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SUMMARY:How to Build Smarter Polymer Nanocomposites
DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry\nWednesday\, March 4\, 2026 @ 11:00 am-12:30 pm\,\nFree\, Online\, Registration required\n\n\n\nPolymer nanocomposites offer chemists a powerful platform for designing materials with tunable mechanical\, transport\, optical\, and electronic properties. However\, achieving precise control over nanoparticle dispersion and organization remains a fundamental challenge due to thermodynamic incompatibilities between polymer and inorganic phases. Join us to explore two complementary\, chemistry-driven strategies that overcome these limitations by controlling nanoparticle organization during synthesis rather than relying on post-processing or simple blending. \nRobert Hickey of Penn State University will discuss how dispersing nanoparticles in monomers prior to polymerization enables polymerization-induced nanoparticle ordering\, kinetically trapping particles within the growing polymer matrix. This approach provides new insight into how polymerization chemistry and kinetics govern nanoscale structure evolution\, revealing pathways to nanocomposite architectures inaccessible through traditional melt or solution blending. \nRobert Macfarlane of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will then present a molecular design strategy in which nanoparticles are grafted with dense polymer brushes\, transforming them into intrinsically composite building blocks. These brush particles remain stable without aggregation and enable precise control over nanoscale ordering\, mesostructure\, and macroscopic properties. Polymer grafting chemistry alters chain–chain interactions and unlocks new routes to functional materials for adhesives\, coatings\, flexible electronics\, and thermal management. \nTogether\, these presentations provide chemists with a unified framework for understanding how synthetic chemistry\, polymerization\, and macromolecular design can be used to program structure and function in next-generation polymer nanocomposites. This ACS Webinar is moderated by Boran Ma of the University of Southern Mississippi and co-produced with the ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow polymerization chemistry and kinetics influence nanoparticle dispersion and structural evolution\nStrategies for stabilizing and organizing nanoparticles within polymer matrices\nChemical synthesis methods for creating polymer-brush-grafted nanoparticles\nStructure–property relationships governing nanoscale ordering\, mesostructure\, and bulk performance\nEmerging applications enabled by controlled nanocomposite synthesis beyond conventional mixing approaches\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nWednesday\, March 4\, 2026 @ 2-3:30pm ET\nFree to attend\nSlides will be available on day of the webinar
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/how-to-build-smarter-polymer-nanocomposites/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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SUMMARY:ACS Virtual Office Hours: Careers & Internships at U.S. National Laboratories
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Careers\nMarch 5\, 2026\, from 9:00-10:30 am\nOnline\, Free\, Registration required\n\nThe Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Laboratories tackle some of the world’s most pressing scientific and technological challenges across energy\, science\, environmental stewardship\, and national security. With 17 National Labs located across the U.S.\, these institutions offer access to world-class facilities\, specialized instrumentation\, and interdisciplinary research teams. \nBeyond their research impact\, the National Labs provide a wide range of career pathways\, including undergraduate and graduate internships\, graduate research support\, postdoctoral fellowships\, and research staff positions. Because most Labs are operated by contractors or consortia rather than the federal government\, their hiring processes can be complex and difficult to navigate. \nThis workshop will provide an overview of the DOE National Laboratory system\, highlight key facilities\, and offer practical guidance on how to explore and pursue career opportunities across the Labs. \nAt the conclusion of this presentation\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify major National Laboratory facilities and understand their internship and job application processes\nExplore unique fellowship opportunities available at individual laboratories\nUnderstand DOE complex-wide internship and fellowship programs\nGain clarity on clearance requirements associated with National Lab positions\n\nFollowing the presentation\, attendees will be able to ask their questions directly during a dedicated 30-minute Question and Answer session with the facilitator.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-virtual-office-hours-careers-internships-at-us-national-laboratories/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Navigating Career Disruption: Reframe\, Adapt\, and Reengineer
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by ACS Webinars and ACS Women Chemists Committee\nMarch 5\, 2026\, from 11:00 am – Noon\nFree\, Online\, Registration required\n\nHeraclitus’ quote\, “Change is the only constant\,” remains relevant to chemical sciences today. Adopting a  “disrupt or be disrupted” mindset is key to succeeding in this evolving field. \nJoin Liana Vaccari of IUPAC as she discusses career strategies for both good and challenging times and share personal experiences on adapting\, transitioning\, and gaining insights in the dynamic chemical science landscape. Register now to discover how by proactively embracing change\, drawing wisdom from real-world experiences\, and skillfully adapting to disruptions\, you unlock the power to shape your own career journey and achieve lasting\, meaningful success. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Danniebelle Haase of Dow and co-produced with the ACS Women Chemists Committee. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to stay flexible and open-minded: Embracing change with a proactive attitude allows you to see new possibilities and adapt quickly to shifting circumstances\nHow to leverage your network and seek support: Connecting with mentors\, colleagues\, and industry peers provides valuable guidance and resources during times of transition\nHow to commit to continuous learning: Building new skills\, learning from career pivots and staying informed helps you remain resilient and competitive in the face of disruption\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nThursday\, March 5\, 2026 @ 2-3pm ET\nFree to attend\nSlides will be available on day of the webinar\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nACS Women Chemists Committee
