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SUMMARY:Submit Your Abstracts for ACS Spring 2022 National Meeting by October 11th
DESCRIPTION:Abstracts for oral and poster presentations for ACS Spring 2022 will be accepted until Monday\, October 11. The theme\, Bonding Through Chemistry\, will be at the core of programming. \nSessions for the hybrid meeting (in-person & virtual) will be held in San Diego\, CA\, and virtually\, March 20 – 24\, 2022. Those who wish to submit an abstract will have the option of selecting a virtual or in-person abstract submission. \nWhile ACS Spring 2022 is planned as a hybrid event\, we continue to carefully monitor the situation relative to the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential impacts on the meeting. ACS will provide additional updates about the meeting as they become available. \nVisit the website to find a list of the programming divisions and planned symposia open for submissions. \nSubmit your abstracts by Monday\, October 11. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-spring-2022-national-meeting-call-for-abstracts/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS National Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211004T170000
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SUMMARY:ACS Converge: Conversations on Real-World Applications of Science
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the American Chemical Society\n8am-11am (Pacific Time)\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Learn more and register\n\nACS Converge\, a new virtual event for scientists looking to engage in interdisciplinary discussions on innovations leading the chemical enterprise. Attend talks on real-world applications of research and leave inspired by the ways science can solve global problems. \nKeynote speakers: \n \nAmy Ripka\, Ph.D.\nLucy Therapeutics \nAmy Ripka is CEO of Lucy Therapeutics\, a Boston-based\, mitochondrial platform biotech\, revolutionizing treatments for rare and neurological diseases. \nPrevious to her role at LucyTx\, she served on the executive leadership teams at SAI Life Sciences and WuXiAppTec. Dr. Ripka previously held positions of scientific leadership at EnVivo Pharmaceuticals\, Daiamed and Infinity Pharmaceuticals as  well as consulting for other Boston biotechs such as FoldRx (acquired by Pfizer) and Hydra Biosciences. \nShe received her PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and subsequently worked in the lab of Nobel Laureate K. Barry Sharpless for her post-doctoral studies. She has over 30  issued patents and has been involved in multiple INDs in different therapeutic areas. She has deep connections in the medicinal chemistry community with long-time service to the ACS MEDI Executive Committee and was the elected Chair of the 2012 Medicinal Chemistry Gordon Research Conference. She is currently a SAB member at Carraway Therapeutics and Q BioMed. \nIn her spare time\, she plays classical violin professionally in and around the Boston area and has performed with such artists as Yo-Yo Ma\, Hillary Hahn\, Peter Gabriel\, Sarah McLachlan and Smokey Robinson. \n \nAnita Mehta\, Ph.D.\nChicago Discovery Solutions \nAnita Mehta is a Ph.D. from Delhi University (India) with postdoctoral research experience from SUNY at Stony Brook (USA)\, Manchester University (UK) and ICSN-CNRS (France). She was employed at Ranbaxy Labs\, India (now Sun Pharma) for 9 years and moved up the ranks to become the Associate Director\, New Drug Discovery Research (NDDR) before working for Saintlife Inc. (USA) as Chief Scientific Officer. She joined Avocet Polymer Technologies Inc. (USA) as VP\, R&D in 2004 and has also worked as a Technical Services Manager at TFM plant of Freeport McMoRan (USA). \nAnita is currently associated with Chicago Discovery Solutions (USA) and is working on the design of new active ruthenium metal catalysts for green and sustainable chemistry. She is an inventor/ co-inventor in 24 US patents (issued). \n \nMichael Nestor\, Ph.D.\nJohnson & Johnson Innovation \nAs the Scientific Engagement Lead for Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS @ Washington\, DC\, Michael Nestor collaborates with the Head of JLABS @ Washington\, DC and Johnson & Johnson Innovation colleagues in sourcing and evaluating innovative companies with the aim to foster a productive life science ecosystem and bring value to Johnson & Johnson’s pipeline. \nMichael’s work experience spans roles at the American Association for the Advancement of Science\, in the Office of Science at The Department of Energy (DOE)\, and The Hussman Institute for Autism. Michael also ran his own human stem cell consulting company\, Synapstem. \nMichael received his PhD in Neuroscience from The University of Maryland\, School of Medicine where he was trained as an electrophysiologist and completed postdoctoral fellowships at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and The New York Stem Cell Foundation\, where he was also a Staff Scientist. Michael was an NIH IRACDA Fellow at Rutgers University\, focused on teaching in minority-serving institutions and helping increase the participation of traditionally underrepresented groups in science. \n \nDavid Harwell\, Ph.D.