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SUMMARY:Chemistry at the Frontline of Coronavirus - ACS Publications Webinar
DESCRIPTION:A two-session virtual event featuring eight speakers and their highly cited articles on the characterization\, detection\, and prevention of COVID-19. \nWednesday\, May 4\, 2022 \n\nSession 1: 8:00AM EDT | 7:00AM CDT | 6:00AM MDT | 5:00AM PDT\nSession 2: 4:00PM EDT | 3:00PM CDT | 2:00PM MDT | 1:00PM PDT\n\nRegister: https://connect.acspubs.org/frontlinecoronavirus \nThe COVID-19 pandemic has presented myriad challenges that have been and will continue to be overcome through exceedingly rapid scientific advancement. In the midst of these developments\, scientists also had to adapt and change the way they conduct research and collaborate\, making the pace of their discoveries all the more impressive. As a credit to their tireless efforts and resilience\, researchers developed approaches to improve or establish our ability to prevent\, detect\, and treat COVID-19\, as well as to build the toolkit of available technologies in the event of future pandemics.\n\nWith this virtual event\, we are pleased to feature the authors of some of the most highly read and cited articles in ACS biological and analytical chemistry journals that shed light on aspects of SARS-CoV-2 and the COVID-19 pandemic. This is in follow up to our popular Chemistry in Coronavirus webinar from summer 2020 – it is exciting to witness the amount of progress made toward addressing the COVID-19 pandemic between that time and now.\n\nWe hope you will join us to hear from 8 exciting speakers as they highlight their work relating to the characterization and detection of SARS-CoV-2\, and prevention of COVID-19.\n\n\nAgenda\nSession 1 – 8:00AM – 10:05AM EDT (5:00-7:05AM PT)\n8:00AM – 8:05AM – Welcome and introduction by Nicole Camasso\, Lorraine Clark\, and Christina MacLaughlin\n\n8:05AM – 8:35AM – Metabolic Phenotyping to Assess Long-COVID in COVID-19 Patients by Elaine Holmes (Murdoch University)\n\n8:35AM – 9:05AM – Innovative FO-SPR Label-Free Strategy for Detecting Anti-RBD Antibodies in COVID-19 Patient Serum and Whole Blood by Dragana Spasic (KU Leuven)\n\n9:05AM – 9:35AM – Rapid Discovery of Potent Inhibitors of the Main Protease of SARS-CoV2 by William Jorgensen (Yale University)\n\n9:35AM – 10:05AM – Evaluation of Novel Computationally Designed SARS-CoV-2 Protease Inhibitors as Promising Preclinical Candidates by Karen Anderson (Yale University)\n\n\n\nSession 2 – 4:00PM – 6:05PM EDT (1:00-3:00PM PT)\n\n\n4:00PM – 4:05PM – Welcome and introduction by Nicole Camasso\, Lorraine Clark\, and Christina MacLaughlin\n\n4:05PM – 4:35PM – Discovery of Cannabinoid Acid Inhibitors of Cellular Entry by SARS-CoV-2 by Richard van Breemen (Oregon State University)\n\n4:35PM – 5:05PM – Discovering the Mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 Evolution and Transmission by Guowei Wei (Michigan State University)\n\n5:05PM – 5:35PM – The Conserved Macrodomain is a Novel Therapeutic Target of Coronaviruses by Anthony Leung (Johns Hopkins)\n\n5:35PM – 6:05PM – Insights into SARS-CoV-2’s Mutations for Evading Human Antibodies: Sacrifice and Survival by Binquan Luan (IBM)
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/chemistry-at-the-frontline-of-coronavirus-acs-publications-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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SUMMARY:The Research Landscape for Green Energy: From Hydrogen Fuel to Solar Cells and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Leilani Lotti Diaz\, CAS; Yiying Wu\, Ohio State University; Dharik Mallapragada\, MIT Energy Initiative\nSponsored by ACS Webinars and CAS\, a division of the American Chemical Society\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nLandscape views of research and development in hydrogen fuel energy and lithium-ion battery recycling\nSolar cell and rechargeable battery technologies\nSystems analysis of hydrogen use
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/the-research-landscape-for-green-energy-from-hydrogen-fuel-to-solar-cells-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220504T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220504T053000
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SUMMARY:Fashion\, Pharmaceuticals\, Food and Fun: How Color Changed the World
DESCRIPTION:Mary Virginia Orna\, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at College of New Rochelle\nSponsored by the ACS San Diego Section\n7-8:30pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\n\nWays the use of color has evolved over the past 32\,000 years and enriched the lives of mankind in numerous ways.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nAbout the author: Mary Virginia Orna is Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at College of New Rochelle. She holds a Ph.D. in analytical chemistry from Fordham University. Dr. Orna has lectured and published in the areas of color chemistry and archaeological chemistry. Her 2013 book\, The Chemical History of Color\, was praised in J.ChemEd and was subsequently rated as the most popular book in the Springer series of that year. Her latest book\, March of the Pigments\, is scheduled for release by the Royal Society of Chemistry in May of this year. \n\n\nAbout the talk: Color has been an exciting and enjoyable part of our lives since the color-sensitive eye evolved since time immemorial. However\, the relationship between color\, chemistry\, and the development of society is far more recent. In this talk\, Dr. Orna will trace the history of color usage as a chemical endeavor to help us understand it as a universal part of the human experience. From the cave paintings in the Grotte Chauvet in Southern France to the present day\, she will focus on four major areas: fashion\, pharmaceuticals\, food\, and fun.an
