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SUMMARY:Empowering Women Scientists: In Your Past\, Present\, And Future
DESCRIPTION:Lucinda Jackson\, Author\, Business Executive\, Scientist\nSponsored by the Women Chemist Committee of the ACS California Section\nNovember 12th\, 10:30am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required (Registration deadline: Nov.10th noon)\nView/download flyer\n\nAbstract: Lucinda Jackson worked for decades in the male-dominated science world and faced sexism\, harassment\, and discouragement. But along the way Jackson learned how to empower herself by recognizing and utilizing her past\, identifying her vision and core values for decision-making in the present\, and intentionally planning for her future Next Acts after a long\, structured academic and corporate career. With real-life\, personal examples\, Jackson shares tried-and-true tips\, tricks\, and behaviors that worked in overcoming shame\, self-blame\, and lack of confidence to become an authentic\, purposeful leader. \nAbout the Speaker: Lucinda Jackson is the author of two memoirs: Just a Girl: Growing Up Female and Ambitious\, about her struggles to succeed in the male-dominated work world\, and Project Escape: Lessons for an Unscripted Life\, an exploration of freedom after leaving a structured career. Jackson is a PhD scientist and global corporate executive who features on podcasts and radio and has published articles\, book chapters\, magazine columns\, and patents. She is the founder of LJ Ventures\, where she speaks and consults on energy and the environment and empowering women in the workplace and in our Next Act. \nConnect with Jackson or find her books at: www.lucindajackson.com
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/empowering-women-scientists-in-your-past-present-and-future/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221110T070000
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SUMMARY:3rd Bay Area Chemistry Symposium
DESCRIPTION:3rd Bay Area Chemistry Symposium (BACS)\nSponsored by the ACS California and ACS Silicon Valley Sections plus Merck\, Genentech\, Gilead\, Novartis. Maze\, AbbVie\, and Cytokinetics\nPauley Ballroom\, UC-Berkeley\, 2495 Bancroft Way Berkeley\, CA\n8:30am-6pm\, Learn more and register\nView flyer
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/3rd-bay-area-chemistry-symposium/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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SUMMARY:Bay of Life: From Wind to Whales
DESCRIPTION:Frans Lanting and Chris Eckstrom\, National Geographic photographers-writers\nSponsored by Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment\n Nov. 9\, 7:30-9:00pm\, Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center\, McCaw Hall\, 326 Galvez Street\, Stanford\n Free\, Registration required\n\nPresentation by renowned National Geographic photographer-writer team Frans Lanting and Chris Eckstrom followed by a panel discussion with leading Stanford researchers. \nYou are invited to a special evening of art\, science\, and conservation as renowned National Geographic photographer-writer team Frans Lanting and Chris Eckstrom share images\, videos\, and stories from their new book\, Bay of Life: From Wind to Whales\, followed by a conversation with Stanford scholars about the extraordinary biodiversity and human history of the Monterey Bay region.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/bay-of-life-from-wind-to-whales/
LOCATION:In-Person in Mountain View at Cuesta Park Group BBQ Areas #1-2\, 615 Cuesta Drive\, Mountain View\, CA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221109T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221109T060000
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SUMMARY:Emerging Market and Science Trends in Sustainable Fertilizers Production
DESCRIPTION:If you are producing fertilizers\, phosphates\, or any of our critical agricultural products\, you know sustainability is a big challenge. Join us for the latest in phosphate recycling\, sustainable ammonia production\, and alternative fertilizer production. Gain insight into the latest market\, scientific research\, and publication trends that reveal the opportunities ahead. \nJoin Willem Schipper from Willem Schipper Consulting and Lisa Babcock-Jackson from CAS as they reveal opportunities ahead that are reshaping waste management and agriculture efforts. \nWhat You Will Learn\n\n\nHow novel chemistry can unlock phosphate recycling’s hidden business opportunities for both suppliers and buyers\nHow to move beyond Haber-Bosch for sustainable nitrogen production with new approaches in chemistry
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/emerging-market-and-science-trends-in-sustainable-fertilizers-production/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CAS Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221108T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221108T230000
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SUMMARY:Hidden Polymers – Tips for Finding them Using CAS SciFinderⁿ
DESCRIPTION:Polymers are found in almost every material used in our daily life and are important research components in most scientific domains\, technologies\, or industries\, ranging from basic uses in the chemical enterprise to biopolymers and therapeutic polymers. Chemists often need to quickly identify relevant natural and synthetic polymers and their base monomers as well as the literature that describes their preparation and uses. \nCAS SciFindern empowers you to quickly find the most relevant\, actionable answers that advance your research forward. Whether you are already using CAS SciFindern  or considering making the switch\, this webinar will help improve your search effectiveness\, allowing you to save time\, be more creative\, and increase confidence in your decision-making. \nWhat You Will Learn\n\n\nUnderstand how polymers are curated in the CAS Registry to allow them to be effectively described and discovered\nSearch for polymers by structure\, nomenclature\, or molecular formula\nFilter search results by important structural characteristics\nEfficiently link to literature describing polymeric applications\, properties\, and preparation\n\nPresenter: Vinit Kunte  – ACSI Sr. Customer Success Specialist 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/hidden-polymers-tips-for-finding-them-using-cas-scifinder-n/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CAS Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221103T210000
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SUMMARY:Nematode Pheromone Extracts as Boosters for Controlling Agricultural Pests in the Soil
