest. Discover how to prepare for interviews\, communicate complex science with clarity\, and deliver insights that resonate with listeners long after the episode ends. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Sam Jones of the American Chemical Society and co-produced with the ACS Communications Division. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhy podcasts are powerful platforms for communicating science\nHow to prepare for a podcast interview like a pro\nAudio tips and techniques to sound natural\, clear\, and engaging\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nThursday\, April 16\, 2026 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to attend\nSlides will be available on day of the webinar\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Resources\n\nChain Reaction – ACS’ new podcast explores how chemistry shapes the world around us\, from the materials we use every day to the environment that we depend on. Each episode brings fresh perspectives and personal stories from chemists\, engineers\, and other scientists\, as well as historians who guide us through pivotal moments in chemistry’s history.\nTiny Matters – An award-winning podcast about tiny things — from molecules to microbes — that have a big and often surprising impact on society. From deadly diseases to forensic toxicology to the search for extraterrestrial life\, hosts and former scientists Sam Jones and Deboki Chakravarti embrace the awe and messiness of science and its place in history and today\, and how it could impact our world’s future. New episodes every Wednesday.\n\n\n\n\n\nACS Communications Division
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/science-on-the-mic-how-to-shine-as-a-podcast-guest/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T160000
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SUMMARY:STEM Zone 2026
DESCRIPTION:April 19th\, 10:00 am-4:00 pm\, Free\, Santa Clara Convention Center\, 5001 Great America Parkway\, Santa Clara\, CA\nRSVP to the Event\n\nThe STEM Zone celebrates Santa Clara as the heart of Silicon Valley—bringing together innovation\, creativity\, and community. \nWhere Silicon Valley Sparks Innovation and Fun! The STEM Zone brings Santa Clara’s identity as the heart of Silicon Valley into the spotlight. It’s more than just an event — it’s a platform where our students\, innovators\, and local companies can showcase technology\, sustainability\, and creativity alongside the global excitement of major sports.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/stem-zone-2026/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T160000
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CREATED:20260411T230743Z
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SUMMARY:Quantum Dots: From Curiosity to Technology (30th Annual Stauffer Lectureship\, Day 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Moungi Bawendi\, MIT\nSponsored by Stanford Department of Chemistry\nApril 21st\, 3:00-4:00 pm\, In-person\, Free\, Stanford University\, Sapp Center Auditorium (STLC111)\, Learn more\n\nColloidal 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 in the development of nanoscience and nanotechnology. They provide a platform for exploring new size dependent fundamental properties as well as a sandbox for developing new applications.  This talk will cover the origin story of chemically synthesized quantum dots\, their basic physics\, the synthesis that unlocked their widespread study and applications\, an overview of their properties\, and a few of their applications\, including in bio-imaging and as emissive materials in displays. \nAbout the Speaker\nProfessor Moungi Bawendi\, the Lester Wolfe Professor of Chemistry at MIT\, received his A.B. in 1982 from Harvard University and his Ph.D. in 1988 from The University of Chicago. This was followed by two years of postdoctoral research at Bell Laboratories\, working with Louis Brus\, where he began his studies on nanomaterials. Bawendi joined the faculty at MIT in 1990\, becoming Associate Professor in 1995 and Professor in 1996. \nProfessor Bawendi was one of the initial developers of the field of colloidal quantum dots. Driven by an interest in light-matter interactions\, he has followed an interdisciplinary research program that has probed the science and technology of chemically synthesized nanostructures. His work has advanced both fundamental studies as well as applications. His laboratory has demonstrated applications of nanomaterials for light emission\, photodetection\, spectral sensing\, solar energy harvesting\, and bio-imaging. His group has pioneered novel optical tools for the spectroscopy of single nanostructures. \nProfessor Bawendi’s studies have included: (1) the development of methods for synthesizing\, characterizing\, processing\, and assembling quantum dots\, magnetic nanoparticles\, J-aggregates\, and thin films of semiconducting perovskites\, (2) the study of the fundamental optical and magnetic properties of nanostructures using a variety of spectroscopic methods\, including the development of photon correlation tools to study single nanoscopic emitters and emitters of quantum ligtht\, (3) incorporating quantum dots\, magnetic particles\, J-aggregates\, and thin film materials into optical and opto-electronic device structures\, and (4) developing optical tools and probes\, both fluorescent as well as magnetic\, including nanoparticles and other contrast agents\, for biomedical imaging. \nProfessor Bawendi is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science\, a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences\, a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors\, a member of the US National Academy of Sciences\, and a member of the National Academy of Engineering. \nProfessor Bawendi is a co-laureate of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/quantum-dots-from-curiosity-to-technology-30th-annual-stauffer-lectureship-day-1-of-2/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155651