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/navigating-career-disruption-reframe-adapt-and-reengineer/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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SUMMARY:Codemaker: CRISPR’s Origins and Applications (The 52nd Annual Linus Pauling Lectureship)
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Stanford Department of Structural Biology\n4:00-5:00 pm\, Stanford University\, Sapp Center Auditorium (STLC 111)\, Learn more\nDirections and parking\nFree Visitor Parking at Stanford University\n\nAbout the Speaker:\nJennifer Doudna\, Ph.D. – Nobel Laureate in Chemistry; Li Ka Shing Chancellor’s Chair in Biomedical and Health Sciences and Professor in the Departments of Chemistry and Molecular & Cell Biology at the University of California\, Berkeley.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/codemaker-crisprs-origins-and-applications-the-52nd-annual-linus-pauling-lectureship/
LOCATION:In-person
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:ACS CHAS Workshop: Risk Management in the Research Lab
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 8 from 12 pm to 3:30 pm PT\nSponsored by ACS Division of Chemical Health & Safety\nOnline\, $25/participant\, Registration required\n\nThis 3.5-hour workshop is primarily directed at frontline researchers in academic institutions: graduate students\, postdoctoral scholars\, and undergraduate students. \nLearn the principles of the RAMP paradigm through a series of case studies and discussion sessions focused on practicing each of the RAMP steps. \nFaculty and safety staff are also encouraged to attend to learn strategies to better prepare the student researchers on their campuses for risk management of their experimental work. \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! \nThis workshop is brought to you by the ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety as one of two workshops in the ACS CHAS Peer Led Workshop Series. To learn more about the Division and the ACS CHAS Peer Led Workshop Series\, please visit our main website at dchas.org.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-chas-workshop-risk-management-in-the-research-lab/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Silicon Valley ACS Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Silicon Valley ACS local section \n7:00-8:30 pm\, Hybrid Event\, Free\, Guests welcome: contact Chair to attend
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/silicon-valley-acs-executive-committee-meeting-33/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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SUMMARY:Teaching Forensic Chemistry from a Mastery Perspective (AACT Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Forensic chemistry has gained a lot of traction over the past years. Students are more engaged in this discipline when instructors use inquiry-based learning and objective-mastery assessments. In this webinar\, we will discuss how a new forensic chemistry class and laboratory course was implemented and how effective it has been to use this model to teach chemical principles. \nIf you are looking to incorporate more forensics-based teaching into your classroom\, take a look at our Forensics Unit Plan. \nPresenters: Carlos Olivo\, Associate Chemistry Professor\, Colorado State University\nDate: Wednesday\, March 11th\, 2026\, at 7:00 PM Eastern time
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/teaching-forensic-chemistry-from-a-mastery-perspective-aact-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Paving the Path: Virtual Career Panel & Pizza-fueled Watch Parties
DESCRIPTION:March 16th from 4:30-6:30 pm.  Register by March 15 and choose a watch party location so we order enough food.  Download flyer (PDF) \nCalling all community college and transfer students interested in chemistry-related fields! \nSilicon Valley American Chemical Society (SVACS) invites you to interact with a career panel of 4 chemistry professionals\, all of whom began their educational journeys at community colleges.  They will highlight their unique professional journeys and tell us their stories of resilience and determination.  This year’s panelists are \nMAGI YASSA\, Materials Chemist\, National Lab\nRICKI MENARD\, Chemical Technician\, Industry\nDAVID SANTIAGO\, Graduate Student\, Academia\nLISA OLSHANSKY\, Associate Professor\, Academia \nThis virtual career panel can be accessed by Zoom on your own or at an in-person watch party at: \n\nCabrillo College\nCal State U Monterey Bay (CSUMB)\nEvergreen Valley College\nFoothill College\nGavilan College\nHartnell College\nMission College\nWest Valley College\n\nThe in-person watch parties will also include refreshments (read: pizza)\, networking\, and ACS swag. Register by March 15 and choose a watch party location so we order enough food. All registrants will be contacted by email with the Zoom link and the location of the watch party on their choice of campus (if applicable). \nCan’t make it to the watch party? Register & get the link to join us on your own by Zoom. Looking forward to an animated evening of inspirational stories and pizza-fueled conversation!
