Dear valued members,
I’d like to begin this newsletter with a genuine thank you to those who attended our August seminar! I personally feel like Dr. Corson’s talk was beautifully explained, and is a refreshing take on using scientific knowledge to take what you have and make what you want out of it. As scientists, we so often practice this motto in the workplace, in school, and across many aspects of our personal lives. Wherever you, the reader, are, as you enjoy this newsletter, I hope you remember that our community is a resilient one that unifies to accomplish great things.
Purpose To recognize up to 10 outstanding individuals* in the San Diego region who have demonstrated outstanding promise for contributions to chemistry Individuals* = *This includes women (both cis and trans) and persons assigned female at birth (AFAB). For more…
Dear valued members, As I welcome you into the month of August, I am sure many have recently returned from summer trips and/or are preparing themselves for fall semesters to begin. For those returning to studies or those who are entering…
Dear valued members,
Greetings! As we embrace the summer weather and a time for many of us to take a break away from our usual schedules, I'm thrilled to share some highlights and updates from our vibrant community.
Our most recent event, "Catalyzing Careers: Showcasing STEM Portfolios for Success," was a resounding success! Held on May 23rd, it brought together bright minds from across disciplines to explore methods that help our portfolios, full of hard work, stand out against the crowd. I would especially like to praise the insightful discussions, inspiring keynote addresses, and invaluable networking opportunities that our Local Section was able to deliver to over forty attendees! Thank you, once again, for all who helped make this event possible.
Dear esteemed members,
I hope this message finds you all in great spirits and with a sense of fulfillment from our recent endeavors. I’d like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the incredible volunteers who dedicated their time and effort to make our recent participation in the annual Creek to Bay Cleanup, hosted by I Heart and Clean San Diego, a success! I would especially like to thank, Juan Gonzalez-Gonzalez for being a stellar leader in conducting our ACS group at the Mission Valley site of the clean up. Over in Chula Vista, my group successfully planted more than 50 Chollas cacti, a native plant to the Otay region that is also the preferred home of the endangered cactus wren.
Dear esteemed members,
As we step into the blooming month of April, I would like to extend warm greetings to each of you. It's an exciting time for our community as we embrace the changing seasons and look forward to Earth Week. I welcome you to consider joining our Local Section in giving back to our community by participating in the annual Creek to Bay Cleanup hosted by I Love a Clean San Diego, on April 20. Many times, planned events can result in the generation of much waste, so I am eager to promote an activity where we can give back to our beautiful surroundings. You can register to participate in any of our two events: Chula Vista-Otay Valley Regional Park or Mission Valley-San Diego River.
Pleasant greetings, San Diego!
If you celebrated it, I hope you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day and the chance to spend time with loved ones. I’d also like to extend an invitation to our next social event on Thursday, April 4th. “Tap Into Beer Chemistry with White Labs” is a delight to look forward to, as we will tour the brilliant brewing facilities at White Labs, taste some of their original brews, and connect with each other through a social hour with food provided. If you’ve been wanting an opportunity to meet others with a passion for beer, chemistry, or both, chatting over a glass at White Labs is what I’d call a perfect way to achieve that.
Super STEM Saturday is a one-day festival at Cal State University San Marcos that engages kids of all ages and their families to the diverse and exciting fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Come out and see our ACS…
The GSDSEF is the bi-county STEM research fair for San Diego and Imperial counties. Become a part of the 70th GSDSEF in 2024 and its legacy of excellence in student STEM research, not only locally, but in California, the nation,…
Pleasant greetings, San Diego!
As you’re reading this, can you believe that January is over already? It feels like just a couple of days ago, we were counting down the final seconds of 2023, prepared to eat our grapes (if you can relate) to promise good luck, and awaken the next day with a brand new start to grow even stronger than in the years past. As we march into February, I am delighted to extend my warmest wishes to each and every one of you.