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, November 3\, 2022.\nTime: 6pm Social Hour\, 7pm Dinner\, 8pm Seminar\nLocation: Michael’s at Shoreline\, 2960 N. Shoreline Blvd.\, Mountain View\, CA.   Seminar can be viewed online via Zoom.\nCost: $5 “welcome back to an in-person meeting” price\nRegistration: Registration required\nFlyer: View or download\n\nSpeaker:  Fatma Kaplan\, PhD\, CEO Pheronym \nAbstract:  Without pest control\, farmers would lose 30-80% of their crops. Farmers have to control pests to feed the growing world population. Recently\, Europe banned a huge number of pesticides\, leaving farmers in need of eco-friendly pest control solutions. Farmers globally told us that they had limited tools for eco-friendly pest control. This is really close to my heart because my grandparents were farmers. I know how much pest control makes a difference in their harvest. During my postdoc\, I discovered the first sex pheromone from a microscopic roundworm called a nematode. Pheromones are communication signals and have been used successfully to control insect pests above ground in the air. My company\, Pheronym\, is developing pheromones to address the pest control problem.The pheromones we develop are water-soluble and can be used to control pests in the soil. We have two applications. First\, we can use pheromones to influence beneficial nematodes that will feed on insect pests. Second\, we can treat seeds with pheromones that will repel bad nematodes that attack plant roots. Since pheromones are effective at very low concentrations\, our techniques have a very small footprint. Through our pheromones\, we are creating a much-needed eco-friendly solution for farmers across the world. \nShort bio:  Dr. Fatma Kaplan is the co-founder\, CEO of Pheronym and Activate Berkeley Fellow & Berkeley Lab Affiliate Cyclotron Road Cohort 2021. She is an entrepreneur and accomplished scientist with experience in both biology and chemistry. She has a Ph.D. in Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology and postdoctoral training in Natural Product Chemistry with a focus on isolating biologically active compounds. Dr. Kaplan discovered the first sex pheromone of the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans and published in Nature in 2008. Then she discovered that pheromones regulate other behaviors in both parasitic and beneficial nematodes. Dr. Kaplan conducted the first agricultural biocontrol experiment in Space at the International Space Station in 2020. She has very high-impact publications and her dissertation was cited in textbooks within 5 years of publication. Dr. Kaplan worked as a scientist at NASA\, the National Magnetic Field Laboratory and the US Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service. Dr. Kaplan co-founded Pheronym to bring nematode pheromone technology to the market. Dr. Kaplan believes that nematode pheromone technology will provide effective\, non-toxic pest control for farmers and gardeners.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/nematode-pheromone-extracts-as-boosters-for-controlling-agricultural-pests-in-the-soil/
LOCATION:Hybrid event – Michael’s at Shoreline\, 2960 N. Shoreline Blvd.\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinner Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221102T210000
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SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting for Silicon Valley Section - November 2022
DESCRIPTION:Please contact Chair to attend as a guest.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-for-silicon-valley-section-november-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221105
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SUMMARY:Polymers for Medical Applications: An Overview of Polymeric Families and How They are Used to Treat and Diagnose Disease (2-Day Live Virtual Short Course\, Nov. 2 & 4)
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Subbu Venkatraman\, Innovations Manager\, UC San Diego\nSponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum\nWednesday\, November 2 & Friday\, November 4.  Online via Zoom; early registration $200 (ends Sept 10 at 5pm); regular registration $250 (ends Oct 22 at 5pm); late registration\, if space is still available\, $300 (ends Oct 30 at 5pm)\nLearn more and register\n\nCourse Overview\n\nPolymers are increasingly finding use in medicine. Natural\, synthetic\, and biomimetic polymeric materials will be discussed in the context of the key role they play in advancing medical device technologies. Applications where polymers play a key role include (but are not limited to) biosensing\, tissue replacement/repair\, drug delivery through the oral and transdermal routes\, gene delivery using nanoparticles\, and Covid-19 vaccines \nThis two-day virtual course will address the breadth of different polymeric systems in a wide range of usage areas from medicine and drug delivery to medical devices. Attendees will get an overview of how to evaluate the many medical needs that can be addressed by clever use of polymers. Key takeaways from the course should include: an understanding of which medical devices are functionally dependent on the performance attributes of the polymers used; aspects of designing polymers for specific medical applications including device coatings and use of biomimetic polymers; how to evaluate the merits of using synthetic polymers over naturally-derived polymers for implanted devices; and assessing the ability to modify polymers to enable biodegradable and biostable coatings on devices. \nSpecific Topics Covered\nIntroduction to Polymers for Medical Applications; Biocompatibility  \n\nIntegration of polymers with surrounding tissue; cytotoxicity\n\nGels\, Crosslinked Systems and Stimuli-responsive Hydrogels \n\nApplications: contact lenses\, adhesives in patches; triggered drug delivery\n\nDrug/Protein/Gene Delivery; Nanostructured Polymers \n\nSelf-assembly; nanocarriers for siRNA and mRNA; COVID-19 and other vaccines\n\nNatural Polymers and Biomimetic Polymers \n\nProteins; artificial proteins; biomimetic polymers/proteins; collagen\, elastin\n\nBiodegradable Polymers \n\nSutures; fully-degradable implants; biocompatibility of degradation products\n\nTissue Engineering Scaffolds and Device Coatings \n\nTissue compatibilization using coatings; functionalized surfaces that help to integrate implants; blood-contacting devices; artificial blood vessels; bio-artificial pancreas\n\nWho should attend:\nThis course is likely to be of particular interest to scientists and engineers in medical device industries as well as in biotech companies involved in drug or gene delivery/ vaccines/nanomedicine. People working (or desiring to work) in any function that involves polymeric materials (R&D\, Design Engineering\, Manufacturing\, Quality\, Reliability\, Materials Procurement\, Regulatory Compliance\, etc.) but who have not had directly relevant polymer science training are highly likely to benefit. Please note that some familiarity with chemical nomenclature and structure will be helpful\, but a degree in chemistry is not a requirement to benefit significantly from this survey course. \n\nInstructor Background\nDr. Subbu Venkatraman has a PhD in Polymer Chemistry from Carnegie-Mellon University. \nDr. Venkatraman spent about 15 years in materials and biomedical R&D in the USA\, working with various applications of polymeric materials\, before joining the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore as an Associate Professor in 2000. He was instrumental in starting the Biomaterials effort at NTU and developing the paradigm of research driven by medical needs. He served as Associate Chair for Research in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering for 6 years\, before taking over as Chair in 2011. Under his watch the School’s worldwide ranking jumped 41 places to #3 as per the QS rankings\, and #1 as per the US News & World Report rankings. \nDr. Venkatraman has published extensively in the field of biomaterials\, with a total of 270 publications\, with an H-index of 47 and a citation count of 10\,000. He also holds 70 patents from a total of 171 applications. His work in biomaterials has led to 3 spin-off companies\, with one of them (Amaranth Medical) obtaining substantial series C funding. He has also received the 2014 Singapore President’s Technology Award together with Professor Freddy Boey and Adjunct Professor Tina Wong\, for their innovative application of nanostructures and novel drug delivery approach to combat blindness from glaucoma. He is also the co-founder of Peregrine Ophthlamic Pte Ltd and Amaranth Medical Pte Ltd. \nDr. Venkatraman’s National University of Singapore (NUS) research group was most recently interested in designing and modifying materials for biomedical applications\, with a focus is on nanotechnological approaches to enhance the efficacy of protein drugs and genes. Today\, he is the Innovations Manager for the U.C. San Diego School of Medicine. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/polymers-for-medical-applications-an-overview-of-polymeric-families-and-how-they-are-used-to-treat-and-diagnose-disease-2-day-live-virtual-short-course-nov-2-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Short Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221027T200000
