Pittsburgh ACS

2020 and 2021 Pittsburgh Awards and Distinguished Service Award Banquet
2022-06-16 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Grand Concourse, 100 West Station Square Dr., Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
2020 and 2021 Pittsburgh Awards and Distinguished Service Award Banquet

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Annual Awards Dinner by SACP, SSP and ACS
2022-05-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Duquesne University Power Center
Annual Awards Dinner by SACP, SSP and ACS

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Mock Interviews & Resume Reviews for STEM Professionals
2022-04-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Rec333, 333 Penn Center Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15235
Mock Interviews & Resume Reviews for STEM Professionals

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35TH ANNUAL ACS REGIONAL SYMPOSIUM
2022-04-09 08:30 - 14:30 | PA
35TH ANNUAL ACS REGIONAL SYMPOSIUM

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2022 CCEW Illustrated Poem Contest
2022-04-01 08:00 - 2022-04-24 23:59 | PA
2022 CCEW Illustrated Poem Contest

The Buzz About Bugs: Insect Chemistry
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Pittsburgh Regional Science & Engineering Fair – Call for Judges
2022-03-22 - 2022-03-23 | Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Pittsburgh Regional Science & Engineering Fair – Call for Judges

Greetings again, Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair Judges,
The 83rd Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair is coming home to the Carnegie Science Center this year. The Fair will be held over two days this year to allow for all student participation. Students and judges will gather at Carnegie Science Center to display and discuss projects on March 22nd (Intermediate Division) and 23rd (Junior and Senior Divisions).
JUDGE REGISTRATION IS OPEN at www.STEMisphere.org/PRSEF.
Returning judges – If you registered to judge last year and you have a username and password for www.STEMisphere.org/PRSEF, log in, review and confirm the information from last year and click on the red Submit Registration button at the bottom of the screen. Your username is your email and if you’ve forgotten your password, no worries, please shoot me an email and I’ll be happy to send you a password reset.
If you want to fill a different role this year than you did last year (switch from Category Judge to Sponsor Judge or from Sponsor Judge to Volunteers etc.), use the Judge Registration widget on the right side of the screen to select your new role.
New judges – If you did not register to judge last year and you have never logged in at www.STEMisphere.org/PRSEF before, go to www.STEMisphere.org/PRSEF and click on the red “New Judge or Volunteer? Click Here” button. See the list of Judge Types and select the type of judge you want to be.
Thank you for your continued support of the fair. I am looking forward to meeting and working with all of you this year!
Christie Orlosky, M.S.Ed.Carnegie Science CenterSTEM Competitions Coordinator(412) 237-1534PRSEF@CarnegieScienceCenter.org

2022 International Chemistry Olympiad
2022-02-07 08:00 - 2022-02-19 17:00 | PA
2022 International Chemistry Olympiad

Nomination forms will not be accepted after February 19, 2022. NO EXCEPTIONS. Please send or email completed form TO: Mr. Francis C. Baum (francisbaum120@gmail.com)120 Queens CourtPittsburgh, PA 15237-2043
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Election of 2022 Officers
2021-11-03 08:00 - 17:00 | PA
The 2021 Nominating Committee of the Pittsburgh Section of the American Chemical Society submits the following slate of candidates for the Section office for 2022. All persons nominated are members of the society and have agreed to serve if elected. Only members of the Pittsburgh Section of the American Chemical Society are eligible to vote. The polls will open November 15. Please note that all ballots must be received by November 21, 2021 when polls close.

Chair-Elect (Vote for 1)Edward Zovinka
Secretary-Elect (Vote for 1)Jiahan Xie

Candidate Biographies can be read here.

Directors (Vote for up to 2)Evonne BaldauffFu-Tyan LinLogan Miller
Councilors (Vote for 1)Kristin NuzzioAshley M. Smith

23rd Annual ChemLuminary Award - Pittsburgh Nominated!
2021-10-21 16:00 - 17:00 | PA
23rd Annual ChemLuminary Awards

Congratulations to the ACS Pittsburgh Section – we are up to win a ChemLuminary: Outstanding Performance Awards – Medium Large Size Category
Registration to the event is free: 2021 ChemLuminary Awards Registration (cvent.com)

National Chemistry Week 2021
2021-10-21 08:00 - 2021-10-22 17:00 | Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
National Chemistry Week 2020 Goes Virtual and Celebrates 100K Participant Milestone!

