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The Tampa Bay Section of the American Chemical Society (section # 406) was established in 1994. We promote public awareness of chemistry by being involved in outreach programs in our community and work with students to encourage an interest in the chemical science arena.
Our membership is encompasses the Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, Manatee and Sarasota counties with 700+ members. The American Chemical Society (ACS) is one of the largest professional organizations that represent the chemical industry. The ACS supports 160,000+ members globally, publishing its weekly C&EN magazine and up-to-date scientific journals. |
Announcements
USF Raymond N. Castle Conference
The University of South Florida Department of Chemistry is hosting its 23rd annual Castle Conference on April 26th, 2025 to showcase undergraduate and graduate student research in all areas of chemistry. Student abstract submission deadline is March 15, 2025 and judges are needed! This is a free conference and it is also a fantastic opportunity to develop skills in oral and poster presentations and network with other chemists. Prof. Thuc-Quyen Nguyen from the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), will join as the Plenary Speaker for this year's Castle Conference. This event is open to all; encourage your colleagues and students from all surrounding universities to submit their abstract today! ACS Tampa Bay section will be sponsoring lunch for the conference, so come out and enjoy a fun day full of chemistry, eating, prizes, and more for free!
If you or anyone you know is interested in presenting or judging student work, apply and register online using the following link or QR code: https://castleconf.org/
Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.
Southeastern and Southwestern Joint Meeting 2025
Scheduled to take place Oct 26-29, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, this years Southeastern Regional Meeting for the American Chemical Society (SERMACS) will provide new and innovative opportunities for attendees to engage and collaborate with graduate and undergraduate students, potential members for the Tampa Bay Local Section, and other professionals in academia, industry, and government. SERMACS 2025 will be the first time this annual meeting has returned to Florida in nearly 30 years. Additionally, this year's meeting is in collaboration with the Southwest Regional Meeting (SWRM) for a more widespread impact. This is a premiere opportunity for chemists, scientists, and students to provide real engagement and scientific discussion and exchange in our southeast region.
Our Tampa Bay ACS Local Section will be sponsoring this conference. We will have ACS Tampa Bay Executive Committee Members in attendance and our local section will be participating in the Steering committee. Our local section will also head an exhibition space so keep an eye out for our booth and acquire some amazing Tampa Bay ACS tote bags and buttons made by your very own local section executive committee members!
We've had a wonderful time in the past attending this conference as members of the Tampa Bay Local Section and we encourage you to consider being a part of this exciting opportunity in the coming year! Registration details are coming soon and for the latest information, visit their 2025 conference website: https://www.sermacs2025.org/.
The University of South Florida Department of Chemistry is hosting its 23rd annual Castle Conference on April 26th, 2025 to showcase undergraduate and graduate student research in all areas of chemistry. Student abstract submission deadline is March 15, 2025 and judges are needed! This is a free conference and it is also a fantastic opportunity to develop skills in oral and poster presentations and network with other chemists. Prof. Thuc-Quyen Nguyen from the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), will join as the Plenary Speaker for this year's Castle Conference. This event is open to all; encourage your colleagues and students from all surrounding universities to submit their abstract today! ACS Tampa Bay section will be sponsoring lunch for the conference, so come out and enjoy a fun day full of chemistry, eating, prizes, and more for free!
If you or anyone you know is interested in presenting or judging student work, apply and register online using the following link or QR code: https://castleconf.org/
Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.
Southeastern and Southwestern Joint Meeting 2025
Scheduled to take place Oct 26-29, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, this years Southeastern Regional Meeting for the American Chemical Society (SERMACS) will provide new and innovative opportunities for attendees to engage and collaborate with graduate and undergraduate students, potential members for the Tampa Bay Local Section, and other professionals in academia, industry, and government. SERMACS 2025 will be the first time this annual meeting has returned to Florida in nearly 30 years. Additionally, this year's meeting is in collaboration with the Southwest Regional Meeting (SWRM) for a more widespread impact. This is a premiere opportunity for chemists, scientists, and students to provide real engagement and scientific discussion and exchange in our southeast region.
Our Tampa Bay ACS Local Section will be sponsoring this conference. We will have ACS Tampa Bay Executive Committee Members in attendance and our local section will be participating in the Steering committee. Our local section will also head an exhibition space so keep an eye out for our booth and acquire some amazing Tampa Bay ACS tote bags and buttons made by your very own local section executive committee members!
We've had a wonderful time in the past attending this conference as members of the Tampa Bay Local Section and we encourage you to consider being a part of this exciting opportunity in the coming year! Registration details are coming soon and for the latest information, visit their 2025 conference website: https://www.sermacs2025.org/.
Upcoming Events
Women's Chemist Committee: Sip and Paint Social
WCC is hosting "Paint and Sip with a Chemist" at Grindhaus Brew Lab located in Clearwater, Florida on May 17th from 2-5pm. This will be a combination of a paint and sip with a virtual lecture on chemistry and paint research. We have limited spots so make sure to be one of the first 10 to sign up! Please RSVP using the QR code in the flyer or clicking the following link: Sign Up Form
WCC is hosting "Paint and Sip with a Chemist" at Grindhaus Brew Lab located in Clearwater, Florida on May 17th from 2-5pm. This will be a combination of a paint and sip with a virtual lecture on chemistry and paint research. We have limited spots so make sure to be one of the first 10 to sign up! Please RSVP using the QR code in the flyer or clicking the following link: Sign Up Form
Contact Us!
2025 Officers
Chair and Chair-Elect, Dr. Tony Pham [email protected]
Secretary, Dr. Ushiri Kulatunga [email protected]
Treasurer, Dr. Matthew Wilson [email protected]
Councilor, Dr. Kimberly Bliss-Roche [email protected]
Councilor, Dr. Marie Bourgeois [email protected]
Alternate Councilor, Russell Odland [email protected]
Committee Chairs and Coordinators
SCC, Russell Odland [email protected]
YCC, Dr. Christian Tang [email protected]
WCC, Dr. Briana Aguila-Ames [email protected]
USNCO, Dr. Tony Pham [email protected]
CCEW, Crystal Saut [email protected]
Chair and Chair-Elect, Dr. Tony Pham [email protected]
Secretary, Dr. Ushiri Kulatunga [email protected]
Treasurer, Dr. Matthew Wilson [email protected]
Councilor, Dr. Kimberly Bliss-Roche [email protected]
Councilor, Dr. Marie Bourgeois [email protected]
Alternate Councilor, Russell Odland [email protected]
Committee Chairs and Coordinators
SCC, Russell Odland [email protected]
YCC, Dr. Christian Tang [email protected]
WCC, Dr. Briana Aguila-Ames [email protected]
USNCO, Dr. Tony Pham [email protected]
CCEW, Crystal Saut [email protected]