St Louis Section, American Chemical Society

Chemical Bond, May, 2013

1 May 2013 02:00 GMT

The last issue of the Spring is there for you. What will you find there?

nominate a colleague (or yourself) to stand for election as a Local Section officer next year
Kids and Chemistry was the big show at "Chemists Celebrate Earth Day"
Let us know you're coming to the picnic June 15 ... then come!
winners of the Outstanding College Student awards were feted at Awards Night, and are featured here
we have a qualifier for the International Chemistry Olympiad boot camp: wish Runpeng Liu good luck!
Bond Briefs: * watch for details of the next LDF module in emails and at our website * sign your students up for UMSL's Chemistry Career Day

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Chemical Bond, April, 2013

2 Apr 2013 05:00 GMT

Our first, and next to last, issue of spring: the April Chemical Bond awaits your attention.

Awards Night reservations are still open: get yours by April 9th for the April 15th event
Story and pictures from last month's Recognition Night dinner
We have a winner of the Chemical Science and Technology Award: Neall West of Jost Chemical
... and we have winners of the High School Chemistry Contest, including a repeat top finisher from last year
Did you miss the Leadership Development Forum on "Execution"? Find out about it here
Still time to nominate a deserving colleague for the St Louis Award (until the end of April)
Bond Briefs: * ICSF (read to explain acronym) * Sign your students up for Undergrad Rsch Symp * Young Researcher Award again this fall * Chem Career Day @ UMSL * CCED (read to explain acronym)

And we should mention our advertisers. Their ads help support our member services and community outreach events. Please patronize them and let them know you saw their ad in the Chemical Bond.

Chemical Bond, March, 2013

1 Mar 2013 22:00 GMT

The March issue is ready for you if you're ready for it.

Reservation info for Recognition Night March 9 and Awards Night April 15
And then there's the Picnic on June 15: reserve before you forget (but we will remind you)
Celebrate the life of Rita Levi-Montalcini: register to attend this WCC event on March 16 that's open to all genders
Results from one Science Fair, reminders/volunteer solicitations for the remaining two
Results from the Battle of the Burets ... no, we won't tell you; go look for yourself
Still time to nominate a deserving colleague for the St Louis Award or the Midwest Award
College chemistry faculty: Bring your research students to the Undergraduate Research Symposium April 12; participation certificates to all, and prizes for best oral and poster presentations
Some upcoming meetings being hosted by sister scientific societies

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Chemical Bond, February, 2013

1 Feb 2013 20:00 GMT

The February issue is the biggest since we went web-based, filled with award notices, upcoming events, outreach opportunities, and general Section news.

Joyce Brown, of Washington MO School District, is High School Chemistry Teacher-of-the-Year
Mike Hauser honored by SLCC–Meramec faculty
Recognition Night: reserve now!
Nominate for St Louis and Midwest Awards
Budget 2013: executive summary, a look down from 30,000 feet at where the Section's funds go
Judge at a science fair (or two): volunteer for outreach
High school teachers: Bring your chem students to Career Day at UMSL
Report from Leadership Development Forum: Execution, the seminar
Bond Briefs • Battle of the Burets is on • ...as is the High School Chemistry Contest • The Next Big Thing? • Chemists Celebrate Earth Day • Pharmacognosy Society meets here in July

And we should mention our advertisers. Their ads help support our member services and community outreach events. Please patronize them and let them know you saw their ad in the Chemical Bond.

Chemical Bond, January, 2013

2 Jan 2013 03:00 GMT

This first issue of the year is full of news, helpful information, and event reports:

Report from the most recent in the long-running Career Management Series and the first module of the Leadership Development Forum
Previewing our newly redesigned website: look for debut this month (Jan 2013)
Report, with pics, from the Continuity Dinner December 13
Eric Bruton has 2012 in his rearview mirror, and Ziad Ramadan sees 2013 in his crystal ball
Looking back at chemistry sets
Contact info for 2013 section governance: resolve to get involved

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Chemical Bond, December, 2012

1 Dec 2012 00:00 GMT

This last edition of the year serves up:

A report from the most recent in the long-running Career Management Series
Temptation for retired chemists: volunteer for outreach in schools: the program is already set for you and training is available
Last chance to reserve for Continuity Dinner December 13
Report from the first-ever Girl Scout Science Night (why should the Boy Scouts have all the chemical fun?)
Election returns (no not that election)
A final reminder to nominate for the Chemical Science and Technology award

See what's going on and get involved

Chemical Bond, November, 2012

1 Nov 2012 17:30 GMT

The November issue awaits:

Report from the new Leadership Development Forum series
And two reports about National Chemistry Week at the Science Center, from Greg Wall and from Sheryl Loux
Agenda and reservation info for Continuity Dinner December 13
The 8th Annual Boy Scout Chemistry Merit Badge clinic continues to pack 'em in
Preview of the 14th (XIVth) Career Management Seminar, a workshop on the Behavioral Interview, scheduled for Nov 15
Reminder: nominations still open for High School Chemistry Teacher-of-the-Year and the Chemical Science and Technology award: how to nominate ... and why

Come and get it, and act on what interests you.

