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Calling All Outstanding High School Chemistry Teachers!

Calling All Outstanding High School Chemistry Teachers!

The St. Louis Section of the American Chemical Society is seeking nominations for the 2026 High School Chemistry Teaching Award. This award is given to recognize and encourage outstanding teachers of high school chemistry within the St. Louis Section. The award winner will receive a $900 check and a plaque,

Jeramia Ory 10 Nov 2025

Several people sitting at a park table in a pavilion.

2025 Annual Section Picnic Report

From Jim Bashkin: On September 7, our section held its annual picnic at Shaw Park in Clayton. Twenty people attended, including 15 section members. After a long, hot summer, the weather was perfect. It was wonderful to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones. We’re already looking forward

JB Carroll 31 Oct 2025

Benjamin Garcia is the 2025 Saint Louis Section ACS Award Winner

Benjamin Garcia is the 2025 Saint Louis Section ACS Award Winner

Dr. Mikhail Berezin, Chair of this year’s award jury, announced Dr. Benjamin Garcia as the winner of the 2025 St. Louis Section ACS Award. Dr Garcia is the Head of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics at Washington University Medical School. He earned his BS in Chemistry from

JB Carroll 31 Oct 2025

Michael Harmata is the 2025 ACS Midwest Award Winner

Michael Harmata is the 2025 ACS Midwest Award Winner

Michael Harmata was born in 1959 in Chicago, Illinois, and spent his first 20 years in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. He graduated as valedictorian from St. Michael the Archangel elementary school in 1973 and from Thomas Kelly High School in 1977. He earned a bachelor’s degree from

JB Carroll 31 Aug 2025

Comes the Picnic!

Comes the Picnic!

The mumbleteenth annual St Louis ACS Section picnic is coming on Sunday, September 7th (the weekend after Labor Day). This is a little later in the season than usual, which is probably a good move toward slightly cooler temps. We think it’s the nineteenth picnic, but we kind of

Eric Ressner 24 Jul 2025

Perspectives on Four Years of “Chemistry is pHun”

Perspectives on Four Years of “Chemistry is pHun”

From Joe Smith, leader of Chemistry is pHun sub-committee: The 2024-2025 “Chemistry is pHun” outreach program, sponsored by the St. Louis Section of the American Chemical Society, was wrapped up in March, and I would like to report on this year’s program. Due to a family move, this will

JB Carroll 29 Apr 2025

College Awards at Awards Night 2025

College Awards at Awards Night 2025

FINAL REPORT OF THE COLLEGE AWARDS SUBCOMMITTEE Michael A. Hauser, Chair [accordion] [acc_item title="The Winners" id="College Award Winner"] The College Awards Subcommittee recognizes college students who have shown outstanding achievement in their chemistry curricula. Outstanding Junior Chemistry Awards were presented to students attending

JB Carroll 23 Apr 2025

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