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Last year was an exceptional one for chemistry and an exciting time to be part of the ACS St. Louis Section. Our board of directors worked hard to revitalize the section post-Covid and to bring back the activities our members value and enjoy. Several key annual events that returned to our calendar in 2023 and […]
To celebrate the 150th year of the periodic table, the University of Murcia, Spain hosted an international symposium titled Setting Their Table: Women and the Periodic Table of Elements. Several members of the St. Louis Section-American Chemical Society presented. Dr. Reni Joseph, Professor of Chemistry, St Louis Community College presented on Ida Noddack, Lise Meitner
My name is Walter Gavlick, and I am the new chair of the Chromatography Discussion Group. As I take over for Doug Malkin, the previous chair, I need your help. Unfortunately, Doug’s mailing list for the group was on his work computer. When he left Monsanto, the list was lost, so I need to rebuild
[First in a series of occasional posts for the International Year of the Periodic Table.] As anyone who has been perusing their C&EN knows, the United Nations has declared 2019 the International Year of the Periodic Table, and the American Chemical Society will be sponsoring a number of related events. Although 1869 may be viewed
Applications are now being accepted to participate in the 2018 Undergraduate Research Symposium, to be held Friday, November 2nd, 2:30-5:00 pm in the Science Laboratory West building at Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville. Good reasons to participate: Being an ACS member is not required. There is no charge to participate. This is an opportunity to meet folks
The 2017 ACS–St Louis Section Undergraduate Research Symposium was held Friday, December 8th, from 2:30 to 5:00 pm in the Science Laboratory West building at Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville. Twelve presenters shared work from ten projects. There was a lively mix of students early in their research experience getting a chance to express what they had
Submitted by Natalie Lafranzo, Chair of the Saint Louis Section of the American Chemical Society Every few years we send out a Member Survey to get feedback from ACS Members (like you!) in the St. Louis Section. This year, the Survey was open throughout the summer, and offered the incentive of a free iPad for
Submitted by Natalie Lafranzo, Chair of the Saint Louis Section of the American Chemical Society Every few years we send out a Member Survey to get feedback from ACS Members (like you!) in the St. Louis Section. This year, the Survey was open throughout the summer, and offered the incentive of a free iPad for
Our Undergraduate Research Symposium used to be a big event in spring. But often, it was tough to find a time that didn’t conflict with spring break, various ACS meetings, graduation, etc.; we’ve moved it to winter-ish: that is, just before semester break. Last year, a first for the new schedule, 16 presenters shared work
Earlier this year, the Washington University in St. Louis Chemistry Tournament (WUCT) held its second annual competition for high school students from across the country. On April 8th, a total of about 250 students and coaches arrived on WashU’s campus. Some participants arrived from nearby locales like Missouri and Illinois, while others journeyed from farther