CREATED:20260411T231020Z
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SUMMARY:Quantum Dots: From Biology to Quantum Science (30th Annual Stauffer Lectureship\, Day 2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Moungi Bawendi\, MIT\nSponsored by Stanford Department of Chemistry\nApril 22nd\, 3:00-4:00 pm\, In-person\, Free\, Stanford University\, Sapp Center Auditorium (STLC111)\, Learn more\n\nUnderstanding 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 of quantum dots in biological imaging\, and their prospect as quantum emitters\, to illustrate the potential\, the challenges\, and the solutions that emerge when working with hybrid systems at the nanoscale. \nAbout the Speaker\nProfessor Moungi Bawendi\, the Lester Wolfe Professor of Chemistry at MIT\, received his A.B. in 1982 from Harvard University and his Ph.D. in 1988 from The University of Chicago. This was followed by two years of postdoctoral research at Bell Laboratories\, working with Louis Brus\, where he began his studies on nanomaterials. Bawendi joined the faculty at MIT in 1990\, becoming Associate Professor in 1995 and Professor in 1996. \nProfessor Bawendi was one of the initial developers of the field of colloidal quantum dots. Driven by an interest in light-matter interactions\, he has followed an interdisciplinary research program that has probed the science and technology of chemically synthesized nanostructures. His work has advanced both fundamental studies as well as applications. His laboratory has demonstrated applications of nanomaterials for light emission\, photodetection\, spectral sensing\, solar energy harvesting\, and bio-imaging. His group has pioneered novel optical tools for the spectroscopy of single nanostructures. \nProfessor Bawendi’s studies have included: (1) the development of methods for synthesizing\, characterizing\, processing\, and assembling quantum dots\, magnetic nanoparticles\, J-aggregates\, and thin films of semiconducting perovskites\, (2) the study of the fundamental optical and magnetic properties of nanostructures using a variety of spectroscopic methods\, including the development of photon correlation tools to study single nanoscopic emitters and emitters of quantum ligtht\, (3) incorporating quantum dots\, magnetic particles\, J-aggregates\, and thin film materials into optical and opto-electronic device structures\, and (4) developing optical tools and probes\, both fluorescent as well as magnetic\, including nanoparticles and other contrast agents\, for biomedical imaging. \nProfessor Bawendi is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science\, a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences\, a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors\, a member of the US National Academy of Sciences\, and a member of the National Academy of Engineering. \nProfessor Bawendi is a co-laureate of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/quantum-dots-from-biology-to-quantum-science-30th-annual-stauffer-lectureship-day-2-of-2/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155651
CREATED:20260411T231447Z
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SUMMARY:A Walk in the Woods with Acorns and Sagebrush
DESCRIPTION:Prof. James David Adams\, USC\nSponsored by Southern California Section of ACS\nApril 22nd\, 4:00-5:00 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\nAcorns 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 other people but are not a normal food in California. Sagebrush\, Artemesia californica\, can be made into a liniment to treat pain. It contains 15 monoterpenoids that penetrate into the skin\, inhibit transient receptor potential cation channels to relieve pain\, then evaporate from the skin. The liniment can be safely used to treat major pain and chronic pain. \nSPEAKER BIO \nDr. James Adams received a PhD in Pharmacology from UC San Francisco and was a faculty member at the USC School of Pharmacy for 33 years. He has over 300 publications and has published extensively on California medicinal plants. He learned California Indian Medicine from a California Indian woman for 14 years. He currently teaches Chemistry to pre-Nursing Students at Saint Mary’s College in Moraga. He is an Expert in Apoptosis\, Delayed Cell Death\, Herbal Drugs\, Nicotinamide\, Ruptured Berry Aneurism\, Smart Drugs\, Stroke\, Toxicity Testing and Parkinsons Disease. \nMay 2012 – Chumash Healer\, Los Angeles\, following 14 years of training by Cecilia Garcia\, a recognized Chumash Healer \nSept 1981 – University of California\, San Francisco (Ph.D.\, Comparative Pharmacology and Toxicology; Minors: Pharmacology\, Pharmaceutical Chemistry) \nSpring 1975 – University of California\, Riverside (Undergraduate\, A.B.