Indicator Submission Deadline for September issue
2025-08-16 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | NY
Please submit all articles / seminar announcements / event announcements to be published in The Indicator.

Hudson Valley Science Cafe
2025-08-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Temple Hill Tavern and Catering (Party Room), 171 Temple Hill Road (Route 300), Vails Gate, New York
Hudson Valley Science Cafe to feature Dr. Rolande Hodel, President and Founder of AIDSfreeAFRICA, speaking on her advocacy for local drug production in sub-Saharan Africa.
Please RSVP to tobyrossman@yahoo.com and RRhodel@aol.com by Monday August 25th.

Board of Directors Meeting
2025-09-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual
The Board of Directors invites all members to join them at this virtual Board Meeting.
Please RSVP to Bernadette Taylor to receive the Zoom link.

Electrochemical Approaches for High-Resolution Neurotransmitter Detection in vivo
2025-09-11 18:30 - 20:00 | St. John’s University, 8000 Utopia Parkway, Queens, NY, 11439, United States
Join the Long Island Subsection on Thursday, September 11th for a hybrid seminar exploring time resolved electrochemical detection of dopamine signalling in vivo. Professor Jaqueline Keighron, (New York Institute of Technology) will discuss neurotransmitter dynamics, vesicle mobilization, and the impact of psychostimulants.
Date: September 11, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM
Place: Online via Zoom and
In person at
St. John’s University
D’Angelo Center Ballroom (4th Floor)
Gateway Center, Room 110
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Indicator Submission Deadline for October issue
2025-09-16 08:00 - 17:00 | NY
Please submit advertisements, event announcements, meeting reports and jobs for publication in The Indicator.

The Chemistry of Tattoos
2025-09-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
Join the Westchester Chemical Society for an informative hybrid seminar exploring the chemistry of tattoos. Professor Geeta Govindarajoo of Rutgers University will discuss adornment as a form of human expression and the chemical inks involved.

Download flyer here
Click here for Zoom link
In person at
Westchester Community College
75 Grasslands Road
Valhalla, NY 10595
Gateway Center, Room 110

Indicator submission deadline for November issue
2025-10-16 00:00 - 23:59 | NY
Please submit advertisements, job listings, event announcements, meeting reports and seminar announcements for the November issue of The Indicator.

AIE Materials – Using Phenazine Derivatives
2025-10-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Fairleigh Dickinson University, Dickinson Hall, Room 4468, Teaneck, NJ, 07666, United States
Join the Hudson-Bergen Chemical Society at a lecture celebrating National Chemistry Week 2025. Viktorjia Miseljic, a PhD candidate at Wesleyan University, will present her research on the materials science utility of conjugated organic compounds.

This event is FREE, but please RSVP to Dr. Mihaela Leonida or Dr. Ish Kumar by October 5, 2025

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Adventures in Photochemistry
2025-10-16 18:30 - 20:00 | St. John’s University, 8000 Utopia Parkway, Queens, NY, 11439, United States
Join the Long Island Subsection on Thursday, October 16th for a hybrid seminar entitled ‘Adventures in Photochemistry’. Professor Matthew Y. Sfeir (CUNY Advanced Science Research Center) will discuss combining light harvesting systems with dielectric photonic devices to address technological issues with artificial photosynthesis, solar cells and solid-state lighting.
Date: October 16, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM
Place: Online via Zoom and
In person at
St. John’s University
D’Angelo Center Ballroom (4th Floor)
Gateway Center, Room 110
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2025 National Chemistry Week Celebration at the New York Hall of Science
2025-10-19 10:00 - 16:00 | New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Corona, NY, 11368, United States
Join the New York ACS and the New York Hall of Science in celebrating National Chemistry Week 2025.
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Finance Committee Meeting
2025-10-20 18:30 - 20:00 | NY
The annual Finance Committee Meeting of the New York ACS will take place virtually on Monday, October 20th at 6:30PM.
Click here for the Zoom link.
Meeting ID: 912 7248 8904
Password: [REDACTED]

Board of Directors Meeting
2025-11-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Pace University, 1 Pace Plaza, New York, NY, United States
The Board of Directors invites all members to join them at this hybrid Board Meeting.
Please RSVP to Bernadette Taylor to receive the Zoom link.