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SUMMARY:Microporous and Degradable Polymers for a Sustainable Future
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Yan Xia\, Department of Chemistry\, Stanford University\nSponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum (GGPF)\n6:30-7:30pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free/$5 donation\, Registration required (Registration deadline: October 26th at 1pm)\n\nAbstract: Innovative polymer chemistry plays an important role in achieving a sustainable future. I will present two types of polymers my lab has developed toward this goal – enabling energy-efficient chemical separations and recyclable thermosets. The first type is microporous ladder-shaped polymers that function as size-sieving membranes for the separation of important gases with minimal energy consumption and environmental impact. We serendipitously discovered an interesting structure-dependent aging behavior for these polymer membranes – separation selectivity is increased considerably over time without losing permeability significantly. By tuning the polymer chain configurations\, we have obtained mechanically robust membranes with an unprecedented combination of ultrahigh selectivity and permeability\, setting record performance for many gas separations. The second type of polymer is degradable/recyclable thermosets based on dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) and cyclic enol ether. An overlooked reactivity of Grubbs catalysts allowed us to synthesize polyDCPD thermosets and composites with a wide range of remarkable mechanical properties\, easy processibility\, and on-demand degradability. I will present the enabling chemistry for these developments\, optimization of material properties and performance\, and paths toward real-world applications. \nSpeaker Background & Research Interests: Yan Xia is an associate professor in the Chemistry department at Stanford University. He grew up in Beijing and received his undergraduate degree from Peking University (’02)\, MSc from McMaster University (’05)\, and PhD from Caltech (’10) all in Chemistry\, where he was trained under the tutelage of Profs. Bob Grubbs (deceased) and Julie Kornfield. Following his PhD study\, he took a well-paid “sabbatical” in industry to work at Dow Chemical as a senior chemist for one and a half years\, but decided curiosity-driven rather than application-driven research is at his heart. He then quit the job and transitioned back to academia as a poor postdoc at MIT for a year. He was extremely fortunate to find a job at Stanford and opened his lab there in the chemistry department in the summer of 2013 and became a tenured member of the department in 2020 amidst all the chaos that year. His research interest lies in the design\, synthesis\, and manipulation of organic materials and polymers. His research group leverages a range of unusual molecular structures and overlooked reactivities to develop innovative soft materials.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/microporous-and-degradable-polymers-for-a-sustainable-future/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221027T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221027T120000
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SUMMARY:Addressing Sustainability Challenges with Earth Abundant Metal Catalysis
DESCRIPTION:Paul Chirik\, Edward S. Sanford Professor\, Princeton University and Editor-in-Chief\, Organometallics\nSponsored by ACS Webinars\, ACS Office of Sustainable Development\, Organometallics\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nHow chemists interact with and ultimately use the elements on the periodic table is one of the primary sustainability challenges for the 21st century. Applications ranging from alternative energy to the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and every day products should rely on terrestrially abundant elements such as iron rather than rare ones that have a large environmental footprint associated with mining and purification. \nJoin Paul Chirik\, Edward S. Sanford Professor at Princeton University and Editor-in-Chief of Organometallics as he explores the new chemistry enabled by catalysis with Earth abundant transition metals. Dr. Chirik and his research group strive to discover highly effective catalysts with applications in the pharmaceutical\, flavor and fragrance\, silicones\, energy and polymer science industries and often engage with industrial collaborators. They seek to uncover the unique pathways that enable these transformations\, many of which are distinct from precious metals and rely on the unique electronic structures of the first row transition metals. Register now to discover the distinct chemistry enabled by iron and cobalt catalysts and the design principles that were used in catalyst discovery. Learn about real-life applications and broad challenges that confront the field such as air-stable\, easily handled precursors\, functional group tolerance\, ligand design and understanding reaction mechanism. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Director of Sustainable Development\, Adelina Voutchkova-Kostal of ACS and is co-produced with the ACS Office of Sustainable Development and Organometallics. \nDiscover more about the webinar topic including submission details for the planned joint Virtual Special Issue in Organometallics and OPR&D “Advances and Applications in Catalysis with Earth-Abundant Metals.” \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to understand your elemental footprint and what is the importance of elemental usage in society\nWhat is the indefensible role of hydrocarbons in our daily lives and what are some approaches to increase the sustainability of our elemental usage and hydrocarbon future\nWhat are the potential frontiers in development of sustainable base-metal catalytic transformations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nThursday\, October 27\, 2022 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to Register with ACS ID\nSlides will be available to download on the day of the webinar
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/addressing-sustainability-challenges-with-earth-abundant-metal-catalysis-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221021T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T064059
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SUMMARY:Women Chemists of Color: National Chemistry Week Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:October 21 @ Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\nFlyers: Topics covered | View speakers\n\nThe ACS Women Chemists Committee continues its 95th anniversary celebration during National Chemist Week 2022.  A special panel of renown women chemists who will lead discussions on three topics (see below).  Come connect with your peers in the chemical enterprise\, hear inspiring stories\, and exchange information. We hope you will join us. \nBreakout room topics:\n\nExploring and implementing self-care strategies as a woman of color in chemistry\nBeing your authentic self in your professional life\nBuilding your army for battle between cultural expectations and career advancement
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/women-chemists-of-color-national-chemistry-week-networking-event/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221020T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T064059