\, Biochemistry; Minor: Chemistry) \n1993-2025 Associate Professor\, School of Pharmacy\, USC \n1987-1993 – Assistant Professor\, School of Pharmacy\, University of Southern California \n1985-87 – Assistant Professor\, College of Pharmacy\, Washington State University 1983-85 – Staff Fellow\, NIADDK\, NIH\, Section on Oxidation Mechanisms \n1981-83 – Postdoctoral Fellow\, Baylor College of Medicine\, Institute for Lipid Research 1976-81 – Research Assistant\, University of California\, San Francisco\, Ph.D. program in Biochemical Toxicology \n1975-76 – Research Assistant\, University of California\, Riverside\, Ph.D. program in Insect Toxicology \n  \nPROFESSIONAL/HONORARY SOCIETIES \n1981 – American Association for the Advancement of Science \n1986 – International Society for the Study of Xenobiotics \n1987 – American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy \n1988 – Society of Neuroscience \n1989 – American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists \n1990 – The Oxygen Society \n1994 – The American Society for Neurochemistry \n 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/a-walk-in-the-woods-with-acorns-and-sagebrush/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155651
CREATED:20260411T232001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T232443Z
UID:22627-1776879000-1776882600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Hierarchical Materials Through 3D Printing and Molecular Design
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Emily Davidson\, Princeton University\nSponsored by Golden Gate Polymer Forum\nApril 22nd\, 5:30-6:30 pm; Online\, Free/$5 donation\, Registration required by April 21st at 1pm\n\nNature 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 molecular design with directed assembly via extrusion-based 3D printing to program the structure and function of polymer-based materials across length scales. First\, I will describe how in both liquid crystalline polymers and block copolymers we can control the extent of nanostructure alignment and functional anisotropy via the flow history the material undergoes during 3DP. By tailoring flow history and microstructural layout\, we are able to encode ‘multiple properties’ in structures composed of a single material. I will also discuss our contributions to developing liquid crystal elastomers with tailored network structures that allow us to probe the interplay of network structure with liquid crystalline phase transitions. \nSpeaker Background\nEmily Davidson is an Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Princeton University. She leads a research group that works at the intersection of polymer synthesis\, polymer physics\, self-assembly\, and additive manufacturing to develop hierarchically defined functional materials. She received her B.S. in Chemical Engineering from MIT\, her PhD from UC Berkeley\, and performed postdoctoral research at Harvard University. She has been recognized with a 2019 Scientista ‘Young Professional’ Award\, a 2022 DOE Early Career award\, and the 2023 Princeton School of Engineering Alfred Rheinstein Faculty Award.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/hierarchical-materials-through-3d-printing-and-molecular-design/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155651
CREATED:20260411T232406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T232406Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Reactions: Mentorship Essentials for Meaningful Growth
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars\nApril 23rd\, 11:00 am-Noon\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\n\n\nCareers 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 make all the difference. When both mentor and mentee actively engage\, growth becomes a shared outcome. \nIn this practical\, insight-driven webinar\, Kelly Diggs of Kelly A. Diggs Consulting\, LLC breaks down what effective mentorship really is and just as important\, what it is not. You’ll discover how to identify the right mentors for your goals\, structure relationships that create mutual value\, and avoid the common pitfalls that make mentorship fall flat. You’ll also get an exclusive first look at the new ACS Mentorship Program designed to connect scientists across disciplines and career stages with purpose and clarity. Whether you’re seeking guidance or ready to give it\, this webinar offers a framework to make mentorship actionable and impactful. \nThis ACS Webinar is co-produced with the ACS Mentorship Program and is moderated by Yvonne Pearson of the American Chemical Society. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhat effective mentorship is and the misconceptions that hold people back\nHow to identify and approach the right mentor for your specific goals\nHow to build structured\, high-impact mentoring relationships that deliver real outcomes\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nThursday\, April 23\, 2026 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to attend\nSlides will be available on day of the webinar\n\n\n\n\n\nACS Mentorship Program
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/guided-reactions-mentorship-essentials-for-meaningful-growth/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155651
CREATED:20260411T233101Z
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UID:22632-1776960000-1776963600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Into the Woods and Beyond: Essential Oils and the Chemistry of Forest Bathing
