Are you 35 and under or are currently enrolled as a student? Are you looking to make connections with your peers in the local community? Are you looking for ways to get more involved in ACS? Join us for the Younger Chemist Committee call-out and learn more!
We will have our first virtual committee call-out meeting February 18th, 2021 at 7pm (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
From the book “Gone with the Gin” by Tim Federle we bring you “Boozy and the Beast”
Ingredients: Hibiscus tea
1 tsp shredded coconut
1.5 oz light rum
1 oz coconut water
3/4 oz simple syrup
1/2 oz lemon juice
Directions: – Steep the tea and coconut in a teapot for 10 min and strain 3 oz into a teacup.
– Pour the rum and coconut water, simple syrup, and lemon juice into a shaker and dry shake.
– Add to the teacup and garnish with a hibiscus petal
It’s that time of year again!
This is a call to students and ACS members to submit your abstract for The Think Like a Molecular poster session. The deadline to submit your abstract is March 5 and a link can be found below. https://forms.gle/
This year, The Indiana local section is partnering with IU for their bicentennial Beyond Borders Event. By submitting your abstract you will also have access to the Beyond Borders symposium, a legacy project of the IU Bicentennial. The event will be held on April 9-10, 2021 and will draw on Indiana University’s over 200 years of leadership in higher education and research by bringing the state’s academic associations together virtually. The symposium will serve as the host of annual meetings for 13 state academic organizations and will provide an online venue for scholars, researchers, students, and professionals to discuss ideas, collaborate, and share their work with others.
There are three opportunities to present this year,
Think Like a Molecule Poster Session April 10, 10:30am-3 pm
2021 ACS Indiana Selected Graduate Student Symposium (Selected Oral Presentations) April 9, 10:30am-12:30 pm
IU200 Multidisciplinary Poster Presentations April 9, 5 – 6:30 pm
Even though the sessions are virtual, you will be presenting and answering questions LIVE for one hour of the time designated for the session. The Think Like a Molecule presentations will be followed by our keynote address from Haley Keith, Co-founder and CEO of MITO Materials, and awards ceremony (there will be CASH prizes – GRAND PRIZE = $500)
For the IU200 Multidisciplinary Poster Presentations April 9, 5 – 6:30 pm, presenters were also be required to be present on zoom during this time to present/answer questions.
Below is the link to register for the IU Beyond Borders Event. When you are registering, scroll down the page to the list of societies and select: ” Indiana Local Section of the American Chemical Society”, you will be redirected to a website to register (Free)
https://bbias.iu.edu/
Finally, join us at the ACS Indiana (virtual) Open House on the Whova platform for a great network event and opportunities to learn more about your local society!
If you have any questions on the IU Beyond Borders event, please feel free to reach out to ACS Indiana contact: Frédérique Deiss, fdeiss@iupui.edu.
For questions on the Think Like a Molecule Poster Session, please reach out to Meghan McLeod, mmcleod@hrglab.com or Sara Dille, sdille414@gmail.com
Thank you and we hope to see you in April!
The Think Like a Molecule Organizing Committee
“Summer is here, let’s cool off a bit!” Join the Young Chemists Committee for a fun in-person networking session.
Have you thought about what goes on behind the beer-making process? This is your chance to hear from a chemist the details of what goes on behind the scenes to turn grains into beer. Brian Mathes will be giving an exciting talk about the chemistry of beer. No chemistry knowledge is required!
If you are a chemist, we would also like to invite you to join us for a networking opportunity. We will be hosting a mentorship program pairing with industry and academic professionals. Students and chemists (over 21) of all levels are welcome to join!
If you are already a member of the ACS Indiana Local Section Mentorship Program and attend the event with your mentor/mentee, you will be reimbursed.
The tickets include 5 tastings, 2 beverages, and small bar bites!
See you at #ChemsitryofBeer2021.