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SUMMARY:How to Make Your Communication Accessible: The Newly Expanded ACS Inclusivity Style Guide
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and EIE\n11 am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nInclusive communication considers word choice\, formatting\, image selection\, and the accessibility of your content to all audiences. The term “accessibility” is commonly misunderstood or defined so broadly that it can be difficult for some people to make improvements. \n\n\n\nJoin Associate Director Racquel Jemison of the Office of DEIR at ACS as she defines accessibility in three contexts: the use of plain language\, compatibility with assistive technologies\, and design and formatting. Register now to discover how to incorporate accessibility in your writing or communication projects as well as a range of easy-to-apply activities for many forms of communication ranging from peer-reviewed technical papers to social media posts. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Victoria Fuentes of the American Chemical Society and is co-produced with the ACS Office of Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Respect (DEIR). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nThe importance of accessibility as a form of equity\nHow to plan and design a communication project with accessibility in mind\nSimple methods to make your content more accessible for all\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nWednesday\, January 31\, 2024 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to register with ACS ID\nSlides will be available on the day of the Live event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Resource\n\nACS Inclusivity Style Guide – This guide aims to help American Chemical Society staff and members communicate in ways that recognize and respect diversity in all its forms.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/how-to-make-your-communication-accessible-the-newly-expanded-acs-inclusivity-style-guide/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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SUMMARY:SLAC Public Lecture: Searching for Trolls under the Electron Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Ryland\, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Stanford PULSE Institute\nSponsored by SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory\n7-8 pm\, Free\, Register here to watch in person in the Kavli Auditorium\, or watch the lecture live on SLAC’s YouTube page | Learn more\n\nPlants draw energy for all their chemical reactions from sunlight. Why can’t we? In theory\, this can be done by building a molecular bridge: Attach a molecule that absorbs light and gives the energy to electrons to a molecule that accepts the electrons and uses them to catalyze the desired chemical reaction. With this strategy\, we can design complexes that\, for example\, use sunlight to convert water to hydrogen fuel. Electrons cross the molecular bridge at high speed under the subtle influence of quantum mechanics. Often\, they do not make it all the way across because they’ve been captured\, stuck\, or reflected back (or maybe eaten by bridge trolls). To counter this\, we must investigate the details of the electrons’ rapid dash across the bridge. In this lecture\, I will explain how we are using SLAC’s new experimental capabilities\, such as ultrafast X-ray pulses\, to design bridges that smoothly transport electrons and drive chemical reactions important to society. \nAbout the speaker: Elizabeth Ryland is a postdoctoral fellow at the Stanford PULSE Institute\, where she uses SLAC’s X-ray free-electron laser to study important chemical reactions relevant to solar energy and catalysis. She received her bachelor’s degree from Louisiana Tech University and did her doctoral research at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign\, where she built a table-top version of an X-ray laser. She then worked at the Naval Research Lab before joining SLAC in 2021. Ryland has since performed X-ray experiments at research facilities across the globe to understand better how molecules turn sunlight into energy.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/slac-public-lecture-searching-for-trolls-under-the-electron-bridge/
LOCATION:Hybrid event – SLAC\, 2575 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Mosher Award Reception and Lecture
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 Mosher Award recipients are Drs. Cynthia Maryanoff and Bruce Maryanoff.   \n\nDate: Thursday\, January 25\, 2024\nTime: Networking Reception 5:30-7pm\, Presentations 7-8pm\nLocation: SAPP Center\, Stanford University. The SAPP Center for Science Teaching and Learning is located in the remodeled “Old Chemistry” building on Stanford Campus. 376 Lomita Dr\, Stanford.  Free parking at Roth Way Garage after 4pm (see map at bottom of this entry).\nCost: $20 per person. To be collected at the door\, cash or checks only.  Registration required\nView flyer\n\nInitiated in 1980\, the Silicon Valley ACS Harry and Carol Mosher Award recognizes individuals who advance the chemistry profession\, make impactful scientific contributions\, and support ACS in their outreach efforts to share chemistry with the general public.  The award includes an ACS engraved plaque\, a $2\,000 honorarium\, and a Mosher Lecture event.  \nAbstracts\nAdventures in Drug Discovery: TOPAMAX® (Topiramate) for Treating Epilepsy and Migraine. Bruce E. Maryanoff\, formerly at Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development\, Spring House\, PA 19477-0776 \nDuring my 35-year career in the pharmaceutical industry (Johnson & Johnson) as a drug hunter\, I have encountered many therapeutic targets and many clinical candidates. Under the old drug discovery paradigm of phenotypic assessment\, I discovered TOPAMAX (topiramate)\, a billion-dollar drug for treating epilepsy and migraine headache. Its mechanisms of actions are diverse\, but still not fully understood. Phenotypic assessment mainly involves pharmacological and cellular methodology\, an approach which has become disfavored in the 21st century\, given the wealth of receptor and enzyme molecular targets that have emerged\, especially since the sequencing of the human genome. Nevertheless\, phenotypic assessment still can have a valuable role to play for certain unmet medical needs. \nWhy Hawaii? Kona Coffee!  Cyndie Maryanoff.  