Orlando Section’s Bylaws

Annual Election: The results

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 Reza
Secretary: Dr. Meghan McGreal
Treasurer: Dr. Van Quach
Alternate Councilor: Dr. Nicole Lapeyrouse
By-Laws Amendments: Passed
Electronic record of the results can be found on third party website.

Congratulations!

2024 Orlando Section Officers

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEOFFICERTELEPHONE
ChairStephen Smith 321-309-3037
Chair Elect      Brian Mosby
Immediate Past ChairNicole Lapeyrouse407-823-0386
TreasurerVan Quach
SecretaryPavithra Pathirathna321-674-7561
Councilor & Section HistorianDarlene Slattery321-632-2535
CouncilorLaura Sessions407-582-7138
Alternate CouncilorMichel Johnson
OTHER PERSONNELS and COMMITTEESOFFICERTELEPHONE
CCEW CoordinatorStephen Smith321-309-3037
NCW CoordinatorDenisia Popolan-Vaida407-823-1537
CHEMISTRY OLYMPIAD CoordinatorMary C. Roslonowski 321-243-6198
Younger Chemists CommitteeMohammed Muzammil Nishar Ahmed (Mill)321-368-4129
COMMUNICATIONS TEAM
Chair:Michel Johnson
Webmaster:Duy Le
AWARDS COMMITTEE ChairNasri Nesnas(321) 674 – 8902
NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE ChairBrian Mosby
SERMACS COMMITTEE
General Co-ChairChristopher Chouinard321-674-8173
General Co-ChairChris Avery
Program ChairVasileios Anagnostopoulos
Exposition ChairMichel Johnson

2023 CCEW – Celebrating Chemistry

Celebrating Chemistry is designed to engage and educate children ages 9–12 (Grades 4–6) in the basic principles of chemistry. The publication is available in English and Spanish.

Download the issue in English (PDF)
Descargar en Español (PDF)

2023 Orlando Section Officers

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEOFFICERTELEPHONE
Chair:Nicole Lapeyrouse407-823-0386
Chair Elect:        Stephen Smith
Immediate Past Chair:Denisia Popolan-Vaida407-823-1537
Treasurer:Van Quach
Secretary:Pavithra Pathirathna321-674-7561
Councilor & Section Historian:Darlene Slattery321-632-2535
Alternate Council Member:Laura Sessions407-582-7138
ORTHER PERSONNELS AND COMMITEES
CCEW CoordinatorDuy Le407-666-8198
NCW CoordinatorDenisia Popolan-Vaida407-823-1537
Younger Chemists CommitteeMohammed Muzammil Nishar Ahmed321-368-4129
COMMUNICATIONS TEAM  
Chair:Michel Johnson
Webmaster:Duy Le
CHEMISTRY OLYMPIAD CoordinatorMary C. Roslonowski 321-243-6198
AWARDS COMMITTEE ChairLaura Sessions407-582-7138
NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE ChairStephen Smith
SERMACS COMMITTEE 
General Co-ChairChristopher Chouinard321-674-8173
General Co-ChairChris Avery
Program ChairTitel Jurca
Exposition ChairMichel Johnson

2022 CCEW – Celebrating Chemistry

Celebrating Chemistry is designed to engage and educate children ages 9–12 (Grades 4–6) in the basic principles of chemistry. The publication is available in English and Spanish.

Download the issue in English (PDF)
Descargar en Español (PDF)
Word Search Solution (PDF)

2022 Orlando Section Officers

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEOFFICERTELEPHONE
Chair:Denisia Popolan-Vaida407-823-1537
Chair Elect:        Nicole Lapeyrouse407-823-0386
Immediate Past Chair:Duy Le
Treasurer:Van Quach
Secretary:Pavithra Pathirathna321-674-7561
Councilor & Section Historian:Darlene Slattery321-632-2535
Alternate Council Member:Laura Sessions407-582-7138
CCEW CoordinatorDuy Le407-666-8198
NCW CoordinatorDenisia Popolan-Vaida407-823-1537
Younger Chemists CommitteeMohammed Muzammil Nishar Ahmed321-368-4129
OUTREACH COMMITTEE  
Chair:
Co-chair:
COMMUNICATIONS TEAM  
Chair:Michel Johnson
Webmaster:Duy Le
CHEMISTRY OLYMPIAD CoordinatorMary C. Roslonowski  321-243-6198
AWARDS COMMITTEE ChairDarlene Slattery 321-632-2535
NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE ChairLaura Sessions 321-674-8173
SERMACS COMMITTEE 
General Co-ChairChristopher Chouinard321-674-8173
General Co-ChairChris Avery
Program ChairTitel Jurca
Exposition ChairMichel Johnson
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Programs Supporting High School Chemistry Educators

ACS-Hach Programs provide financial support for future and current high school chemistry teachers. Through these grants and scholarships, ACS carries on the work of the Hach Scientific Foundation Endowment, encouraging the development of high school chemistry teachers and improving the teaching and learning of chemistry in their classrooms.

ACS-Hach Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Scholarship – provides financial support (up to $6,000 for full-time study, up to $3,000 for part-time study) for chemistry graduates with limited work experience to obtain a master’s degree in education or teacher certification in chemistry. Apply by April 1.

ACS-Hach Second Career Teacher Scholarship – provides financial support (up to $6,000 for full-time study, up to $3,000 for part-time study) for chemistry professionals to obtain a master’s degree in education or teacher certification in chemistry. Apply by April 1.

ACS-Hach High School Chemistry Classroom Grant – grants of up to $1,500 for high school chemistry teachers to use to cover basic classroom or laboratory needs, fund professional development experiences, or support innovative ideas in chemistry education. Apply by April 14.

Are you late for the above opportunities or do you want to find many other programs that support chemistry research and education at all levels, visit the ACS Funding Opportunities page.

Note: This post was reproduced from the ACS Newsletter about Grants & Scholarships for Educators on March 23rd 2021

CCEW 2021 – Celebrating Chemistry

Celebrating Chemistry is designed to engage and educate children ages 9–12 (Grades 4–6) in the basic principles of chemistry. The publication is available in English and Spanish.

Download the issue in English (PDF)
Descargar en Español (PDF)

2020 Orlando Section Officers

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEOFFICERTELEPHONE
Chair:Christopher Chouinard321-674-8173
Chair Elect:        Duy Le —
Immediate Past Chair:Joel Olson321-674-7350
Treasurer:Van Quach
Secretary:Mary C. Roslonowski 321-243-6198
Councilor & Section Historian:Darlene Slattery321-632-2535
Alternate Council Member:Laura B. Sessions407-582-7138
OUTREACH COMMITTEE  
Chair:
Co-chair:
COMMUNICATIONS TEAM COMMITTEE  
Chair:Michel Johnson
Newsletter Editor:
CHEMISTRY OLYMPIAD Chair Mary C. Roslonowski  321-243-6198
AWARDS COMMITTEE Chair Darlene Slattery 321-632-2535
NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE Chair Duy Le 
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