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 MEETING
MN ACS Holiday Social
Join us for dinner and socializing as we celebrate the holidays and the end of 2024 on Friday, December 13th at Urban Growler from 5:30-8:30. Everyone is welcome (loved ones are encouraged to attend). RSVP by December 10th!
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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.
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Click on the "Activities" link for more information.
OTHER NEWS
Election Results
We are pleased to announce the results of the 2024 election!
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Interim Chair (Academia) (2025): Sarah Dimick Gray
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Chair Elect (Industry) (2026): Andy Tangen
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Treasurer (2025-2026): Arianna Kooyman
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Councilor (2025-2027): Nicholas Schlotter
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Newsletter Editor Position Open
We are searching for a new MN Chemist newsletter editor to start in November 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.​