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Chair Notes – June 2023

Dear esteemed members,

Last month, I had a great time mingling with some of you at Stone Brewery while enjoying delicious appetizers and Stone’s signature brews. If you missed this event, we have several opportunities on the horizon for you to get to know more of your fellow members and make valuable professional connections. This September, the yearly San Diego ACS Picnic will return from its pandemic hiatus!

Chair Notes – May 2023

Dear esteemed members, It is graduation season again! Newly minted chemists of all ages and life stages are moving on to bigger and better things. If you are a recent graduate considering your next move, try starting with the high-quality…

Chair Notes – April 2023

Dear esteemed members, Did you know that the first Earth Day started 53 years ago? This momentous day was organized by Wisconsin Senator, Gaylord Nelson, to bring attention to the pollution and environmental damage caused by industrialization. Earth Day quickly grew…

Chair Notes – March 2023

Dear esteemed members, I hope you spent these cold February days with someone special and were able to attend our last event, which was a perfect date night activity. My gratitude to Robyn and Victor Araiza, who delivered a stellar presentation…

Chair Notes – February 2023

Dear esteemed members, I loved meeting many of you at the January meeting at Novo Brazil Brewery. To my knowledge, this event was the first Local Section event ever held in my neighborhood of Otay Ranch. My deepest gratitude goes out…

Chair Notes – January 2023

Dear esteemed members, Happy 2023 and congratulations to my colleagues for winning their elections! I thank them for stepping up to serve our chemically-minded community and wish them success in their positions of leadership. I am also humbled to have…

Assistant Professor of Chemistry – SCCD

POSITION TITLE:Assistant Professor of Chemistry JOB DESCRIPTION:This position may include a combination of day, evening, weekend, and extension siteassignments.Southwestern Community College District (SCCD) is seeking a full-time, tenure track,equity-focused faculty member committed to serving its’ culturally diverse studentpopulation.Southwestern Community College…

Chair Notes – December 2022

Dear esteemed members, I hope you enjoyed some time with friends and family for Thanksgiving. I am thankful to all of you for helping our Local Section have another great year. This year, I was privileged to serve as Chair…

Chair Notes – November 2022

Dear esteemed members, We had such an exciting National Chemistry Month! I hope you caught the riveting lecture by Dr. John A. Rogers about materials for electronics that can dissolve in the body, which was one of our best-attended presentations of the…

Chair Notes – October 2022

Dear esteemed members, October is here–and you know what that means? National Chemistry Month! I am excited to announce some great opportunities and events to celebrate our discipline this month. On Tuesday, October 18 at 7 PM, we are honored to host…