Pleasant greetings, San Diego!
If you celebrated it, how was your Halloween? I know mine involved a lot of candy (maybe a little too much candy…).
As we step into November, I’d like to express my gratitude to all who take a moment to read these notes. Truthfully, you are what has continuously inspired and educated me throughout my experience as your chair. November is election month; but not just for the president. Our Local Section ACS elections are coming your way! If you are a voting member, please keep an eye out for our Local Section election ballot emails! The voting period for this year’s election will be from November 7 to November 21st, 2024, and will be accounted for electronically. Your voice matters, and we want to make sure it’s accounted for as we elect our new 2025 San Diego ACS elected officials! Also, plan to stay tuned for our last meeting of the year, combo’d as our End-of-Year Holiday Party, held on Thursday, December 5th, at The Butcher Shop Steakhouse, to hear our election results!
Dear valued members,
The month of October is a busy time for the chemistry community! This month, we look forward to celebrating National Chemistry Week (NCW), from October 20–26, 2024, with the theme "Picture Perfect Chemistry". This theme focuses on the exciting topics of photography and imaging in chemistry. If you haven’t checked out the official ACS website, I encourage you to do so! ACS National has loads of fun activities and resources to celebrate this year.
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.
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,
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.
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.
Dear San Diego ACS Community,
I am honored to address you as the newly appointed Chair of your ACS San Diego Local Section! As I step into this role, I am both filled with overwhelming gratitude and a deep sense of responsibility to help shape the development of our community. It is a privilege to lead an organization with such a rich history of innovation, excellence, and dedication.
Dear esteemed members,
It has been an honor to serve as your Local Section Chair for the past two years. With the privilege the position afforded me, I was able to connect with hundreds of our fellow members and chemists across the country in meaningful ways. Moreover, this experience helped me become a better listener, and, in turn, a better leader.
Dear esteemed members,
This year’s National Chemistry Week theme was the Healing Power of Chemistry. The San Diego Local Section likely exemplifies this theme better than any other Local Section. This month, we feature a flagship event you will not want to miss. Join us for Process Chemistry in the Development of KRAS Drugs on Tuesday, November 7th at 4 PM at the Novartis Research Foundation ...
