ACS Webinars™

Event Date: April 8 & 9, 2013

ACS Webinars is hitting the road this April to broadcast some of the excitement LIVE from the ACS National Meeting straight to your computer.

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EVENT DATE: January, 24, 2013

Join Dr. Stuart Firestein as he explains how approaching research in a new way can lead to amazing results.

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EVENT DATE: January 10, 2013

Come learn about the chemistry that makes the noble grapes and the wine they make so great with Dr. Susan Ebeler!

EVENT DATE: November 29, 2012

Join Joe Palca as he explores the science of annoying!

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EVENT DATE: October 25, 2012

Learn what the future may hold for nanomaterials and quantum mechanics!

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EVENT DATE: September 20, 2012

Join Guy Crosby, science adviser to America’s Test Kitchen as he explains culinary chemistry!!

EVENT DATE: Aug 30, 2012

Join Deborah Blum, best selling author of “The Poisoner’s Handbook”

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EVENT DATES: August 19 – 21, 2012

Careers Channel

View Inspirational EVENTS delivered LIVE to you – from ACS National Meeting in Philadelphia

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EVENT DATE: August 19, 2012 (6:30 – 9:30 PM ET)

Joy of Science Channel:

Join ACS Webinars as we present two different cinematic treats: “Carbon for Water” and “The PhD Movie” for your viewing pleasure. One night only!

EVENT DATE: August 19, 2012 (12:00 – 1:00pm ET)

Joy of Science

We all scream for ice cream. Join César Vega, renowned food chemist and author, as he shows how you can make the most flavorful coffee ice cream with a little knowledge of chemistry (and practice).

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Joy of Science: National Chemistry Week

EVENT DATE: August 9, 2012

Join ACS and the Nanoscience Informal Science Education Network (NISE Net) to celebrate 25 Years of National Chemistry Week!

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EVENT DATE: July 26, 2012

Learn about useful chemicals that are in the plant around us.

EVENT DATE: Thursday June 28, 2012

Learn even more about Fireworks!!!

EVENT DATE: Thursday June 21, 2012

Trade your lab coat for an apron and bring your skills from the bench to the kitchen table!

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EVENT DATE: Thursday May 17, 2012

What chemistry is behind the allure of chocolate?

EVENT DATE: Thursday April 19, 2012

How has chemistry aided in making popcorn one of America’s favorite treats?

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EVENT DATES: Monday March 26, 2012 & Tuesday March 27, 2012

Careers Channel

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, the 2012 ACS Career Fair holds a wide range of opportunity!

EVENT DATE: Thursday March 22, 2012

“Do you want a boy or a girl?” Darren Griffin will discuss the pros and cons of genetic engineering.

EVENT DATE: Thursday March 15, 2012

Learn the chemistry behind one of mankind’s favorite alcoholic beverages, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day!

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EVENT DATE: Thursday February 23, 2012

Learn a few secrets behind movie stunts and learn how to make learning science fun and interesting for kids!

Joy of Science: Food Chemistry Series

EVENT DATE: Thursday February 16, 2012

Trade your lab coat for an apron and bring your skills from the bench to the table for a helping of gastronomic chemistry that is downright delicious!

EVENT DATE: Thursday February 9, 2012

Milton was a brilliant student of science. Belinda Beverly was queen of the senior class. Now more than ever before, Milton knew he needed chemistry…

ACS Webinars Extreme Chemistry Series. Join Prof. Darren Griffin, University of Kent, as he explores the frontiers of science and its application in our society.

Joy of Science: Extreme Chemistry Series

EVENT DATE: Thursday January 26, 2012

What can we learn from “skunk musk” and how nature uses these noxious chemicals? Join a pungent discussion that will penetrate your mind (not your nose)!

Joy of Science: Food Chemistry Series

EVENT DATE: Thursday January 19, 2012

Should old acquaintance be forgot? Join a bubbly discussion you won’t want to miss!

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EVENT DATE: December 8, 2011.

Joy of Science Channel

Join our speaker, Chris Mocella as he describes the delicate chemistry that brings loud sounds and brilliant colorful images to welcome your new year. Just don’t try this at home!

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Joy of Science Channel: Food Chemistry Series

EVENT DATE: November 17, 2011

Learn why old-fashioned, time-staking approaches to cooking still provide the best results.

Joy of Science Channel: Extreme Chemistry Series

EVENT DATE: November 3, 2011.

Jog your memory and join us with speaker Todd Sacktor, at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, to learn about the future of chemistry and memory! Just don’t forget to register.

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EVENT DATE: Thursday October 27, 2011.