Co-CEO and CTO at Absolute Palate®\, Holicong\, PA 18928 \nIn 2015\, Bruce and Cyndie Maryanoff established Absolute Palate® LLC (www.absolute- palate.com) as a coffee business on the Big Island of Hawaii. Thus\, their long-standing passion for exceptional coffees and love of Hawaii were merged. A special interest in premium\, single-estate 100% Kona coffee\, led them to purchase two coffee farms in the iconic Kona Coffee Belt\, which provide coffee fruit that is hand-picked\, processed into green beans\, and custom-roasted in small batches with a fluidized-bed air roaster. They assembled a laboratory for on-site decaffeination\, thereby extracting green beans with supercritical carbon dioxide to furnish a flavorful 100% Kona decaf coffee (Absolute Decaf). Cyndie will discuss this coffee project and the organic chemistry that contributes to coffee’s special aroma and flavor. \nBrief Biographical Information\nBruce Maryanoff received a BS and PhD at the Drexel Institute of Technology in Philadelphia and was a postdoctoral fellow at Princeton.  He then embarked on a decades-long career in research and management with Johnson & Johnson.  He is currently a Visiting Investigator at the Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla\, CA.  View biography  \nCynthia Maryanoff received a BS at Drexel University and a PhD at Princeton University.  She performed postdoctoral research at Princeton.  She joined Johnson & Johnson for a long career in research and management.  She is currently a Foundation Distinguished Professor at the Baruch S. Blumberg Institute in Doylestown PA.  View biography  \nBoth Maryanoffs have extensive experience in drug discovery and management in the pharmaceutical industry.  They are long-term active participants and supporters of ACS activities.  They are founders of the Maryanoff Scholars – an annual program to assist undergraduate chemistry students in research in chemistry at Drexel University.  The Maryanoffs also founded Absolute Palate LLC\, a coffee company specializing in single-estate 100% Kona coffee\, with two coffee farms in Hawaii.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/mosher-award-reception-and-lecture/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Awards,Lecture
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SUMMARY:The Formula for Successful Interviews
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars\, ACS Business Development & Management Division\, ACS Professional Relations Division\n11 am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nWhile your experience and publication count might earn you the opportunity to interview for a position\, more often than not\, the candidate who performs best during the interview gets the job. \n\n\n\nJoin Patricia Simpson\, Director of Chemical Sciences Academic Advising and Career Services at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as she describes what employers look for when interviewing candidates\, how you can best demonstrate your skills and abilities\, and how you can seamlessly incorporate what you’ve learned about an employer into any type of interview. Register now to discover how to successfully demonstrate why you are the best fit for your next job opportunity even if you might not have everything an employer is seeking on paper. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Matt Grandbois\, Strategic Partnership Manager of DuPont Electronics & Industrial and is co-produced by ACS Division of Business Development and Management and the ACS Division of Professional Relations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to start networking in order to build leads and gain knowledge about potential employers\nTechniques for presenting your best self during interviews\, including the STAR method and personalized preparation\, in a way the interviewer wants to hear\nHow to navigate various types of interview settings (phone\, virtual\, on-site\, etc.) with confidence and leave a lasting impression\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nThursday\, January 25\, 2024 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to register with ACS ID\nSlides will be available on the day of the Live event
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/the-formula-for-successful-interviews/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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SUMMARY:Scientific breakthroughs and emerging trends to watch in 2024: Expert webinar and panel
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by CAS\n7:30-9:00 am\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nWith millions of publications and patents published annually\, the rate of scientific progress can feel overwhelming. What if you had a landscape view of the emerging scientific landscape\, the trends to focus on\, and the ones to deprioritize? Join experts from Lawrence Livermore National Lab\, Oak Ridge National Lab\, The Ohio State University\, and CAS as they highlight the scientific breakthroughs and trends to watch in 2024. \nRegister for brief presentations\, a panel discussion\, and a Q&A on the following topics: \n\nAI’s impact in R&D\nThe rise of biomaterials\nTackling the undruggables\nSustainability trends
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/scientific-breakthroughs-and-emerging-trends-to-watch-in-2024-expert-webinar-and-panel/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CAS Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240119T110000
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SUMMARY:Frontier Fridays: Sorbent-based Direct Air Capture of CO₂ at Scale
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Committee on Science\n10-11 am\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nAccording to the International Energy Agency (IEA)\, direct air capture (DAC) is currently operating at just 18 plants worldwide and only collecting 0.01 million metric tons of CO2 combined per year. To stay on track to meet IEA 2050 net zero goals and limit global warming to 1.5˚C\, DAC will need to scale up to capture 60 million metric tons per year worldwide by 2030 alone. So\, limiting factors\, including cost\, materials\, thermal and fluid management\, process engineering and advanced manufacturing need to be addressed quickly! \n\n\n\nDavid Moore\, the Carbon Capture Technology Leader for GE Vernova Advanced Research\, and his group are preparing to scale up their promising sorbent-based DAC system by more than 20-fold for a new round of testing in 2024. This project grew out of previous efforts to capture water from arid desert air for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)\, and is a prime example of how novel solutions like DAC can arise through partnerships between US Government agencies\, academia\, and industry. By seamlessly coupling experimentation and computation\, including the use of advanced machine learning methods\, sorbent materials and sorbent-binder formulations were discovered to create a coating that\, when covering a large surface area of a heat exchanger\, will act like a sponge to pull CO2 out of the air and transfer it to other parts of the DAC system for processing into a storable or usable form. \nRegister now to learn about this promising contribution to the growing landscape of carbon capture science\, how this system addresses limiting factors to scaling up DAC\, and the strategic ways that General Electric’s team collaborated with external partners in government and academia to advance their work. This ACS Webinar is moderated by Young-Shin Jun (Chair of Science & Technology Subcommittee of the ACS Committee on Science) of the Washington University in St. Louis and is co-produced with the ACS Committee on Science. