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SUMMARY:Silicon Valley Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:7:30-9:00pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, To attend as a guest\, please contact the Chair
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/silicon-valley-executive-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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SUMMARY:A New Measure: The Revolutionary\, Quantum Reform of the Modern Metric System
DESCRIPTION:William D. Phillips\, NIST and University of Maryland\nSponsored by Cafe Scientifique\n5pm-6:30pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nThe International System of Units (the SI)\, the modern metric system\, has recently undergone its most revolutionary change since its origins during the French Revolution. The nature of this revolution is that all of the base units of the SI are now defined by fixing values of natural constants. Our measurement system is now\, both philosophically and practically\, strongly quantum. This talk will describe why this reform was needed and how it is done. \nAbout the speaker:\nWilliam D. Phillips received a B.S. in physics from Juniata College in 1970\, and his Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1976; after two years as a Chaim Weizmann postdoctoral fellow at MIT\, he joined NIST (then the National Bureau of Standards) to work on precision electrical measurements and fundamental constants. There\, he initiated a new research program to cool atomic gases with laser light. He founded NIST’s Laser Cooling and Trapping Group\, and later was a founding member of the Joint Quantum Institute\, a cooperative research organization of NIST and the University of Maryland that is devoted to the study of quantum coherent phenomena. His research group has been responsible for developing some of the main techniques now used for laser-cooling and cold-atom experiments in laboratories around the world. \nDr. Phillips is a fellow of the American Physical Society\, the American Association for the Advancement of Science\, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He is a Fellow and Honorary Member of the Optical Society\, a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the Pontifical Academy of Sciences\, and a corresponding member of the Mexican Academy of Sciences. In 1997\, Dr. Phillips shared the Nobel Prize in Physics “for development of methods to cool and trap atoms with laser light.” \nAbout Café Scientifique:\nCafé Scientifique is a place where anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology. The Café provides a forum for debating science issues outside a traditional academic context. We are committed to promoting public engagement with science and to making science accountable – all spoken in plain English. There is no admission charge to attend our events. Building on its great success outside the United States\, Café Scientifique Silicon Valley [Palo Alto] is the first such Café on the West Coast. We meet monthly to discuss a variety of science topics.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/a-new-measure-the-revolutionary-quantum-reform-of-the-modern-metric-system/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Forum
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SUMMARY:The Berkeley Science Bowl Invitational 2023 (for high school student teams)
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the UC Berkeley ACS Student Chapter\n9:00am-6:00pm\, UC Berkeley campus (in person event)\, Cost varies\, Learn more\nRegistration deadline: January 14\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Logistics\nTime: 9AM-6PM\, Saturday January 21st\, 2023 \nLocation: UC Berkeley (in-person) \nFormat: 5 Round-Robin rounds followed by 16-team Double-Elimination \nPrice: Estimated $80-100 per initial team\, with discounted subsequent teams \nNote: This event is for high-school students only! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout \n\nThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Science Bowl® (NSB) is a nationwide academic competition that tests students’ knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics. Teams of four students face-off in a fast-paced question-and-answer format\, being tested on a range of science disciplines including biology\, chemistry\, earth and space science\, physics\, energy\, and math. \nBerkeley’s NSB invitational will be held exclusively on the UC Berkeley campus\, run by Berkeley students\, and will include a unique energy division that tests knowledge on current research done at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories and on-campus UC Berkeley research labs!
