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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-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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SUMMARY:Green Cards for Scientific Researchers: How to Win Your EB-1/NIW Case
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Careers\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nAre you a foreign scientist wanting to maintain your status in the U.S. and eventually qualify for a green card? \nJoin Brian H. Getson\, Esq. of the law firm of Getson & Schatz\, P.C. (www.researchergreencard.com) to learn how to obtain a green card in the U.S. through the employment-based\, first-preference visa (EB-1) and National Interest Waiver (NIW) categories and how to avoid costly immigration mistakes. Register now to get advice from a lawyer specializing in U.S. immigration\, ask him your questions\, and maximize your chances of success! \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Tom Halleran of the American Chemical Society and is co-produced with ACS Careers. \nWhat You Will Learn \n\nHow to manage your nonimmigrant status in the United States\nWhat is the appropriate category to apply for a green card and the best time to apply\nWhat evidence is needed to provide the highest possible chance for green card approval\n\nMeet The Experts \nBrian H. Getson\, Esq.\, Getson & Schatz\, P.C. \nTom Halleran\, Manager\, ACS Education\, American Chemical Society
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/green-cards-for-scientific-researchers-how-to-win-your-eb-1-niw-case/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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SUMMARY:Building a Competitive and Multifaceted Research Portfolio: An Outsider’s Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Sudip Das\, PhD\, University Hospital Bern\, Switzerland\nSponsored by Women Chemists Committee of the ACS California Section\n10:30am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\nPlease register before Thursday\, May 11\, 2023\, 12 noon.\n\nAbstract:\nWhy an outsider? The reason is that in all aspects of life: research\, social life or acquiring new skills\, I have always stepped out of my comfort zone and placed myself as an outsider. Even for this talk where all of us are scientists (budding\, active\, career seeking\, or retired)\, I will address an audience of different genders on a different continent. I will talk about my research\, how to build multiple expertise and women in STEM. This will include my personal experiences and how I integrate the correct form of diversity of minds and perspectives. I will not only share my journey as an outsider furthering my career and contributions of my peers throughout\, but also give you insights on research and life at my home base in Europe. \n \nAbout the Speaker:\nBorn in the city of joy\, Kolkata\, India\, Sudip’s early life was urban and cosmopolitan with an upbringing including several languages\, cultures and perspectives. Sudip studied Bachelors at Utkal University and Masters at KIIT University in India. For his Master’s research\, he received the Swiss Academy of Sciences Fellowship to go the prestigious ETH Zürich\, Switzerland\, where he worked on Salmonella infections. Fascinated by the research and life in Europe\, Sudip obtained his doctoral degree summa cum laude in human bacterial infection of the lung and blood from the esteemed University of Wuerzburg in Germany. During his PhD\, he was awarded multiple fellowships including DAAD and awards like Biocenter Science Award. He personally has always focused on acquiring new skills. Following his newfound interest in computational biology\, he moved back to Switzerland with the prestigious Marie-Curie fellowship for postdoc at the University of Lausanne. Here\, he combined conventional microbiology with computational biology to become a dual-expert. Since June last year\, Sudip is a Research Group Leader at the University Hospital Bern\, Switzerland\, where he is laying foundation for the first lab nation-wide dedicated to comprehensive human lung microbiota research. In addition\, he is an evaluator for European Union Horizon research grants and reviewer for prestigious publication houses like Springer-Nature\, Elsevier\, American Society of Microbiology\, PLoS etc. He’s a big proponent of Women in STEM and has mentored several female scientists throughout his career.