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhat is sorbent-based direct air CO2 capture and how experimentally-derived structure-property-performance relationships coupled with machine learning play a role in the iterative advancement of sorbent materials\nHow scaling up direct air carbon capture will depend on intersecting innovations across materials\, thermal and fluid management\, process engineering and advanced manufacturing\nHow partnerships across government\, academia\, and industry are critical to large-scale scientific advancement
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/frontier-fridays-sorbent-based-direct-air-capture-of-co%e2%82%82-at-scale/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240113T143000
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SUMMARY:Kid Makers: Pop Up Hands-on Chemistry for Middle School Scientists
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Silicon Valley and Redwood City Public Library (RCPL)\n2:00-2:30 pm\, RCPL Downtown Location\, 1044 Middlefield Road\,\nRedwood City\, Free\, Learn more\n\nYoung scientists explore different aspects of chemistry! Once a month\, join members of the ACS and take part in hands on experiments. For ages 9-12. This program will take place in the Makerspace.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/kid-makers-pop-up-hands-on-chemistry-for-middle-school-scientists-2/
LOCATION:In-person (Redwood City Public Library-Downtown Library)\, 1044 Middlefield Road\, Redwood City\, CA\, 94063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240111T210000
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SUMMARY:Silicon Valley ACS Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:To attend as a guest\, please contact the Chair
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/silicon-valley-acs-executive-committee-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231217T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231217T150000
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CREATED:20231209T033249Z
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SUMMARY:Dr. Robert Huw Morgan: Holiday Organ Concert
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Stanford Department of Music and Stanford Office for Religious & Spiritual Life\n1:30-3:00pm\, Stanford Memorial Church\, 450 Jane Stanford Way\, Building. 500\, Stanford\, CA 94305\, Free\, Open to the Public\, Learn more \n\nUniversity Organist Dr. Robert Huw Morgan presents a program of festive organ works celebrating the season. This event is free and open to the public. \nDonations will be accepted in support of music at Memorial Church. \nParking and Accessibility information for Memorial Church can be found here.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/dr-robert-huw-morgan-holiday-organ-concert/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231214T210000
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SUMMARY:Silicon Valley ACS Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:7:00-9:00pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free. To attend as a guest\, please contact the Chair.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/silicon-valley-acs-executive-committee-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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SUMMARY:Know the Crystallization Pathway During Processing: Crystallization of Nylons Using Fast Scanning Calorimetry and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Xiaoshi Zhang\, PhD\, Plastics Engineering Technology\, Penn State University Behrend\nSponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum (GGPF)\n6pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free/$5 Donation; Registration required\nRegistration deadline: Tuesday\, December 12@1pm\n\nAbstract: In plastic manufacturing\, understanding the interplay between processing conditions and the resulting properties of plastics is crucial. In this presentation\, I will delve into the intricate relationship between processing conditions and the resultant properties of polymers\, with a particular focus on nylons\, PEEK\, and their composites. Initially\, I will discuss our recent research that utilizes Fast Scanning Calorimetry along with other technologies to unravel the complexities of crystallization pathways. We observe that through crystallization cooling pathways in a wide range from 10 K/s to 2000 K/s\, kinetics and morphology can exhibit completely different behaviors\, even under identical crystallization temperatures. Following this\, I will examine the impact of shear on crystallization. Our exploration includes how rotational rheometry\, employing Couette flow instead of traditional Poiseuille flow\, broadens our understanding of shear-induced kinetics and morphological transitions. This is complemented by techniques such as synchrotron X-ray and X-ray CT\, through which we will discuss intriguing observations in PEEK glass fiber and carbon fiber composites. Throughout the presentation\, I will demonstrate how these methodologies significantly enhance our understanding of plastic processing\, particularly in the context of injection molding. The insights gained are pivotal for the strategic manipulation of key processing parameters\, such as injection velocity\, pack pressure\, and mold temperature. This knowledge is essential for optimizing the final properties of the manufactured parts. \nSpeaker Background: Dr. Xiaoshi Zhang is a research faculty member at Penn State Behrend\, where he dedicates his efforts to studying polymer crystallization under processing-relevant conditions\, advanced plastic polymer characterization\, and the sustainability of plastics. His work at Penn State is marked by notable industry collaborations\, securing funding from organizations including INVISTA\, SKF\, Shell\, and the American Chemical Council. Prior to joining Penn State Behrend in 2020\, Dr. Zhang gained valuable industry experience at DSM\, a leader in engineering plastics. His contributions to polymer science have been recognized through his published work\, which has been featured on the covers of journals like Macromolecules and Macromolecular Rapid Communications\, and has received acknowledgment from the DOE Office of Science. Dr. Zhang earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Florida State University\, studying under Professor Rufina Alamo.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/know-the-crystallization-pathway-during-processing-crystallization-of-nylons-using-fast-scanning-calorimetry-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231213T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T070219
