Section News & Happenings

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.

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!

Pitt_DS Awards Flyer 2026

The Pittsburgh Women Chemists Committee (WCC) recognizes excellence in the chemical sciences through two awards honoring distinguished service and professional achievement. If you have someone you feel is deserving of these awards, please consider nominating them! Visit our Women Chemists Committee Awards page for more details. The flyer is attached below!

2026 Award Nomination WCC

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!

Pitt_DS Awards Flyer 2026

Join the Pittsburgh ACS for our annual summer picnic! We will have food, fun, and activities. All members are welcome along with their family and friends. The picnic will be at Mingo Shelter, Settlers Cabin Park on Saturday, June 13, 2026.

RSVP by Monday, June 8 here!

Early this year, the Pittsburgh Local Section of the American Chemical Society established two new local honors: the STEM Teacher of the Year Award and the Volunteer of the Year Award.

These awards were created to recognize individuals whose dedication, leadership, and service have made a meaningful impact on STEM education and on the strength of our local chemistry community.

The 2025 STEM Teacher of the Year Award will be presented to Mr. Daniel Williams of Marshall Middle School for his exceptional dedication to STEM education within the North Allegheny School District.

The 2025 Volunteer of the Year Award will be presented to Ms. Sunipa Goswami of Carnegie Mellon University for her leadership of the Women Chemists Committee.

Please join us in congratulating these individuals. They will receive their awards at the upcoming SSP/SACP/ACS Awards DInner.

Please join the Pittsburgh ACS Local Section in celebrating our 50, 60, and 70 year ACS members. This individuals have dedicated their lives to the service of the chemistry community. They will be honored with a special lunch and celebration in May.

Please join for our Environmental Lecture Series on May 13! Our speaker is Dr. H.N. Cheng, who will speak on sustainable polymer chemistry.

Please join the Pittsburgh Section for our annual “On the Road” meeting! This year, we have guest speaker, Jay Herman, who will share the Chemistry of a Pint (from Barley to Bubbles). Click here to register for the event. The meeting is open to all ACS members!

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.