Frances S. Sterrett Environmental Chemistry Symposium
2025-11-08 09:00 - 15:00 | Hofstra University, Department of Chemistry, Hempsted, NY, 11549, United States
The Frances S. Sterrett Environmental Chemistry Symposium is dedicated to presenting the public with up-to-date, factual scientific information on environmental topics. The symposium is organized by members of the Long Island Subsection of the American Chemical Society (LIACS) and cosponsored by the New York Section of the American Chemical Society (NYACS); This event is made possible with the support of Hofstra University’s Chemistry Department, ACS Senior Chemists Committee and Shimadzu Scientific Instruments. We invite you to join us and gain invaluable insights from field experts as they shed light on the pervasive issue of PAFS contamination; and explore the latest advancements in assessment methods, regulatory policies, and mitigation strategies to tackle this pressing environmental challenge.

New York ACS College Teaching Awards: Nomination Deadline
2025-11-15 00:00 - 23:59 | NY
The New York ACS invites all members to nominate worthy colleagues for one of five outstanding
college chemistry teaching awards honoring the dedication of college faculty in training the
next generation of chemistry professionals. These awards are presented annually to
recognize highly effective teaching and inspirational leadership by chemistry faculty within the
New York Section.
The deadline is November 15, 2025. The five award categories are:

Outstanding Adjunct (Part-Time) Teaching Award
Outstanding Full-Time Lecturer and Instructional Faculty Teaching Award
Outstanding Chemistry Faculty Teaching Award Division: Two-Year College
Outstanding Chemistry Faculty Teaching Award Division: Four-Year
Undergraduate College and University
Outstanding Chemistry Faculty Teaching Award Division: Four-Year University
with Graduate School

These awards will be presented to the winners at the ACS New York Sectionwide Conference on
January 24, 2026. The winners will be presented a plaque and a one-year membership to the
American Chemical Society. Nominations remain on file for 3 years.

Indicator submission deadline for December issue
2025-11-16 08:00 - 17:00 | NY
Deadline for submission of materials for the December 2025 issue of The Indicator

Innovation in a Fast-Paced Industry
2025-11-20 15:25 - 16:25 | Pace University, 1 Pace Plaza, New York, NY, United States
The MetroWomen Chemists Committee invites you to an informative seminar by Stacey House, Global Vice President AGILE BEAUTY & INNOVATION at Coty, where she will discuss supporting innovation with speed and purposes to stay at the forefront of trends.

Date: November 20, 2025
Time: 3:25PM – 4:25PM
Place: Hybrid
Pace University
One Pace Plaza
New York, NY 10027
and via Zoom

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High School Research Symposium
2025-11-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join the New York ACS and Southern California ACS in welcoming young researchers to the scientific community.
This virtual event celebrates excellence in STEM research.
Please register for the zoom link.
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2nd Annual Chemistry of YOGa Event
2025-11-23 10:00 - 15:00 | Pace University, 1 Pace Plaza, New York, NY, United States
Join us in this fun, healthy, and educational event, where we
come together and celebrate our life energy! Yoga is more than
twisting and turning – it is the awareness of the breath,
concentration, meditation, a look within. The chemistry of
39Y8O31Ga techniques to be discussed include: asana (postures),
pranayama (breathing), and meditation (dhyana). Presentations
will discuss how the yoga practice affects the brain and blood
flow. The day’s bliss will begin with a beginner asana practice,
pranayama, and sound healing by certified yoga instructors.
Following the practice and talks, there will be lunch, snacks, and
a healthy smoothie bar. Come breathe, flow, and smile with us.
The event is free and open to all, but everyone must register (including children)
Register here for FREE
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Solid-State Modeling in Drug Development: Predicting Risks, Mitigating Threats and Unlocking Opportunities
2025-12-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Virtual
Join the Westchester Chemical Society for an informative virtual seminar on using solid-state modeling to enhance drug development processes. Dr. Luca Iuzzolino, Merck & Co., will discuss how to achieve the optimal balance between various physical properties for active pharmaceutical ingredients.

