News
March 11, 2025
Stephanie Proctor from The Procter & Gamble Company is the winner of The Cincinnati Section of the American Chemical Society “2025 Chemical Technologist of the Year” award
She is recognized for her exceptional contributions to the P&G Family Care division, showcasing her measurement science and chemistry expertise, dedication, and problem-solving abilities in various projects and investigations. Her remarkable achievements have been instrumental in solving complex technical and business problems in the design and manufacture of consumer products. She is also recognized for her commitment to the growth/wellbeing of her colleagues and promoting diversity.
February 25, 2025
Dr. Dominik Konkolewicz from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Miami University is the winner of The Cincinnati Section of the American Chemical Society “2025 Chemist of the Year” award
He is recognized for being a leading scholar in polymer and organic chemistry with an internationally recognized research program. His groundbreaking achievements and discoveries have significant implications across various fields, such as advanced materials, pharmaceuticals, specialized coatings, and cutting-edge electronics, offering promising avenues for scientific progress and technological advancements. He is also recognized for his dedicated service to the polymer science and STEM communities, mentoring of students, colleagues and promoting broad participation
February 7, 2025
Call for Nominations: 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) chemistry Excellence Award
Nominations are due by May 30, 2025
Chemistry students who receive score of 5 at AP chemistry exam and their nominating teachers will be entered to a raffle to win a cash award depending on the number of submissions. We will select 3-4 winners this year. AP chemistry teachers can nominate their students who received score of 5 once the AP exam scores are announced. If selected both student and nominating teacher will receive a cash award.
To submit a nomination, email Dilnoza Amirkulova at amirkulova.d@pg.com
February 7, 2025
ACS 56th Annual Central Regional Meeting (CERM)
Will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio in 2026
Dr. Peter Koenig (P&G) and Prof. Yujie Sun (UC) will be co-chairs of the regional meeting. Stay tuned for updates. Email Dilnoza Amirkulova at amirkulova.d@pg.com or Stephen Taylor at stephen@labsafety.org if you would like to volunteer to participate in organizing the regional meeting.
January 17, 2025
Call for Nominations: 2025 Excellence in Teaching Awards
Nominations are due by March 14, 2025
Each year the Cincinnati section recognizes outstanding local teachers with our Excellence in Teaching Awards. We are seeking teachers who make a difference in students’ lives through excellent, innovative teaching methods, who encourage students […]
January 17, 2025
Call for Nominations: 2025 Chemist and Chemical Technologist of the Year Award
Nominations are due by February 15, 2025
The Cincinnati Local Section of the American Chemical Society is requesting nominations for Chemist and Chemical Technologist of the Year Award. These awards recognize outstanding individuals who work in chemistry-related fields and have made significant contributions to chemistry related-fields, society and the community. […]
September 12, 2024
Oesper 2024: Call for Poster Submission
Submissions for the Poster Session is now being accepted. Those submitting for a poster presentation should submit the title, authors (underline presenting author) & affiliation to oespersymposium2019@gmail.com.
A confirmation e-mail will be sent to you once we receive your title information.
The Poster submission deadline is on Friday, October 18, 2024. […]
August 23, 2024
Fall Family Social Event
Spring Grove Cemetery & Wiedemann’s Brewery
Tram & walking tours: Learn about the third largest cemetery in the United States, which is recognized as a US National Historic Landmark, and the special people who are buried there.
The tour begins promptly at 2:00, so please arrive by 1:45
Tours are approximately 90 minutes long
Registration now open on our events page here: https://www.acscincy.org/events
August 16, 2024
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August 16, 2024
Save the Date! 2024 Oesper Symposium will be October 25th, 2024
University of Cincinnati
The 2024 Oesper Symposium will honor Professor & Chair Claudia Turro, Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry, The Ohio State University
Registration now open on our events page here: https://www.acscincy.org/events
August 16, 2024
ACS National Chemistry Week
Calling All CINTACS Members:
Please VOLUNTEER to join chemists across the world in celebrating National Chemistry Week 2024 from October 20-26, 2024. The theme this year is “Picture Perfect Chemistry”. […]
August 16, 2024
ACS Local Section, Memphis
The Southern Chemist Award has a distinguished history spanning over 50 years. We are proud of all the exciting science that goes on in the South and we invite you to participate in the tradition of recognizing the outstanding researchers in our region […]
April 28, 2024
2024 Procter and Gamble Soft Matter Symposium
University of Cincinnati
On May 9th, University of Cincinnati will be hosting a Symposium on soft matter science honoring the scholar research of Dr. Norm Wagner, University of Delaware. Other speakers include Dr. Matt Lynch, Procter and Gamble and Dr. Jonathan Pham, University of Cincinnati. The lectures will be followed by a reception and poster session.
April 15, 2024
Annual Student and Teacher Awards Night
Northern Kentucky University
Please join us Wednesday, May 1 from 5 to 9 PM, as we celebrate our annual Teacher and Student Award night at Northern Kentucky University. In addition to recognizing student achievement in chemistry, we will present this year's outstanding educators of the year awards and members of our section that have reached the remarkable milestones of 50, 60 and 70 years of service
January 10, 2024
Going Behind the Scenes in Scholarly Publishing
Want to know more about what happens at a scientific publisher before, during and after your manuscript is under consideration and help ACS shape the future of science publishing? Join this discussion to find out how the 80+ journals published by the American Chemical Society are supporting researchers, sharing results, and addressing global challenges, and what innovations are on the horizon.