CREATED:20221004T003809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T193604Z
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SUMMARY:Creating Psychedelic Analogs to Treat Neuropsychiatric Disease
DESCRIPTION:Prof. David Olson\, Department of Chemistry\, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine\, UC Davis\nSponsored by ACS Webinars\, ACS Publications\, ACS Division of Medicinal Chemistry\, and American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nWe are at an exciting moment in drug discovery due to the enormous potential of psychedelics and related plasticity-promoting neurotherapeutics to treat common\, but highly debilitating conditions such as schizophrenia\, bipolar disorder\, major depressive disorder\, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. \nJoin Associate Professor Dr. David Olson of UC Davis as he discusses how psychedelics and related molecules\, such as DMT\, LSD\, and MDMA\, rapidly promote the growth of cortical neurons\, providing a potential explanation for their long-lasting therapeutic effects after a single dose. Register now to discover about the development of chemical and molecular tools for studying the mechanisms of action of psychedelics as well as efforts to engineer non-hallucinogenic analogs of these compounds that produce similar sustained therapeutic behavioral effects after a single administration. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Editor-in-Chief Dr. Christa Müller of ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science co-produced with the ACS Division of Medicinal Chemistry\, and ACS Publications. \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nMechanistic details about psychedelic-induced neuroplasticity\nThe development of a novel biosensor for assessing hallucinogenic potential\nThe development of non-hallucinogenic psychoplastogens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nThrusday\, October 20\, 2022 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to Register with ACS ID\nSlides will be available to download on the day of the webinar
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/creating-psychedelic-analogs-to-treat-neuropsychiatric-disease/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221019T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221019T080000
DTSTAMP:20260425T064059
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SUMMARY:Step-by-Step Reaction Searching in CAS SciFinder-n Webinar (Offered at 1am\, 7am\, and 1pm)
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by CAS\nOffered at 1am\, 7am\, and 1pm. Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nGo beyond the traditional A -> B type of reaction query. With CAS SciFindern\, there are many ways to initiate a search resulting in a reaction answer set. See a step-by-step approach to reaction searching and the subsequent ways to achieve effectively filtered results specific to your needs. \nWhat You Will Learn\n\n\nConduct a reaction search and see how to effectively filter a vast number of results to bring back those with the highest percentage yield\, or using preferred reagents\, solvents\, catalysts\, or those that focus on a green chemistry approach.\nSee how the retrosynthesis tool will help you find alternative approaches from published literature or the rule-based predictive process.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/step-by-step-reaction-searching-in-cas-scifinder-n-webinar-offered-at-1am-7am-and-1pm/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CAS Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221023
DTSTAMP:20260425T064059
CREATED:20220504T234151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T164706Z
UID:18776-1666137600-1666483199@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:ACS Western Regional Meeting 2022: Empower the Chemist for a Better Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the ACS Southern Nevada Local Section\nLocation: Flamingo Hotel & Convention Center\, Las Vegas\, Nevada\nLearn more\n\nThe 2022 Western Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society will be held in Las Vegas\, Nevada\, at the Flamingo Hotel & Casino Convention Center from October 19 through October 22\, 2022. This four-day event hosted by the ACS-Southern Nevada local section (ACS-SNS) will highlight achievements\, peak challenges\, and opportunities in the ACS western region and beyond.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-western-regional-meeting-2022-empower-the-chemist-for-a-better-tomorrow/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Regional Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221022
DTSTAMP:20260425T064059
CREATED:20220909T182509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T182935Z
UID:19133-1665878400-1666396799@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:National Chemistry Week
DESCRIPTION:National Chemistry Week (NCW) is a public awareness campaign that promotes the value of chemistry in everyday life. ACS members and chemistry enthusiasts celebrate NCW by coordinating events and communicating the importance of chemistry. Read more about NCW. \nCelebrate 2022 the week of October 16–22\, 2022 with the theme\, “Fabulous Fibers: The Chemistry of Fabrics.” \n\nEducational resources\nGeneral interest resources\nIllustrated poem contest\n\n 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/national-chemistry-week/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Outreach,National Chemistry Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221013T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221013T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T064059
CREATED:20220117T073318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T164636Z
UID:18148-1665689400-1665694800@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting for Silicon Valley Section - October 2022
DESCRIPTION:Please contact Chair to attend as a guest.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-for-silicon-valley-section-october-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221013T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221013T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T064059
CREATED:20221003T235844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T235844Z
UID:19166-1665658800-1665662400@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Debunking Publishing Myths: 10 Tips for Publishing in ACS Journals
DESCRIPTION:Editor-in-Chief Thomas Holme\, Journal of Chemical Education and Associate Editor Kelly Chibale\, Journal of Medicinal Chemistry\nSponsored by ACS Webinars\, ACS on Campus\, and ACS Publications\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nYou’ve done your research and now it’s time to prepare your manuscript\, choose a journal\, get published\, and attract a large readership. Sounds like a daunting process right? ACS Publications want to partner with authors to get their manuscript published as well as ensure authors have the best possible experience regardless of the decision made on their manuscript. \n\n\n\nJoin Editor-in-Chief Thomas Holme of the Journal of Chemical Education and Associate Editor Kelly Chibale of the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry as they provide you insider advice to make your manuscript clear\, concise\, and captivating so that you can improve your chances of getting publishing in an ACS Journal. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Lorraine Clark of ACS Publications and Becky Miller of ACS on Campus and is co-produced with ACS on Campus and ACS Publications. