The Minority Affairs subcommittee wrapped up their first professional development event on April 24th, where they came together and had a thought-provoking conversation on Diversity. An ACS webinar on Diversity in the Chemical Sciences was an opportunity to learn how to build their diversity IQ, laugh and make new friends. Come out to the next […]
Submitted by Suzy Hartmann, Chair-Elect The 2018 Edition of Awards Night was held Monday, April 9, at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Brentwood. The evening honored our region’s Outstanding College Juniors, winners of the High School Chemistry Contest, and the recipient of the High School Teaching Excellence Award. After dinner, Natalie LaFranzo, (Immediate Past Chair) welcomed
Submitted by Will Ridley, Chemistry is pHun Coordinator A significant focus of the St. Louis Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) is directed toward encouraging and supporting STEM chemistry-related activities among children and adolescents. The “Chemistry is pHun” program is one of the Section’s popular outreach programs. Chemistry is pHun volunteers have historically presented
We are pleased to announce a new award program sponsored by the Minority Affairs subcommittee of the Saint Louis Section–ACS: travel expense support for undergraduate students’ travel to regional or national ACS meetings. Cynthia Chapple, Chair of the Minority Affairs subcommittee says it all: This is a chance for minority students to build networks within
One of our signature events of the year is our Recognition Night. We take this opportunity to honor our local members who have made significant contributions through a lifetime of membership in the ACS, through significant contributions to the Local Section, and to the field of chemistry within our Local Section. This year, we gathered
In the next few weeks, you will receive a notice from Survey Monkey about nominations for the 2018 election in which officers are elected for terms beginning in 2019. Please consider nominating one or several of your talented colleagues to participate in the governance of the local section and contribute to the building excitement in
The minority affairs committee held its first happy hour of the year on February 20 at SOHA bar and grill. This opportunity allowed diverse professional from many industries to gather and connect. Disappointed you missed the good food and new friends? No worries, we have more events coming. One in April, in fact! The minority
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
Talented and hopeful chemistry students from area high schools gathered on either March 9th or 10th to compete in the Saint Louis Section High School Chemistry Contest, administered at UM–Saint Louis. Places are based on a written test. The Regular Division exam is open to students who are in their first year of high school
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
