Events

We will be continuing to plan our Chemistry Career Night for the Fall and making a plans for fun things to do this summer. RSVP to Eric Bruton, eric.bruton@gmail.com.

Nomination deadline for the new WCC Rising Star Awards This new award from the Women Chemists Committee is intended to attract, retain, and develop women chemists. Open to early-career female members of the ACS, it includes support for national meeting attendance and a bunch of other perks. Nominations, including self-nominations, can be entered online.

Eighth Annual St Louis Section Picnic at the Chinese Shelter in Tower Grove Park, south of Main Drive and east of Cypress Circle on this map. Bring the family! Just $5 per person. Kids under 12 free. Please reserve by June 4th. Questions and reservations to: Jeff Cornelius 1 Maybeck Place Principia College Elsah, IL […]

Today is the deadline to submit a nominating ballot for the 2013 slate of officers. Do you know someone, including yourself, who wants to stand for a 2013 local section elective office? You can submit a secure online nomination or download a paper nominating ballot. Our perennially award-winning section needs you! Don’t be shy.

We will be finalizing the speaker list for our Chemistry Career Night in the Fall, as well as planning a fun, summer social event for July 14. New members interested in meeting other young professionals in the St Louis area are welcome to attend. Questions? Email Natalie LaFranzo.

YCC Summer Outing Cuivre River State Park (Troy, MO), but meet at Dierberg’s (Eager Road) in Brentwood at 8 am to carpool. Come hike, swim, and enjoy the outdoors with fellow chemists and friends! Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, bathing suit, etc. YCC will provide sandwiches for lunch. Email Natalie at nalafran@wustl.edu with any questions. RSVP […]

Continuing to plan our Chemistry Career Night for the Fall and discussing the winners of our Young Researcher Award. Come join us to plan for our biggest event of the year and meet other professionals in the area. RSVP to Natalie if you can make it.

Program:Presentations by expertsSamuel Achilefu, PhD, Professor of Radiology, Washington Univ School of MedicineAndrew Thomas, BS, Chemical Engineering Technician, USDA Agricultural Research ServiceGale Starkey, PhD, Scientific Advisor & Patent Agent, Global Patent Group, LLCZachary Stacy, PharmD, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, St Louis College of PharmacyQuestion-and-answer sessionFood and beverages Attendance and parking are free, but preregistration […]

Seminar on Management vs Leadership Speakers are Dan Coombes, Leadership Development Lead at Monsanto and Lucinda (Cindy) Buhse, Director, FDA Division of Pharmaceutical Analysis Map to parking and the venue. Pre-registration required.

Resources for Career Management for Chemists in a Challenging Market—XIII: The Interview6:30 pm: Networking, food and soda7:00 pm: Guest speakers:David Feldman, US Recruiting Operations Lead, Monsanto, Professional Interviews - A Simple ScienceArlene Taich, Graduate Career Strategist, Washington University, Power Interviewing: Strategies to Secure the Interviews and Offers You Want8:00 pm: Q & A and networkingThe […]