Student Programming

Network with chemists from across the globe, present your research, and hone your communication skills all while learning about cutting-edge advances in chemistry! All times are listed in U.S. Pacific Time (PT). All events are held in the San Diego Convention Center unless otherwise listed.

Sunday, March 23

TimeSessionsLocation
8:00 AM - 9:00 AMStudent welcome breakfastHall A
8:00 AM - 12:00 PMMentor training workshop
(registration required)		Room 11A
9:00 AM- 10:30 AM

Ins and outs of getting into graduate school

Hall A
9:15 AM - 10:45 AMPhD not required
  • Scott Bagley, BS, Associate Research Fellow, Inflammation & Immunology, Pfizer, Inc
  • Judith Cohen, BS, VP of Manufacturing Operations, Braeburn, Inc
  • Andrea Irias, MS, Research & Development Chemist, Metalloid Corporation
Room 29D
9:30 AM - 11:00 AMGSO connectionsBallroom 6 A/B
11:00 AM - 12:30 PMChemDemo exchangeHall A
11:00 AM - 12:30 PMChemIDP: Planning for your career
(registration required)		Room 23A
12:30 PM - 2:00 PMWhat to expect in graduate schoolHall A
1:00 PM - 4:00 PMGraduate school fairBallroom 20 A
2:00 PM - 3:15 PMBeyond the beaker: Where can chemistry take you?
  • Alex Dainis, PhD, freelance science communicator and video producer, Helicase Media LLC
  • Chris Vance, MS, Criminalist II, San Diego Sheriff's Office
  • Joan Walker, PhD, Conservation Scientist, National Gallery of Art
Hall A
3:30 PM - 5:00 PMNetworking 101Hall A
4:00 PM - 5:30 PMNetworking with chemistry professionalsHilton San Diego Bayfront, Sapphire A/B
7:00 PM - 8:30 PMStudent communities awards ceremonyBallroom 20 A-C
8:30 PM - 10:30 PMStudent receptionBallroom 20 A-C

Monday, March 24

TimeSessionsLocation
8:00 AM - 9:30 AMAccomplishments, Lessons Learned from Former ACS Scholars and Project SEED RecipientsRoom 7B
8:15 AM - 10:15 AMMagic of green chemistry
Presentations followed by a Meet and Greet with the ACS student chapters at:
  • Augusta University
  • Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica
  • University of California, San Diego
Hall A
10:15 AM- 11:30 AMMolecules to medicine: Charting the path from labs to lives
  • Eszter Boros, Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Jen Heemstra, Professor and Chair of Chemistry Department, Washington University in St Louis
  • Adam Mezo, VP, Research, Peptides and Bioconjugates, Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
Hall A
12:00 PM - 2:00 PMUndergraduate research poster sessionHall C
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Eminent scientist lecture featuring Nancy Williams, Ph.D.
Associate professor at Claremont McKenna, Pitzer, and Scripps Colleges

  • Pyridonates and Pride: Trying to Effect Chemical Changes and Changes in Chemistry at the Same Time
Hall A
6:45 PM - 8:00 PMGraduate student & postdoctoral scholars reception
(registration required)		Room 11AB
8:00 PM - 10:00 PMSuccessful student chapters at Sci-MixHall C

Tuesday, March 25

TimeSessionsLocation
11:00 AM - 1:00 PMGrad and Postdoc Video Q&ABallroom 20A

Faculty Advisor Program on Monday, March 24

Programming for current and potential faculty advisors of ACS student chapters and graduate student organizations (GSOs). Meet other faculty advisors, share experiences, and learn about key resources to support you and your student community. All events are held in the San Diego Convention Center.

TimeSessionsLocation
8:00 AM - 9:00 AMIntroductions & BondingRoom 10
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMElements of Reports & ReviewsRoom 10
10:00 AM - 11:00 AMMixing with IndustryRoom 10

Graduate School Fair

The Graduate School Fair will be on Sunday, March 23. Explore the institutions that will be participating.

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