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nTen scholarly publishing tips to write a successful manuscript and choose the most appropriate journal\nHow to best understand the scope of a journal and its simplified submission requirements\nReal-life examples from submissions and some of the typical reasons for manuscript rejection\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nThursday\, October 13\, 2022 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to Register with ACS ID\nSlides will be available to download on the day of the webinar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACS Resources To Enhance Your Research\n\nACS Author Lab is a free online course that empowers authors to prepare and submit strong manuscripts\, avoiding errors that could lead to delays in the publication process\nACS Authoring Services connects you with our language editors and scientific illustrators to help showcase your science at its best\nACS Author University provides videos and articles from our editor community on tips for scientific writing\, securing funding\, rejection\, and much more\nACS Reviewer Lab is a free\, on-demand peer review training course that provides real-life guidance on how to navigate tricky ethical situations\, identify core criteria for evaluating manuscripts\, and write a first-rate review
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/debunking-publishing-myths-10-tips-for-publishing-in-acs-journals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221006T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T064059
CREATED:20221003T235242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T235242Z
UID:19157-1665082800-1665086400@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Charging Ahead: Batteries of the Future (SLAC Public Lecture)
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Yi Cui\, SLAC\, Stanford University\nSponsored by SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory\n7:00-8:00pm\, Hybrid event\, Free\, Registration required to attend in person (Panofsky Auditorium\, SLAC) or watch live on SLAC’s YouTube page. Registration deadline: October 5th. See SLAC Visitor Map\n\nTo transform our energy sources to carbon neutrality\, we need to power as much of modern society as possible with clean electricity. In doing so\, electricity generated from solar and wind sources requires energy storage. To meet today’s tough demands\, however\, energy storage designs must do many things – store more energy\, charge faster\, be capable of mass production\, decrease costs for the consumer\, be safe\, and be made of materials that minimize harm to the environment. We can now address these issues not only through the overall battery chemistry but also by observing the structure and operation of batteries at the nano- and even the atomic scale. In this talk\, I will present some new ideas about the design of batteries – from electric vehicles to consumer power on the grid – and share my perspective on the path to the batteries of the future. \nJoin us at the Panofsky Auditorium or online. Registration is required if you plan to attend the lecture in person. \nWe will also be streaming the lecture live on SLAC’s YouTube. You do not need to register if you plan to watch online. \nClick here for more information about the SLAC Public Lectures. \nAbout the Speaker: \nYi Cui is the Director of the Precourt Institute for Energy at Stanford University. He is the Fortinet Founders Professor in the Departments of Materials Science and Engineering and Energy Science and Engineering\, and a Professor at Photon Science at SLAC. He obtained his B.S. in chemistry from the University of Science and Technology of China in 1998 and his Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Harvard University in 2002. He joined the Stanford faculty in 2005. By now\, he has published 540 research papers in chemistry\, materials science\, and energy science\, earning him a #1 ranking in Thomson Reuter’s “World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds” in 2014\, the US Department of Energy’s Lawrence Award in 2020\, and election to the National Academy of Sciences in 2022. He has founded six companies to commercialize technologies developed by his research group: Amprius\, 4C Air\, EEnotech\, EnerVenue\, LifeLabs Design\, and EnnoPure. Amprius\, a leading high energy density battery company\, was recently listed (AMPX) in the New York Stock Exchange. \nAttend In Person: \nThe public lecture will be held in person at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory\, in the Panofsky Auditorium in the Science & User Support Building (SUSB). Parking is free and can be found in front of the SUSB. Doors open at 6:30 pm. The lecture will start promptly at 7 p.m. and conclude at 8 p.m. There will be opportunities to chat with the scientists following the event. Registration is required if you plan to attend the lecture in person. The deadline to register is Wednesday\, October 5\, 2022. \nCOVID-19 safety protocols: \nSLAC’s current COVID-19 safety protocols for visitors attending an on site event include 1) attendees are encouraged to perform COVID testing prior to the start of the event 2) wearing of a mask is highly recommended  3) social distance when possible 4) if you are feeling sick\, please stay home. \nTo join the public lecture in person\, you are required to follow all protocols and instructions from SLAC staff. We will provide updates to this event page if there are any changes to SLAC’s COVID-19 safety protocols.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/charging-ahead-batteries-of-the-future-slac-public-lecture/
LOCATION:Hybrid event – SLAC\, 2575 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221006T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221006T121500
DTSTAMP:20260425T064059
CREATED:20221003T233325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T233325Z
UID:19154-1665054000-1665058500@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Navigating Questions About Reproductive Health When in the Lab
DESCRIPTION:Robin M. Izzo\, Asst VP\, Environmental Health and Safety\, Princeton University; Dr. Rich Wittman\, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine\, Stanford Health Care; Katie McGeough\, graduate student\, Boston College School of Social Work\nSponsored by ACS Webinars\, ACS Division of Chemical Health & Safety\, ACS Committee on Chemical Safety\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nA recent analysis of the current guidance from more than 100 academic institutions’ Chemical Hygiene Plans (CHPs) indicates that the burden to implement laboratory reproductive health and safety practices is often placed on those already pregnant or planning conception. This report also found inconsistencies in the classification of potential reproductive toxins by resources generally considered to be authoritative\, adding further confusion.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/navigating-questions-about-reproductive-health-when-in-the-lab/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221005T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T064059
CREATED:20221003T232712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221003T232712Z
UID:19151-1664967600-1664971200@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Molecular Glues in Drug Discovery: Solutions that Stick for the Undruggable