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/fashion-pharmaceuticals-food-and-fun-how-color-changed-the-world/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dinner Meeting
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SUMMARY:Taking Earth’s Pulse With Low-Cost Sensors: A Discussion of Opportunities and Obstacles - ACS Publications Webinar
DESCRIPTION:More details and registration form \n\n“Low-cost sensors and technologies are transforming earth and environmental sciences\, while democratizing access to environmental monitoring that informs interventions\, regulations\, and pollution prevention. J \n\n\nJoin us with three leaders in this field for the Environmental Science & Technology and ACS Sensors Global Webinar “”Taking Earth’s Pulse with Low-Cost Sensors: A Discussion of Opportunities and Obstacles.” Guests will include Priyanka deSouza (University of Colorado—Denver)\, Klaus Koren (Aarhus University)\, and Aleck Wang (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution). Each will present a research synopsis and join a moderated panel discussion.”
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/taking-earths-pulse-with-low-cost-sensors-a-discussion-of-opportunities-and-obstacles-acs-publications-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Publications Webinar
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SUMMARY:ACS Virtual Office Hour – Careers in Government
DESCRIPTION:Luke Roberson\, ACS Career Consultant\nSponsored by ACS Careers\n9-10:30am\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nDescription: Join the ACS for this free Virtual Office Hour session. Open to ACS members and non-members\, this virtual session will begin with a presentation led by ACS Career Consultant Luke Roberson\, who will be reviewing the ins and outs of chemistry Careers in Government\, followed by the opportunity to network in small groups led by ACS Career Consultants. \nAbout Virtual Office Hours\nACS Virtual Office Hours (VOH) are held the first Thursday of every month from 9:00am – 10:30am Pacific Time. \nThe first half of this 1 ½ hour workshop features a career-related presentation. For the second half of Virtual Office Hours\, we will break into small networking sessions led by ACS Career Consultants. In your breakout session you will have the opportunity to: \n\nAsk questions regarding the VOH topic\nNetwork with fellow event attendees\nLearn about additional ACS career resources
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-virtual-office-hour-careers-in-government/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers
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SUMMARY:Role of Polymer Science in Water Purification Membranes
DESCRIPTION:Abhishek Roy\, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Geoffrey Geise\, University of Virginia\nSponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry\n11am-12:30pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nThin film polyamide chemistry\nUnderstanding polymer science parameters (morphology\, chemical composition\, topology\, molecular weight) for RO membranes\nOverview of materials for next gen water purification membranes\nHow thermodynamic factors influence salt transport in desalination membranes\nHow polymer dynamics can be used to suppress salt transport and enhance the desalination performance of a membrane
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/role-of-polymer-science-in-water-purification-membranes/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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SUMMARY:Wearables for Health: Smart Bandage and Hydration Sensing
DESCRIPTION:Yuanwen Jiang\, Ph.D.\, Postdoctoral Scholar\, Chemical Engineering\, Stanford University; and Michelle Hoogenhout\, Ph.D.\, Lead Data Scientist\, Hydrostasis\nSponsored by Stanford Wearable Electronics Initiative\n12:15-1:15pm\, Online and in person (Y2E2 Building\, Rm. 299)\, Free\, Registration required\n\nEvent Details:\n\n“Wireless smart bandage for chronic wound management and accelerated tissue regeneration”\nSpeaker: Yuanwen Jiang\, Ph.D.\, Postdoctoral Scholar\, Chemical Engineering\, Stanford University\nAbstract: Chronic non-healing wounds represent a major source of morbidity for patients and a significant economic burden. Current wound care treatments are generally passive and are unable to adapt to changes in the wound environment in real time. By integrating multimodal sensors and adding stimulators in a bandage\, real-time physiological monitoring is possible and provides an opportunity for active intervention into the complex wound environment. Here\, we develop a battery-free flexible bioelectronic system consisting of wirelessly powered\, closed-loop sensing and stimulation circuits with tissue-interfacing tough conducting hydrogel electrodes for robust signal transduction\, on-demand adhesion\, and detachment. Using multiple pre-clinical models\, we demonstrate the capability of our wound care system to continuously monitor skin impedance and temperature\, to trigger directional electrical stimulation. The accelerated wound closure was confirmed to be due to the activation of pro-regenerative genes linked to accelerated wound closure\, increased neovascularization\, and enhanced dermal recovery. \n“Personalized and reliable hydration detection using a wrist-based photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor”\nSpeaker: Michelle Hoogenhout\, Ph.D.