Ted Gast contributed article for IYC2011 Chemistry for Life project

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,

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

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