The national ACS Council publishes their “Councilor Talking Points” after every national meeting, intended to help Councilors inform the members of their Section or Division. The Fall 2024 meeting in Denver (August 18 – 22) just concluded, Councilor Donna Friedman has provided the document for our edification. In no particular order, and using entirely subjective […]
In December 2023, the ACS Board of Directors approved the Volunteer and Participant Code of Conduct Policy, effective May 1, 2024. In the policy, item 10 states that a background check may be required for some events. On September 1, 2024, the Youth Protection Policy will take effect. The policy details the expectations for volunteers
The ChemLuminary Awards are a yearly celebration of members, sections, and activities focused on public service and outreach to the community. The St. Louis section was awarded the “Outstanding Performance by a Local Section” in the Medium to Large Size Category, sponsored by the Committee on Local Section Activities. As you can see from the
The 19th Annual Midwest Carbohydrate & Glycobiology Symposium (MCGS) is being organized and hosted by Jim Janetka from Washington University School of Medicine and Cristina DeMeo from Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville. The symposium will take place on September 20th and 21st at the Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis. As with past meetings, registration
Alexei Demchenko was born, raised, and educated in Moscow (Russia, not Idaho). He graduated from the Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology with a Diploma (MS) in Chemical Engineering before joining the laboratory of the late Professor Kochetkov at the Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry in Moscow. In 1993, he was awarded a PhD in organic
As national and state political races heat up, we are reminded that the Saint Louis Section also has an election coming up. While it is expected to be a lot less rancorous, we do need to solicit nominations from our members. If you know someone, or you are someone, who would be a good fit
Join Your friends: attend the Recognition Dinner! Joseph P McClurg will receive the Chemical Science & Technology Award, and Ben Outlaw will be recognized for his Distinguished Service Award, long overdue plaudits from the COVID years. We also recognize 50- and 60-year ACS members and past section chairs. Dr Tabbetha Bohac will deliver the traditional
The 2023-2024 “Chemistry is pHun” outreach program sponsored by the St Louis Section–ACS wrapped up in April as summer break loomed over area schools. Partners in Education, a non-profit that does the substantial work of interfacing with schools on schedules and room reservations, facilitated 19 separate visits to 14 different schools in the Rockwood School
A Scientist’s Guide to Social Media, a virtual tutorial, is the first of the Local Section Leadership Series events for 2024. On Thursday, May 9, at 5 pm CT, we will welcome Professor Jennifer Heemstra to speak about her experiences with social media and provide some tips and tricks on how to grow your online
Ms Jaclyn Yetter of Whitfield School has been honored with the 2024 ACS St Louis Section High School Chemistry Teaching Award. With a career spanning over a decade, including distinguished roles at John Burroughs School, Ms Yetter’s dedication to chemistry education is exemplary. Ms Yetter’s innovative teaching methods and passion for chemistry have inspired countless
