WELCOME TO THE MINNESOTA LOCAL ACS SECTION WEBSITE
The Minnesota Local Section (#513) of the American Chemical society serves chemists, chemical engineers, educators, and the general public in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.
The American Chemical Society (ACS) is the world's largest scientific society and one of the world's leading sources of authoritative scientific information. A nonprofit organization, chartered by Congress, ACS is at the forefront of the evolving worldwide chemical enterprise and the premier professional home for chemists, chemical engineers and related professions around the globe. Learn more about the history, mission and vision of the American Chemical Society here. Become an ACS member here.
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For more information about future meetings, please use the "Meetings" link.
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For more information about current activities the local section is involved in, please use the "Activities" link.
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If you are interested in volunteering, please use the "Contact Us" link to send a message letting us know where you would like to help and we will get back to you. For specific information on what roles need filling, please use the "Officers" link.
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For more information about National ACS, please use the "Resources" link or go to the ACS website.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
MN ACS will be taking a break over the summer and quietly planning things for the fall. We know that Fall Family Day, Career Fair, and Winter Social are happening, and we're working on a few more events that we hope you'll enjoy. Stay tuned!
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Click the "Meetings" link for more information.
ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHT
Chemists in the Library
If you are interested in volunteering Chemists in the Library events, please contact Phil Buhlman (click on "Contact Us" link to request contact information). No preparation is needed before the events and no commitment has to be made; you can sign up for one event at a time. The upcoming Chemists in the Library events for the summer are:
July 19th at 1:30pm at the Golden Valley Library
August 16th at 1:30pm at the Augsburg Park Library
For further information, click on "Chemists in the Library" under the "Activities" link.​​
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Click on the "Activities" link for more information.
OTHER NEWS
2025 ACS Travel Grants
Grants are available to support travel to the Fall 2025 ACS National Meeting in Washington, DC, August 17-21, 2025 or a regional ACS meeting held prior to December 31, 2025. Two $1000 travel grants are available for graduate students. A single $500 travel grant is provided for chemistry faculty at PUI or community colleges. Application criteria and instructions are below. The deadline for both is July 25, 2025, and decisions will be communicated by August 1, 2025. Questions about these programs can be sent to Paul Fischer (click on "Contact Us" link to request contact information).
Graduate Travel Grant 2025
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Committee Volunteer Opportunities
Are you looking to enhance your leadership, project management, and networking skills? Volunteering as a committee chair for the Minnesota Local Section of the ACS is a fantastic way to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact! We are currently seeking passionate leaders for the following committees:
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Younger Chemists - leads initiatives to support, engage, and connect early-career chemists and students within the MN ACS
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National Chemistry Week - responsible for leading efforts to promote and coordinate activities related to National Chemistry Week, an annual outreach event organization by the ACS
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Public Affairs - serves as a bridge between the chemistry community and policymakers, advocating for science-related policies and engaging the public on key issues
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Government Affairs - plays a key role in advocating for science policy and fostering relationships between the chemistry community and government officials
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Minority Affairs - plays a key role in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the MN ACS
If you're interested in learning more, please reach out to Sarah Dimick Gray (click on "Contact Us" link to request contact information) to explore these opportunities. Take the next step in your leadership journey - get involved today!
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Chemical Safety in High School Labs Workshop
Join the 4th annual installment of the Chemical Safety in High School Labs Workshop. A free 2-day workshop on chemical lab safety, hosted by the UMN Joint Safety Team! Topics covered include waste storage and disposal, greener chemistry, and building a safety culture. The workshop will take place August 7-8 at the University of MN, Smith Hall. Register by July 1st here. Please reach out to Harinarayanan Kottala (click on "Contact Us" link to request contact information) with any questions.