Kalamazoo Section of the American Chemical Society

KACS EC Meeting
2023-03-20 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-02-20 19:00 - 20:30, 2023-01-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2022-12-19 19:00 - 21:30, 2022-11-21 19:00 - 20:30, 2022-10-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2022-09-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2022-08-15 19:00 - 20:30 UTC and 4 more dates
contact chair@kalamazooacs.org for information and an invitation

Hybrid lecture by Dr. Judith Giordan, 2023 ACS President
2023-02-22 14:45 - 16:10
Wednesday, February 22, from 2:45 to 4:10 p.m. EST.

There will also be a room provided at Kalamazoo College where students and KACS members may enjoy the ZOOM presentation in a more social atmosphere. The live viewing will be in Room 229 of the Dow Science Building. Dr. Giordan’s talk is entitled, “ACS and YOU! The Power of Connections for Personal and Professional Growth!”

For those interested in attending by ZOOM please contact Ed Thomas at edwardwthomas@gmail.com

For those interested in participating at the Kalamazoo College location please contact Dr. Blakely Tresca at Blakely.Tresca@kzoo.edu.

Sustainable Science – Recycle a Poster
2022-11-29 00:00 - 23:59
Our keynote speaker will be Mark E. Jones, Ph.D. Mark retired in March 2021 as Executive External Strategy and Communications Fellow for Dow Chemical, having spent a decade on the CTO’s staff. As an active contributor to the American Chemical Society he has served as chair of the Midland Local Section, writes for Industry Matters, hosts webinars and currently serves on the Committee on Public Relations and Communications and the National Historic Chemical Landmarks subcommittee.

All scientists interested in presenting a poster, please send your abstracts to symposium@kalamazooacs.org along with the poster title, the author list with the presenter underlined and an asterisk (*) for the lead PI, and the institution information by Sunday, November 27. Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to participate. Newly-prepared or “recycled” posters are welcome. Student presenters who submit their abstract (100-200 words) by Sunday, Nov. 27, can win a $50 cash prize (3 will be awarded)! Current ACS members, poster presenters and Zoetis employees are eligible for two complimentary drink tickets (alcoholic beverages for 21 years and older).

For more information please feel free to email symposium@kalamazooacs.org.

Abstract Submission Deadline for the Spring 2023 National ACS meeting
2022-10-17 00:00 - 23:59
Deadline to submit an abstract for the Spring 2023 National ACS meeting in Indianapolis, IN, March 26-30; the theme is “Crossroads of Chemistry,” and it will be in hybrid format (visit acs.org/meetings for further details).

Chemistry Day at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum
2022-10-15 12:00 - 16:00 | kalamazoo valley museum, 230 N. Rose Street, Kalamazoo
The Kalamazoo Valley Museum and the Kalamazoo Section of the American Chemical Society invite you to attend the event “Fabulous Fibers: The Chemistry of Fabrics!”, which is the 2022 theme of our National Chemistry Week outreach. Visitors of all ages will enjoy chemistry experiments related to fibers, as well as other favorites. After a two-year hiatus, the 36th annual event will take place in person on Saturday, October 15, from noon to 4 p.m. at the museum; it is FREE to attendees.

Discover how chemistry can tell us more about fibers using fire in Great Balls of Fire! Use the sun to create a chemical print on fabric. Learn about ice dyeing and use synthetic dyes to tie dye a bandana. Absorbent polymers are used in diapers to help absorb moisture and also make for some fun artificial snow. See how chemicals combine to create a string of nylon. Observe how milk, soured by vinegar, can be used to create buttons and how that same milk can show us how stains can be removed.

Many of past favorites are back! Make your own slime, explore acids and bases, clean pennies with ketchup, learn about PVT effects using colored water, try paper chromatography and “magic” sand. Chemiluminescence and elephant toothpaste demonstrations can be seen at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 p.m. in the theater. Get your free tickets at the front desk. This spectacular science show is filled with glow-in-the-dark lights and “dancing” milk!

We look forward to seeing you at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum (230 N. Rose Street) on Saturday, October 15, from 12-4 p.m.!

Seminar: James Bour (Wayne State University)
2022-10-13 18:00 - 20:00
Dr. James Bour, chemistry professor at Wayne State University, will deliver a seminar in person at Kalamazoo College on Thursday, October 13, at 6 p.m. in Dewing Hall, room 103. This seminar is jointly sponsored by KACS and the Kalamazoo College Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Questions may be directed to edwardwthomas@gmail.com or Blakely.Tresca@kzoo.edu.

Title: Understanding Relationships Between Defectivity and Microporosity in Organic Polymers

Abstract: This presentation describes efforts to understand structural features critical for high surface areas in porous organic polymers. Using a network disassembly approach, we show that porosity is highly sensitive to dangling end defects. The implications of these insights on the design of improved synthetic approaches for high surface areal materials will be discussed.

