Submitted by Natalie Lafranzo What happens when chemists retire? We make bad chemistry jokes because all the good ones Argon! Jokes aside, the when Chancellor Mark Wrighton announced his retirement from Washington University in St. Louis, alumni and students of WashU and the Local Section of the American Chemical Society wanted to do something to […]
Our program year is the school year, so by now, we have mostly wound up and wound down. During this past program year, “Chemistry is pHun” outreach activities benefited from the involvement of many excellent volunteers. The efforts of these volunteers made it possible to present 27 programs that reached 1,083 school children at 14
The 257th ACS National Meeting was hosted in Orlando, Florida, from March 31 to April 4, 2019. Councilor Donna Friedman was first off the blocks in providing the Councilor Talking Points document for member consumption. A few of the highlights (but if you want it all, it’s here for you): There’s a big reorganization of
Thirty-eight students from seven area high schools competed in the “Battle of the Burets” on February 25th, 2019. Kevin Tucker, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at SIU–Edwardsville, hosted the event. Professor Tucker’s account of the proceedings narrowly missed the March issue of the Chemical Bond, and somehow didn’t appear in April, either. Now, May … is
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 15. College or University Student * ACS-approved programs Saint Louis University* Sravya Ainapurapu Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville* Dalia Hassan Webster
The High School Chemistry Contest competition was held on March 8th and 9th this year at University of Missouri–St Louis. Myron Reese, contest coordinator, has reported the results. Places are based on a written test. The Regular Division exam is open to students who are in their first year of high school chemistry (other than
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Submitted by David Rhee It is my distinct pleasure to announce the winner of the 2019 American Chemical Society, St. Louis Section, Chemical Science and Technology Award; Sally W. Schwarz, R. Ph., M.S., B.C.N.P. Currently a Professor of Radiology and co-director of Cyclotron Facility at Washington University in St. Louis, she has made outstanding contributions
Congratulations to Arthur Wilde, the 2019 American Chemical Society, St. Louis Section, High School Chemistry Teaching Award Winner! Mr. Wilde has taught at Bayless High School in St. Louis since 2011. He has received several awards for the innovative teaching techniques in his chemistry classes, including the Bayless High School Teacher of the Year Award.
Reported by Suzy Hartmann Recognition Night was held on March 16, 2019 at Balaban’s in Chesterfield. The evening celebrated our 50 and 60 year members as well as our 2018 recipient of the Distinguished Service Award. The evening started with an active social hour, where old friends reconnected and new friends were made. Following dinner,
