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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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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:20231209T140000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231213T110000
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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: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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231217T133000
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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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