\, Lead Data Scientist\, Hydrostasis\nAbstract: Proper hydration and fluid management is challenging\, particularly in the elderly and those with heart and kidney failure. The consequences of improper hydration are costly: Dehydration-related conditions accounted for nearly $5.5 billion in hospital charges\, according to the 2004 US National Hospital Discharge Survey. Even minimal dehydration\, classified as 1-2% loss in total body water\, affects physical performance\, mood and cognition. Hydration monitoring is therefore also important in professional sport and combat training\, where water loss exceeding 2% of total body weight is common. However\, because there are currently no reliable\, non-invasive instruments to continuously monitor hydration status\, consumers and clinicians have to rely on monitoring weight\, checking physical signs of dehydration\, or taking urine or saliva samples. \nThe Hydrostasis GecaTM optical wristband monitors tissue hydration levels and provides real-time feedback to users on their hydration status. The wristband uses photoplethysmography (PPG) to detect changes in hemoglobin\, lipids and water volume in the tissues. In a pilot study with 54 healthy adults\, we found significant differences in water-related PPG signals between non-hydration\, hydration and exercise-induced dehydration conditions. Using a binary hydration/non-hydration classifier\, we could predict hydration state in new users with 67% precision and 78% recall\, and could predict optimal hydration with 72% precision and 96% recall. These results hold promise for continuous\, remote monitoring of hydration status. The sensor can be used in a stand-alone device or integrated into existing smartwatches using PPG. \nFor bios please visit ewear.stanford.edu \nVisit this website for more information
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/wearables-for-health-smart-bandage-and-hydration-sensing/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Lunch Meeting
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SUMMARY:The 46th Annual David M. Mason Lectures in Chemical Engineering - With Nobel Laureate Dr. Frances H. Arnold
DESCRIPTION:Lecture Title: Innovation by Evolution: Bringing New Chemistry to Life\nDr. Frances H. Arnold\, California Institute of Technology\n Sponsored by Stanford’s Department of Chemical Engineering\n4:30-5:30pm\, Jen-Hsun Huang Building\, NVIDIA Auditorium\, Free\, Learn more\n\nThe Department of Chemical Engineering is pleased to invite you attend our 46th Annual David M. Mason Lecture on Tuesday\, May 10\, from 4:30 – 5:30 pm. The lecture will be held in Jen-Hsun Huang Engineering Center – Nvidia Auditorium. Our distinguished speaker will be Dr. Frances H. Arnold\, California Institute of Technology’s Linus Pauling Professor of Chemical Engineering\, Bioengineering and Biochemistry and director of the Donna and Benjamin M. Rosen Bioengineering Center. \nSpeaker Profile:\nDr. Frances Arnold\, the Linus Pauling Professor of Chemical Engineering\, Bioengineering and Biochemistry and Director of the Rosen Bioengineering Center at the California Institute of Technology\, became the first American woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2018) for pioneering directed evolution methods used to make enzymes for applications across medicine\, consumer products\, agriculture\, fuels and chemicals.  She was appointed Co-Chair of the Presidential Council of Advisors for Science and Technology (PCAST) by President Biden in 2021. Arnold received the Bower Award in Science in 2019\, the Millennium Technology Prize in 2016\, the Charles Stark Draper Prize in 2011\, and a 2011 National Medal of Technology and Innovation. \nShe is an elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences\, the American Philosophical Society\, and the US National Academies of Science\, Medicine\, and Engineering; she was appointed to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences by Pope Francis in 2019.  Arnold received her B.S. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University and her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of California\, Berkeley. \nLecture Title & Abstract:\nInnovation by Evolution: Bringing New Chemistry to Life\nNot satisfied with biology’s vast catalyst repertoire\, I want to create new enzyme catalysts and expand the chemistry of life. We use the most powerful biological design process\, evolution\, to optimize existing enzymes and invent new ones\, thereby circumventing our profound ignorance of how sequence encodes function. Chemistry encoded in DNA and optimized by evolution enables efficient\, sustainable routes to important fuels and chemicals. Evolution not only optimizes\, it can also innovate and create entirely new enzyme catalysts. I will illustrate how whole families of new-to-nature enzymes increase the scope of molecules and materials that can be built using synthetic biology.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/the-46th-annual-david-m-mason-lectures-in-chemical-engineering-with-nobel-laureate-dr-frances-h-arnold/