Joy of Science Channel

It’s all in the money – chemistry that is! Are you curious about the new dollar? Why the design change? Why now? And how was chemistry used to produce a paper and watermark strong enough to last a lifetime?

EVENT DATE: August 25, 2011.
Good things come in small packages. Over eight hundred products ranging from food packaging to cosmetics have resulted from nanotechnology research. Yet this is just the beginning. Advances in nanochemistry will continue to create applications that may someday impact global economics and stir debate about environmental and health concerns. Join Dr. Paul Weiss, editor of ACS Nano and Director of California NanoSystems Institute, as he takes us on a journey to discover the role of these tiny materials in our future.

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Ever wonder what gives your beer its taste? Your wine its flavor? Your cheese its rich, creamy texture or why Texas BBQ is always done just right? (Hint: answers found below!) Whether you prefer beer and barbecue or possess a more refined palette and prefer wine and cheese (or both!), brew, taste, savor, and sizzle, but don’t fizzle – join us on starting in March 2011 for the most delectable webinars this side of the Mississippi!

EVENT DATE: Thursday, August 11, 2011
From grape harvesting to fermentation, advanced chemical analysis is now used to discover what gives wines their taste, aroma and texture. Advances in chemistry help grape growers know when to harvest and vintners monitor the wine as it ferments, enabling them to make subtle changes. Join our expert Dr. Susan Ebeler, from UC Davis, as she discusses advances and innovations in the chemistry of wine that will stimulate your brain and tantalize your palette. Better wine through chemistry! Cheers!

EVENT DATE: Thursday, June 30, 2011.
The ability to control fire for cooking meat was a major advancement in human progress. Sometime in the 20th century, men gathered to brag about their barbecue prowess and “The Great American BBQ” contest was born. Depending on where you’re from, “barbeque” might even be a local sport akin to the Olympics! What’s really behind the best barbecue? Is it the perfect blend of secret seasonings, the marinating, the basting, the wood chips, or is it the chemistry? Whether you’re a BBQ Olympian or just king of the backyard patio, get ready for the chemistry behind one of the most sought after aromas in barbecue – smoke house flavor!

EVENT DATE: Thursday, May 26, 2011.
Humans, like many cartoon mice, love cheese. From snacks, to toppings & as a staple in recipes, cheese has become a mainstay in kitchens everywhere. A trip to your local grocers will reveal various types and numerous brands to taste, smell, and enjoy. But what is the chemistry behind this delectable food? How does the aging process enhance the texture and flavor? Join our speaker, Michael Tunick, with the USDA, as he discusses the art and science of cheese making and enjoy a discussion that stimulates your taste buds, tickles your nose, and leaves your mouth watering!

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EVENT DATE: Tuesday, May 24, 2011.
This year we participate in a global celebration of chemistry – the International Year of Chemistry (IYC2011)! The year concludes with the third and fourth quarter topics of Materials and Health. Be informed. Join us as our speakers discuss resources and exciting upcoming events that demonstrate the properties of materials and nanomaterials and the relationship between chemistry and health.

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EVENT DATE: Thursday, April 28, 2011
La vérité est dans le vin, as the French say, “The truth is in the wine.” It is also said that a meal without wine is like a day without sunshine. Recent studies suggest that moderate wine consumption is beneficial to health. Join our speaker, Ariel Fenster of McGill University, to uncork everything you need to know to fully appreciate this best companion of good food. Ariel’s presentation will cover the history of wine as well as the chemical aspects of fermentation and of aging. Whether you’re the experienced oenophile or the wine lover “in waiting,” this event is sure to be a pleasure for all. Santé!

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EVENT DATE: Thursday, March 31, 2011.
Do you like your beer malty? Hoppy? Smooth? Light? Dark? With over 1,500 professional breweries and many dedicated home brewers, the United States takes the lead in producing this popular alcoholic beverage. Whether you’re a seasoned home brewer or just like to go “where everybody knows your name,” you don’t want to miss Dr. Charlie Bamforth, brewskie extraordinaire and Anheuser-Busch Endowed Professor of Malting & Brewing Sciences at UC Davis, as he brews up advanced insights and explanations about the chemistry behind beer brewing!

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EVENT DATE: Tuesday, December 7, 2010.
Do you know that 2011 has been designated as the International Year of Chemistry (IYC2011)? Get ready for an exciting year of celebrating chemistry! We invite you to learn more about the benefits of participating in this global celebration and the resources available to you. Join us as Lynn Hogue (Chair, ACS Committee on Community Activities) and Judy Benham (Chair, ACS International Activities Committee) moderate the event on upcoming activities, tips, and resources you can use to celebrate the theme. Don’t miss live Q&A opportunities after the presentation!