The Saint Louis Section is participating in two outreach events, one to Boy Scouts and one to Cub Scouts, both on October 14th. (I know, “poor planning”, right?) The Chemistry Merit Badge Clinic, for Boy Scouts ages 12-17, will take place at Jost Chemical from 8 am to 2 pm. We need a few volunteers […]
The Younger Chemists Committee has a new professional/social event planned: a tour of Anheuser-Busch Brewery, during which you are invited (or warned) to “Learn the chemistry of beer!” The event, planned for 3–5 pm on October 11, 2017, is open to all, but pre-RSVP by October 9 is required. Space is limited, so reply soonest!
The St. Louis Section ACS Women Chemists Committee is pleased to announce an upcoming presentation: “Managing and Navigating Dual Careers Globally” Drs. Dawn and William (Bill) R. Shiang Saturday, November 4, 2017 2:00-3:00 pm Room 202, J.C. Penney Building University of Missouri-Saint Louis Proudly sponsored by The St. Louis American Chemical Society Women Chemists Committee,
Natalie LaFranzo, our current Section chair, wears another ACS hat: national chair of the Younger Chemists Committee. She has a full-page commentary in the August 28, 2017, issue of Chemical & Engineering News related to the founding and expanding mission of the YCC. In her article, Natalie tells of the close relationship between YCC and
Friday, September 29th, directly after the Saint Louis Award Symposium Glen Echo Country Club*, 3401 Lucas & Hunt Road, Saint Louis, MO 63121 6:30 pm cocktails (open bar), hors d’oeuvres 7:00 pm banquet 8:00 pm program Dr. Natalie Lafranzo, Director of Scientific Projects and Market Development, Cofactor Genomics, and Chair, St. Louis Section–ACS Opening Remarks
The Saint Louis Award Symposium—Friday Afternoon, September 29th—is sponsored by the St. Louis Section of the American Chemical Society and University of Missouri – St. Louis. Nanoscale Materials: Synthesis and Analysis Stadler Hall 104, University of Missouri, St. Louis (see venue information below) Symposium Honoring Dr. Keith Stine Department of Chemistry, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Joseph Ackerman, past chair of the St Louis Section–ACS and chair of the St Louis Award jury, has announced the winner of the 2017 St Louis Award. Dr. Keith J. Stine received his BS degree in chemistry with honors from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, New Jersey in 1984. He carried out undergraduate research in
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
We have some very talented chemist-photographers in the St. Louis Section. These folks generously capture moments at our Section events and activities. We’re often asked where these photos are made available, and we now have an answer: The St. Louis Section ACS has our own Yahoo Flickr page! https://www.flickr.com/photos/149474589@N04/albums You’re welcome to download and print
The Younger Chemists Committee (YCC) is kicking off the academic year with an event. Even if you are not an academic … hey, even if you are not “Younger” (whatever that means) … you are invited to a networking and panel discussion featuring experts from Biomérieux, Pfizer, Polsinelli, and others. All are invited, and …