LOCATION:In-Person in Mountain View at Cuesta Park Group BBQ Areas #1-2\, 615 Cuesta Drive\, Mountain View\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awards,Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220510T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220510T210000
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SUMMARY:Adapting to Climate Change: Insights from Indigenous Peoples
DESCRIPTION:Nikki Cooley\, The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals; Oliver Moles\, U.S. Department of Education Research Office (Retired); Mary Sabuda\, ACS Office of the Secretary and General Counsel\nSponsored by ACS Webinars\, ACS Policy\, and American Association for the Advancement of Science\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nHow climate change is impacting Indigenous Peoples in the United States\nThe resilience and adaptation strategies Indigenous Peoples are applying within their communities\nHow to advocate for policy and legislative change as related to climate change in the United States
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/adapting-to-climate-change-insights-from-indigenous-peoples/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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CREATED:20220503T213538Z
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SUMMARY:The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program: Postdoctoral and Early Career Opportunities Abroad for Chemists
DESCRIPTION:Jaclyn Assarian\, Institute of International Education\nSponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Student & Postdoctoral Scholars Office\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nBackground on the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program\, including program goals and eligibility for grants available for U.S. citizens\nDetails on awards to all world regions of particular interest to ACS members\, particularly those open to postdoctoral researchers and early career academics\, that facilitate teaching\, research and professional projects abroad\nInsight into the application and review process as well as tips for submitting successful applications
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/the-fulbright-u-s-scholar-program-postdoctoral-and-early-career-opportunities-abroad-for-chemists/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220511T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220511T210000
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SUMMARY:Careers in Chemical Safety for Chemists
DESCRIPTION:Joseph Pickel\, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Whitney R. Hess\, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Debbie Decker\, University of California\, Davis (Retired)\nSponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety ACS Committee on Chemical Safety\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nHow aspects of the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) profession have evolved over the last decade\, especially laboratory and chemical safety focused roles\nWhat skills and credentials chemists interested in the EHS field will need\nOpportunities and challenges in switching to the EHS field with a background in chemistry
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/careers-in-chemical-safety-for-chemists/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220512T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220512T040000
DTSTAMP:20260426T081212
CREATED:20220503T212254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T212254Z
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SUMMARY:New Approaches to Non-Flammable Polymer Materials and Composites
DESCRIPTION:Prof. E. Bryan Coughlin\, Polymer Science and Engineering Department\, University of Massachusetts Amherst\nSponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum\n6-7pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free/$5 Donation\, Registration required (Registration deadline May 11th at 1pm)\n\nAbstract:\nThe hydrocarbon-rich composition of many classes of high volume polymers\, such as polyolefins\, polyurethanes\, and polyesters\, makes them highly flammable and poorly suited for installation in confined environments from which rapid egress during a fire would be difficult. Flame retardants\, generally in the form of molecular additives\, are blended with polymers to produce finished materials that achieve acceptable performance in flammability tests. Such flame retardants typically consist of halogenated molecules (i.e.\, bromine and/or chlorine-containing) or inorganic salts. Halogenated molecules are problematic from the standpoint of toxicity and associated legislation restrictions\, while inorganic additives require high weight percent loadings that compromise the physical properties of polymers. The drawbacks to each of these additive approaches are thus significant and drive the discovery of polymers that are inherently flame retardant due to their mechanism of degradation. Moreover\, the polymers generated should have processing characteristics and mechanical properties that make them suitable for further evaluation as materials suitable for a variety of application. Several new classes of patented halogen-free materials have been synthesized and tested that exceed the stringent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) objectives in terms of flammability\, and afford some of the lowest measured heat release rates of any hydrocarbon polymers ever made produced. Past accomplishments have yielded impactful results.