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On Saturday, September 21st 2024, the Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society hosted a Membership Meet-Up with guest speaker Bill Easter,  a subject matter expert in the area of Semiconductor Chemical Mechanical Polishing and Material Development and local serial entrepreneur who founded Semplastics, X-MAT, X-BATT and DioQuest.  Bill, who was recognized as the Section’s… Read more: Chemistry & Community: A Membership Meet-Up with guest speaker Bill Easter

The Orlando Section of the ACS is seeking individuals interested in joining our 2025 Executive Board. We have five positions up for election: Chair Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and Alternate Councilor. A description of each position is included below. Please contact the nomination committee chair, Brian Mosby (bmosby@rollins.edu), with any additional questions. To make a nomination,… Read more: Annual Election: Call for 2025 Executive Board Candidates & Voting

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 27, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Local Prizes: One winner will be awarded ($50) for each… Read more: 2024 NCW Illustrated Poem Contest: Picture Perfect Chemistry

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

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 ACS Council Meeting was held on August 21 and the meeting of the ACS Board of Directors was held between August 16 – 18 at the Denver National Meeting. Highlights of general interest to members follow. Dues Discount for YCC The Committee on Younger Chemists (YCC), in celebration of their 50th anniversary, encourages early… Read more: ACS Councilor Highlights for General Members: Fall 2024

Chemistry & Community: A Membership Meet-UpDate: Saturday, September 21Time: 10:00 AMLocation: Valencia College Lake Nona Campus room 14812350 Narcoossee Rd., Orlando, FL 32832 Join us for an engaging and informative morning with Bill Easter, a subject matter expert in the area of Semiconductor Chemical Mechanical Polishing and Material Development and local serial entrepreneur who founded Semplastics, X-MAT, X-BATT… Read more: Chemistry & Community: A Membership Meet-Up

The American Chemical Society has announced the 2024 class of Fellows.  Included is a member of the Orlando Section, Dr. Luke Roberson.  Luke is being recognized for the advancement of chemistry in space through scientific discovery, invention, and mission infusion to support human spaceflight beyond Earth. Additionally, he has shown exemplary leadership and service on Younger… Read more: Dr. Luke Roberson named 2024 ACS Fellow

To encourage participations of students in local, regional, and national conferences organized by of the American Chemical Society and its affiliates and to create opportunities for students to enhance their scientific experiences and networking, the Orlando Local Section of the American Chemical Society offers travel awards. Time is running out to apply for a Student… Read more: Student Travel Awards: ACS Fall 2024 National Meeting and Expo

The ACS Committee on Public Relations and Communications (CPRC) will sponsor a symposium at SERMACS 2024 in Atlanta October 23-26, 2024, titled “Innovative methods of communicating the value of chemistry to the public.” Please forward this email to your constituency and/or place on your local section or division web site. We are particularly interested in… Read more: SERMACS 2024: Communication Symposium