DESCRIPTION:Philip Chamberlain\, Co-Founder\, President\, and CEO of Neomorph; Dr. Benjamin Ebert\, Chair\, Medical Oncology\, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Janet Sasso\, Information Scientist at CAS\nSponsored by ACS Webinars and CAS\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nMolecular glues have emerged as one of the promising approaches for drug discovery to treat a wide range of diseases such as cancer\, inflammatory and immune diseases\, and infections. Currently\, conventional small molecule inhibitors can only target a small portion of disease-causing proteins\, leaving the majority as undruggable. However\, protein degradation utilizing small molecule glues is able to recruit non-druggable proteins for rapid destruction. \n\n\n\nJoin Philip Chamberlain the Co-Founder\, President\, and CEO of Neomorph\, Dr. Benjamin Ebert\, the Chair of Medical Oncology of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute\, and Janet Sasso\, Information Scientist at CAS as they discuss a landscape view of the research and drug discovery efforts for molecular glues\, the latest techniques for molecular glue drug discovery\, and their application in the treatment of diseases. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Angela Zhou\, Information Scientist at CAS and is co-produced by CAS\, a division of the American Chemical Society. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nLandscape views of molecular glue research\, drug discovery\, and therapeutic potential\nThe latest molecular glue drug discovery efforts\nApplication of molecular glues for disease treatment\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nWednesday\, October 5\, 2022 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to Register with ACS ID\nSlides will be available to download on the day of the webinar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Resources\n\nMolecular Glues and Induced Proximity – Article by Janet Sasso of CAS\nMolecular Glues are Beginning to Stick – Article by Gina Vitale of C&EN
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/molecular-glues-in-drug-discovery-solutions-that-stick-for-the-undruggable/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220928T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T064059
CREATED:20220909T002301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T002301Z
UID:19106-1664362800-1664366400@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Los Increíbles Líquidos Iónicos: Síntesis y Caracterización
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Clarissa P. Frizzo\, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria and Prof. Ingrid Montes\, Universidad de Puerto Rico\, Recinto de Río Piedras\nSponsored by ACS Webinars\, Sociedad Quimica de Mexico\, and C&EN en Espanol\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nLos líquidos iónicos (IL) se describieron por primera vez hace casi un siglo aunque recientemente han despertado interés debido a una variedad de aplicaciones potenciales en procesos químicos\, biológicos y con los más diversos materiales. Las propiedades fisicoquímicas de estos compuestos se pueden ajustar fácilmente mediante la elección adecuada del catión y el anión que los constituyen. Por lo tanto\, una propiedad más atractiva de los ILs es la flexibilidad o el ajuste del desarrollo de las propiedades físicas\, químicas y biológicas al cambiar la estructura del catión y el anión. \nDurante el webinar gratuito\, la Dra. Clarissa P. Frizzo de la Universidade Federal de Santa Maria en Brasil hablará sobre cómo se puede sintetizar y caracterizar nuevos líquidos iónicos y cómo funcionan sus propiedades físicas\, como la tensión superficial\, la viscosidad\, la densidad\, la estabilidad térmica y la fuerza de interacción catión-anión. Regístrese hoy para aprender sobre las propiedades de los tensioactivos\, lubricantes\, emulsionantes propiedades biológicas tales como citotoxicidad y actividad antimicrobiana. \n\n\n\nLo Que El Público Aprenderá\n\nQué son líquidos iónicos\nCuales son las propriedades físicas de líquidos iónicos y como se caracterizan\nQué es la aplicación de líquidos iónicos en la biolubricación\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetalles del Evento\n\nMiércoles\, el 28 de Septiembre\, 2022 @ 2:00–3:00pm ET / 1:00-2:00pm CT\nCoste: Gratuito\nLas diapositivas estarán disponibles para descargar el día del evento
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/los-increibles-liquidos-ionicos-sintesis-y-caracterizacion/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220922T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220922T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T064059
CREATED:20220909T001645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T001645Z
UID:19104-1663871400-1663875000@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Tightly-Bound Polymers
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Frank Blum\, Department of Chemistry\, Oklahoma State University\nSponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum\n6:30-7:30pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free/$5 donation\, Registration required (Registration deadline: September 21st at 1pm)\n\nAbstract:\nTightly-bound polymer can be described as those polymer segments near a solid surface with which they have a strong attraction. Compared to bulk segments\, they have reduced mobility\, smaller heat capacity\, and broadened-elevated glass transitions. The distance scale for such a polymer interphase in several systems was determined to be around 1 nm. Nevertheless\, they can have a significant effect on the properties of composites. Their small scale makes them difficult to characterize with most techniques normally used in polymer composites. To highlight the effects of these tiny interphases\, we have used large specific surface area substrates (nanoparticles such as silica\, alumina and graphene oxide) with small adsorbed amounts of polymer. Typically\, we have used polymers which hydrogen bond to the substrates. To probe both the dynamics and structure of the interphase we have used FTIR\, deuterium NMR\, calorimetry\, and molecular simulations. We find that this combination of techniques can give us some significant insight into these important interphases. For example\, they may have glass transitions which can be 40 to 100 °C wide! \nSpeaker Background & Research Interests:\n\nFrank D. Blum\, Harrison I. Bartlett Chair and Regents’ Professor of Chemistry at Oklahoma State University has research interests in materials science and surface chemistry. His work has focused on the molecular motion and physical properties of polymers and surface-active agents at interfaces. He has also headed an interdisciplinary group to make polymer composites from used carpets and beverage bottles. Frank is a Fellow of the American Chemical Society and a Fellow of the Division of Polymer Chemistry (POLY)\, Inc. His ACS National service includes: Chair of the Committee on Nominations and Elections and the Divisional Activities Committees. Frank has also served as Councilor from the South Central Missouri Section and Polymer Division of the ACS for 30 years. For POLY\, he served as Assistant Editor of Polymer Preprints\, Secretary\, and in the Chair succession (Chair in 1999). The Division awarded him both a Distinguished Service Award and Special Service Award. He received his BS and MS degrees from Eastern Illinois University in 1976 and 1977\, respectively. He received his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Minnesota in 1981. 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/tightly-bound-polymers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dinner Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220921T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220921T090000
DTSTAMP:20260425T064059
CREATED:20220909T000347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T000347Z
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SUMMARY:More than One Route to Inclusion: How Different Demographic Groups Confront Global Underrepresentation