DESCRIPTION:Amanda Lattin\, Dean or Aromatherapy\, American College of Health Science\, Portland\, Oregon\nSponsored by Southern California Section of ACS\nApril 23rd\, 4:00-5:00 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\nInto 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 bornyl acetate\, contribute to the physiological and psychological benefits of Shinrin-yoku. Drawing on research in environmental health\, phytochemistry\, and integrative medicine\, this session highlights how these compounds influence stress-related pathways\, including reductions in cortisol and support for parasympathetic nervous system activity. \nThe presentation further examines how conifer essential oils\, chemically aligned with forest VOC profiles\, can be used to recreate key aspects of the forest bathing experience indoors. Attendees will gain insight into the chemical mechanisms underlying naturebased stress reduction and practical strategies for applying forest-inspired aromatherapy when outdoor access is limited\, bridging environmental chemistry with accessible wellness applications. \nSPEAKER BIO:\nAmanda Lattin is the Dean of Aromatherapy at the American College of Healthcare Sciences and Vice President of the Alliance of International Aromatherapists. She is an educator\, clinician\, and researcher with extensive experience in aromatherapy\, herbal medicine\, and phytochemistry. Amanda has designed and taught curriculum in chemistry\, phytochemistry\, aromatherapy\, and botanical medicine across multiple institutions\, including ACHS and the Traditional Roots Institute at the National University of Natural Medicine. \nHer scholarly work focuses on the therapeutic applications of essential oils and advancing a theoretical framework for researching aromatherapy through the lens of scientific holism; integrating biochemical\, physiological\, and whole-person health perspectives. She has published and presented on aromatherapy’s role in integrative health and evidence-informed practice. \nIn addition to her academic work\, Amanda has maintained a clinical aromatherapy and herbal medicine practice in Portland since 2007\, collaborating with integrative health clinics and practitioners to incorporate botanical medicine into comprehensive client care. Her work bridges scientific rigor\, clinical application\, and holistic wellness\, with a focus on translating plant chemistry into meaningful health outcomes.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/into-the-woods-and-beyond-essential-oils-and-the-chemistry-of-forest-bathing/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155651
CREATED:20260411T234329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T234418Z
UID:22635-1777114800-1777125600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Chemists Celebrate Earth Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Silicon Valley ACS and San Jose Public Library\nApril 25th\, 11:00 am-2:00 pm\, Free\, In-person\, Martin Luther King Jr. Library\, Children’s Room\, 150 E. San Fernando\, San Jose\nLearn more\nDownload Flyer (PDF)\n\nA FREE\, interactive experience for kids of all ages and their families featuring: \n· Hands-on chemistry activities for kids exploring the chemistry of plants\, and spices. You will be able to check the purity of maple syrup\, figure out what chemical makes spices smell\, make a dye out of insects\, and many more experiments.* \n\nFree copy of “Celebrating Chemistry” the ACS publication for kids.\n\n\nPRIZES for every child who participates!\n\n*While supplies last \nNo registration required. \nADA Accommodation Requests
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/chemists-celebrate-earth-week-2026/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260427T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155651
CREATED:20260107T202222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T031413Z
UID:22317-1777316400-1777321800@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Silicon Valley ACS Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Silicon Valley ACS local section \n7:00-8:30 pm\, Hybrid Event\, Free\, Guests welcome: contact Chair to attend
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/silicon-valley-acs-executive-committee-meeting-35/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260429T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155651
CREATED:20260228T203348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T203348Z
UID:22489-1777460400-1777464000@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:SciComm 101: How to Clearly Communicate Your Science
DESCRIPTION:How do you make science not just understandable\, but unforgettable? Research can fall flat if it isn’t communicated clearly\, strategically\, and with intention. \nUnpack the fundamentals of science communication\, from defining what “SciComm” actually is to exploring the core elements that make it effective: understanding your audience\, shaping a strong message\, choosing the right medium\, and telling a story that resonates. Join Shane M. Hanlon and Jordan Nutting of BrandLab at the American Chemical Society as they teach you how to the build skills that will make your communication clearer\, more compelling\, and more impactful. \nThis ACS Webinar is co-produced with C&EN BrandLab and is moderated by Heather Lockhart-Neff of C&EN BrandLab at the American Chemical Society. \n “What You Will Learn” \n– What science communication is and why it matters\n– How to identify your audience\, clarify your message\, choose the right medium\, and shape a story that resonates\n– Why authenticity is essential in science communication and how it strengthens trust\, engagement\, and impact
