Welcome to the Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society

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

The Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society held it’s annual awards banquet on Saturday, December 7th, 2024 at the At the blu on the avenue restaurant in Winter Park, FL. The 2024 winners are: Award  Recipient Organization Outstanding Student at a primarily teaching institution Julia Dasque Seminole State College Outstanding Student at a primarily research institution… Read more: 2024 Annual Award Banquet

We are excited to announce the results of 2025 Executive Committee of the Orlando Local Section of the American Chemical Society and By-Laws Vote. Voting opened on November 11th, 2024 and closed on November 22nd, 2024. Chair-Elect: Dr. Toufiq RezaSecretary: Dr. Meghan McGrealTreasurer: Dr. Van QuachAlternate Councilor: Dr. Nicole LapeyrouseBy-Laws Amendments: PassedElectronic record of the… Read more: Annual Election: The results

Among many other activities for the 2024 National Chemistry Week (NCW), the Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) hosted the 2024 NCW Illustrated Poem Contest for K-12 students in Central Florida. This year, the theme of the contest is “Picture Perfect Chemistry”. Thanks to members of counties’ school boards and the teachers who… Read more: 2024 NCW Illustrated Poem Contest: The Results

The Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society will recognize 2024 award winners in a traditional annual awards banquet on December 7th, 2024. You are cordially invited to attend the banquet: Saturday, December 7th, 202411:30AM to 2:00PMLocation: blu on the avenue326 Park Avenue South Winter Park, FL 32789 The event will commence with a social… Read more: Annual Awards Banquet Invitation

The Orlando Section ACS needs to update our by-laws to align with recent changes to the American Chemical Society By-Laws. As a voting member, you will be able to vote on the updated by-laws.  Following our current by-laws, at least 2/3 of votes cast shall be required to approve the new by-laws.   Key changes include… Read more: By-Laws Amendments Vote

We are excited to announce the candidates for 2025 Executive Committee of the Orlando Local Section of the American Chemical Society. Voting is expected to open on November 11th, 2024 and will close on November 22nd, 2024. You will receive an email with instructions on how to cast your votes electronically. Dr. Toufiq RezaCandidate for… Read more: Annual Election: Meet the Candidates for 2025 Executive Committee

In this Newsletter, we would like to bring your attention to a few important and exciting news. Subscribe to our community page, follow our facebook page, and check out our website for updated news, and activities of our local section.

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