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/paving-the-path-virtual-career-panel-watch-parties/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Networking,Education,Career Panel
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SUMMARY:Careers in Industrial Chemistry: Identifying Your Role in the Value Chain
DESCRIPTION:This free\, 90-minute virtual live event will provide an overview of the job market and job types for industrial chemistry. You will also learn about the latest employment trends and discuss what skills and values align with each sector\, helping you identify the area best suited for your personal background and interests. \nWhat You Will Learn: \n\nHow the industrial value chain can be used as a tool to help refine your job search in alignment with your strengths and values\nKey components of job descriptions and how to break down job descriptions to best match job opportunities with your experience\, strengths\, and values.\n\nThe first hour of the workshop will feature a presentation by an ACS Career Consultant\, while the last 30 minutes will be a dedicated Q&A session between participants and the facilitator.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/careers-in-industrial-chemistry-identifying-your-role-in-the-value-chain/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Careers,Workshop,ACS Careers
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SUMMARY:Using spreadsheets to explore and make sense of data (AACT Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:College professors are reporting that students are coming to college with a lack of spreadsheet skills and knowledge. In this webinar\, participants will gain techniques in using spreadsheets to take sets of data (whether created in class or found from external sources) and distill results from them. Skills include graphing\, performing calculations\, filtering data\, conditional formatting\, and more. \nSpeaker: Sean Regan\, College Prep Chemistry Teacher \nSean Regan graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and a master’s degree in Teaching. Sean is currently in his 10th year at Framingham High School in Framingham\, MA after having taught four years at Brashear High School in Pittsburgh\, PA. His passion in teaching is seeing kids understand chemistry through his goofy antics\, approachable demeanor\, and personally-built spreadsheet lessons. Sean also has a love of presenting his spreadsheet work to other teachers and seeing these ideas used in schools inside and outside of Massachusetts.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/using-spreadsheets-to-explore-and-make-sense-of-data-aact-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T110000
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SUMMARY:Turning Waste into Warning: Early Disease Detection through Rapid GC-FID Analysis of SCFAs
DESCRIPTION:Chromatography is one of science’s most powerful tools\, yet many of its breakthrough capabilities remain hidden in plain sight. When you truly understand the fundamentals\, you unlock performance most labs never realize they already have. \nJoin Lee Polite of Axion Analytical Labs\, Inc. as he reveals a game-changing Gas Chromatography (GC) method to quantify short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) ratios in human waste\, biomarkers that may signal colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal diseases at their earliest stages. Conventional wisdom says you cannot inject water directly into a GC because of its extreme liquid-to-gas expansion. Until now\, labs relied on six tedious prep steps\, including liquid-liquid extractions and derivatizations at the 100 µL level\, sacrificing precision\, sensitivity\, and time. This novel pressure-pulsed injection approach changes everything. It enables direct water injection while improving precision\, sensitivity\, and separation simultaneously\, transforming GC into a faster\, sharper diagnostic tool. \nThis ACS Webinar is moderated by Bryan Tweedy of the American Chemical Society and co-produced with the ACS Office of Career and Professional Education. As part of ACS’s ongoing celebration of our 150th anniversary\, this month we highlight interdisciplinary collaboration. As the central science\, chemistry connects disciplines and enables breakthroughs in sustainability\, health\, technology\, and beyond. Celebrate with us at www.acs.org/150. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to find the hidden capabilities built into your existing GC\nWhat are the two critical parameters that must be adjusted for direct water injection\nHow to harness interdisciplinary collaboration to solve complex biomedical challenges\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 @ 2-3:15 pm ET\nFree to attend\nSlides will be available on day of the webinar\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-Produced With\n\n\n\n\nACS Office of Career and Professional Education
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/turning-waster-into-warning/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:ACS Webinars
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SUMMARY:ECOBIOMAXX: Biobased\, Biodegradable Polyurethane Platform