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/the-berkeley-science-bowl-invitational-2023-for-high-school-student-teams/
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:20230118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230118T110000
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SUMMARY:Shining a Nanofocused Light on the Hidden Secrets of Stradivari’s Violins
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Chiaramaria Stani\, Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste\, and Dr. Giacomo Fiocco\, University of Pavia\nSponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Analytical Chemistry Division\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nNo one can deny the extraordinary aesthetic and acoustic features of Stradivari’s violins. While their worldwide reputation for quality goes unquestioned\, a consensus is unclear on the mysterious materials used in the protein-based ground coating directly spread on the wood surface\, which has preserved these masterpieces over the ages. \nJoin Dr. Chiaramaria Stani\, CERIC-ERIC scientist at Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste\, and Dr. Giacomo Fiocco of the Arvedi Laboratory of Non-Invasive Diagnostics at the University of Pavia as they discuss the life of Antonio Stradivari with a focus on the unique construction process of his bowed string instruments\, specifically for the San Lorenzo 1718 and Toscano 1690 violins. Register now to discover more about the novel scientific advances achieved regarding the mystery behind the treatment of the violin’s wood coating as well as a short review of the literature and introduction of the IR s-SNOM nano-vibrational approach that has maximized a new level of attainable chemical details and revealed minute protein residues never before seen. \n\n\n\nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Jonathan Sweedler\, Editor-in-Chief of Analytical Chemistry and James R. Eiszner Family Endowed Chair and Professor in Chemistry of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is co-produced with the ACS Journal of Analytical Chemistry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nThe life of Antonio Stradivari and the diverse construction of his San Lorenzo 1718 and Toscano 1690 violins\nWhat is infrared scattering-type scanning near field optical microscopy (IR s-SNOM) and what it tells us about Stradivari violins\nCultural Heritage analytics at the nanoscale\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Resources\n“A Nanofocused Light on Stradivari Violins: Infrared s-SNOM Reveals New Clues Behind Craftsmanship Mastery” Analytical Chemistry \n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nWednesday\, January 18\, 2022 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to Register with ACS ID\nThe slides will available for download on the day of the event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Producer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnalytical Chemistry
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/shining-a-nanofocused-light-on-the-hidden-secrets-of-stradivaris-violins/
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CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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SUMMARY:Meet Chemistry Superstars: Creating Tomorrow’s Technologies - Rescheduled
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Chinese American Chemical Society\, Northern California Chapter\n4:15pm Check-in\, 4:30-5:30 Program\, 5:30pm Reception. All are welcome\, seating is limited. Free. Registration required\nLocation and parking: Stanford University\, Paul G. Allen Building (Allen 101X Auditorium\, 330 Jane Stanford Way)\, Parking: Via Ortega Garage\, 498 Via Ortega or Parking Structure 5\, 295 Campus Drive (free campus parking after 4pm)\nView/Download flyer\n\nProf. Zhenan Bao\, Stanford University: Skin-inspired Organic Electronics \nProf. Peidong Yang\, UC Berkeley: Artificial Photosynthesis \nPlease register and join us for the inaugural program of the new Northern California Chapter of the Chinese American Chemical Society (CACS) \n\nCACS overview and awards\nTalks from awardees Profs. Zhenan Bao and Peidong Yang\nGreat networking & light refreshments
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/meet-chemistry-superstars-creating-tomorrows-technologies/
LOCATION:In-Person in Mountain View at Cuesta Park Group BBQ Areas #1-2\, 615 Cuesta Drive\, Mountain View\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awards,Networking,Public Lecture
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SUMMARY:Methods for the Detection and Monitoring of Microplastics in the Environment
DESCRIPTION:Steven M Barnett\, Soar Optics\nSponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum (GGPF)\n6:30 PM Online via Zoom\, Registration required. Learn more and register\nRegistration deadline: Tuesday\, January 17\, 1:00 PM.\n\nAbstract:\nMicroplastics have recently been recognized as a significant environmental contaminant with implications for human health and carbon capture. It is widely recognized that we need to control and decrease the level of microplastics in our society. The California State Water Control Resources Board mandates that agencies that deliver water to the majority of California residents need to monitor for microplastics. However\, the reduction of microplastic levels is challenging since detection and monitoring of these contaminants is difficult. \nThis presentation will provide a review of microplastics and the range of methods being used for monitoring\, including the FTIR and Raman methods recommended by the California State Water Resources Control Board. \nFinally\, a discussion on Soar Optics’ advanced methods to improve the speed and efficiency of microplastics detection and monitoring will be discussed. Our methods incorporate Raman scattering using dedicated sensors for the major microplastics found in the environment\, allowing for rapid scanning and comprehensive analysis of most typical samples. \nSpeaker Background & Research Interests:\n\nDr. Barnett is the CEO of Soar Optics\, a company founded in 2022 to develop advanced optical sensors for materials characterization. \nTechnical Background\nDr. Barnett has 25 years of experience in the methods being developed by Soar Optics. He is the author of the patent-pending technology that Soar Optics is developing\, and is a co-author on 22 published papers in refereed journals. \nDr. Barnett received his Ph.D. degree in Chemistry from McGill University and subsequently worked as a Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health. Since 1997\, Dr. Barnett has worked with many industries in the application of optical methods for materials characterization. His roles have included sales\, applications development\, support\, and management. He has also been active in a range of scientific societies including the Society for Applied Spectroscopy (SAS) as a member of the Executive Committee and the Governing Board\, in addition to serving as President of the Northern California local section for many years. He is a member of the American Society for Trace Evidence Examiners (ASTEE)\, SPIE\, and the Materials Research Society. \nBusiness Background\nDr. Barnett holds an MBA degree from the Graduate School of Management of the University of California\, Davis\, with an emphasis on technology management\, organizational behavior\, and entrepreneurship. \nIn addition to his work at Soar\, Dr. Barnett is the Principal of Barnett Technical Services\, a company that sells instrumentation for chemical and materials analysis since 2010. He is also a Founder of InnoGrove\, a coworking space in Elk Grove\, CA that supports the Elk Grove entrepreneurial community.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/methods-for-the-detection-and-monitoring-of-microplastics-in-the-environment/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230119T100000
