Welcome to the Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society

Travel Awards The Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) recently awarded $500 travel grants to two outstanding students, enabling them to attend the Spring 2025 ACS National Meeting in San Diego, CA. This prestigious event brought together more than 15,000 chemists from around the world to share their latest research and innovations. Cecilia… Read more: 2025 Orlando Section ACS Awards

April Event: Central Florida Earth Day at Lake Eola The Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) will be participating in the 20th annual Central Florida Earth Day event at Lake Eola Park (east side), 512 E. Washington Street Orlando, FL on Saturday April 19th, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. All members and affiliates are welcome to… Read more: April 2025 Elemental Encounters: 2025 Central Florida Earth Day April 19th, 2025

The Spring Meeting of the ACS Council was held in hybrid format on March 26, 2025.  As of March 26, there were 15,332  registrations (14,251 in-person and 1,081 online). The ACS Fall 2025 meeting will be held in Washington, DC, from August 17 – 21, 2025. Actions of the Council Election Results: Elected Committees of… Read more: Councilors’ Report: 269th  National Meeting

ACS-Orlando is excited to announce that volunteer registration for the 2025 Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW) initiative is now live! The local section will be participating in the 20th annual Central Florida Earth Day event at Lake Eola Park (east side), 512 E. Washington Street Orlando, FL on Saturday April 19th, 2025 from 10:00 AM… Read more: 2025 Central Florida Earth Day ACS-Orlando Volunteer Information

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, April 27, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Local Prizes: One winner* will be awarded ($50) for each… Read more: 2025 CCEW Illustrated Poem Contest: Hot Topic, Cool Chemistry!

The Orlando Section announces a series of casual gatherings for members to connect at locations with a little scientific flair.  We plan to meet at a different venue each month now through the summer. Most will be free, drop-in, and family friendly. St. Johns Rivership Lunch CruiseSaturday March 15, 2025. (11:00 am – 2:00pm)Cost: $71… Read more: Elemental Encounters – Meet-up Events in Spring 2025: St. Johns Rivership Lunch Cruise (March 15)

To encourage student participation in local, regional, and national conferences organized by the American 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. Students with an accepted abstract to present are encouraged to apply for… Read more: Student Travel Awards: ACS Spring 2025 National Meeting and Expo

The Orlando Section announces a series of casual gatherings for members to connect at locations with a little scientific flair.  We plan to meet at a different venue each month now through the summer. Most will be free, drop-in, and family friendly. Orlando WetlandsSaturday February 15, 2025. (9:45 am – 12:30pm)Cost: Free Admission Location: 25155 Wheeler… Read more: Elemental Encounters – Meet-up Events in Spring 2025

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OFFICER TELEPHONE Chair Brian Mosby — Chair Elect       Toufiq Reza 321-674-8578 Immediate Past Chair Stephen Smith 321-309-3037 Treasurer Van Quach — Secretary Meghan McGreal — Councilor & Section Historian Darlene Slattery 321-632-2535 Councilor Laura Sessions 407-582-7138 Alternate Councilor Nicole Lapeyrouse 407-823-0386 OTHER PERSONNELS and COMMITTEES OFFICER TELEPHONE CCEW Coordinator Stephen Smith… Read more: 2025 Orlando Section Officers

Helein Hitchcock was recently recognized as a 60-year ACS member at a luncheon with Darlene Slattery  and Michael Hampton.  Helein has been involved in the Section as an awards reviewer and a science fair judge.  Helein received her B.S. in chemistry from the University of Maryland in 1964 and went to work for Bendix Field… Read more: Meet with 60-year ACS member, Helein Hitchcock