DESCRIPTION:DATE and Time: Thursday\, March 19\, 5:30 PM Pacific time \n\nRegistration required by Wednesday\, March 18\, 1:00 PM. \nRegistration may close earlier than the nominal deadline if capacity is reached. \nThis event will be FREE OF CHARGE\, but we still require you to fill out the registration form. In particular\, we need to have your name and email address for you to be able to participate. Please provide affiliation also if you can\, as it helps us judge audience interests. \nIf you can spare a small amount\, GGPF requests an optional donation of $5 (or more) but this is not required to register and attend the webinar. \nAbstract\nBezwada Biomedical has developed a new class of polyurethanes synthesized from biobased\, hydrolysable monomers\, resulting in polymers that are fully biodegradable and suitable for high-performance applications. This platform overcomes the limitations of conventional\, biostable polyurethanes by enabling controlled hydrolytic degradation while maintaining essential mechanical properties\, including tensile strength\, elasticity\, and processability. \nThe polymers exhibit tunable degradation kinetics\, allowing precise modulation of material resorption profiles to match specific clinical or environmental requirements. These materials can be processed into diverse morphologies—such as foams\, fibers\, coatings\, electrospun mats\, scaffolds\, and extruded filaments—facilitating their integration into a wide range of biomedical devices and sustainable product designs. \nScalable manufacturing processes have been established\, ensuring reproducibility and suitability for industrial applications. This technology provides a unified solution for the development of absorbable medical devices and environmentally degradable industrial materials\, contributing to reduced ecological impact without compromising functional performance. \nSpeaker Background\nRao S. Bezwada established Bezwada Biomedical\, an innovation-based and technology-driven research company\, in 2003. The company is focused on developing a wide range of novel absorbable polymeric biomaterials to help produce next generation bioabsorbable medical devices with therapeutic applications. \nDr. Bezwada earned a doctorate in chemistry from the Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey and has over 40 years of research experience in the medical device industry\, including 20 years of service at Ethicon\, Inc. (a Johnson & Johnson Company). While at Ethicon\, Dr. Bezwada’s research and development efforts led to the launch of a number of products\, including Monocryl®\, an ultra-pliable synthetic absorbable monofilament suture. This product has represented worldwide sales of more than two billion dollars since its launch in 1993. Its success earned him the prestigious Johnson medal from J&J in 1996. \nDr. Bezwada has over 150 issued US patents on absorbable polyurethanes\, absorbable amino acid polymers\, absorbable polyester amides\, absorbable polyoxaesters\, and controlled release polymers. His work has led to the creation of more than 10 FDA-approved products marketed by Abyrx for wound healing and bone applications\, all based on Bezwada Biomedical’s absorbable polyurethane technology.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/ecobiomaxx-biobased-biodegradable-polyurethane-platform/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260322
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SUMMARY:ACS Spring 2026 National Meeting\, March 22-26 - Atlanta\, GA and Digital
DESCRIPTION:Access breakthrough science\, career-boosting events\, and a community that’s shaping the future of chemistry. \nPlease note: \n\nRegistration – Advance savings deadline ends on February 23rd\nHotel – discounted rooms are limited\, book by February 27th to lock in the best deals\n\n\n\n\nRegistration & Pricing | Meeting Badge Pickup\nVirtual Platform | Systems Compatibility Checker\n\n\nWays to Attend | Travel | Hotels | Hotel Shuttle Map | Getting Around Town | Discover Atlanta\nSchedule Overview | Keynote Events | Presidential Events |\n\n\nAttendee Resources | 1st Time Attendees | Convention Center – Interactive Floorplan\nSessions by Divisions/Committees | Sessions by Themes | Digital Only Sessions\n\n\nExposition | Floor Plan | Exhibitor Directory\nFull Program | | Program for Print/Download\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions | Policies\nPresenter Tips | Presenter FAQs | SciMeetings\n\n\nRegistration Statistics | Meeting Demographics\nPresider FAQs | Poster Presenter FAQs\n\n\nChemLuminary Awards | Governance Activities\nCareer Events | Social Events & Networking\n\n\n\nThe ACS Spring 2026 Virtual Platform is officially available.  To utilize the full possibilities of the virtual platform\, you must be signed in with your ACS ID.   ACS President Rigoberto Hernadez offers a few tips on how you can take advantage of all the content available to you in the platform. \n \nWatch this Video \nACS150 Celebrations and Special Events at the ACS Spring 2026 Meeting \n\nACS150 Keynote Speaker Announced:  Omar Yaghi\, the 2025 Chemistry Nobel Prize Awardee\, as he highlights Organic Chemistry and AI for Our Planet\, shares the experiences that led to his Nobel Prize\, and discusses the impact ACS has had on his career. All Keynote Events are available to view on the virtual platform for digital meeting attendees.