Date: December 4, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Place: Online via Zoom
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History and Chemistry of Lead
2025-12-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Nassau Community College, CCB Building Room 252, 1 Education Drive, Garden City, NY, 11530, United States
Join the Long Island Subsection for thier Holiday Party featuring a keynote lecture entitled “History and Chemistry of Lead” presented by Dr. Paris Svoronos.
Register here
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Westchester Distinguished Scientists Award: Nomination Deadline
2025-12-15 00:00 - 23:59 | NY
The Westchester Chemical Society is now accepting nominations for the “WCS Distinguished
Scientist Award 2026”. Scientists who live or work in Westchester or the Bronx qualify.
Nominees can be from private companies or educational institutions or government. The
awardee is expected to attend the Awards Dinner (April/May time-frame) and to present
aspects of his or her work. Self-nominations are acceptable. Nominations are carried over for 3
years from previous years. New and possibly updated nominations should be submitted.
Please send a cover letter stating why your nominee should receive the award along with the
nominee’s resume by December 15, 2025 to Dr. Peter Corfield at pcorfield@fordham.edu. The
list of Westchester Distinguished Scientists is given on this webpage.

Submission deadline for the January 2026 issue of The Indicator
2025-12-16 00:00 - 23:59 | NY
Deadline for submission of articles, announcements, advertisements, job postings, and meeting reports for the January 2026 issue of The Indicator.

Sectionwide Conference
2026-01-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Iona University, 715 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY, 10804, United States
The New York ACS is proud to announce that ACS President Rigoberto Hernandez will highlight this year’s Sectionwide Conference with remarks on the 150th Anniversary of the American Chemical Society. As you can see from the agenda, the Sectionwide Conference is filled with events to honor our outgoing Chair and plan for next year’s leadership, honor our Outstanding Service Awardee, celebrate excellence in professional chemical education, honor our long-standing members and celebrate our youngest chemical researchers. We will hear Prof. Angel Marti of Rice University (pictured below, click here for bio) and present the inaugural Dr. Marie Maynard Daly Award. We hope you will find the time to join us in this year’s celebration.

Applying the Tunable Properties of LG Polymers to the Development of Long-Acting Injectables
2026-02-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Virtual
Join the Westchester Chemical Society for a technical lecture by Tom Tice, Ph.D., Senior Director Global Stategic & Technical Marketing, Evonik Nutrition & Care GmbH.
Details to follow.

Our Chemical Heritage: Its Impact On Our Daily Lives
2026-03-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, United States
The Westchester Chemical Society proudly presents Prof. Emerita Mary Virginia Orna discussing the impact of glass on society over the past two thousand years.

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A PCSK9 Vignette: from mRNA Display to Passively Permeable Macrocycles
2026-03-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Join the Long Island Subsection for a virtual lecture on lowering LDL-cholesterol via PCSK9 inhibition. Dr. Yuhua Huang (Merck & Co., Inc) will discuss her research on macrocyclic peptide binders identified using mRNA display technology.
Register here
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William H. Nichols Distinguished Symposium & Medal Presentation Ceremony
2026-04-10 13:00 - 19:00 | St. John’s University, 8000 Utopia Parkway, Queens, NY, 11439, United States
The New York ACS proudly invites all to the William H. Nichols Distinguished Symposium and Medal Presentation Ceremony being held at St. John’s University on April 10, 2026 in honor of Professor Mercouri Kanatzidis of Northwestern University, the 2026 William H. Nichols Medalist. The distinguished symposium entitled, as follows:
Frontiers in Materials Chemistry and Energy Innovation
The distinguished symposium will feature talks by the following:
Tobin J. Marks (Northwestern University)
Aditya D. Mohite (Rice University)
Ram Seshadri (University of California– Santa Barbara)
K.S. Choi (University of Wisconsin – Madison)

Experimental Approaches to Quantifying Noncovalent Interactions in Solution
2026-04-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Join the Long Island Subsection to hear Dr. Bright Emenike, US Naval Academy, discuss his work on using NMR spectroscopy to tease our the small interaction energies of noncovalent interactions.

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Register here
