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Join the ACS Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society and Orlando Science Center for a community event for National Chemistry Week and celebrate the importance of chemistry in everyday life! Learn about this year’s theme, The Chemistry of Fabrics, from UCF, FIT, Valencia College faculty and students with 10 exciting activities

The Orlando Section of the ACS is seeking individuals interested in joining our 2026 Executive Board. We have four positions up for election: Chair Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and Councilor. A description of each position is included below. Please contact the nomination committee chair, Toufiq Reza (treza@fit.edu), with any additional questions. To make a nomination, complete… Read more: Annual Election: Call for 2026 Executive Board Candidates & Voting

Hello Orlando Section! We would like to bring to your attention to the following two urgent announcements: We are seeking volunteers:  Join us in celebrating the wonders of chemistry during National Chemistry Week at the Orlando Science Center on Saturday, October 25! This year’s theme, “The Hidden Life of Spices,” explores the science behind the… Read more: Call for volunteers at NCW event and Deadline extended for SERMACS/SWRM 2025 Student Travel Awards

The Fall Meeting of the ACS Council was held in hybrid format on August 20, 2025.  As of August 19, there were 11,640  registrations (10,602 in-person and 1,038 online). The ACS Spring 2026 meeting will be held in Atlanta, GA from March 22 – 26, 2026. Actions of the Council Election Results: Elected Committees of… Read more: Councilors’ Report: 270th  National Meeting

Since 1991, the Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society has recognized individuals who live, work, or study in the seven-county region of the Orlando Section and excel in chemistry. Continuing this tradition, this year, the Orlando Section will give the following awards: Descriptions and criteria for each award can be found in our website… Read more: Call for Annual Awards Nominations

Chemical Society (ACS) and its affiliates, and to create opportunities for students to enhance their scientific experiences and networking, the Orlando Local Section of the ACS offers travel awards. Since the Orlando Section is hosting the 76th Southeastern and 81st Southwest Joint Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society in Orlando from Oct 26-29, we are… Read more: Student Travel Awards: Joint Meeting of SERMACS/SWRM 2025 (Deadline extended)

The Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) is hosting an illustrated poem contest for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Entries must be sponsored by a local school or community group for verification purposes. Contest_Deadline: Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 11:54 PM Eastern Local Prizes: One winner* will be awarded $50 and one… Read more: 2025 NCW Illustrated Poem Contest: The Hidden Life of Spices

The Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society is on a mission to spark a love for chemistry among children in Central Florida. For the past few years, we have distributed Celebrating Chemistry magazines to local library systems, providing resources that make chemistry accessible and exciting for young learners. For 2025 National Chemistry Week (NCW), the Orlando… Read more: 2025 NCW:  Distribution of Celebrating Chemistry magazines

The American Chemical Society (ACS) has announced the launch of the ACS Graduate Student Success Grant, a new initiative aimed at supporting graduate students affected by the termination or cancellation of their adviser’s research funding. The ACS Board of Directors has approved a total of $2.5 million for this program. The grant is designed to assist… Read more: ACS Graduate Student Success Grant

The SERMACS/SWRM 2025 Conference is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to lead efforts managing volunteers from local academic institutions. This vital role includes: •             Assigning roles and responsibilities •             Creating and managing volunteer schedules •             Providing on-site coordination during the conference This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a major scientific event while building leadership… Read more: SERMACS/SWRM 2025 is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator