Welcome to the Pittsburgh Section of the American Chemical Society.

Congratulations to Professor Dave Waldeck on being awarded the 2024 Edward W. Morley Medal from the Cleveland Section of the ACS. The purpose of the award is to recognize significant contributions to chemistry through achievements in research, teaching, engineering, research administration and public service, outstanding service to humanity, or to industrial progress. Read more here.

Join the ACS Environmental Group for a community cleanup of Allegheny county! Location is TBD, but will be around the Mon Valley. T-shirt and lunch will be provided!

Saturday, July 13, 2024, 9:00am-12:00pm (EST) 

Download the flyer

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Join the Environmental Group for the monthly lecture on June 5. Download the flyer here.

Water Reuse – The Solution for Sustainable Water Resource Management from the Earth to Moon & Mars

June 5, 2024, 12:00-1:00pm (EST)

Keisuke Ikahata, PhD, PE, PEng, Assistant Professor, Ingram School of Engineering, Texas State University

How to join:

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We are pleased to provide the May 2024 Issue of The Crucible. If you have something you would like included in future issues, please email Alysia Mandato at [email protected].

The Pittsburgh ACS Section is hosting the ACS Central Regional Meeting in November in Pittsburgh. We will be awarding a number of awards. Please apply! Applications are due by August 1, 2024. For more information, visit acscerm2024.org.

Stanley C. Israel Regional Award for Advancing Diversity in the Chemical Sciences
The purpose of this award is to recognize individuals and/or institutions who have advanced diversity in the chemical sciences and significantly stimulated or fostered activities that promote inclusiveness within the region.

E. Ann Nalley CERM Region Award for Volunteer Service to the American Chemical Society
The purpose of this award is to recognize the volunteer efforts of individuals who have served the American Chemical Society, contributing significantly to the goals and objectives of the Society through their Regional Activities.

DivCHED High School Teaching Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize, encourage, and stimulate outstanding teachers of high school chemistry in the Central Region.