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.
For more information about future meetings, please use the "Meetings" link.
For more information about current activities the local section is involved in, please use the "Activities" link.
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.
For more information about National ACS, please use the "Resources" link or go to the ACS website.
UPCOMING MEETING
Keep an eye out for future meetings!
Click the "Meetings" link for more information.
ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHT
Chemists in the Library
The Chemists in the Library 2024 event list has been finalized and is available on the Chemists in the Library page under the Activities link. If you are interested in volunteering, 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.
Join us October 19th at Minneapolis Central Library to celebrate 20 years of Chemists in the Library!
Click on the "Activities" link for more information.
OTHER NEWS
Minnesota Local ACS Section Officer Positions Open!
We are looking for volunteers willing to serve as officers in the Local ACS Section for the broader community of chemists, chemical engineers, and educators working in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. This is a great opportunity to gain experience, give back, and meet and work with other academic and industrial chemists and chemical engineers in the area. The election will be held from November 1st - 15th, with elected terms beginning January 2025.
If you are interested in serving in any of the officer positions listed below or have further questions about the positions, please contact the Chair of the Nominations Committee, Cassie Joiner (click on "Contact Us" link to request contact information).
The following positions are open:
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Chair (from academia) - 2-year term
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Chair Elect (from industry) - 3-year term
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Treasurer - 2-year term
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Councilor - 3-year term
There are also many unfilled committees that need volunteers that are not part of the election. Check out the "Officers" link for more information.
Newsletter Editor Position Open
We are searching for a new MN Chemist newsletter editor to start in October 2024 for training under the former editor. The term of this position is expected to last at least until December 31, 2025, but can absolutely be extended.
Some duties and responsibilities:
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Calling for items from the local section executive committee to announce or report on local and national ACS events.
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Prepare the newsletter from items submitted by the executive committee.
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Attend executive committee meetings (~6/year).
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Prepare and launch MN Chemist newsletters every other month (6-7 newsletters).
Please reach out to Catherine Serum (click on "Contact Us" link for request contact information) if you have any questions or want to apply.