Chemical Bond, October, 2012

2 Oct 2012 04:00 GMT

The October issue is on-line:

Jeffrey Aube wins the Midwest Award
Election ballot for 2013 officers: brief bios and a preview of the electronic voting process: look out for your personalized link to the voting platform
Lisa Balbes wins E Ann Nalley Award for volunteer service to the Midwest region
Nominations sought for High School Teacher-of-the-Year and the Chemical Science and Technology award: how to nominate ... and why
Update on National Chemistry Week events

Have at it.

Chemical Bond, September, 2012

1 Sep 2012 02:00 GMT

The summer is over and we are back with the September issue of the Chemical Bond:

ChemLuminary Awards to the St Louis Section: four times a finalist, twice a winner; and three new ACS Fellows
A new program for personal and career growth: the Leadership Development Forum debuts
The 2012 edition of Chemistry Career Night: who, when, where
Reports from the ACS meeting in Philadelphia and the section picnic in Tower Grove Park
The final science fair report, from the May event
Briefs: call to action for National Chemistry Week, and Young Researcher Travel Awardees announcement
Who can you nominate for the Chemical Science and Technology Award?

It's "out there."

Chemical Bond, May, 2012

2 May 2012 02:00 GMT

The May issue is ready for you, and it's the last one of the season (we'll see you again in September):

Reports from Awards Night and the Kids and Chemistry action for Earth Day, both with lots of pictures
Two requests for nominations: the Chemical Science and Technology Award, and the general election for section officers. Nominate good people (including yourself).
The last notice we can give for the picnic--save the date.
Report from Parte Douze (12) of the Career Management Seminars
And finally, sad news as the Section and the world lose two wonderful people

Go get it.

Chemical Bond, April, 2012

29 Mar 2012 22:00 GMT

The April issue is ready for you:

Report from Recognition Night, with pictures
Report from the Battle of the Burets
Chemical Science and Technology Award winner: John Hemminghaus
Science Fairs, coming and going: winners from the second fair and your last opportunity to be a volunteer judge for the remaining fair
Nominate a deserving colleague for the St Louis Award
Still a few days to reserve for the Awards Night Banquet on April 16
Bond Briefs: · Chemists celebrate Earth Day two different ways ... two different ways for you to participate · Register for Undergraduate Research Symposium

Go get it.

Chemical Bond, March, 2012

1 Mar 2012 23:50 GMT

Here's what's waiting for you:

Report from Career Management Seminar X: text and photos from the most recent (Feb 23) of this long-running series
Science Fairs, coming and going: winners from the first fair and opportunities to be a volunteer judge for either of the remaining two fairs
Awards seeking nominees: the St Louis Award and Midwest Award chairs put out the word, seeking nominees for these awards conferred in October
Banquet Season: still a few days to reserve for Recognition Night on March 10; also time to reserve for the Awards Night Banquet on April 16
Bond Briefs: · LinkedIn careers group (join) · picnic preview (save the date)

It's ready for you when you're ready for it.

Chemical Bond, February, 2012

2 Feb 2012 23:50 GMT

Here's what you'll find in the leap-Bond:

Seeking nominations for the Midwest Award
Still three science fairs on the horizon. Pick one (or more) and volunteer to judge.
High School Chemistry Contest and Battle of Burets announced. Teachers, get your students registered to compete.
Summary of 2012 section budget: see where the money comes from and where it goes
Reserve now for Recognition Night in March
Sadly, no High School Chemistry Teacher-of-the-Year. Find out why and what you can do about it.
And the usual extras

It's ready for you when you're ready for it.

Chemical Bond, January, 2012

1 Jan 2012 23:00 GMT

Chemical Bond returns for 2012:

Messages from outgoing chair Jeff Cornelius and incoming chair Eric Bruton both ring the "volunteerism" chimes
Listing of officers and committee chairs for 2012: whom to contact with questions or (even better) suggestions or (best) desire to volunteer
Your first chance in 2012 to volunteer: upcoming Science Fairs in February, March, and May need judges
Report and pictures from Continuity Night Banquet in December

Come and get it.

Chemical Bond, December, 2011

1 Nov 2011 05:00 GMT

A light Chemical Bond for a holiday-heavy month:

Election results announced by Section Chair
Member survey recapped by Chair-elect
Last-chance invitation to Continuity Night (reserve by Dec 5)
Short items on the Chemistry is pHun program and the new LinkedIn group, Chemistry Careers in St Louis

It's all yours.