Greetings, Saint Louis Local Section Members! I hope this message finds you well. I am grateful for the opportunity to lead the STL section as your chair in 2021. It has been another tough year – still dealing with COVID as we continue to have zoom meetings and avoid in-person gatherings. One of my focuses […]
Reader, have we got a treat for you! Earlier this year, Iain Patterson, a technician in the chemistry teaching lab at the University of St. Andrews — yes, that one in Scotland, founded 1413 C.E. — reached out to your intrepid editors. He asked if he could obtain permission to circulate more widely a fondly
The Secretary is happy to report the election results for the 2022 officers of our St. Louis Section. Congratulations to the following members. Chair-Elect Tabbetha Bohac Secretary Henry Rohrs Treasurer Jeff Cornelius Councilor Lisa Balbes Alternate Councilor Brent Znosko Director John-Stephen Taylor Director Mikhail Berezin Director Pamela Morrison Thank you for participating in the election
After consulting with members of the Board, it was decided that once again the annual Continuity Dinner that normally coincides with the December Board of Directors meeting will be online. Regular attendees will receive an invitation a few days in advance of the scheduled December 9th meet, and RSVPers will get a link to the
The Saint Louis Chemical Science & Technology Award is presented to a chemist (scientist) in the St. Louis area who has demonstrated a high degree of professionalism and scientific contribution. Criteria used to judge the award include technical proficiency, presentations, coaching/teamwork, and additional professional activities. The award consists of a plaque, a $1,000 honorarium, and
The leaves are turning, the air is getting chill, which can mean only one thing: national election results! All accolades and congratulations to next year’s president-elect, Judith C. Giordan. Also please allow us to brag on our current and past members who were elected to national director positions. Lisa Balbes (chair, 2002) was elected as
A Banquet immediately followed the symposium and reception at SIUE at the Glen Echo Country Club. As last year’s banquet was canceled due to the pandemic, the section decided to honor both this year’s awardee and the previous year’s. Therefore, in addition to honoring Leah O’Brien, the 2021 St Louis Section ACS Awardee, the banquet
On October 1 of this year, a symposium and banquet were held in honor of Professor. Leah O’Brien, this year’s 51st annual St. Louis Section ACS Awardee, for her outstanding contributions to the profession of chemistry and demonstrated potential to further the advancement of the chemical profession. The symposium “Structure and Dynamics Via Spectroscopy: From
The St. Louis Section of the American Chemical Society is seeking nominations for the 2022 High School Chemistry Teaching Award. This award is given to recognize and encourage outstanding teachers of high school chemistry within the St. Louis Section. The award winner will receive a $750 check and a plaque, presented at an awards dinner
Later in October, all members will receive an email link directing them to their electronic ballot for 2021 officers. Bios and information about the candidates are below. Chair-Elect: Tabbetha Bohac, Research Analyst at Numerof & Associates. Service to the Section: Dr. Bohac serves as the chair of the Younger Chemists Committee (2016-present) and is a