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SUMMARY:Breaking Down the Mechanics of Polymers: From Networks to Viscoelasticity
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Division of Polymeric Materials: Science & Engineering (PMSE)\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nWhen designing polymers to achieve desired characteristics\, such as toughness\, elasticity\, and resilience\, you must not only consider the type of polymer\, but also the mechanics of its macromolecular architecture. \n\n\n\nSergei Sheiko of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will first delve into the nuanced properties of polymer networks\, including their modulus\, strain-stiffening behavior\, and swelling tendencies\, all of which are intricately linked to the network’s architectural configuration. Then\, Adrianne Rosales of the University of Texas at Austin\, will underscore the significance of viscoelasticity – a phenomenon embodying both solid and liquid properties. She will also elucidate the mechanical characterization of viscoelastic materials\, employing shear oscillatory rheology techniques in both the linear and nonlinear regions. \nRegister now to gain a deeper understanding of the intricate world of polymer mechanics and its impact on material behavior. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Michael Silverstein of the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and co-produced with the ACS Division of Polymeric Materials: Science & Engineering (PMSE). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nThe elastic responses of elastomers and gels\nNetwork architecture: Decoupling softness\, firmness\, and swelling ratio\nThe forensics of polymer networks: Deciphering the network structure from its nonlinear elastic response\nCharacterizing the storage and loss moduli using shear rheology\nCharacterizing stress relaxation in viscoelastic polymers\nRheological characterization: The differences between “linear” and “nonlinear”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nWednesday\, December 13\, 2023 @ 2-3:30pm ET\nFree to register with ACS ID\nSlides will be available on the day of the Live event
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/breaking-down-the-mechanics-of-polymers-from-networks-to-viscoelasticity/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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SUMMARY:Kid Makers: Pop Up Hands-on Chemistry for Middle School Scientists
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Silicon Valley and Redwood City Public Library (RCPL)\n2:00-2:30pm\, RCPL Downtown Location\, 1044 Middlefield Road\,\nRedwood City\, Free\, Learn more\n\nYoung scientists explore different aspects of chemistry! Once a month\, join members of the ACS and take part in hands on experiments. For ages 9-12. This program will take place in the Makerspace.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/kid-makers-pop-up-hands-on-chemistry-for-middle-school-scientists/
LOCATION:In-person (Redwood City Public Library-Downtown Library)\, 1044 Middlefield Road\, Redwood City\, CA\, 94063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231209
DTSTAMP:20260424T070219
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual ACS Sustainability Summit: Reimagining Chemistry Education (Hybrid Event)
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS campaign for a Sustainable Future\, ACS Green Chemistry Institute\, ACS Division of Chemical Education\, and Beyond Benign (Green Chemistry Education)\nIn-person at ACS Headquarters\, Washington\, D.C. ($200) & Virtual (Free) | View agenda\nLearn more and register now\n\nAttend & learn how chemists are advancing green chemistry & sustainability in undergraduate & graduate education. \nThe ACS campaign for a Sustainable Future and the Green Chemistry Institute\, together with the ACS Division of Education and Beyond Benign Green Chemistry Education\, invite you to attend the 2nd Annual ACS Sustainability Summit: Reimagining Chemistry Education. This summit will bring together educators and thought leaders from across the spectrum of stakeholders working to advance green chemistry and sustainability in undergraduate and graduate education as well as training for those already in the workforce. \nThe summit will consist of discussions among panelists and participants attending both in person and online. The focus will be on facilitating critical connections between academia and industry to catalyze the propagation of green chemistry and sustainability concepts throughout curricula while expanding educational opportunities for both students and professionals. We will also highlight urgent requirements for accessible training that can provide every chemist and engineer with opportunities to cultivate valuable skillsets that empower them to make significant contributions toward achieving the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. \n\n\n\nCentral Themes\n\nChallenges and opportunities relevant to the current state of secondary/tertiary teaching of chemistry in the U.S. and internationally.\nMaking and strengthening connections between concerned stakeholders\, with educators as the pivot point: Education/Industry\, Education/NGOs\, Education/Funding and Policy\, Education/Community Engagement\, and Education/Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Respect (DEIR).\nIdentifying training needs for chemists and engineers to complement those offered at educational institutions.\nMeasuring impact and using that to drive new educational initiatives and future opportunities for chemists and engineers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendees Will\n\nGain insight into the value and necessity for reimagining chemistry education.\nDevelop strategies for reimagining chemistry education that include perspectives from multiple stakeholders from across the chemistry enterprise.\nLearn about opportunities to adopt existing curricular materials and/or contribute to developing new materials that empower chemists and engineers to contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goals.\nIn person attendees will network\, connect\, and build bridges between education and industry.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/2nd-annual-acs-sustainability-summit-reimagining-chemistry-education-hybrid-event/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T070219
CREATED:20231104T000645Z
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SUMMARY:Chemistry and the Economy: Looking forward to 2024?
