The ACS just completed the Spring National meeting in Indianapolis. It was a very successful meeting that drew more than 12,000 participants. The vast majority (over 10,000) attended the meeting in person. The convention center location in Indianapolis is a Read more
As societies worldwide emerge from the isolation imposed by the Covid pandemic, we all have an opportunity to adapt and evolve some of our pre-pandemic practices. Last month, SVACS celebrated the 2022 Mosher Award with an in-person gathering at Stanford Read more
Each year our section presents the Harry and Carol Mosher Award to recognize a chemist for their contributions and outstanding work in chemistry, for advancing chemistry as a profession, and for service to ACS. The 2022 award will be presented Read more
Happy New Year. Here we are again at the beginning of a new year. The past few years have been a challenging time, but we have made it through them and even learned new skills. I am quite confident that Read more
Hello Fellow Chemists, Welcome to March Madness. Just like the basketball tournaments, March is a very busy month for the ACS and the Silicon Valley section. The big event of the month is of course the ACS Spring National meeting Read more
Hello Fellow Chemists, I am writing as Acting Chair while Stephanie Benight is enjoying time with her new baby. Our by-laws dictate that under these circumstances the Chair Elect serves as Acting Chair. So I will be supporting the section Read more