\nConsulting Science\, LLC \nDavid Harwell\, Ph.D.\, MBA is the founder and CEO of Consulting Science LLC\, a consulting practice focused on strategic implementation and operations in science-based organizations. Previously\, David led initiatives for leadership development\, education\, employment\, industry relations and entrepreneurship at global NGOs including the American Geophysical Union and the American Chemical Society. He is also a former chemistry professor and researcher with a background in main group synthesis.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-converge-conversations-on-real-world-applications-of-science/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers,Industry
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SUMMARY:ACS Webinar: Catalyze the Vote!  2022 ACS President-Elect Candidates
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, October 6\, 2021 @ 11am-12pm PT\nSpeakers: Judith Giordan\, ecosVC and the Chemical Angel Network and John C. Warner\, Zymergen\nModerator: Amber Wilson\, Green Analytics\, LLC \nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nMeet the ACS President-Elect Candidates\nListen as the candidates speak to topics relevant to young chemists\nAsk your questions for the candidates\n\nCo-produced with: ACS Younger Chemists Committee
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-webinar-catalyze-the-vote-2022-acs-president-elect-candidates/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211006T040000
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CREATED:20210904T145728Z
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SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting for Silicon Valley Section - October 2021
DESCRIPTION:Please contact Chair  (chair@svacs.org) to attend as a guest.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-for-silicon-valley-section-october-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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SUMMARY:CHAS Workshop: Empowering Academic Researchers to Strengthen Safety Culture
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the ACS Chemical Health and Safety Division\n11am-3pm (Pacific Time)\, Online via Zoom\, $25\, Learn more and register\n\n“This 4-hour workshop is primarily directed at frontline researchers in academic institutions: graduate students\, postdoctoral scholars\, and undergraduate students. Faculty and safety staff are also very much encouraged to participate. \nThis workshop is designed to be highly interactive\, both to encourage networking among our participants and to support participants in developing functional plans to take back to their institutions. We utilize the Zoom platform to support both large group and small group activities. Those who have reported the workshop as useful are also those who heavily engaged. The participants add value to this workshop as much\, if not more than\, the organizers! \nWhile we certainly understand that the unevenness of Internet connectivity and the challenges of work-from-home can serve as barriers\, we strongly advise you to come to this workshop prepared to engage with mics and cameras on! If this is not possible\, we ask that you engage via the chat function. \nWhile this workshop has been designed from a US perspective\, we have had participants from multiple countries report that they found it useful as well! This international audience is just one more reason why the interactivity among participants is so vital to the success of the workshop for all participants!” \nWorkshop goals are to: \n\nEducate participants about the value of risk assessment\nGuide participants towards gaining awareness of safety culture messages from the leadership at their institutions\nEmpower participants to expand their safety networks and develop laboratory safety teams\n\nFor more information: \n\nTo see their Zotero list of Lab Safety Team resources. visit this page\nFor information about the history of the workshop\, visit this page\nIf you have any questions about the workshop\, please email lstworkshop@dchas.org
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/chas-workshop-empowering-academic-researchers-to-strengthen-safety-culture/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211017T210000
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SUMMARY:Newsletter: Submission Deadline for November 2021
DESCRIPTION:Submit articles by Monday at Noon (All Authors to Grace): 10/18/2021\nReview & revise manuscripts by Thursday at Noon (Jane\, George\, Grace): 10/21/2021\nProofread and finish publication by Saturday at Noon (Lillian\, Jane\, Grace): 10/23/2021\nPost & distribute to Members by Monday at Noon (Sogol\, Grace): 10/25/2021
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/newsletter-submission-deadline-for-november-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211024
