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Call for Industry Event Planning + Summer Social Wrap-up

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Call for Planning Committee Members: Chemistry Connections – Industry, Innovation, and Careers
Dear ACS Colleagues and Friends,
We’re seeking volunteers to help plan a new Central Florida ACS initiative:
Chemistry Connections: Industry, Innovation, and Careers
Our vision is to create an engaging annual event that connects students, industry professionals, and ACS members.

Goals

  • Build meaningful industry and entrepreneurial partnerships
  • Expand student engagement and career opportunities
  • Strengthen ACS member involvement
  • Develop a sustainable local networking and workforce-development program

First Planning Committee Meeting Date: Monday, August 18 tentative
Purpose: Develop the vision, goals, and structure for the event.
We welcome participation from our local chemists in industry, government, entrepreneurship, and also academia and retirement. Diverse perspectives will help us create an event that benefits students, employers, ACS members, and the broader chemistry community.

Interested in helping?
Please email lsessions@valenciacollege.edu to join the Planning Committee. Your ideas and expertise can help shape what may become a signature event for our local section.
We hope you’ll join us in strengthening the chemistry community and workforce pipeline in Central Florida.

Summer Social 2026 Wrap-up
More than 30 ACS Orlando Section members and guests gathered for a highly successful Summer Social 2026, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the American Chemical Society while enjoying a fascinating presentation on explosive chemistry by former section member Dr. Tyler Maxwell of Applied Research Associates at Tyndall Air Force Base. The event also honored three outstanding long-time ACS members—Dr. Rea (60 years), Dr. Lauterbach (60 years), and Dr. Hampton (50 years)—whose careers exemplify excellence in research, education, leadership, and service to the chemical sciences and the Society. Read the full event report, including highlights from Dr. Maxwell’s presentation, biographies of our honored members, and event photos, on our website.