ChemFest is a two-day National Chemistry Week celebration hosted by Carnegie Science Centerand American Chemical Society. This year, ChemFest activities are set to return on-site to theCarnegie Science Center and will also be broadcast directly into classrooms!
ChemFest is scheduled to take place from 9AM-3PM on Thursday, October 21st and Friday, October 22ndand will feature in-person and virtual exhibitor activities, career panels,demonstrations, and presentations that highlights this year’s theme: “Fast or Slow, Chemistry MakesIt Go! (Reaction Rates)”.
We are currently looking for STEM professionals actively working in chemistry or a chemical-related industry, and that are in varying stages of their careers and represent a wide array ofbackgrounds, to participate as exhibitors, career panel participants, and provide prerecordedvirtual content during ChemFest.
If you are interested in learning more about these opportunities and would like register toparticipate in ChemFest, please complete the following registration form in full by Friday, October1st: https://forms.gle/AZRXrVrZkoowLFpy9
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Mildred Perry Memorial "On the Road" Lecture
2021-09-15 19:00 - 20:00 | PA
Second 2021 Mildred Perry “On the Road” Memorial Lecture Announced
We are pleased to announce that a second 2021 Mildred Perry “On the Road” Memorial Lecture has been announced, and it again will be virtual. It will be Wednesday, September 15 at 7 pm and will feature Dr. Lan Deng from PPG Industries, “Careers in Chemistry: An Industrial Perspective” or “An Industry Perspective on Chemistry Careers.”

Dr. Lan Deng is the Global Technical Director of Automotive OEM Coatings at PPG, the largest coating and materials manufacturer in the world headquartered in Pittsburgh. Dr. Deng joined PPG in 2014, and assumed her current role in 2020. Her prior roles with PPG include Global Technical Platform Director for Powder Coatings, Manager of Global Science and Technology Strategy, Group Leader for Automotive Refinish Coatings. Before joining PPG, Dr. Deng worked for the Dow Chemical Company and Sherwin Williams. Deng earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from University of California, Berkeley. She has co-authored 6 journal articles, 13 unique patents and patent applications.
Dr. Deng will share her experience and perspective as an industrial chemist – what are the different opportunities and career paths in a large company, what are the skill sets one should horn in if they’re interested in a career as an industrial chemist.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://francis-edu.zoom.us/j/84152725957

2021 Call for Pittsburgh and Distinguished Service Award Nominations
2021-05-04 08:00 - 2021-10-01 17:00 | PA
2021 Call for Pittsburgh and Distinguished Service Award Nominations

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The Pittsburgh Award was established in 1932 by the Pittsburgh Section of ACS to recognize outstanding leadership in chemical affairs in the local and larger professional community. This Award symbolizes the honor and appreciation accorded to those who have rendered distinguished service to the field of chemistry. The Award consists of a plaque presented annually at a section dinner. Members of the Pittsburgh Section, or in exceptional cases, nonmembers, who have done work worthy of recognition toward increasing chemical knowledge, promoting the chemical industry, benefiting humanity, or advancing the Pittsburgh Section, are eligible for consideration. Nominate today.
The Distinguished Service Award was established in 2007 by the Pittsburgh Section of the ACS to expand and replace the predecessor Chairman’s Award of the section. Both recognize outstanding volunteer service to the Section. The Award, consisting of a plaque, is presented annually at a Section dinner, which is open to the public. Members of the Pittsburgh Section, past or present, who have provided outstanding service in advancing the Pittsburgh Section, are eligible for consideration. Nominate today.