* Progress toward further advancing fire-safe materials will be presented. \n* “How advanced plastics saved lives on Asiana Flight 214” Plastics Today July 9\, 2013 \nSpeaker Background:\n\nE. Bryan Coughlin studied chemistry at Grinnell College\, and received his B. A. in 1988. Upon the completion of his Doctorate in Chemistry at the California Institute of Technology in 1993 under the direction of John Bercaw\, he joined the Central Research and Development Department of the DuPont Company in Wilmington Delaware.  He is a co-inventor of the DuPont’s Versipol® Polyolefin Technology Platform\, and has over 40 patents to his name. Since 1999 Dr. Coughlin has been on the Faculty of the Polymer Science and Engineering Department at the University of Massachusetts\, Amherst\, where he is currently a Full Professor. He has won a number of research awards including the NSF CAREER award\, 3M non-tenured faculty award\, and DuPont Young Faculty Award\, among others. In 2018 he was elected a Fellow of the American Chemical Society. His research interests are broad and cover aspects of synthetic polymer chemistry and material characterization studies of polymers for use in fuel cells\, lithium ion batteries\, light harvesting polymer for organic photovoltaics\, functional hybrid materials\, and fire-safe polymers.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/new-approaches-to-non-flammable-polymer-materials-and-composites/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dinner Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220513T230000
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SUMMARY:Kid Makers: Pop Up Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:2:00 PM – 3:00 PM\, Free\nLocation: Redwood City Public Library (Downtown Library)\n1044 Middlefield Road\nRedwood City\, California 94063\n\nMiddle school scientists explore different aspects of chemistry! This program is provided in partnership with the ACS Silicon Valley Section.  This program will take place in the Makerspace.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/kid-makers-pop-up-chemistry/
LOCATION:In-Person in Mountain View at Cuesta Park Group BBQ Areas #1-2\, 615 Cuesta Drive\, Mountain View\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T081212
CREATED:20220503T213037Z
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SUMMARY:ACS Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month - From There to Here: My Asian American Journey
DESCRIPTION: Weike Wang\, Author and Dianne Xiao\, University of Washington\nSponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Office of Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion & Respect\n9-10am\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nReflections on personal career paths and challenges facing Asian Americans in academia and publishing\nHow to diversify the portrayals of Asian Americans in art and media\nHow to bridge the gaps between science and art\n\n\n\n\n\n\n* This special broadcast celebrates Asian American Pacific Island Heritage Month that recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans on the history\, culture\, and achievements of the United States.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-celebrates-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month-from-there-to-here-my-asian-american-journey/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220518T190000
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SUMMARY:The Flavor Equation: A Conversation with Nik Sharma
DESCRIPTION:Download and share the colorful poster!\n  \n\nModerated by Professor Dick Zare\, Stanford Chemistry Department\nSponsored by the ACS Silicon Valley Section\n7-8pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Register to receive the Zoom link\n\nAbstract: Did you know that sweet potatoes benefit from steaming to break down their stringy fibers and render them spoonable? Or that research shows that roasting the sweet potatoes produces at least 17 more aromatic molecules than boiling or microwaving\, and most of them in higher concentrations? Or that doing a little bit of steam and a little bit of roasting is a neat trick to make your sweet potatoes the star of a Thanksgiving dinner? \nWe are excited to announce that this month\, we will have not one but two phenomenal scientist food lovers. \nBio: \nNik Sharma\, a molecular biologist turned cookbook author (Season and The Flavor Equation) says\, “there are six basic elements that constitute the all-important flavor of a dish: emotion\, sight (how a dish looks)\, sound (how it sounds when you eat it)\, mouthfeel (texture)\, aroma\, and taste.” Mr. Sharma uses science and chemistry to explain how to manipulate each of these elements\, ultimately crafting the final flavor of the dish. Using the tools Mr. Sharma provides\, you can master the art and science of cooking. \nProfessor Richard N. Zare\, the moderator of this lively conversation\, is the Marguerite Blake Wilbur Professor in Natural Science and Professor of Chemistry at Stanford University. Throughout his career\, Prof. Zare has made a considerable impact in physical chemistry and analytical chemistry\, particularly through the development of laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) and the study of chemical reactions at the molecular and nanoscale level. LIF is an extremely sensitive technique with applications ranging from analytical chemistry and molecular biology to astrophysics. One of its applications was the sequencing of the human genome. Recently\, Prof. Zare has been offering a course to Stanford freshman titled “Chemistry in the Kitchen”. Along with his students\, he playfully explores the chemistry that turns foods into meals. \nBring your burning questions about cooking and we will let Mr. Sharma and Prof. Zare transform immutable scientific principles into practical information for food lovers. This evening promises to be fun and enlightening. We look forward to seeing you all there. \n 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/the-flavor-equation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Dinner Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220519T203000