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/building-a-competitive-and-multifaceted-research-portfolio-an-outsiders-perspective/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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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)\n2-3pm\, RCPL Downtown Location\, 1044 Middlefield Road\, Redwood City\, Free\, Learn more\n\n 
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/kid-makers-pop-up-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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SUMMARY:Molecular-Scale Engineering of Stimuli-Responsive Polymer Hydrogels
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Danielle Mai\, Stanford University Chemical Engineering\nSponsored by the Golden Gate Polymer Forum (GGPF)\n6:30pm\, Online via Zoom\, Free/$5 Donation\, Registration required (Registration deadline: May 16 at 1pm)\n\nAbstract:\nPolymer hydrogels that respond to external stimuli including pH\, light\, and heat have attracted broad interest as soft materials with controlled release profiles\, 3D printability\, and sensing and actuation capabilities. This presentation will explore the molecular-scale engineering of two stimuli-responsive polymer hydrogels. \nFirst\, we evaluate the impact of functional nanomaterials on photo-responsive hydrogel formation by embedding nanocapsules into solutions containing anthracene-functionalized poly(ethylene glycol) star polymers. Nanocapsules that protect interior cargo and disperse readily through polymeric matrices have drawn particular interest for their ability to integrate chemically incompatible systems\, such as organic photon upconversion materials for sustainable additive manufacturing. Using in situ photo-rheology\, we observe an unexpected non-monotonic dependence of gel formation dynamics on polymer concentration\, as well as faster gel formation and enhanced mechanical properties upon addition of nanocapsules. This study suggests synergistic mechanical reinforcement of hydrogels by nanocapsules\, despite not being crosslinked into the polymer network. \nSecond\, we investigate the ion-responsive behavior of repetitive proteins that undergo conformational changes in response to calcium ions. Calcium ions trigger numerous biological phenomena including bone growth\, muscle contraction\, and neurotransmitter release. We modify hydrophobicity\, electrostatics\, and sequence heterogeneity of calcium-responsive proteins to demonstrate sequence-dependent\, reversible folding in the presence of calcium ions by circular dichroism\, as well as domain size changes by small-angle X-ray scattering. Hydrogels comprising calcium-responsive proteins reveal the impact of sequence on hydrogel stability\, calcium sensitivity\, shear modulus\, and characteristic relaxation time. \nOverall\, molecular-scale engineering enables the rational design of stimuli-responsive polymer hydrogels for sustainable manufacturing and dynamic biomaterials. \nAbout the Speaker:\nDanielle J. Mai is an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at Stanford University. She earned her B.S.E. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan and her M.S. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois. During her postdoc at MIT\, Dr. Mai was named an Arnold O. Beckman Postdoctoral Fellow and ACS Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering (PMSE) Future Faculty Scholar. The Mai Lab engineers biopolymers\, which are the building blocks of life. Specifically\, the group integrates precise biopolymer engineering with multi-scale experimental characterization to advance biomaterials development and to enhance fundamental understanding of soft matter physics. Dr. Mai’s work was recently recognized through the AIChE 35 Under 35 Award (2020)\, American Physical Society DPOLY/UKPPG Lecture Exchange (2021)\, and Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigator Program Award (2022).
