Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society

Executive Committee Meeting
2026-10-17 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-09-19 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-08-15 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-18 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-06-20 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-05-16 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-04-18 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-03-21 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates
Monthly Executive Committee Meeting. The meeting is open to all members. Please contact the Chair (Toufiq Reza) for obtaining access to the meeting

Planning Committee Meeting: Chemistry Connections – Industry, Innovation, and Careers
2026-08-17 11:30 - 12:30
Planning Committee Meeting: Chemistry Connections – Industry, Innovation, and Careers. We welcome participation from our local chemists in industry, government, entrepreneurship, and also academia and retirement. Please email lsessions@valenciacollege.edu to join the Planning Committee.

Summer Social
2026-06-20 11:30 - 14:00 | Brewlando, 6820 Hoffner Ave, Orlando, FL, 32822, United States
The Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society warmly invites you to a special celebration honoring our esteemed 50-, 60-, and 70-year ACS members—trailblazers whose decades of dedication have shaped the field of chemistry. The lunch event will also feature an engaging presentation by Dr. Tyler Maxwell, who will share insights from his work on homemade explosives—a fascinating look at the chemistry behind the TSA.
Saturday June 20th, 2026
11:30AM to 2:00PM
Brewlando (6820 Hoffner Ave, Orlando, FL 32822)

Student Travel Awards: ACS Fall 2026 National Meeting and Expo
2026-05-20 08:00 - 2026-06-19 23:59
Application Deadline: June 19th, 2026 at 11:59PM
More information: https://orlandoacs.org/student-travel-awards-acs-fall-2026-national-meeting-and-expo/

2026 Central Florida Earth Day April 25th, 2026
2026-04-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Lake Eola Park (northeast side), 512 E Washington St, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
The Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) will be participating in the 21st annual Central Florida Earth Day event at Lake Eola Park (east side), 512 E. Washington Street Orlando, FL on Saturday April 25th, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Other event information including but not limited to parking guides and directions may be accessed on the event webpage: Central Florida Earth Day – Home (cfearthday.org). Please reach out with any questions (stephensmith@fit.edu) and I look forward to seeing you on Saturday!

Annual Awards Banquet
2025-12-06 10:00 - 14:00
Time and Location: TBD

Executive Committee Meeting
2025-11-08 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-10-11 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-09-13 09:30 - 10:30
Monthly Executive Committee Meeting. The meeting is open to all members. Please contact the Chair (Brian Mosby mailto:bmosby@rollins.edu) for obtaining access to the meeting

National Chemistry Week's event: The Hidden Life of Spices
2025-10-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Orlando Science Center, 777 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL, 32803, United States
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 Hidden Life of Spices, with exciting hands-on activities.
More Details: https://orlandoacs.org/national-chemistry-weeks-event-the-hidden-life-of-spices/

Executive Committee Meeting
2025-08-09 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-07-12 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-05-10 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-04-12 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-03-08 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-02-08 09:30 - 22:30
Monthly Executive Committee Meeting. The meeting is open to all members. Please contact the Chair (Brian Mosby mailto:bmosby@rollins.edu) for obtaining access to the meeting.

2025 Central Florida Earth Day April 19th, 2025
2025-04-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Lake Eola Park
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 stop by and say hi to our wonderful volunteers and meet some local section members. The ACS-Orlando booth will be located at the Tent Vendor 6 site on the International Bridge.
Click here for more information.

Elemental Encounters – Meet-up Events in Spring 2025: St. Johns Rivership Lunch Cruise
2025-03-15 11:00 - 14:00 | St. Johns Rivership Co, 433 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford, 32771, United States
St. Johns Rivership Lunch Cruise
Saturday March 15, 2025. (11:00 am – 2:00pm)
Cost: $71 for adults ($35.50 for children 4-13)
Location: 433 N. Palmetto Ave. Sanford, Florida 32771
More information
More details about the event
Book your tour online or call: RivershipTix.com or 321-204-0274. Send your RSVP number to lsessions@valenciacollege.edu to be seated at the tables with your chemistry friends.

Elemental Encounters – Meet-up Events in Spring 2025 - Orlando Wetlands
2025-02-15 09:45 - 12:30 | Orlando Wetlands, 25155 Wheeler Road, Christmas, 32709, United States
Saturday February 15, 2025. (9:45 am – 12:30pm)
Cost: Free Admission
Location: 25155 Wheeler Road, Christmas, FL 32709
More information: https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/Departments-Offices/Public-Works/Water-Reclamation-Division/Orlando-Wetlands
Drop by and chat with some of your fellow Orlando Section members, take a self-guided walking tour, or drop in for the 10am or 11am tram tour. Stay as long as you wish. Look for us in the pavilion to the right of the welcome trailer.
The Orlando Wetlands offers public tram tours to highlight the creation, operation, management, and wildlife of the facility. The volunteer program runs tram cart tours for groups of less than 10 people on Saturdays, lasting 45 – 60 minutes. Since reservations are not taken, we recommend getting there 15 minutes before the hour to reserve a seat. Bring your picnic lunch too. In Christmas, FL.

NCW: Picture Perfect Chemistry
2024-11-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Orlando Science Center, 777 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL, 32803, United States
Due to the effect of hurricane Milton, this event has been moved to 11/02/2024.
Join the 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, Picture Perfect Chemistry, with exciting hands-on activities.
If you are interested in helping out with the event, please fill out this form by 09/20/2024. Any question, please contact Dr. Denisia Popolan-Vaida (Denisia.Popolan-Vaida@ucf.edu).
https://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8ujiyI7Mz1VC2uq

Chemistry & Community: A Membership Meet-Up
2024-09-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Valencia College Lake Nona Campus, 12350 Narcoossee Rd., Orlando, FL, 32832, United States
Date: Saturday, September 21
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Valencia College Lake Nona Campus room 148
12350 Narcoossee Rd., Orlando, FL 32832