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SUMMARY:Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting (RMRM)
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the ACS Southern Arizona Section\nLive\, in-person event in Tuscon\, Arizona\, with virtual attendance and presentation options\, Learn more and register\n\nACS Regional Meetings are organized by ACS Local Sections and reflect the diverse professional interests in their geographic regions. These meetings feature excellent technical programs on a variety of topics\, poster sessions\, expositions\, and social events.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/rocky-mountain-regional-meeting-rmrm/
LOCATION:Hybrid event – Michael’s at Shoreline\, 2960 N. Shoreline Blvd.\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Regional Meeting
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SUMMARY:Rheological Characterization of Respiratory Secretions in Severe SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Infections
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Andrew J. Spakowitz\, Depts. of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering\, Stanford University\nSponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum\nOctober 21st\, 6:30-7:30 pm\, Online via Zoom\, $5 donation/Free\, Registration required (registration deadline Oct. 19th @ 1pm)\n\nAbstract: Thick\, viscous respiratory secretions are common in severe cases of COVID-19 disease and greatly contribute to breathing difficulty. Understanding the polymeric composition and the rheological properties of these secretions can inform the development of treatments to improve the respiratory function of these patients. After measuring the composition of respiratory secretions collected from intubated COVID-19 patients and controls\, we found that DNA content and hyaluronan content were greatly elevated in COVID-19 sputum. Across all patients\, COVID-19 sputum exhibited a wide distribution in rheological properties\, which were measured using dynamic light scattering microrheology. Respiratory secretions from COVID-19 patients had a statistically significant increase in storage moduli compared to healthy controls. We explored the possibility of reducing sputum viscosity by treating the aspirates enzymatically with hyaluronidase or DNase\, which degrade hyaluronan and DNA\, respectively. Interestingly\, there was a strong positive correlation between the shear modulus of COVID-19 sputum and the effect of these enzymes. These results suggest that DNA and hyaluronan may be viable therapeutic targets in COVID-19 infection and could be targeted with FDA-approved enzymes already clinically used for other indications. \nBio: Prof. Spakowitz received his Ph.D. from CalTech\, and is a Professor in both departments of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering at Stanford University. The Spakowitz research group is engaged in projects that address fundamental chemical and physical phenomena underlying a range of biological processes and soft-material applications. Current research in his research group focuses on four main research themes: chromosomal organization and dynamics\, protein self-assembly\, polymer membranes\, and charge transport in conducting polymers. These broad research areas offer complementary perspectives on chemical and physical processes\, and they leverage this complementarity throughout their research. This approach draws from a diverse range of theoretical and computational methods\, including analytical theory of semiflexible polymers\, polymer field theory\, continuum elastic mechanics\, Brownian dynamics simulation\, equilibrium and dynamic Monte Carlo simulations\, and analytical theory and numerical simulations of reaction-diffusion phenomena. A common thread in the work is the need to capture phenomena over many length and time scales\, and flexibility in research methodologies provides them with the critical tools to address these complex multidisciplinary problems. \nhttp://web.stanford.edu/~ajspakow/ \n 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/rheological-characterization-of-respiratory-secretions-in-severe-sars-cov-2-covid-19-infections/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dinner Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211021T040000
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SUMMARY:Polymers in Coatings\, Inks\, and 3D Printing: The Basics of UV and EB Curing