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/scicomm-101-how-to-clearly-communicate-your-science/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155651
CREATED:20260411T235626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T235626Z
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SUMMARY:Coding Chemistry: How AI is Rewriting Polymer Design
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering\nApril 30th\, 11:00 am-12:30 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\n\n\nWhat if polymer discovery could be accelerated with experiments\, simulations\, and AI continuously informing one another in a closed loop? Join Adam Gormley of Rutgers University and Plexymer\, Inc. and Arthi Jayaraman of the University of Delaware to learn how self-driving laboratories and hybrid modeling approaches are converging to transform the way we design\, understand\, and deploy polymer materials. \nFirst\, Adam Gormley will present on the development of a self-driving biomaterials laboratory\, a closed-loop platform that integrates synthesis\, characterization\, and AI-guided decision-making to rapidly explore vast design spaces. By coupling molecular modeling\, simulation\, and machine learning with automated experimentation\, this approach accelerates the identification of polymer systems that function in harmony with biological complexity. \nThen\, Arthi Jayaraman will demonstrate how physics-based modeling and data-driven methods can be combined to elucidate structure–property relationships in polymeric materials. Using case studies from industry and academic labs\, she will show how integrating chemical intuition with machine learning enables faster design\, synthesis\, and optimization of high-performance polymer systems. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Dominik Konkolewicz of the Miami University and co-produced with the Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering (PMSE) Division at the American Chemical Society. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow AI/ML and automation are transforming polymer biomaterials design\nHow self-driving labs work\nHow you can build your own self-driving lab\nWhen to apply machine learning vs. molecular modeling and simulation\nKey challenges in polymer characterization data and how to address them\nStrategies for effective collaboration across chemistry\, materials science\, and data science\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nThursday\, April 30\, 2026 @ 2-3:30pm ET\nFree to attend\nSlides will be available on day of the webinar\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\nDivision of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/coding-chemistry-how-ai-is-rewriting-polymer-design/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155651
CREATED:20260412T201906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T201906Z
UID:22644-1778144400-1778149800@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:ACS Virtual Office Hour: Stuck or Exploring? Map Out Your Next Career Move
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Careers\nMay 7th\, 9:00 am-10:30 am\, Online\, Free\, Registration required\n\nA typical career consumes about 80\,000 hours of our lives – a large portion of our entire adulthood! Thus\, it is imperative to make informed\, excellent career and life decisions. \nIn this workshop\, participants will explore their passions and “whys” in life. They will then use that to learn about networking to: \n\nCreate Options\nMake a Plan\nAct on their Vision\n\nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will be able to design their own actionable career roadmap. \nFollowing the workshop\, attendees will be able to ask their questions directly during a dedicated 30-minute Question and Answer session with the facilitator.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-virtual-office-hour-stuck-or-exploring-map-out-your-next-career-move/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155651
CREATED:20260412T203019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T203019Z
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SUMMARY:Virology and Immunology of Emergent Arboviruses: Learning From the Patients
DESCRIPTION:Sandra Lopez Verges\, PhD\nSponsored by California ACS\, Women Chemists Committee\nMay 9th\, 10:30 am-12:30 pm\, Online\, Free\, Registration required | Download flyer\n\nEmergent viruses are primarily zoonotic viruses\, meaning that they infect both human and non-human animals. They can be transmitted predominantly by aerosols\, direct contact or through vectors. This talk will focus on the latter group of emergent viruses\, which are transmitted by arthropod vectors (arboviruses). The main arboviruses are transmitted by mosquitoes. We will describe their molecular and genetic characterization during outbreaks and surveillance from febrile patients. We will also explore the immune response in these patients\, and what can be learned from survivors and seropositive healthy individuals to create new treatments and define correlates of protection for future vaccine studies. Finally\, we will discuss how these patient-based observations can inform more basic in-vitro studies. \nAbout the Speaker\nSandra did her studies at the Université Paris 7 Denis Diderot\, Paris\, France. She received her BS in Biology-Biochemistry\, her MS (Pasteur Institute) and her PhD in Microbiology with a specialty in Basic Virology. Her doctoral thesis focused