Section News & Happenings
Steel City Chemistry
The ACS Pittsburgh Section invites you to present your research at Steel City Chemistry: Past, Present, and Future – Bridging Academia, Industry, and Community in Pittsburgh.
The event will be held on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, at the William Pitt Union, University of Pittsburgh. The registration deadline is Wednesday, September 16th, 2026!
Click here to read a letter from Ronghong Lin, ACS Pittsburgh Local Section Chair, with more details about this special event and how we will be celebrating the 150th anniversary of the American Chemical Society! You can also visit the Steel City Chemistry website for more information.
Find more detailed information here.
ACS Pittsburgh Science Cafe
National Chemistry Week 2026
National Chemistry Week 2026
THEME: Chemistry Under Construction
Pittsburgh wasn’t built by steel alone-it was built by chemistry. From metallurgy and glass to polymers, coatings, and modern construction materials, chemistry has shaped our region for generations. Help us celebrate that legacy during National Chemistry Week 2026 by volunteering for Chemistry Under Construction and inspiring future scientists through hands-on activities and demonstrations.
In partnership with the Kamin Science Center (KSC), the ACS Pittsburg Local Section is excited to offer the following NCW 2026 events. All events will be held on site at the KSC.
Use the link to volunteer for these events or to request more information: NCW 2026 Preliminary Volunteering & Information Survey – Fill out form
Find more detailed information here.
National Chemistry Week 2026
National Chemistry Week 2026
THEME: Chemistry Under Construction
Pittsburgh wasn’t built by steel alone-it was built by chemistry. From metallurgy and glass to polymers, coatings, and modern construction materials, chemistry has shaped our region for generations. Help us celebrate that legacy during National Chemistry Week 2026 by volunteering for Chemistry Under Construction and inspiring future scientists through hands-on activities and demonstrations.
In partnership with the Kamin Science Center (KSC), the ACS Pittsburg Local Section is excited to offer the following NCW 2026 events. All events will be held on site at the KSC.
Use the link to volunteer for these events or to request more information: NCW 2026 Preliminary Volunteering & Information Survey – Fill out form
Find more detailed information here.
Call for Nominations! Pittsburgh Section Awards
The Pittsburgh Award and Distinguished Service Award are two of the Pittsburgh Local Section’s highest honors. If you have someone you feel is deserving of these awards, please consider nominating them! Visit our Pittsburgh Award and Distinguished Service Award pages for more details. The flyer is attached below!
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