Rui Tang, the coordinator for the Chemical Science & Technology Award, is happy to announce that Joseph P McClurg is the 2024 winner. But let’s let Rui tell us all about it: It is my distinct pleasure to announce the winner of 2024 American Chemical Society Chemical Science and Technology awardee, Joseph P McClurg. McClurg […]
Chemjobber highlighted Celia Arnaud’s item in the December 3rd issue of C&E News. Which laments that, when older high-resolution NMRs are no longer supported by their manufacturers, instrument labs are left with few good options: DIY maintenance or high capital expenses for replacement. Our own Sophia Hayes, who actively uses the High-Resolution NMR Facility in
At the changing of the year, it’s also time for the changing of the guard. Traditionally, our outgoing and incoming Section Chairs provide their retrospective and prospective views (respectively and respectfully). First, Tabbetha Bohak, outgoing Chair: What a whirlwind of a year it was! It has been a great honor and privilege to serve as
For the first time in anyone’s memory (OK, in mine), the Continuity Dinner — indeed, any STLACS board meeting — was held on the Illinois side of the river. The venue was Bella Milano in Edwardsville, and here is Tabbetha’s brief but stirring report. Take it away, Tabbetha! We had a wonderful dinner and board
Dateline St Louis, October 27, 2023 — A symposium and banquet were held in honor of Dr Istvan Z Kiss, Professor of Chemistry at Saint Louis University and winner of the 53rd St Louis Section ACS Award. Dr Kiss was selected by a jury composed of St Louis Section Directors for his outstanding contributions to
The December Board of Directors meeting, also known as the Continuity Dinner, is a fancier than usual affair to celebrate the year’s achievements, recognize certain members, announce the Distinguished Service Award (conferred in March), and pass the gavel to the incoming section officers. Plus, there is the Henry Godt Memorial Lecture, given by a surprise
If you are an active member in good standing, you will soon receive a ballot for the 2024 Officers. If you have not received the email by November 6th, please reach out to our Secretary Henry Rohrs at rohrs@wustl.edu. The officers up for election are below: Chair-Elect: Elizabeth Bergman Elizabeth Bergman is an Account Manager
We are still catching our breath from host the meeting at the St. Charles Convention Center, but here are some of the stats: We had a total of 929 registrants (336 from the St. Louis local section). Many thanks to students, staff, industry professionals and faculty in the St. Louis regiong for showing up and
OK, people. Let’s not all gang up trying to host Dr Jani Ingram on Monday, November 13, 2023. The Women Chemists Committee, the STLACS Professional Activities Committee, and the Kevin A Johnson Memorial Lecture Series are all playing some part in Dr Ingram’s visit to the SIU–Edwardsville campus. Dr Ingram, Professor of Analytical and Environmental
Episode 1 of the new Coffee with Chemists season is set to lift off this Friday. Join the St Louis Section of the American Chemical Society for coffee plus social and professional networking on Friday September 29th, 8–9:30 am, at Quarrelsome Coffee, 33 N Sarah St, Saint Louis, MO. You don’t need to be a
