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 9. Outstanding Junior Chemistry Student Awards, 2018 College or University Student * ACS-approved programs Greenville College Emily Gaffner Lindenwood […]
In response to last year’s member survey, Immediate Past-Chair Natalie Lafranzo is organizing monthly meetups for members and other local chemists. The goal is to meet with other chemists and learn about the St. Louis Local Section of the American Chemical Society. Not sure what you’re paying membership dues for every year? Come talk about
Congratulation to Elizabeth Hobbs, winner of this year’s High School Chemistry Teacher of the Year Award! Elizabeth is a Biology, Chemistry and Physics Teacher at Washington High School in Washington, Missouri. She has a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from Truman State University. She has been the National Education Association President for the School District of
Join us for the 2018 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 July 8, 2018 Time: 1-4 PM Location: Creve Coeur Park Heldman Picnic Shelter Address: 13750 Marine Ave, St. Louis,
Fifty two students from thirteen area high schools competed in the annual “Battle of the Burets”. The event was hosted by Dr. Kevin Tucker, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Each team completed 6 titrations, which were scored based on relative error. The top six teams received trophies and a round of
Save the date! Monday, April 9, 2018 Awards Night will be held this year at Maggiano’s on the Boulevard (across Brentwood Blvd from the Galleria – map). Winners of the high school chemistry contest, the high school chemistry teacher-of-the-year, and the outstanding junior chemistry students at area colleges and universities are all recognized. Agenda: 6:00
Your assistance in identifying candidates for the 2018 ACS Midwest Award is solicited. In 1944, the St. Louis Section of the American Chemical Society established the ACS Midwest Award to recognize outstanding achievements an individual made in chemistry in the Midwest Region. The award is conferred annually on a scientist who has made meritorious contributions
Join us on Saturday, March 10th, at Pastaria in Clayton, as we celebrate and recognize 50, 60, and 70-year ACS members. Eric Bruton will be presented with the 2017 Distinguished Service Award for the St Louis Section. Eric is a past-chair of the section and currently helps to organize the Leadership Development Forum events. Many
Nominations are solicited for the St Louis Award, which is sponsored by the Monsanto Company and administered by the St Louis Section-ACS. Nominees should be individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the profession of chemistry and demonstrated potential to further the advancement of the chemical profession. The awardee is selected by a review committee
As 2017 draws to a close, our Chair shares her thoughts on the year that was. It’s incredible how fast time flies. I started my year as Chair with excitement and anticipation… and I can’t believe it’s over already! My perspective has changed a bit since I started the succession – I now recognize this