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SUMMARY:Executive Committee Meeting for Silicon Valley Section - May 2022
DESCRIPTION:Please contact Chair to attend as a guest.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/executive-committee-meeting-for-silicon-valley-section-may-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220521T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220521T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T081212
CREATED:20220503T214549Z
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SUMMARY:How to Thrive (Not Just Survive) As A Woman in Today’s World
DESCRIPTION:Keda Edwards Pierre\, True II Soul Network\nSponsored by the Women’s Chemist Committee of the ACS California Section\n10:30am-11:30am\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\nView Flyer\nZoom link to be shared with attendees the day of the event.  Please register before Thursday\, May 19\, 2022\, 12 noon. Your email address is needed to send the ZOOM link\, which will be shared with attendees on or before the day of the event via Brown Paper Tickets.  The event is FREE and open to the community. More information: e-mail WCC co-chair Elaine Yamaguchi.\n\nAbstract\nSo\, you’re surviving in this dog-eat-dog world – now what? How do we kick it up a notch? I know\, firsthand\, what this takes – as a Black female police veteran and an adult survivor of physical\, sexual and racial trauma. A life full of challenges taught me a few important lessons – including that trust\, adaptability\, and authenticity are essential for success. Our achievements correlate with our willingness to be true to who we are\, our capacity to trust ourselves and our readiness to release old versions of ourselves to transform our lives. \nAs women\, how do we lead in today’s world? A better question is: How well do you trust your capacity to lead? Success is built on trust\, and trust is built on honesty – with yourself and with others. Combine these with authenticity and adaptability for true empowerment – from home to boardroom. I don’t have a magic pill or formula for you. What I offer are unique perspectives\, life experiences\, hard-won lessons and effective methods. My methods are how I was able to build a successful 27-year policing career – and this is how I was able to leave it (despite many clucking tongues and well-intentioned warnings). I’m now the renaissance woman I always envisioned – as an actor\, coach and inspirational speaker. I’m living a life that I should not have by all accounts and most societal rules. What life do you envision for yourself? \nI’ll share a 5-Point Self-Check List\, also known as my True II Soul ABCs:Alignment\, Boots on the Ground\, Communication\, Care and Creativity. My “tried\, tested and true” checklist brings clarity and guidance in pursuit of excellence. Want to kick it up a notch? This is what I live and breathe. Come learn how! \nAbout The Speaker\nKeda Edwards Pierre is a renaissance woman who lives a successful\, unconventional\, and transformative life – which by all accounts and most societal rules\, she should not have. She strives to inspire change through action as a thought leader\, inspirational speaker and Founder of True II Soul Network (true2soul.com)\, a collective of professional members and community members that are challenging the status quo around trauma recovery\, resiliency development and diversity & inclusion. \nA 27-year police veteran\, Keda walks the talk of powerful healing and living the life we desire – personally and professionally. Her healing journey\, coupled with her diverse training and professional history\, is the driving force behind her two-fold mission: to revolutionise how we deal with trauma and create safe and inclusive spaces for this healing work to be done.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/how-to-thrive-not-just-survive-as-a-woman-in-todays-world/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Morning Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220525T110000
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SUMMARY:Grow-Give-Gain: The Power of ACS Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Diane Krone\, ACS Committee on Committees; Julie Smist\, ACS Nominations and Elections Committee; Judy Giordon\, ACS President-Elect\nSponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Committee on Committees\n10-11am\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nHow and why you should get involved in ACS governance\nWhat are the benefits of volunteering to serve on Society Committees\nWhat is your time commitment for serving on a Committee
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/grow-give-gain-the-power-of-acs-volunteers/
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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