WCC Careers in Chemistry Symposium
2021-04-11 14:00 - 16:00 | PA
WCC Careers in Chemistry Symposium

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Call for Project SEED Virtual Summer Camp Volunteers
2021-04-02 08:00 - 2021-04-30 17:00 | PA
Call for Project SEED Virtual Summer Camp Volunteers

The 2021 Project SEED Virtual Summer Camp (June 21 to July 30) will immerse 450 high school students from across the country in STEM and chemistry-related research with a focus on lab preparedness, exposure to chemistry careers, and college readiness.
Volunteers are needed to make this year’s camp possible and training will be provided! Choose one (or more) opportunities that interest you:

Camp Manager: Oversee 20-30 campers and host weekly meetings. Assist cabin leaders. Total time commitment ~ 66 hrs.
Mentor: Work closely with 6-10 students. Share research, teach students how to read/analyze publications, tour the lab, and build relationships. Total time commitment ~ 6 to 18 hrs.
Speaker: Present topics such as research, professional development, college readiness, or careers in chemistry. Total time commitment up to 3 hrs.

Apply at: http://bit.ly/VSCVolunteerPortal. DEADLINE is April 30, 2021.
For more information, email projectseed@acs.org, or click on this link: SEED Virtual Program – Volunteers.

Virtual Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair 2021
2021-03-24 | PA
JUDGE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN at www.STEMisphere.org/PRSEF.
The Pittsburgh Regional Science & Engineering Fair (PRSEF) will celebrate another year of open competition of research projects in the fields of science, mathematics, and engineering in March. This competition is open to all students in grades 6-12 from the 21 counties within Western Pennsylvania and Garrett County, Maryland.
The Science Fair has been a Pittsburgh tradition since 1940. It is also the third oldest science fair in the United States under the affiliation of Society for Science, which runs the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and the Broadcom MASTERS middle school competition.
Returning judges – If you registered to judge last year and you have a username and password for www.STEMisphere.org/PRSEF, log in and then confirm the information on the screen. Click on the Submit Registration button at the bottom of the screen. If you do not see category selection and contact information when you log in, click on Registration/Forms and then on Judge Registration.
New judges – If you did not register to judge last year and you have never logged in at www.STEMisphere.org/PRSEF before, go to www.STEMisphere.org/PRSEF and click on the red “New Judge or Volunteer? Click Here” button. Select Category from the drop down menu.

2021 CCEW Illustrated Poem Contest
2021-03-19 08:00 - 2021-04-25 23:59 | PA
2021 CCEW Illustrated Poem Contest

Reducing Our Footprint with Chemistry
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New 2021 Virtual Meeting Registration Grant Program
2021-03-03 08:00 - 2021-12-31 17:00 | PA
New 2021 Virtual Meeting Registration Grant Program

Conference Funding to attend virtual ACS meetings (local and national)Undergraduates, graduates, and post-doctoral researchers are invited to apply for conference funding to attend upcoming virtual ACS meetings for the 2021 year. We anticipate up to 30 grants can be awarded and we are looking to support our local members. The goal of the funding is to defray the cost of registration for regional and national ACS meetings to enable more students to make presentations and learn about the broader field of study to which they belong. Please complete an application and submit to Kevin Noonan (noonan@andrew.cmu.edu) and Heather Juzwa (hljuzwa@shimadzu.com) via email. Applications will be accepted on a rolling cycle and considered throughout the entire 2021 year until all the funds have been disbursed. Complete your application here.

2021 Mildred Perry “On the Road” Memorial Lecture Announced
2021-02-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
2021 Mildred Perry “On the Road” Memorial Lecture Announced
We are pleased to announce that the 2021 Mildred Perry “On the Road” Memorial Lecture has been announced, and it will be virtual and quite timely. It will be Wednesday, February 17 at 7 pm and will feature Dr. Laura Ritchey from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown presenting “RNA in Plants, Viruses, and Vaccines: Connections to the COVID Vaccine.” Details can be found in the flyer. We look forward to “seeing” you there! See the event flyer here.

New Year's Day
2021-01-01 | PA

Kwanzaa
2020-12-26 - 2021-01-01 | PA

Christmas Day
2020-12-25 | PA

Hannukah
2020-12-10 - 2020-12-18 | PA