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mike Idacavage\, Radical Curing\nSponsored by the ACS Silicon Valley Section\n7-8pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\nDownload flyer\n\nAbstract:\nThe Energy Curable industry has grown tremendously since its beginnings in the early 1970s. The use of light or low energy electrons as the energy source for curing coatings is very attractive from a sustainability point of view. However\, the main driving force for this technology has been the ability to lower process time and costs along with the ability to prepare coatings with unique properties. This seminar will present an introduction to photopolymerizations\, otherwise known as UV and EB curing. In addition to the basic chemistry\, an overview of various aspects of applications for UV coatings along with the equipment that is used will be covered. \nBio:\n \nDr. Mike J. Idacavage received his B.S. (Chemistry) from Drexel University in 1975 and his Ph.D. from Syracuse University in 1979 (Organometallic Chemistry). He joined Eastman Chemicals in 1979\, serving at different times as Development Chemist\, Manufacturing Support and Technical Service for Coatings. Mike’s work in the area of energy curing started at Eastman Chemicals with the establishment of a photopolymer lab in 1985. From 1986 to 1996\, he held the position initially of Technical Manager and then Research Director at NAPP Systems\, a major supplier of photopolymer printing plates. In 1996\, he left NAPP to join UCB Chemicals\, a supplier of Radiation Curable Monomers and Oligomers\, as the Global R&D Director followed by the VP of Global R&D. Mike was the Principal Research Fellow in Cytec with a focus on global research in UV/EB curable and Electronics Materials from 2007 to 2011. \n  \nIn 2003\, Mike received the President’s Award for Outstanding Achievements to the Radiation Curing Industry from RadTech North America. Active in RadTech North America\, the leading industrial Association for Energy Curing\, Mike was Editor in Chief for the RadTech Report from 2002 to 2006 followed by election in 2006 as Secretary on the RadTech North America Executive Board of Directors. Mike has served as President of RadTech North America for the 2009 to 2010 term. Mike has also served on the FlexTech Alliance Technology Council for 2009 – 2011 and served as chair for the Council in 2011. In addition\, Mike has served as a co-chair for the FlexTech Flexible Electronics conference from 2009 to 2015 and as conference advisor for the 2016 FlexTech conference. \nMike became the Vice President of Business Development in 2011 with a focus on UV Curable industrial coatings\, 3D Printing resins and adhesives for PL Industries\, a division of Esstech Inc.  Mike moved in 2015 to the position as the Vice President of Business Development for CPS. In this role\, Mike worked as the liaison between customers and CPS in addition to serving as a technical advisor on a wide range of UV and EB curing projects. Currently\, Mike is serving as an advisor and consultant to RadTech and multiple established and start-up companies in the UV and EB curable market.  Mike is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at SUNY-ESF in Syracuse\, NY teaching courses in UV and EB curing technology and UV Curable 3D Printing.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/photopolymers-used-in-coatings-inks-and-3d-printing-materials/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dinner Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211025T163000
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SUMMARY:Adhesion Science: Principles and Practice (3-Day Live Virtual Short Course)
DESCRIPTION:Professor Timothy Long\, Arizona State University; Professor David A. Dillard\, Virginia Tech; Professor Mike Bortner\, Virginia Tech; Dr. Giles Dillingham\, BTG Labs\nDates: October 26\, 27 and 29\, 2021 (Tuesday\, Wednesday\, and Friday)\nSponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum\nRegistration $500 (until October 4 at 5pm Pacific time).  Learn more and register\n\nCourse Overview\n\nThis 3-day virtual course will address the fundamentals and applications of adhesion science to solve practical adhesive design and bonding challenges. The course will be taught by a well-coordinated team of highly experienced instructors\, and will focus on four fundamental perspectives: adhesive structure-property relationships (Long)\, surface functionalization and characterization (Dillingham)\, polymer rheology and processing (Bortner)\, and design and mechanics of adhesive bonds (Dillard). The course will allow participants to gain a broad perspective of the rapidly evolving field of adhesion science and engineering for emerging technologies from electronics to biomedical sciences. \nAll topics will be presented with an application/use-inspired approach to foster learning\, including by those with limited directly relevant technical education or experience. Attendees can expect to learn about surfaces and interfaces\, polymer structure-property relationships relevant to adhesives\, and the stresses and failure of adhesive joints. Building on these fundamental insights\, participants will gain many practical insights into surface preparation\, time-dependent adhesive characterization\, test method selection\, surface and failure analysis\, joint design\, and adhesive durability. (See detailed topics list in course outline below.) \nThis course offers an exceptional opportunity with a unique combination of four very experienced researchers/teachers from renowned polymer and adhesion science research programs across the nation\, a virtual format to allow broad participation\, an affordable price\, and a focus on practical applications. Q&A sessions will be incorporated throughout each day. \nWho should attend:\n\nAny scientist\, engineer or technician who works with bonding\, joining\, or adhesion issues\, including those using polymeric adhesives or sealants\, and their use in a research\, development\, product design\, manufacturing\, quality control\, or reliability context.