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars\, ACS Industry Member Programs\, and ACS Division of Business Development and Management\n10:00-11:00am\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nA year that began with conflict in Europe and has now seen it expand to the Middle East continues to cause reverberations through various markets. Meanwhile\, companies are taking sides on making greener investments or sticking to business as usual as the climate crisis continues to worsen. How will the chemical economy adapt in 2024 as the delta between supply and demand continues to grow amid these and other worldwide economic\, environmental\, and geopolitical challenges? \n\n\n\nJoin Paul Hodges of New Normal Consulting and Bill Carroll of Carroll Applied Science as they share data and their observations on what is affecting the chemical economy\, what tough decisions lie ahead\, and predict the factors that will shape industry in the near future. \nThis ACS Webinar is co-produced with ACS Industry Member Programs and ACS Division of Business Development and Management. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nExamining the current state of the auto industry and how it can help explain what is in store for other industries\nA look at the Q3 financial reports and why most analysts are not expecting any improvement in the coming year\nHow years of stimulus in Japan have put its economy in a precarious situation\, and what that could mean for the global market\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nWednesday\, December 6\, 2023 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to register with ACS ID\nSlides will be available on the day of the Live event
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/chemistry-and-the-economy-looking-forward-to-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T070219
CREATED:20231103T232245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T183923Z
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SUMMARY:SLAC Public Lecture: Faster! Catching up to Electrons on the Move (Hybrid Event)
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory7:00-8:00pm\, Free\, Registration required to attend in-person (SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory\, Kavli Auditorium\, 2575 Sand Hill Rd\, Menlo Park\, CA 94025) or Watch Live on SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory’s YouTube Channel | Learn more  \nAbstract: Electrons are tiny particles that hold together the atoms in molecules. When sunlight interacts with a molecule\, it first transfers its energy to the electrons.  Then\, as the electrons move\, the molecule changes form\, reshaping itself or even breaking apart.  We do not fully understand how electrons affect the molecules to which they belong because it is very hard to catch them in action.  Electrons move incredibly quickly\, and they behave according to the peculiar laws of quantum mechanics.  But now\, we can follow the motion of electrons using SLAC’s Linac Coherent Light Source\, an accelerator that can make pulses of X-rays that are shorter than one millionth of a billionth of a second.  In this lecture\, I will explain how this one-of-a-kind tool allows us to watch speedy electrons as they move. \n \nAbout the Speaker: Taran Driver is an Associate Staff Scientist at the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) and the Stanford PULSE Institute. He grew up in the United Kingdom\, where he obtained his B.Sc. in physics and philosophy from the University of Nottingham in 2014\, and his Ph.D. in biomolecular structure analysis from Imperial College London in 2019. He came to SLAC in 2019 as a postdoctoral scholar at the Stanford PULSE Institute. His research at SLAC focuses on using the unique ultrashort X-ray pulses made by the LCLS to understand how electrons move within molecules. In his spare time\, he enjoys cycling and playing soccer in the California sunshine. \nSee also: Taran Driver wins 2023 LCLS Young Investigator Award for work on capturing ultrafast electron movements (SLAC News\, October 20\, 2023)
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/slac-public-lecture-faster-catching-up-to-electrons-on-the-move-hybrid-event/
LOCATION:Hybrid event – SLAC\, 2575 Sand Hill Road\, Menlo Park\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Public Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231129T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231129T080000
DTSTAMP:20260424T070219
CREATED:20231103T225950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T225950Z
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SUMMARY:Making dark formulations data work for you
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service)\n7:00-8:00am\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nJoin us for a discussion on formulations data with panelists from CAS\, Dow\, and Procter & Gamble. Learn about the challenges and opportunities of digitizing and leveraging formulations data to uncover valuable insights and enhance your company’s formulation innovation. \n\n\n\nWhat you will learn\n\n\nThe pitfalls of digitization and how to overcome them\nBest practices to search\, retrieve\, analyze\, and connect your data\nStrategies for getting the most from your existing data\, adding value and enhancing innovation
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/making-dark-formulations-data-work-for-you/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CAS Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231116T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T070219
CREATED:20231103T231010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T231010Z
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SUMMARY:Unbreakable Design: The Polymer Mechanochemistry of Self-Healing Materials
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Polymer Chemistry Division\n11:00am-12:30pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nWhat if we could invent materials that can repair themselves when damaged? Polymer molecules in various states – solid\, melt\, solution – are susceptible to covalent bond changes in response to mechanical fields. For example\, traditional materials under load stress experience deformation which leads to deterioration. However\, the “mechanophore hypothesis” proposes that new materials can be created that utilize selective bond activation where force drives a chemical change in selective and productive ways\, leading to safer and longer lasting materials that are not susceptible to this cycle of deterioration. \n\n\n\nJeff Moore of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will introduce you to the mechanophore hypothesis\, including the history of polymer mechanochemistry over the past two decades. Then\, Steve Craig of Duke University will share several examples of materials-chemistry interplay in polymer mechanochemistry. These case studies will highlight how scientists can harness the intrinsic strength of polymers to delve into\, shape\, and potentially redefine the underlying principles of reactivity\, and use embedded mechanochemical reactions to probe\, influence\, and even rewrite the performance rules of polymeric materials. Following these examples\, Jeff Moore will conclude the webinar by sharing a recently developed tool/framework that can help scientists approach designing mechanophores that are thermally stable but mechanochemically active\, paving the way for mechanoresponsive functions in polymeric materials. Discover how polymers have transitioned from a history of degradation to a future where mechanical adaptability is opening avenues for materials that heal themselves\, warn of high stress or can even repair electrical circuits. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Junpeng Wang of the University of Akron and is co-produced with the ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHistorical perspectives on polymer mechanochemistry\nHow the mechanophore hypothesis impacts selective and beneficial mechanochemistry in polymers\nWhy polymer mechanochemistry has a solid and quantitative foundation very much aligned with familiar reactivity principles\nHow the presence of mechanochemical reactions can have a profound and productive impact on polymer performance\nWhy embedding reactions in stretched polymeric materials can change the outcome of those reactions\nThe restoring force triangle as a mnemonic tool for mechanophore design\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nThursday\, November 16\, 2023 @ 2-3:30pm ET\nFree to register with ACS ID\nSlides will be available on the day of the Live event
