Category Chair Notes Archive

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 ...

Dear esteemed members, Lots of exciting things are happening in our Local Section. Did you make it out to the Annual Picnic? We had over 90 attendees, which surpassed our typical pre-pandemic attendance! I had such a great time meeting…

Dear esteemed members,

Did you make it to San Francisco for the National Meeting? I had a great time with my students and loved running into some of you there. I may be a bit partial, but I think that the Southwestern College Student Affiliate Chapter knocked their presentation straight out of the park! Whether it was ...

Dear esteemed members,

As summer begins to give way to fall, the long summer days are beginning to wane, and chemistry students of all ages are starting to gear up to return to classes. I am pleased to inform you that the Local Section is working on exciting events for our final quarter such as Chem Expo, the Distinguished Scientist Award Banquet, and our Monthly Seminar Series.

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!

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…