Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society

Inter-Chapter Seminar
2021-12-07 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | ZOOM
The Orlando Section of ACS and Student Chapters from Florida Tech and UCF Present:
“Antimicrobial Hydrogels for Wound Healing”
Dr. Olga Makhlynets
Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry
Syracuse University
Tuesday, December 7th at 6:30 P.M.

Abstract
Fungal and bacterial agents such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), E. coli, P. aeruginosa, and Candida species are associated with infections that have become a frequent issue that plagues hospitals. One strategy that has emerged to prevent and treat such infections is the use of antimicrobial gels in the form of wound fillers, implant coating, and for drug delivery. The use of silver compounds in wound healing is very prevalent due to their antimicrobial properties, however high concentrations of silver are toxic to mammalian cells.
The Makhlynets research group has developed a peptide that incorporates an unnatural amino acid, 3’-pyridyl alanine (3’-PyA), into its sequence that binds to silver and releases it slowly over time to overcome the issue of toxicity. In the presence of Ag(I) ions the peptide assumes a beta-sheet secondary structure and self-assembles into a strong hydrogel characterized by rheology, circular dichroism, and transmission electron spectroscopy. This hydrogel displays high potency against infectious agents while being non-toxic to connective tissue found in the body.

Annual Awards Banquet/30 Year Anniversary
2021-12-04 11:30 - 14:00 | 310 Lakeside, 301 E Pine St, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
The Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society will recognize 2021 awards winners in a traditional annual awards banquet on December 4th, 2021. You are invited to attend the banquet. Reservation must be made by November 20, 2021. More details can be found at https://orlandoacs.org/annual-awards-banquet-invitation

National Chemistry Week event
2021-10-23 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, Fast or Slow…Chemistry Makes It Go, from UCF and FIT faculty and students with 15 exciting activities.

Executive Committee Meetings 10/2021
2021-10-16 10:00 - 11:30 | ZOOM
Monthly Executive Committee Meetings, hold via zoom meeting, occur on every Saturday of the month, from 10AM to 11.30AM (EST). August meeting is on 10/16/2021. Members are welcomed to attend. Contact any member of Executive Committee for link to join.

Executive Committee Meetings 09/2021
2021-09-18 10:00 - 11:30 | ZOOM
Monthly Executive Committee Meetings, hold via zoom meeting, occur on every Saturday of the month, from 10AM to 11.30AM (EST). August meeting is on 09/18/2021. Members are welcomed to attend. Contact any member of Executive Committee for link to join.

Executive Committee Meetings 08/2021
2021-08-28 10:00 - 11:30 | ZOOM
Monthly Executive Committee Meetings, hold via zoom meeting, occur on every Saturday of the month, from 10AM to 11.30AM (EST). August meeting is on 08/28/2021. Members are welcomed to attend. Contact any member of Executive Committee for link to join.

ACS Fall 2021
2021-08-22 - 2021-08-26
ACS Meetings & Expositions are where chemistry professionals meet to share ideas and advance scientific and technical knowledge. By attracting thousands of chemical professionals, the meetings provide excellent opportunities for sharing your passion for chemistry, connecting with the world’s largest scientific society, and advancing your career in this ever-changing global economy.
More info: https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/meetings/acs-meetings.html

Executive Committee Meetings 07/2021
2021-07-17 10:00 - 11:30 | ZOOM
Monthly Executive Committee Meetings, hold via zoom meeting, occur on every Saturday of the month, from 10AM to 11.30AM (EST). Members are welcomed to attend. Contact any member of Executive Committee for link to join.

Executive Committee Meetings 06/2021
2021-06-19 10:00 - 11:30 | ZOOM

SERMACS2025 Planning Committee Meeting
2021-06-12 10:00 - 11:00 | ZOOM
Our next planning meeting for the Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society (SERMACS) 2025 will be held via Zoom on Saturday, June 12 @ 10AM. If you are interested in joining, contact the SERMACS2025 committee chair for more information.

Executive Committee Meetings 05/2021
2021-05-15 10:00 - 11:30 | ZOOM

The 16th annual Central Florida Earth Day
2021-04-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Lake Eola Park (northeast side), 512 E Washington St, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
The Orlando Section will participate in the 16th annual Central Florida Earth Day will happen on Sunday, April 25, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Lake Eola Park. We are looking for volunteers to coordinate the event.
Where to find us on event’s day?

ACS Joint-Chapter Speaker Series
2021-04-21 18:00 - 19:00
The ACS student chapters at the University of Central Florida (UCF) and the Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) would like to announce a student-organized seminar on Wednesday, April 21st at 6PM. We will welcome Dr. Philippe Buhlmann, University of Minnesota, to give a seminar entitled “Electrochemical Ionophore-based Sensors: From Fluorous Polymers toNanoporous Carbon and Lipophilic Redox Buffer Polymers“. The ZOOM link for the even can be found in the event Flyer. This seminar series was developed with the goal of bringing quality chemistry seminars to undergraduate students throughout Central Florida in order to increase student’s exposure to cutting-edge research in chemistry, thus increasing interest in the field. In addition to the seminar, students will get the opportunity to have an open discussion with the Dr. Buhlmann prior to the seminar, where they can pose questions on various topics from graduate school, careers in academia and any related topic; please contact UCF’s ACS Student Chapter’s president Joseph Deloretto or FIT’s ACS Student Chapter’s president Jamielyn Jarvis for more information on the student segment.

Chemist Celebrates Earth Week
2021-04-19 - 2021-04-25
For years, chemists have been promoting a better world through recyclable plastics, cleaner-burning fuels, phosphate-free detergents, environmental monitoring, and green chemistry initiatives. To promote the positive role that chemistry plays in the world, ACS established the Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW) public awareness campaign. During CCEW, ACS members and chemistry enthusiasts celebrate by coordinating events and communicating the importance of chemistry.
Celebrate CCEW 2021 April 18–24 with the theme, “Reducing Our Footprint with Chemistry.” About Chemists Celebrate Earth Week

Executive Committee Meetings 04/2021
2021-04-17 10:00 - 11:30 | ZOOM

SERMACS2025 Planning Committee Meeting
2021-04-10 10:00 - 11:00 | ZOOM
Planning for the Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society (SERMACS) 2025, which our section will host in Orlando, FL in October 2025.

Executive Committee Meetings 03/2021
2021-03-20 10:00 - 11:30 | ZOOM

Executive Committee Meetings 02/2021
2021-02-20 10:00 - 11:30 | ZOOM

Executive Committee Meeting
2021-01-16 10:00 - 11:30 | ZOOM