\n\n \n\nSpecial Events:\n\nACS Exposition 150th Anniversary Activities and Giveaways\nACS150 Networking Celebration at the ACS Connect Happy Hour\nSpecial Opening Session Honoring ACS 150th Anniversary\nDaily ACS150 Programming in the ACS Expo Theatres\nACS150 International Welcome Reception\n\n\n\n\nACS 150 Anniversary Community Service Project: ACS is partnering with the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance for the first‑ever ACS Spring Community Service Project. This experience\, part of ACS’ sesquicentennial celebrations\, honors scientists’ long‑standing commitment to advancing environmental preservation. Watch the video to learn more about how this immersive experience will bring together chemists\, engineers\, students\, and local leaders to explore how chemistry can be a tool for healing communities and ecosystems in West Atlanta.\n\n \n\nACS150 Mole Squad Member Pins – Collect All Three! To mark ACS’s 150th anniversary\, we’re introducing a limited-edition series of three exclusive member pins\, each featuring our iconic mole characters like you’ve never seen them before. Plan to visit the Member Lounge in Atlanta to add these limited-edition pins to your collection.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-spring-2026-national-meeting/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Reinventing the Way We Break Down Plastic Waste (SLAC Public Lecture)
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 26\, 2026\, from 7:00–8:00 p.m. PDT\nSLAC National Accelerator Laboratory\, Kavli Auditorium\nWatch online or register to attend in person. Learn more \nFrom our kitchens to our clothes to the delivery of medicines\, plastics play an indispensable role in our daily lives. But\, the end-life of these plastics is not always taken into account. Few types of plastics can be readily recycled\, and durable plastics take centuries to break down in landfills or in the environment. Here at SLAC\, we are designing chemical processes that can break down plastics under controlled conditions while also making useful products. Using X-ray light\, we observe the details of this breakdown at the atomic level and use this information to design pathways for the degradation of plastics into useful products. We are members of a consortium that aims to make tomorrow’s plastics recyclable and biodegradable by design. In this lecture\, I will describe my work on visualizing and improving our methods for breaking down plastic waste into useful products. \n\n\n\n\nAbout Ozge Bozkurt\nOzge Bozkurt is a chemical and biological engineer\, with bachelor’s of science degrees in molecular biology & genetics\, and chemical engineering from the Istanbul Technical University\, a master’s of science degree from Delft University of Technology and a PhD from Koc University. She has worked in the oil and gas industry as a research and development engineer with a specialization in biofuels. She is currently a research associate at SLAC\, conducting experiments on chemical recycling of plastic waste. Working at the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource at SLAC\, she uses powerful X-rays to observe polymer breakdown and catalysts in action. In her free time she enjoys visiting science museums and has volunteered at many STEM outreach activities at SLAC.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/reinventing-the-way-we-break-down-plastic-waste-slac-public-lecture/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Public Lecture
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260329T143000
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SUMMARY:ACS CHAS Workshop: Empowering Academic Researchers to Strengthen Safety Culture
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the ACS Division of Chemical Health & Safety\nSunday\, March 29 from 11:30 am -2:30 pm\nOnline\, $25/participant\, Registration required\n\nThis 3-hour workshop is primarily directed at frontline researchers in academic institutions: graduate students\, postdoctoral scholars\, and undergraduate students. \nThis workshop discusses the challenges of students making the transition to being independent researchers in academia. Topics discussed include: risk assessment of research projects\, understanding the often confusing safety hierarchies of academic institutions\, and graduate student led Laboratory Safety Teams. \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.\nFaculty and safety staff are encouraged to attend in order to expand their understanding of these challenges and seek ways to become better Champions for these researchers.\n\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! \nThis workshop is brought to you by the ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety as one of two workshops in the ACS CHAS Peer Led Workshop Series. To learn more about the Division and the ACS CHAS Peer Led Workshop Series\, please visit our main website at dchas.org.
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/acs-chas-workshop-empowering-academic-researchers-to-strengthen-safety-culture/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260330T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T093508
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SUMMARY:Silicon Valley ACS Executive Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Silicon Valley ACS local section \n7:00-8:30 pm\, Online Event\, Free\, Guests welcome: contact Chair to attend
URL:https://www.siliconvalleyacs.org/event/silicon-valley-acs-executive-committee-meeting-34/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Section Business
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