Welcome!
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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
- Sid White, a member of our local Tampa Bay ACS Section, was announced as one of the 2020 ACS Fellows. Sid is recognized for the development of performance chemicals, specifically breakthrough super scratch-resistant nano composite coatings as well as leadership in protecting and advancing chemistry-based inventions. Additionally, Sid is recognized for service on CPRM and SCC and active engagement in SCHB, CHAL, BMGT, POLY, and PMSE, and Alternate Councilor for our Tampa Bay Local Section where he helped rejuvenate the section. Congratulations Sid!
- On behalf of the Tampa Bay Local Section, we would like to thank all of the hard working individulals out there who are putting their health at risk for the public every single week! We hope that all of our members are staying safe and healthy during this trying time.
- All Senior Chemist events have been postponed until further notice.
Upcoming Events
"Sticking with Chemistry" Fall Meeting: 24-Oct-2020, 1:00 pm
Come celebrate National Chemistry week with us on 24-Oct-2020 at 1:00 pm, for our virtual fall meeting that will take place via Zoom. Speaking will be Doug Lehrian, who will be speaking on the growth and on-farm processing of cacao beans, the processing of beans into chocolate, and the chocolate tempering process. Additionally, we will have an on-topic, fun, spooky experiment with Halloween candy as well as a trivia game.
Save the Date! 24-Apr-2021, 1:00 pm
The 2021 spring meeting will be held on 24-Apr-2020 at 1:00 pm. We will be celebrating Earth Week. More details to follow.
Come celebrate National Chemistry week with us on 24-Oct-2020 at 1:00 pm, for our virtual fall meeting that will take place via Zoom. Speaking will be Doug Lehrian, who will be speaking on the growth and on-farm processing of cacao beans, the processing of beans into chocolate, and the chocolate tempering process. Additionally, we will have an on-topic, fun, spooky experiment with Halloween candy as well as a trivia game.
Save the Date! 24-Apr-2021, 1:00 pm
The 2021 spring meeting will be held on 24-Apr-2020 at 1:00 pm. We will be celebrating Earth Week. More details to follow.