Picnic season is nigh
Signs of spring forbode signs of summer, one of which is our Section Picnic, this year’s being Numero 12. The date and venue are set. Date: June 25, 1–5 pm […]
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Recognizing Recognition Night 2016
Doing justice to Recognition Night is challenging. There are so many excellent people, recognizers and recognees, so many achievements, and so much good fellowship! And our photo-documentarian, Vic Lewchenko, doesn’t
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“Chemistry is pHun,” Spring wrap-up
“Chemistry is pHun” outreach programs reached at least 11 schools and 483 students during Spring, 2016. Four different programs tailored to different age groups and teacher requests can be offered:
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Presenting the 2016 MO Tri-county Science Fair Honors winners!
On Saturday, February 27th, Wentzville Holt High School hosted the Missouri Tri-County Science Fair (Honors Division). Our intrepid science fairy (is it OK to call you that, Sheryl Loux?) has
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We have winners, lots of winners (of the HS Chem Contest)
The examination for the 2016 High School Chemistry Contest was given last Friday and Saturday, March 11th and 12th. Myron Reese, coordinator of the contest, has announced the results: REGULAR
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Council business, San Diego 2016
Our Councilors have reported from San Diego, where the 251st ACS National Meeting is wrapping up today. As usual, they have provided “Councilor Talking Points,” a document that summarizes the
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Sci/Tech Award to Rhonda Woerndle
Rhonda Woerndle, process development chemist at Monsanto, has won the 2016 St Louis Section Chemical Science & Technology Award. The announcement came from the Award coordinator and past winner, David
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Natalie LaFranzo appointed Chair of national Younger Chemists Committee
Natalie LaFranzo, Chair-elect of the St Louis Local Section, has been appointed Chair of the national Younger Chemists Committee (YCC), serving in 2016. Natalie became involved with the Committee in
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Battle of the Burets 2016 crowns winners and more winners
For the second year in a row, the Battle of the Burets was hosted by SIU–Edwardsville. On Tuesday, February 16, 24 two-person teams from 10 area high schools competed in
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Welcome Mikhail Berezin, new Awards Chair
Committee chairships don’t turn over very often [so zealously are those appointments guarded by appointees (right? … RIGHT?)], so it is worth noting when one does. One of the biggest