Dr. Bour’s Biographical Information: After graduating from Hackett High School in Kalamazoo, Dr. Bour earned a B.S. from Hope College in 2013 and Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Michigan in 2018. As a graduate student he worked on the organometallic chemistry of high-valent nickel under Professor Melanie Sanford. He then moved to MIT as an Arnold O. Beckman Postdoctoral Fellow to study catalytic applications of metal-organic frameworks in the lab of Professor Mircea Dinca. He began his independent career in 2020 at Wayne State University where his team studies the synthesis and applications of porous organic materials.

All are welcome! Starting at 5:10 p.m. there will be a reception in the Dewing Lobby featuring light sandwiches and soft drinks; to ensure there is enough food, if you plan to attend the reception please contact edwardwthomas@gmail.com.

Fall Speed-networking event
2022-09-27 18:00 - 19:30
This will be a ZOOM event, register at this link.

SEED student poster presentation
2022-08-26 12:00 - 14:30
Kalamazoo College Dalton Fine Arts lobby (see article on page 4 of August newsletter)

Fall 2022 ACS National Meeting (hybrid) Chicago, IL
2022-08-21 08:00 - 2022-08-24 17:00
https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/meetings/acs-meetings/abstract-submission/call-for-abstracts.html

Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE 2022)
2022-07-31 08:00 - 2022-08-04 17:00
The ACS Division of Chemical Education’s Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE 2022) will be held at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Visit the conference website for complete conference details, or email bcce2022@gmail.com with questions.

Central Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society
2022-06-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center, 900 Oakwood St., ypsilanit, Michigan, 48197, United States
The Huron Valley Local Section is hosting the Central Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society June 7-10, 2022. This four day event will take place at Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center.

Kalamazoo College's Annual Turtellotte Lectureship
2022-05-05 19:00 - 20:00
Dr. Luis M. Campos Associate Professor of Chemistry at Columbia University will present “Organic Materials Design for Next-Generation Energy Systems” will be presented at Dalton Theatre, Light Fine Arts Building on the Kalamazoo College campus at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2022 with a reception following at 8 pm.

See the event flyer here

Kalamazoo College requires non-campus attendees to provide proof of vaccination, including booster(s), if eligible. Proof of vaccination will be required at the door. See event flyer for more information.

KACS Awards Gathering - Virtual Meeting
2022-05-02 19:00 - 21:00
Please join KACS in recognizing outstanding high school, Kalamazoo College, and Western Michigan University students as well as 50 and 60 year ACS members for there achievements.

Register in advance for this ZOOM meeting here.

14th Annual Portage Green-A-Thon: WMU ChemClub represents KACS
2022-05-01 11:00 - 15:00
The Portage Youth Advisory Committee, in cooperation with the Portage Environmental Board and Park Board, is hosting the 14th annual Green-A-Thon to celebrate Earth Day. Green-A-Thon 2022 will be partnering for the 2nd year with the Portage Farmers Market to include a small “sneak peek” market! To make this unique event happen Green-A-Thon will be located in front of Portage City Hall on Sunday, May 1.

The FREE event will feature activities, handouts, games and more. Representatives from local organizations and businesses will provide education on environmental ideas you can utilize in your home or business. Meet individuals who are committed to promoting environmentally friendly action in our area.

Lake Michigan College Spring Science Seminar - Professor Mark Mason
2022-04-21 15:00 - 16:15
Mark R. Mason, Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Toledo, will present the Spring Science Seminar, “Green Chemistry Principles for the Design and Use of Safer Chemicals,” from 3-4:15 p.m. Thursday, April 21, in Room C-316 of the Main Building of Lake Michigan College’s Benton Harbor campus.

After serving as a postdoctoral associate with Dr. Andrew Barron at Harvard University from 1991-1993, Mason began his faculty career in 1993 as Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University of Louisville. In 1998, he moved his research group to Toledo where he currently serves as Professor of Chemistry. In 2011, he became the Founding Director of the UT School of Green Chemistry and Engineering (SGCE), serving in that role until 2020.

His current research focuses on the development of catalysts comprised of the Earth-abundant elements aluminum and iron for applications in organic synthesis and polymer production. Past research has included polymerization catalysis, ligand development, and fundamental chemistry of aluminum and gallium compounds.

Mason received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry in 1985 from Bowling Green State University and his Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry in 1991 from Iowa State University.

This seminar is free and open to the public.

For more information, email jbeck@lakemichigancollage.edu or call 269-695-2986.

Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW)
2022-04-17 00:00 - 2022-04-23 23:59
Theme: The Buzz about Bugs – Insect Chemistry

Contact Lydia Hines for hands-on activity materials and information, or if you want to volunteer

Dr. Angela Wilson, ACS President
2022-04-07 19:00 - 20:30
Meet Dr. Wilson as she starts her term as ACS President.

Register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqdeugqDMsHdE7k_Sh5827bhRwWp1M3Nnx

Spring 2022 ACS National Meeting
2022-03-20 00:00 - 2022-03-24 23:59
Theme: Bonding through Chemistry

Hybrid Format- San Diego, CA

click here for registration information

Registration opens for Central Regional Meeting
2022-03-14 00:00 - 23:59
The Huron Valley Local Section is hosting the Central Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society June 7-10, 2022. This four day event will take place at Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center in Ypsilanti, MI.

Register Here
