We would like to congratulate Bethanie Karfs of Parkway Central High School for being awarded the American Chemical Society: St. Louis Section High School Teaching Award. With over 16 years of experience providing educational guidance and mentorship to her students, Mrs. Karfs teaches A.P. and Honors Chemistry. She comes to teaching from a background as […]
For the first time in a dog’s age, we will be hosting the May board meeting in-person. There will be no virtual option. Deets: Thursday, May 11th, networking starts at 6:00 p.m., meeting/dinner at 6:30 p.m. Room 105 Litteken Hall, Saint Louis University North Campus Parking is available in the Olive-Compton Garage. Dinner will be
Submitted by Joe Smith The 2022-2023 season of the “Chemistry is pHun” outreach program sponsored by the St. Louis Section of the American Chemical Society was wrapped up in March. Thanks to facilitation by Partners in Education in the Rockwood School District, a non-profit that does the substantial work of interfacing with schools on schedules
Submitted by Rui Tang, PhD, Chemical Science and Technology Award coordinator. I am pleased to announce the winner of the 2023 American Chemical Society, St. Louis Section, Chemical Science and Technology Award, Daria Sokic-Lazic, MS. She is currently an Instructor of Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry, Saint Louis University. Saint Louis University is one
Join us for the 2023 Summer Picnic! We will be in Shaw Park this year, at the lovely Barry-Wehmiller Pavillion. We are starting on the earlier side to try and avoid the late afternoon heat. Date: Saturday July 22, 2023 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Shaw Park – Barry-Wehmiller Pavillion Address: 27 S
The Saint Louis Section ACS Award, originally sponsored by the Monsanto Company and administered by the Saint Louis Section–ACS, is presented to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the profession of chemistry and demonstrated potential to further the advancement of the chemical profession, especially early in their career. The awardee is selected by
We have two Cocktails/Coffee with Chemists coming up soon. The first is on Pi Day (3/14), an auspicious day for scientists and St. Louis natves alike, and the second is on National Cheese Fondue Day (April 11th for those of you not up on your cheesy comestables). Further information and registration links below: Please join
How can a string quartet exemplify chemistry? Dr. James Bashkin, professor of chemistry and biochemistry at UMSL, will accompany the Arianna String Quartet for an exploration of the connections and common ground shared between music and chemistry. Enjoy intriguing explanations, insights and comparisons that will include a discussion of chemical and musical “building blocks” and
The exam is coming! The exam is coming! Once again, the St. Louis Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) will be participating in the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad (USNCO). The primary goals of this program are to stimulate interest and achievement in chemistry among high school students throughout the United States and to provide
Candidates for the 2023 American Chemical Society (ACS) Midwest Award are sought. The Award, funded by the St. Louis Section of the ACS, is conferred annually on a scientist who has made meritorious contributions to the advancement of pure or applied chemistry, chemical education, and the profession of chemistry. The contributions must have been made