\nManagers in polymer and manufacturing industries will greatly benefit from this broad-based introduction to adhesion issues and opportunities in the field.\nThe course is structured for those with some scientific or engineering background and those with industrial experience in technology who would like to learn the basics and fundamentals of adhesion science and applications to practical adhesive bonding and engineering challenges.\n\n\nInstructor Background\nDr. Timothy Long holds a joint faculty position in the School of Molecular Sciences and the School for Engineering\, Matter\, Transport and Energy at Arizona State University. Prof. Long leads the Biodesign Center for Sustainable Macromolecular Materials and Manufacturing within the Biodesign Institute at ASU. His interdisciplinary research group tackles diverse research areas related to the structure-property-processing relationships of polymers with emphasis on sustainable chemistry and engineering\, discovery of novel synthetic methods\, advanced physical characterization tools\, and designing materials with proper reactivity and rheology for additive manufacturing processes. His research has led to over 50 patents and 350 peer-reviewed publications in diverse areas of macromolecular science and engineering. His distinctions include Virginia 2019 Outstanding Faculty Award\, American Chemical Society (ACS) PMSE Cooperative Research Award\, ACS Division of Polymer ChemistryPOLY Mark Scholar Award\, and ACS Fellow (2009). \nDr. David A. Dillard is the Adhesive and Sealant Science Professor in the Biomedical Engineering Science and Mechanics Department at Virginia Tech. He has worked extensively in the field of adhesive bonding\, having experience in structural adhesives for aerospace\, automotive\, and infrastructure applications; adhesives and coatings for microelectronic applications; pressure sensitive adhesives; elastomeric adhesives and sealants\, and polymeric membranes\, sealants and adhesion issues in alternative energy systems. He has coauthored over 200 publications in refereed journals and regularly teaches courses in adhesion science and viscoelasticity. His research activities focus on developing test methods and predictive models for understanding and estimating the performance and durability of adhesives and bonded joints\, using the principles of fracture mechanics and viscoelasticity. He is a Robert L. Patrick Fellow and former President of the Adhesion Society \nDr. Michael J. Bortner is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering who specializes in structure-process-property relationships of polymer composite and nanocomposite materials for applications including smart materials and electronics\, structural composites\, next generation extrusion based additive manufacturing materials\, and packaging materials. He implements advanced processing and characterization techniques coupled with numerical modeling to fundamentally understand the interrelationships between intrinsic chemistry-controlled properties\, processing technique\, and resulting morphology/structure-property relationships. He has over 50 peer reviewed journal manuscripts and conference papers and proceedings\, and was recently elected Treasurer of the American Chemical Society Cellulose and Renewable Materials (ACS CELL) Division. He has served as the Chair of the Structural Division of the Adhesion Society and is currently co-chair of the Adhesion Society Annual Meeting. \nDr. Giles Dillingham has worked in the areas of materials\, surfaces\, interfaces\, and adhesive bonding since receiving his Ph.D. in Materials Science in 1987. BTG Labs\, established by Dr. Dillingham in the late 1990’s\, performs basic and applied research in surface science\, surface treatments\, and adhesion\, and also develops and manufactures instrumentation for the control of surface engineering processes. Recent work by BTG Labs is helping pave the way to certifiable adhesively bonded primary aircraft structures. Dr. Dillingham has over 40 publications and patents in the areas of surface treatments\, surface energetics\, and adhesion. He is proud to have been elected a Robert A. Patrick Fellow of The Adhesion Society.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/adhesion-science-principles-and-practice-3-day-live-virtual-short-course/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Short Course
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