on HIV cellular cofactors at the Institut Cochin. She completed post- doctoral training in Immunology and Virology at UCSF. \nSince 2012\, Sandra has worked at the Gorgas Memorial Institute for Health Studies\, Panama\, as a Senior Health Researcher. She created the flow cytometry core there\, participates in arboviruses and emergent viruses and leads projects on viral immunology. She was the Head of the Department of Research in Virology and Biotechnology from January 2020 to January 2025\, leading the laboratory’s national response for the COVID19 pandemic. She has also been teaching graduate classes at the University of Panama since 2018. \nHer research has resulted in one patent and more than 60 scientific publications (ORCID: 0000-0002-1106-8479). She obtained several awards as the Gorgas Memorial Award (ASTMH\, 2013) and the UNESCO-L’OREAL International Fellowship for Young Women in Science in 2014 to work on arboviruses at the University of Texas Medical Branch\, USA (2015-2017). She was selected as a member of the National Research System (SNI\, SENACYT in Panama) in 2014\, of the Global Young Academy (GYA) in 2018. She was part of the Pathogen Bulletin working group on Biosafety and Biosecurity in Virology research (2022 2024)\, the WHO R&D Blueprint Togaviridae working group (2023-2024) and the panel of experts from the International Science Council for the Bioweapons convention (2024-2025). \nBesides her research work\, she has participated in workshops\, courses and projects on Science Diplomacy and Science advice. She continues to be an advocate for women in science and participates in science motivational programs for young people.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/virology-and-immunology-of-emergent-arboviruses-learning-from-the-patients/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260601T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260601T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155651
CREATED:20260107T202410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T202410Z
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SUMMARY:Silicon Valley ACS Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Silicon Valley ACS local section \n7:00-8:30 pm\, Hybrid Event\, Free\, Guests welcome: contact Chair to attend
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/silicon-valley-acs-executive-committee-meeting-36/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T155651
CREATED:20260218T221950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T221950Z
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SUMMARY:Silicon Valley ACS 2026 Picnic and Awards
DESCRIPTION:A family-friendly event\, please save the date and join us for our annual picnic and awards ceremony!  More details to follow later.\n\n\nDate and Time: July 11\, 2026\, 4-7pm\n\n\n4:00-5:00 pm: Wine-tasting with hors d’oevres\n\n\n5:00 pm: Awards and Recognitions – SVACS Ottenberg Award and celebrating 50-\, 60- and 70-year ACS members\n\n\nLocation: Cuesta Park Group BBQ Areas #1-2\, Mountain View\, California
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/silicon-valley-acs-2026-picnic-and-awards/
LOCATION:In-Person in Mountain View at Cuesta Park Group BBQ Areas #1-2\, 615 Cuesta Drive\, Mountain View\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awards,Annual Picnic,Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTSTAMP:20260423T155651
CREATED:20250529T012305Z
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SUMMARY:ACS Fall 2026 National Meeting\, August 23-27 - Chicago\, IL and Digital
DESCRIPTION:Chemists Making History. Be Part of It.\nExplore new research\, expand your network\, and connect with the community driving global innovation.  Learn more about the ACS Fall 2026 National Meeting \nSubmit an Abstract: Explore the list of symposia and submit an abstract.  Submission deadline: March 30\, 2026.  Tips for presenters \nRegistration and housing open in May 2026. \nExplore Chicago: Discover Chicago—a hub of innovation and culture\, where beautiful lakefront views\, diverse neighborhoods\, and world‑class dining come together in a city alive with energy. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-fall-2026-national-meeting/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:ACS National Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270326
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SUMMARY:ACS Spring 2027 National Meeting\, March 21-25 - New Orleans\, LA and Digital
DESCRIPTION:March 21 – 25 \nNew Orleans\, LA
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-spring-2027-national-meeting/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:ACS Fall 2027 National Meeting\, August 22-26 - San Diego\, CA and Digital
DESCRIPTION:August 22-26 \nSan Diego\, CA
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-fall-2027-national-meeting/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280825
DTSTAMP:20260423T155651
CREATED:20260301T001613Z
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UID:22497-1850342400-1850774399@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:ACS Fall 2028 National Meeting\, August 20-24 - Washington\, DC and Digital
DESCRIPTION:August 20 – 24\nWashington\, DC
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-fall-2028-national-meeting-august-20-24-washington-dc-and-digital/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:ACS National Meeting
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