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SUMMARY:Electrochemical Wastewater Refining: Converting Pollutants into Products
DESCRIPTION:Asst. Prof. William Tarpeh\, Chemical Engineering Dept.\, Stanford University\n Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Industry Member Programs\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nTraditionally\, wastewater has been viewed as a source of pollution that can damage ecosystems. However\, wastewater collection can be a win-win for the environment and businesses\, because it contains several valuable elements like nitrogen\, carbon\, and phosphorus that can be converted and purified into high-purity products like fertilizers\, disinfectants\, acids\, and bases. Can we shift our perspective to valorize those pollutants as a source of feedstock chemicals to incentivize collection\, enable electrification of manufacturing\, and help achieve circular economies? \nJoin William Tarpeh\, Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at Stanford University\, as he discusses recent efforts and future opportunities to design catalysts\, separations methods\, and integrated electrochemical reactive separation systems that can achieve the vision of wastewater refining. Register now to learn how catalysis and separations can be integrated to produce high-purity chemicals from diverse\, variable\, and widespread wastewaters. \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nWhy conventional chemical extraction\, manufacturing\, and disposal have exceeded planetary boundaries\nHow electrochemical wastewater refining\, or the tunable recovery of valuable resources from wastewaters\, can be achieved through electrocatalyst design\, solute-selective separations\, and stoichiometric electrochemical conversions\nHow to characterize both the aqueous and solid sides of electrochemical interfaces to uncover mechanistic insights that inform process design for wastewater refining\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nThursday\, January 19\, 2022 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to Register with ACS ID\nThe slides will available for download on the day of the event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Producer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACS Industry Member Programs
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/electrochemical-wastewater-refining-converting-pollutants-into-products/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230126T100000
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SUMMARY:Designing Polyelectrolyte Coatings: Coacervates\, Assemblies\, and Complex Materials
DESCRIPTION:Prof. & Chair\, Jaime C. Grunlan\, Mechanical Engineering Dept.\, Texas A&M University\, and Assoc. Prof. Sarah L. Perry\, University of Massachusetts Amherst\nSponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Polymer Chemistry Division\n11:00am-12:30pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nUnderstanding the fundamentals of designing polyelectrolyte coatings\, which can be seen as a bio-inspired approach due to chemical sequences that are analogous to proteins at a molecular level\, enables scientists to engineer materials and coatings useful in a wide range of industries and applications. From thickeners in foods to super plasticizers in concrete to water-soluble variants investigated by the medical industry for coatings on implants and controlling drug release in the body…polyelectrolytes have enormous potential to support innovative new technologies for those able to tune these complex chemical sequences to their needs. \n\n\n\nRegister now for free to learn from two scientists working in the field and their approaches for designing diverse materials and complex coacervates using polyelectrolytes\, including applications in pharmaceuticals\, protective coatings\, and textiles. Sarah L. Perry\, Associate Professor of the University of Massachusetts Amherst\, will discuss the molecular engineering of polyelectrolyte complex materials to create tailored bio-inspired materials that can be used in applications ranging from temperature-stable vaccines to coatings and fibers. Jaime C. Grunlan\, Leland T. Jordan ’29 Chair of the Texas A&M University will describe how environmentally-benign coatings prepared using water-soluble polyelectrolytes can be used to stop fires\, protect food from spoilage\, and prevent shorts in high voltage electronics. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Rong Yang\, Assistant Professor of Cornell University and co-produced with the ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow polyelectrolyte complexation is a bio-inspired approach to designing a range of diverse materials\nWhy patterning of charges provides a direct handle to modulate the phase behavior of complex coacervates\nHow coacervate materials can be used to improve the shelf life of vaccines\nHow water-based polyelectrolyte coatings can impart super gas barrier to commodity polymer film (e.g. PET) that rivals metal and metal oxide coatings\nWhy environmentally-benign\, intumescent coatings created from water-based polyelectrolyte coacervates render cotton\, polyester\, and nylon blended textiles self-extinguishing (with relatively low added weight)\nHow functional polyelectrolyte treatments can be deposited on various substrates at high speed using roll-to-roll coating technology\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nThursday\, January 26\, 2022 @ 2-3:30pm ET\nFree to Register with ACS ID\nThe slides will available for download on the day of the event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Producer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACS Polymer Chemistry Division
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/designing-polyelectrolyte-coatings-coacervates-assemblies-and-complex-materials/
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