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/unbreakable-design-the-polymer-mechanochemistry-of-self-healing-materials/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T070219
CREATED:20231103T224535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T224755Z
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SUMMARY:Antibody-drug conjugates: Using IP and R&D Trends to Inform Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service)\n10:00-11:00am\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nAntibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are among the most promising drug classes in oncology. The ADC research landscape is rapidly evolving\, driven by advancements in antibody engineering\, linker technology\, payload development and diversification\, and more. These new innovations are reshaping the promise of ADCs.. However\, they also present challenges for innovators and drug developers seeking to understand the complex and competitive intellectual property (IP) landscape. \nIn this webinar\, experts will explore the latest trends in ADC innovation and the complications of understanding the IP landscape in this area. They will highlight the critical importance of staying up to date with evolving R&D trends and patent filings to determine freedom to operate\, protect complex innovations\, and maximize ROI. \nWhat you will learn\n\n\nThe evolving global research and IP landscape of antibody-drug conjugates.\nUnique challenges of developing ADC therapeutics.\nThe competitive landscape and complex patent claims for related technologies.\nStrategies for a comprehensive IP search to inform investment and protect your innovations.\nInsights into how CAS content and solutions can enable innovators and IP professionals.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/antibody-drug-conjugates-using-ip-and-rd-trends-to-inform-innovation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CAS Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231115T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T070219
CREATED:20231103T223909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T223946Z
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SUMMARY:Programmable Shape Morphing & Responsiveness of Composite Hydrogels
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Jinhye Bae\, UC San Diego\nDepartment of NanoEngineering & Materials Science and Engineering\nSponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum (GGPF)\n6:00-7:00pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free/$5 Donation\, Registration required\n\nAbstract: The design and fabrication of stimuli-responsive hydrogels and hybrids with reversible shape morphing and tunable actuation speed have been of great interest. In this talk\, I will discuss our recent progress in approaches to integrate functional materials (e.g. graphene oxide\, nanoclay\, etc.) into stimuli-responsive hydrogels (e.g. poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)). These approaches provide insights into how the presence of functional additives and physical interactions between the additives and hydrogel networks can lead to different internal structures\, and thus mechanical properties. Next\, I will describe how we have leveraged these insights to precisely program the 3D shapes and control the swelling-deswelling kinetics by external stimuli\, and tune the mechanical properties. Lastly\, I will also demonstrate how different manufacturing processes can affect the microstructures and properties of hydrogels and their hybrids. Such a systemic approach to stimuli-responsive shape morphing systems of hydrogels and hybrids will allow us to understand their structure-property relationships and utilize these systems for applications ranging from soft robotics to biomedical devices. \nSpeaker background: Jinhye Bae is an Assistant Professor in the Department of NanoEngineering at the University of California\, San Diego. She received her Ph.D. in Polymer Science and Engineering at the University of Massachusetts\, Amherst\, then worked in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard University as a Postdoctoral Fellow. Her research focuses on understanding the structure-property relationship of polymeric materials to program their shape reconfiguration and responsiveness. Her research interests also include the integration of material characteristics into new structural design and fabrication approaches for applications in biomedical devices\, soft robotics\, actuators\, and sensors. She has received several awards including the ACS PMSE Young Investigator Award (2023)\, the AIChE President Young Investigator Award (2021)\, and the ACS PRF Doctoral New Investigator Award (2021)\, She also has been selected as the Emerging Investigator in Nanoscale (2023)\, Soft Matter (2022)\, and Polymer Chemistry (2020).
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/programmable-shape-morphing-responsiveness-of-composite-hydrogels/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231113T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T070219
CREATED:20231103T223118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T223118Z
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SUMMARY:Tour of the Shoreway Environmental Center\, the South Bay’s Waste Management Center
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Society of Plastic Engineers\, Golden Gate Section\n1:00-2:30pm\, In-person in San Carlos\, Free\, Registration required\n\nTour of the Shoreway Environmental Center\, which is South Bay’s waste management center. The tour includes the Transfer Station and the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF).  Permission slip must be signed to attend \nLearn more about Rethink Waste
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/tour-of-the-shoreway-environmental-center-the-south-bays-waste-management-center/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231111T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T070219
CREATED:20231103T221405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T221405Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching Chemistry to Students with Disabilities Symposium (Hybrid Event)