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SUMMARY:How to Safely Manage Chemicals in Educational Settings
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars\, ACS Division of Chemical Health & Safety\, and the Committee on Chemical Safety\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nMost professionals and educators understand the importance of safe chemical management in today’s world. Unfortunately\, many undergraduate\, graduate\, and secondary education programs do not provide equal coverage of this critical competency. \nJoin Professor of Chemical Education Susan Wiediger of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Safety Education Consultant Samuella B. Sigmann as they discuss the fundamentals and best practices for chemical management\, highlighting avenues for individuals to pursue more knowledge. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Amanda Chung\, Chemical Hygiene Officer at the University of North Texas and is co-produced with the ACS Division of Chemical Health & Safety and the Committee on Chemical Safety. \nWhat You Will Learn \n\nHow and why to organize chemicals based on hazard categories\nBest practices for upkeep and maintenance of chemical storage areas\nEssential information needed for inventory management including best labeling practices for secondary containers\n\nMEET THE EXPERTS \nSusan Wiediger \nProfessor\, Chemical Education\, Department of Chemistry\, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville \nSamuella B. Sigmann \nSafety Education Consultant & Past Stockroom\, Director\, and Chemical Hygiene Officer\, Appalachian State University (Retired) \nAmanda Chung \nChemical Hygiene Officer\, University of North Texas
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/how-to-safely-manage-chemicals-in-educational-settings/
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CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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SUMMARY:Biomedical Scientists Making Their Mark In Clinical Research: Experience On A Journey Without A Map
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Rajan Singh\, University of Nevada at Reno\nSponsored by Women Chemists Committee of the ACS California Section\n 10:30am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\nPlease register before Thursday\, May 18\, 2023\, 12 noon.\n\nAbstract:\nLife is full of challenges at each stage. Rajan will describe challenges he faced from his graduate school career\, along with the skills he developed to overcome them. Moving to the US for his postdoctoral work presented a new set of challenges with the opportunity to develop new solutions\, both technical and non-technical. One of his technical contributions involved understanding the cellular and molecular defects in interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs)\, and enterochromaffin (EC) cells in the pathogenesis of gut motility disorders and diabetes. He characterized gene knockout mice for gut dysmotility and diabetes. On the non-technical side\, since Rajan started taking responsibility for his family members very early\, he learned how important it is to cooperate and show mutual understanding and respect\, which eventually produces stronger relationships. His relationship management skill was reinforced and strengthened through academic/clinical collaborations with fellow researchers. He will discuss the advances in understanding the pathogenesis and therapeutics of Gastroparesis\, a disorder of Gut-Brain Interaction. In his role as research professor\, he provides his students with skills needed for the modern scientific lab. \nAbout the Speaker:\n \nRajan Singh was born and raised in India\, a developing country with diverse cultures\, religions\, traditions\, and languages\, all nearby his home. Thus\, he appreciated diversity from a young age. After obtaining his BS in Biological Sciences in 2007 from the University of Lucknow\, he enrolled in a doctoral program at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS)\, Lucknow\, one of the best medical schools in India. After gaining extensive experience and knowledge in the gastrointestinal (GI) motility field during his doctoral studies\, he did postdoctoral research in the same field by joining the lab of Professors Seungil Ro and Kent Sanders\, leaders in the field of Gut Motility Research. From 2021\, Rajan became an Assistant Professor (Research)\, Department of Physiology and Cell Biology\, School of Medicine\, University of Nevada\, Reno\, USA. He has mentored first-generation graduate students and fueled their aspirations to become successful academicians by training them with adequate skill sets and future research goals/perspectives.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/biomedical-scientists-making-their-mark-in-clinical-research-experience-on-a-journey-without-a-map/
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CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Think like a CSO: How to Develop a Strategic Mindset
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Division of Professional Relations\n11am-Noon\, Online via Zoom\, Free\, Registration required\n\nThinking strategically can often help scientists as they advanced professionally throughout their career. But what does this thinking like a Chief Strategy Officer really mean and how can it be developed? \nWelcome back ACS Webinar fan favorite Matt Grandbois\, a Strategic Partnership Manager at DuPont Electronics & Industrial\, as he dives into the mysterious world of strategy and shares some practical actionable tips on how you can improve your strategic mindset. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Annabelle Lolinco\, Chemistry Ph.D. Candidate at Iowa State University and is co-produced with the ACS Division of Professional Relations. \nWhat You Will Learn \n\nHow your actions can have intended and unintended consequences\nWhat are some strategies for prioritizing actions based needs and resourcing\nHow to create a framework for evaluating progress and designing mitigation plans\n\nMEET THE EXPERTS \nMatt Grandbois\, Strategic Partnership Manager\, DuPont Electronics & Industrial \nAnnabelle Lolinco\, Chemistry Ph.D. Candidate\, Iowa State University
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/think-like-a-cso-how-to-develop-a-strategic-mindset/
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CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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