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Isai T. Urasa\, Director of the Water Resources Research Laboratory\, Hampton University; Asst. Prof. Hooi Ling Lee\, Universiti Sains\, Malaysia; Kabrena Rodda\, Senior Scientist\, Pacific Northwest National Lab; Prof. Ingrid Montes\, University of Puerto Rico\, Rio Piedras Campus\nSponsored by ACS Webinars\, ACS Office of Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion & Respect; ACS Committee on International Activities\n8-9am\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\n\n\n\nWhat does diversity and inclusion mean in different countries? Today more than ever\, it is important to understand that diversity implies recognizing the differences of each demographic group and their unique dialog and culture. \nJoin a multicultural panel of speakers as they discuss how effective communication will require a global mindset to ensure that a diversified workforce is nurtured and integrated in order to inspire creativity and ensure innovation. \nThis ACS Webinar is co-produced with the ACS Office of Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion & Respect and the ACS Committee on International Activities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhat cultural barriers need to come down in order to develop an inclusive culture\nHow can cross-cultural competence be developed and who should be responsible\nWhat changes are needed to adopt a global mindset\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nWednesday\, September 21\, 2022 @ 11am-12pm ET\nFree to Register with ACS ID\nSlides will be available to download on the day of the webinar
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/more-than-one-route-to-inclusion-how-different-demographic-groups-confront-global-underrepresentation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220921T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220921T080000
DTSTAMP:20260425T064059
CREATED:20220909T001055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T001055Z
UID:19099-1663743600-1663747200@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:Nanotechnology Research in CAS SciFinder-n Webinar (offered 1am\, 7am\, 1pm Pacific Time)
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by CAS\nOffered at 1am\, 7am\, and 1pm Pacific Time. Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\n\nApplications for using nano-sized particles have expanded from colloids and pure physical domains into pharmaceutical formulation\, electrodes\, cosmetics\, ceramics\, and others. Join us as we show you how to incorporate nanotechnology in your research using CAS SciFindern. \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\n\nSee some best practices on searching for nano-sized materials and their respective applications.\nDiscover how a combination of substance\, formula\, and text searches combined with filtering capabilities drive focused search results.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/nanotechnology-research-in-cas-scifinder-n-webinar-offered-1am-7am-1pm-pacific-time/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CAS Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220921T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220921T080000
DTSTAMP:20260425T064059
CREATED:20220908T235655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T235655Z
UID:19093-1663743600-1663747200@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:ACS on Campus: Peer Review Week (Peer Review & Research Integrity)
DESCRIPTION:Professor Marc Hillmyer\, Editor-in-Chief\, Macromolecules\nSponsored by ACS Publications\nSeptember 21\, 2022\, 6-7am\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nCelebrate Peer Review Week with ACS on Campus! Join us on September 21st to learn about peer review through the lens of research integrity. Prof. Marc A. Hillmyer\, Editor-in-Chief of Macromolecules and Chair of the ACS Publication Ethics Committee\, will lead a conversation about how we can all create and support trust in scientific research. All researchers in the sciences\, not just chemistry\, are encouraged to sign up for this free webinar!
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-on-campus-peer-review-week-peer-review-research-integrity/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Publications Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T064059
CREATED:20220906T014048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T014048Z
UID:19053-1663574400-1663779600@www.siliconvalleyacs.org
SUMMARY:C&EN's virtual Talented 12 Symposium (Pt1: 9/19@9:30-11:30am\, Pt2: 9/20@9:30-10:45am\, Pt3: 9/20@Noon-3:30pm\, Pt4: 9/21@6:30-8:30am
DESCRIPTION:Keynote speakers: Prof. Zhenan Bao\, Stanford University; Prof. Ben L. Feringa\, University of Groningen and Nobel Laureate\nSponsored by Chemical & Engineering News\n\nPart 1: Sept. 19 from 9:30-11:30am.\nPart 2: Sept. 20 from 9:30am-10:45am.\nPart 3: Sept. 20 from Noon-3:30pm.\nPart 4: Sept. 21 from 6:30-8:30am.\n\n\nOnline via Zoom\, Free\, Learn more and register\n\nC&EN’s Talented 12 program celebrates young chemists working in academia\, industry\, and government who are just beginning to put their innovative and transformative ideas into practice. This special three-day event features remarks from keynote speakers. Don’t miss these exciting TED-style talks by the rising stars in our 2022 class in which they lay out their vision for the future of their fields.\n\nPart 1: Opening Remarks: Thermo Fisher Scientific; Keynote: Zhenan Bao; T12 Speakers: Alex Komor Base-Editing Ace\, David Romney Enzyme Architect\, Maher El-Kady Graphene Vanguard\, and Alexandra Velian Inorganic Chemist\n\nPart 2: T12 Speakers: Abigal Dommer Molecular Modeler\, Bichlien Nguyen IT Innovator\, Adeyemi Adeleye Environmental Chemist\, and Cate Levey Climate-Tech Champion\n\nPart 3: Remarks and Introduction: Carolyn Bertozzi\, ACS Central Science Editor-in-Chief; Speaker: Professor Dame Clare P. Grey\, 2022 ACS Central Science Disruptors and Innovators Prize Lecture\n\nPart 4: Closing Remarks: Thermo Fisher Scientific; Keynote: Ben L. Feringa; T12 Speakers: Ming Joo Koh Organic Chemist\, Weixue Wang Assay Inventor\, Gabe Gomes Machine Learning Maestro\, Helen Tran Polymer Designer\n\nFill out and submit the form to attend this virtual symposium\, which will cover a range of exciting\, cutting-edge research.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/cens-virtual-talented-12-symposium-pt1-9-19930-1130am-pt2-9-20930-1045am-pt3-9-20noon-330pm-pt4-9-21630-830am/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220918
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SUMMARY:Advances in Polyolefins
DESCRIPTION:3-day workshop held September 18-21\, 2022\nDoubletree by Hilton\, Rohnert Park\, CA\nSponsored by ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry\nRegistration required\n\nAdvances in Polyolefins (APO-22) proudly announces the third Professor James McGrath Memorial Lectureship\nTobin J. Marks\, Northwestern University \n\nTHE MCGRATH MEMORIAL LECTURESHIP\n\n\nIn honor of the many contributions of Prof. James E. McGrath\, including the creation of the “Advances in Polyolefins” workshop series in 1997\, APO 2017 introduced a lectureship in his honor. Prof. McGrath was the University Distinguished Professor and Ethyl Corp. Professor of Chemistry at Virginia Tech. He wrote more than 400 articles and was a co-inventor of 40 patents. Prof. McGrath was the recipient of many awards in recognition of his scientific contributions. \n\n\nPARTIAL LIST OF INVITED SPEAKERS\n\n\n\nRufina Alamo (Florida State University)\nFinizia Auriemma (Università Federico II\, Napoli)\nCristophe Boisson (CNRS\, France)\nEugene Chen (Colorado State University)\nPaul Chirik (Princeton University)\nDongmei Cui (ChangChun Institute of Applied Chemistry)\nPhil Fontaine (Dow)\nLeon Govaert (Eindhoven University of Technology)\nDamien Guironnet (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)\nJulia Ham (U.S. Naval Academy)\nKen Kearns (Dow)\nClark Landis (University of Wisconsin)\nCarlos