Welcome to the Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society

  • 2024 Orlando Section Officers
    EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OFFICER TELEPHONE Chair Stephen Smith 321-309-3037 Chair Elect       Brian Mosby — Immediate Past Chair Nicole Lapeyrouse 407-823-0386 Treasurer Van Quach — Secretary Pavithra Pathirathna 321-674-7561 Councilor & Section Historian Darlene Slattery 321-632-2535 Councilor Laura Sessions 407-582-7138 Alternate Councilor Michel Johnson — CCEW Coordinator NCW Coordinator Denisia Popolan-Vaida 407-823-1537 Younger Chemists Committee… Read more: 2024 Orlando Section Officers
  • 2023 Annual Award Banquet
    The Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society held it’s annual awards banquet on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 at the At the 310 Lakeside restaurant in Downtown Orlando. The 2023 winners are: Award  Recipient Organization Outstanding Student at a primarily teaching institution Ms. Denette Boucome Keiser University Outstanding Student at a primarily research institution (undergraduate) Ms.… Read more: 2023 Annual Award Banquet
  • 2024 US National Chemistry Olympiad (USNCO)
    Dear Chemistry Colleague, As 2023 Chair of the Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS), I am pleased to announce that the Orlando section will be participating in the 2024 US National Chemistry Olympiad (USNCO). The primary goals of this program are to stimulate interest and achievement in chemistry among high school students throughout… Read more: 2024 US National Chemistry Olympiad (USNCO)
  • Annual Awards Banquet Invitation
    The Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society will recognize 2023 awards winners in a traditional annual awards banquet on December 2nd, 2023. You are invited to attend the banquet: Saturday, December 2nd, 202311:30AM to 2:00PMAt the 310 Lakeside301 East Pine Street, Orlando, FL 32801 MENUAppetizers Stuffed Mushroom – sausage, spinach, parmesanFried Green Tomato –… Read more: Annual Awards Banquet Invitation
  • Annual Election: Meet the Candidates for 2024 Executive Committee
    We are excited to announce the candidates for 2024 Executive Committee of the Orlando Section. Voting is expected to open on November 6th, 2023, when you will receive a separate email with the instructions on how to cast your votes electronically and will close on November 20th, 2023. Dr. Brian Mosby Candidate for Chair-Elect Dr.… Read more: Annual Election: Meet the Candidates for 2024 Executive Committee
  • 2023 NCW Illustrated Poem Contest: The Healing Power of Chemistry
    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 29, 2023 at 11:59 PM Eastern Local Prizes: One winner will be awarded ($50) for each… Read more: 2023 NCW Illustrated Poem Contest: The Healing Power of Chemistry
  • Annual Election: Call for 2024 Executive Board Candidates & Voting
    We are seeking interested individuals to join the Orlando Section Executive Committee in 2024! We have four positions up for election: Chair Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and Councilor. A description of each position is included below. Please contact Dr. Stephen Smith (stephensmith@fit.edu), Nominating Committee Chair, with any additional questions. All nominations (including name of nominee, contact… Read more: Annual Election: Call for 2024 Executive Board Candidates & Voting
  • Call for Annual Awards Nominations
    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
  • Volunteer opportunities
    Hello Orlando Section! In this bulletin, we would like to bring to your attention a couple important opportunities for members and highlight some accomplishments: You can read more about these fantastic events and see pictures on our website and social media linked below. Best wishes, Dr. Nicole LapeyrouseChair of the Orlando Section of the ACSOn behalf of… Read more: Volunteer opportunities
  • Councilor’s Report: 266th National Meeting, Fall 2023
    The Fall Meeting of the ACS Council was held in hybrid format on August 16, 2023. As of August 16, there were 13,363 in-person registrants and 1,656 virtual. Actions of the Council Election Results: Elected Committees of Council Highlights from Committee Reports and Key Actions Council Special Discussion ACS President Judith Giordan introduced and led… Read more: Councilor’s Report: 266th National Meeting, Fall 2023