Submitted by Natalie Lafranzo What happens when chemists retire? We make bad chemistry jokes because all the good ones Argon! Jokes aside, the when Chancellor Mark Wrighton announced his retirement from Washington University in St. Louis, alumni and students of WashU and the Local Section of the American Chemical Society wanted to do something to […]
We are pleased to announce the winners of the Outstanding Junior Chemistry Student awards for 2018. Each college and university in the local section territory chooses its winner; all are feted at Awards Night on April 15. College or University Student * ACS-approved programs Saint Louis University* Sravya Ainapurapu Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville* Dalia Hassan Webster
The High School Chemistry Contest competition was held on March 8th and 9th this year at University of Missouri–St Louis. Myron Reese, contest coordinator, has reported the results. Places are based on a written test. The Regular Division exam is open to students who are in their first year of high school chemistry (other than
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Submitted by David Rhee It is my distinct pleasure to announce the winner of the 2019 American Chemical Society, St. Louis Section, Chemical Science and Technology Award; Sally W. Schwarz, R. Ph., M.S., B.C.N.P. Currently a Professor of Radiology and co-director of Cyclotron Facility at Washington University in St. Louis, she has made outstanding contributions
Congratulations to Arthur Wilde, the 2019 American Chemical Society, St. Louis Section, High School Chemistry Teaching Award Winner! Mr. Wilde has taught at Bayless High School in St. Louis since 2011. He has received several awards for the innovative teaching techniques in his chemistry classes, including the Bayless High School Teacher of the Year Award.
Reported by Suzy Hartmann Recognition Night was held on March 16, 2019 at Balaban’s in Chesterfield. The evening celebrated our 50 and 60 year members as well as our 2018 recipient of the Distinguished Service Award. The evening started with an active social hour, where old friends reconnected and new friends were made. Following dinner,
To celebrate the 150th year of the periodic table, the University of Murcia, Spain hosted an international symposium titled Setting Their Table: Women and the Periodic Table of Elements. Several members of the St. Louis Section-American Chemical Society presented. Dr. Reni Joseph, Professor of Chemistry, St Louis Community College presented on Ida Noddack, Lise Meitner
Join us for the 2019 Summer Picnic! Chemists like a party as well as the next science nerd. We’ve been doing this summer picnic thing since 2005… and we hope this year will be great! Date: Sunday June 9, 2019 Time: 1-5 PM Location: Tilles Park – Windegger Shelter Address: 9551 Litzsinger Rd, St. Louis,
Our illustrious and tireless Chemistry Awards Science Fair Coordinator, GSM Sundaram, is on the lookout for judges. Dates and times are listed below, please consider volunteering to help the next generation of scientists and chemists. Have we mentioned judges get fed? You can contact him at onlysundaram@gmail.com or phone 314.258.5048 Missouri Tri-County Regional Science and