Lopez-Barron (ExxonMobil)\nAlceo Macchioni (University of Perugia)\nBob Maughon (Sabic)\nScott McIndoe (University of Victoria)\nKalman Migler (NIST)\nAlejandro Mueller\, (University of Basque Country\, Spain)\nAlberto Ortin (Polymer Char)\nChristian Paulik (Johannes Kepler University)\nMarcia Pires (Nova Chemicals)\nKim Ragaert (Maastricht University)\nJay Reimers (ExxonMobil)\nAaron Sadow (Iowa State University)\nRoland Schmidt (Arlanxeo)\nSusannah Scott (University of California\, Santa Barbara)\nKen-ichi Seno (Sumitomo)\nFabio Sofri (Braskem)\nMaria Soliman (Sabic)\nTheo Tervoort (ETH)\n\n\n\nIntroduction\n\n\nThe last “Advances in Polyolefins” Workshop (APO 2019) was held in September 2019\, with 137 in attendance. This Advances in Polyolefins(APO 22)\, will be the 13th in this series held biennially. Topics will include catalysis\, characterization\, physical/mechanical behavior\, structure/property relationships\, thermal analysis\, melt rheology\, processing/fabrication\, applications\, stability/degradation phenomena\, and blends/composites. All invited speakers are experts in their areas from both industries and academia worldwide. This workshop will again bring together researchers from industrial\, academic\, and government laboratories to discuss the state-of-the-art in polyolefin chemistry and technology. The purpose of this workshop is to address key challenges\, opportunities and advances in the area of polyolefin research. We are making changes (more social and meal events) to how this workshop is run to allow maximum interactions among all participants.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/advances-in-polyolefins/
LOCATION:In-Person in Mountain View at Cuesta Park Group BBQ Areas #1-2\, 615 Cuesta Drive\, Mountain View\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220915T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220915T163000
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SUMMARY:The 32nd First Annual Ig Nobel Ceremony 2022
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Improbable Research\nSeptember 15\, 3-4:30pm PT\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Learn more\n\nThe 32nd First Annual Ig Nobel Prize ceremony will happen (as in 2020 and 2021\, in deference to the lurking ambitions of Covid-19) entirely online on Thursday\, September 15\, 2022\, at 6:00 pm (US eastern time). Ten new Ig Nobel prizes will be awarded for things that make people LAUGH\, then THINK. \nWhile you are waiting… watch a recording of last year’s (2021) Ig Nobel Prize ceremony. And dip into some of the press reports\, which even include an editorial or two.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/the-32nd-first-annual-ig-nobel-ceremony-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Awards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220915T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220915T120000
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CREATED:20220906T012433Z
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SUMMARY:Addressing Sustainability Challenges with Earth Abundant Metal Catalysis
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Paul Chirik\, Princeton University & Editor-in-Chief\, Organometallics\nSponsored by ACS Webinars\, ACS Office of Sustainable Development\, and Organometallics\nSeptember 15\, 11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\n\n\n\nHow chemists interact with and ultimately use the elements on the periodic table is one of the primary sustainability challenges for the 21st century. Applications ranging from alternative energy to the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and every day products should rely on terrestrially abundant elements such as iron rather than rare ones that have a large environmental footprint associated with mining and purification. \nJoin Paul Chirik\, Edward S. Sanford Professor at Princeton University and Editor-in-Chief of Organometallics as he explores the new chemistry enabled by catalysis with Earth abundant transition metals. Dr. Chirik and his research group strive to discover highly effective catalysts with applications in the pharmaceutical\, flavor and fragrance\, silicones\, energy and polymer science industries and often engage with industrial collaborators. They seek to uncover the unique pathways that enable these transformations\, many of which are distinct from precious metals and rely on the unique electronic structures of the first row transition metals. Register now to discover the distinct chemistry enabled by iron and cobalt catalysts and the design principles that were used in catalyst discovery. Learn about real-life applications and broad challenges that confront the field such as air-stable\, easily handled precursors\, functional group tolerance\, ligand design and understanding reaction mechanism. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Director of Sustainable Development\, Adelina Voutchkova-Kostal of ACS and is co-produced with the ACS Office of Sustainable Development and Organometallics. \nDiscover more about the webinar topic including submission details for the planned joint Virtual Special Issue in Organometallics and OPR&D “Advances and Applications in Catalysis with Earth-Abundant Metals.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to understand your elemental footprint and what is the importance of elemental usage in society\nWhat is the indefensible role of hydrocarbons in our daily lives and what are some approaches to increase the sustainability of our elemental usage and hydrocarbon future\nWhat are the potential frontiers in development of sustainable base-metal catalytic transformations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nThursday\, September 15\, 2022 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to Register with ACS ID\nSlides will be available to download on the day of the webinar
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/addressing-sustainability-challenges-with-earth-abundant-metal-catalysis/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220914T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220914T150000
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SUMMARY:Catalyze the Vote! 2023 ACS President-Elect Candidates
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Mary K. Carroll\, Union College; and Prof. Rigoberto Hernandez\, Johns Hopkins University\nSponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Younger Chemists Committee\nSeptember 14\, 2-3pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\n\n\n\nJoin Mary K. Carroll of Union College and Rigoberto Hernandez of Johns Hopkins University for a friendly virtual discussion between the 2023 ACS President-Elect Candidates. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover more about each candidate’s values as they answer questions relevant to young chemists as well as the entire Society. Become more informed of their specific goals during this free interactive broadcastY and get the information you need to confidently cast your vote. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Amber Wilson of Green Analytics\, LLC and co-produced with the ACS Younger Chemists Committee. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nMeet the ACS President-Elect Candidates\nListen as the candidates share their vision for ACS\nAsk your questions for the candidates\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nWednesday\, September 14\, 2022 @ 5-6pm ET\nFree to Register with ACS ID\nSlides will be available to download on the day of the webinar
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/catalyze-the-vote-2023-acs-president-elect-candidates/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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