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS New York Local Section\, ACS Committee on Chemists with Disabilities\, ACS Committee on Chemical Safety\, and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York\n6:00am-1:00pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nThe National Science Foundation estimates ~10% of undergraduates have at least one disability. The New York Local Section and the Committee on Chemists with Disabilities and the Committee on Chemical Safety of the American Chemical Society and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York are proud to co-sponsor a day-long symposia entitled ‘Teaching Chemistry to Students with Disabilities’.  Aimed at high school and college science faculty\, graduate teaching assistants\, and disability service administrators\, this free hybrid program will explore issues including safety considerations in the lab environment\, adapted lab equipment and procedures\, electronic data collection in the laboratory\, adaptations for written handouts\, computer resources\, and evaluative materials\, American Chemical Society materials and programs\, and service dogs in the laboratory environment.  This event is free\, but please register. \nE-Book: Teaching Chemistry to Students with Disabilities: Published by the ACS Committee on Chemists with Disabilities\, the 5th edition is now available in PDF format. This informative tool helps students and educators understand how to identify and address the needs of students with disabilities to ensure an inclusive and accessible chemistry education experience.  Download the 5th edition \nIf you have any need for accommodations\, please contact the symposium organizer\, Dr. Patricia Redden\, at predden@saintpeters.edu. \nIf you have questions or want to ensure you are on the mailing list\, please contact the symposium organizer\, Dr. Patricia Redden\, at predden@saintpeters.edu.  If you have expertise in any of the topics\, please contact Dr. Redden to be included in the program.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/teaching-chemistry-to-students-with-disabilities-symposium-hybrid-event/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T070219
CREATED:20231103T215736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T215736Z
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SUMMARY:Psychological Safety is Lab Safety: Using RAMP to Assess DEIR Hazards
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars\, ACS Committee on Chemical Safety\, and ACS Chemical Health & Safety Division\n11:00am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nThink back to a time when you tried to go to work or class tired\, stressed out\, or upset. You likely had difficulty focusing which lead to more mistakes\, poor collaboration\, and results that were not at your usual level. Now imagine that you feel this way every day at work\, and the stakes are higher because those mistakes can lead to dangerous lab incidents. Challenges around Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Respect are often thought of as HR issues\, but poor mental health stemming from a toxic lab culture will inevitably lead to scientists engaging in risky lab behavior to protect their psychological safety at the detriment of their physical safety. Students bullied by their peers or supervisors begin to work at night\, alone\, to avoid those individuals. Professionals who do not hold a Ph.D. are told directly that their opinions on the safety of laboratory procedures do not matter and stop bringing up potential issues. Stress or pressure to produce results quickly (in both academia and industry) lead to improper risk assessment and unsafe practices. \n\n\n\nDiversity of thought creates a culture to avert disaster and a workspace where safety can be proactive rather than reactive. In a recently published JACS article\, anecdotes from academia and industry describe positive situations where a bench scientist who disclosed their pregnancy led to in-depth conversations around reproductive health and best safety practices in their lab. Individuals who came from different countries\, universities\, or companies were empowered to bring new perspectives to improve safety and challenge unsafe practices by suggesting alternative syntheses or chemical reagents. Individuals who felt psychologically safe enough to share their cultures with others had increased engagement. \nJoin authors of “Reducing Risk: Strategies to Advance Laboratory Safety through Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Respect\,” Debbie Decker of ACS CHAS\, Anna Dunn of Merck\, and Daniel Jacques of SUNY Brockport\, as they discuss the latest research regarding the intersection of Safety and DEIR with innovative ideas on how to mitigate this hazard. Register now to discover how addressing DEIR hazards or issues by using the RAMP risk assessment framework will advance safety for all laboratory personnel. \nThis ACS Webinar is co-produced with the ACS Committee on Chemical Safety and the ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhat is a DEIR hazard and what are some ideas on how to mitigate these risks\nHow one might apply the RAMP assessment concept to DEIR hazards\nAnecdotes from academia and industry regarding how marginalization\, stereotyping\, unconscious or conscious bias\, or other forms of exclusion have directly or indirectly led to increased safety incidents in the lab\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nThursday\, November 9\, 2023 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to register with ACS ID\nSlides will be available on the day of the Live event
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/psychological-safety-is-lab-safety-using-ramp-to-assess-deir-hazards/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231108T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T070219
CREATED:20231103T215057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T215804Z
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SUMMARY:The James Webb Space Telescope: Astrochemistry's Exciting New Window
DESCRIPTION:The James Webb Space Telescope: Astrochemistry’s Exciting New Window\nSponsored by ACS Webinars and the ACS PHYS Astrochemistry Subdivision\n11:00am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nThe James Webb Space Telescope (“Webb”)\, the new flagship space mission from NASA\, can operate with exquisite sensitivity at infrared wavelengths and with two spectrometers on board covering the 1-28 micron wavelength range at medium spectral resolution (R~3000)\, it is also a fantastic new astrochemistry machine! \n\n\n\nJoin Ewine van Dishoeck\, Professor of Molecular Astrophysics at Leiden University as she presents the fascinating initial results of mid-infrared spectra of gases and ices in various environments\, ranging from cold dark clouds to warm protostars and planet-forming disks. During this interactive webinar you will explore the intricate chemistry behind the fascinating ice spectra found in the outer envelopes of protostars\, revealing complex molecular evidence. Then delve into the chemical makeup of young and mature disks\, unveiling a diverse array of gaseous compounds such as CO\, OH\, H2O\, CO2\, C2H2\, and HCN\, while uncovering exciting discoveries of novel molecules. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the synergetic interplay of astronomy and chemical physics of our forming solar systems! \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by David Woon of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and is co-produced with the ACS PHYS Astrochemistry Subdivision. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nA large variation in H2O vs CO2 is found in astronomical sources\nA rich hydrocarbon chemistry–from methane to benzene–is associated with very low-mass stars\nComplex organic molecules are formed in ices\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nWednesday\, November 8\, 2023 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to register with ACS ID\nSlides will be available on the day of the Live event
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/the-james-webb-space-telescope-astrochemistrys-exciting-new-window/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T070219
