The event is the biannual national meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS). It aims to give chemistry professionals an opportunity to share ideas and advance scientific and technical knowledge. It will attract thousands of chemical professionals and provide participents with opportunities for sharing their passion for chemistry, connecting with the scientific society, and advancing their career.

The theme “Elevating Chemistry” will be at the core of programming.

 

Plenary Session

Sunday, August 18 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM MT

• Prof. Jennifer M. Heemstra, Department of Chemistry, Washington University in St. Louis, USA
  Cultivating the Culture to Elevate Scientific Discovery
• Dr. Temple Grandin, College of Agricultural Sciences, Colorado State University, USA
  How Temple Grandin’s Discoveries About Cattle Behavior and Visual Thinking Can Help Elevate Chemistry

 

The Kavli Lectures Series

• Prof. Dr. Athina Anastasaki, Department of Materials, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
  The Kavli Foundation Emerging Leader in Chemistry Lecture: Monomers from Polymers
  Monday, August 19 | 5:00 – 6:00 PM MT
• Prof. Zhenan Bao, Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University, USA
  The Fred Kavli Innovations in Chemistry Lecture: Skin-Inspired Organic Electronics
  Tuesday, August 20 | 5:00 – 6:00 PM MT

 

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