Through the Window and into the Mirror: Narratives of African American STEM Professionals: A Career Conversation Series. National Museum of African American History & Culture. “Through the Window and into the Mirror is a video conversation series about the experiences Read more
After U.K. Hot Water, Michelle Francl Enjoys a Cuppa with Chemistry (Bryn Mawr News, January 30, 2024) Artificial ‘power plants’ harness energy from wind and rain (ACS Press Release, January 17, 2024) Atomic dance gives rise to a magnet (NSF Read more
The 2023 Mosher Award recipients are Drs. Cynthia Maryanoff and Bruce Maryanoff. Initiated in 1980, the Silicon Valley ACS Harry and Carol Mosher Award recognizes individuals who advance the chemistry profession, make impactful scientific contributions, and support ACS in their outreach efforts Read more
Month What Newsletter Coverage Read more January No events February Mosher Award presented to Stanford Professor Dick Zare February 2023 Photos & write-up March Synopsys Championship Science Fair SVACS Awards March 2023 Science Fair Awards Kid Makers: Pop Up Chemistry Read more
This is my last Chair’s message for 2023. In January, I will hand over the Chair position to Todd Eberspacher and I am delighted to welcome Amanda Nelson to her new role as Chair Elect. I am confident that our Read more
Voting Period: November 15 to November 30, 2023. SVACS members eligible to vote for our leadership group will soon receive an email notification to cast their votes online. A sample ballot, plus biographies and statements for candidates, are shown below Read more
By Madalyn Radlauer Why get involved in the Silicon Valley ACS Section? You can network & make connections, build your leadership skills, enhance your professional development, engage in your community, and give back to your community. In 2021, our section Read more
Mole Day (Oct 23) has come and gone. My attention turns now to turkeys and Thanksgiving. For the Silicon Valley ACS section, it is time to focus on the election of new officers for the coming year. But we can Read more
October 15-21 is National Chemistry Week (NCW). This is a week when ACS sections across the country hold outreach events designed to promote the value of chemistry in everyday life. The mission of NCW is to reach the public, particularly Read more
Saturday, October 7, 2023, 12:30-3pm at the UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden, Horticulture Room 2. Cheese, fruit, and veggies will be served. All attendees 21 years+ will receive a glass of wine during the reception (12:30pm-1pm) and will Read more