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SUMMARY:Shining Light on Solar Cells and Their Material Impacts
DESCRIPTION:Rachel Woods-Robinson\, PhD\, University of Washington Clean Energy Institute\nSponsored by California ACS\n10:30am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nAbstract: Addressing climate change requires transitioning to renewables such as photovoltaic solar panels\, but one key barrier to this transition is that we need better materials. In this talk\, we’ll start at the sun and then zoom into a solar panel all the way down to the nanoscale\, highlighting materials challenges that scientists face at each length scale to make solar more efficient\, reliable\, and sustainable. We’ll meet the different material components\, such as absorbers and transparent conductors (TCs)\, and I’ll share some of my research into designing new TCs for solar. Next\, we’ll zoom back out to discuss challenges we face beyond the lab in bringing solar to society\, including critical raw materials\, environmental impacts\, and “green sacrifice zones.” Lastly\, I’ll share some insights from my outreach project Cycle for Science and college course Cycle the Rockies. \nAbout the speaker: Rachel Woods-Robinson (she/her) received a B.S. in Physics from UCLA\, and a Ph.D. at U.C. Berkeley and Berkeley Lab designing new crystals for solar energy by combining computational chemistry\, thin film growth\, and device fabrication. Rachel recently started as a Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Washington’s Clean Energy Institute to study environmental and human impacts of such new solar materials. In addition to research goals to curtail climate change\, Rachel aims to support scientists in sharing our work accessibly and engaging collaboratively with our communities\, and loves outdoor adventuring. She co-founded “Cycle for Science\,” in which scientists go on bicycle tours and visit K-12 classes to teach hands-on lessons about sustainability\, and she instructs “Cycle the Rockies” (Wild Rockies Field Institute)\, an immersive month-long course in which undergrads ride bicycles across Montana to learn about local energy and climate impacts.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/shining-light-on-solar-cells-and-their-material-impacts/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231104
DTSTAMP:20260424T070219
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Bay Area Chemistry Symposium (BACS) 2023
DESCRIPTION:Robertson Auditorium\, UCSF Mission Bay\nFor more information on sponsorship & registration: bayareachemistrysymposium.com\nView and share flyer\n\nJoin Us for the 4th Annual Bay Area Chemistry Symposium (BACS)\nThe Bay Area Chemistry Symposium provides a unique opportunity to connect local students and academics with scientists from the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries\, covering themes of synthesis and design in medicinal\, process\, biological\, and computational chemistry. The one-day symposium will feature keynote addresses given by leading professors and industrial chemists from the Bay Area and showcase research talks from graduate students\, post-doctoral fellows\, and industry researchers. A poster session will also take place with presentations representing research conducted in both academic and industry laboratories. This symposium\, co-chaired by Professor Ian Seiple of UCSF and Caleb Karmel of Maze Therapeutics\, promises to be an exciting and influential community building event for synthetic\, medicinal\, and computational chemists across the Bay Area.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/4th-annual-bay-area-chemistry-symposium-bacs-2023/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231102T210000
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SUMMARY:Silicon Valley ACS Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:7:00-9:00pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free. To attend as a guest\, please contact the Chair.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/silicon-valley-acs-executive-committee-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231025T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T070219
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SUMMARY:CAS SciFinderⁿ Live: What's New and Upcoming
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service)\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nJoin us as CAS SciFinderⁿ experts walk you through recent solution enhancements. We will go in-depth\, helping you understand how to take advantage of newly released features and the overall impact on researching in CAS SciFinderⁿ. Stick around until the end for a preview of some additional enhancements you can expect in the coming months. \nWhat You Will Learn\n\n\nStay current on the latest enhancements in CAS SciFindern.\nSee how these enhancements improve existing workflows and ask questions specific to your own research.\nGet a sneak peek at some of the upcoming enhancements in CAS SciFindern.\n\nPresenter(s): TBD
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/cas-scifinder%e2%81%bf-live-whats-new-and-upcoming/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:CAS Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T070219
CREATED:20230907T015206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230910T033753Z
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SUMMARY:Kid Makers: Pop Up Chemistry for Middle School Scientists
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Silicon Valley and Redwood City Public Library (RCPL)\n11:00-11:30AM\, RCPL Downtown Location\, 1044 Middlefield Road\, Redwood City\, Free\, Learn more\n\nYoung scientists explore different aspects of chemistry! Celebrate National Chemistry with with a special Pop Up Chemistry. Join members of the ACS in the Makerspace and take part in hands on experiments. For ages 9-12.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/kid-makers-pop-up-chemistry-for-middle-school-scientists-4/
LOCATION:In-person (Redwood City Public Library-Downtown Library)\, 1044 Middlefield Road\, Redwood City\, CA\, 94063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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ORGANIZER;CN="Redwood City Library":MAILTO:pevans@redwoodcity.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231021
DTSTAMP:20260424T070219
CREATED:20230907T021001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T021503Z
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SUMMARY:National Chemistry Week\, Ronald McDonald House
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Silicon Valley ACS\nVolunteers needed.  Please contact us.\n\n  \nNational 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. \nNational Chemistry Week (#ACS_NCW) is celebrated this year during the week of October 15-21\, with the theme “The Healing Power of Chemistry.” Chemistry plays a crucial role in formulating the medicines we take when we get sick\, developing the vaccinations we roll our sleeves up for\, and testing the blood samples that we provide at our doctors’ offices. \nThe theme recognizes the tremendous advances made by medical professionals and scientists with inspiration from ancient peoples’ habits\, from plants and animals in the wild\, and from our own bodies’ mechanisms to prevent\, fight\, heal\, and restore us to health. Did you know\, currently about 11 percent of all medicines considered “essential” by the World Health Organization (WHO) are derived from flowering plants?
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/national-chemistry-week-ronald-mcdonald-house/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Outreach,National Chemistry Week
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