Greater Houston SectionEstablished in 1917, the Section serves about 2500 members, consisting of chemists, chemical engineers and professionals in allied fields. The American Chemical Society is recognized as a world leader in fostering science education and research, and promoting public understanding of science. The Greater Houston Section of the American Chemical Society is one of 189 local ACS sections across the nation. |
Plastic Planet: Reduce, Reuse, Rethink!
Saturday, April 26, 2025 Museum Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm The Health Museum 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004 This Earth Week, the American Chemical Society is thrilled to join forces with The Health Museum for an inspiring initiative that tackles plastic pollution head-on! Get ready to explore the fascinating world of plastic use—from the tiniest microplastics that permeate our environment to the everyday items we often overlook. Together, we’ll discover innovative, eco-friendly alternatives that can truly make a difference. As part of this initiative, The Health Museum is proud to support its Reclaimed Creations exhibit, featuring jaw-dropping sculptures by the talented artist Sayaka Ganz, created entirely from discarded plastic. It's a perfect blend of art and environmental awareness that you won’t want to miss! Join us on April 26th, for a variety of engaging, hands-on activities that will deepen your understanding of the plastic life cycle and empower you to practice plastic consciousness in your daily life. Let’s take action together and make every choice count toward a greener future! This is your chance to be part of an exciting journey toward sustainability—come be inspired! Volunteers are needed for this event! For more information or to volunteer, please contact ACS-GHS organizer Hongyi Wang at hwang39@dow.com. April Seminar on Food Sustainability and Waste ReductionA heartfelt thank you to Dr. R. Yagmur Yegin, PhD. for delivering a powerful and inspiring seminar yesterday evening as part of the American Chemical Society Greater Houston Section (ACS-GHS) Seminar Series hosted at the University of St. Thomas (TX).
With around 40 attendees, Dr. Yegin’s talk on food sustainability, waste reduction, and science-driven solutions resonated deeply especially with our audience. She skillfully connected scientific innovation with real-world social issues like global hunger and environmental preservation, sparking meaningful conversations long after the session ended.
Dr. Yegin’s remarkable journey from earning her Ph.D. at Texas A&M to her postdoctoral research at MIT, makes her a true role model in STEM. Her accolades include numerous awards, patents, and publications in sustainable materials and food safety. We are incredibly grateful to have hosted her! SPE Energy Professionals Hiring Event
The Society of Petroleum Engineers – Gulf Coast Section (SPE-GCS) is pleased to inform you that it is organizing the 16th semi-annual Energy Professionals Hiring Event for professionals of energy and upstream oil & gas disciplines. The Spring 2025 Hiring Event will be held face-to-face on May 8, 2025, at the 2025 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) at NRG Park, 8400 Kirby Drive, Houston TX 77054. Thursday, May 8, 2025 NRG Park 8400 Kirby Drive Houston, TX 77054 Job seeker registration will open soon, members of the SPE, ACS-GHS, and other collaborating organizations can register closer to the event date. Employers looking to meet interested job seekers should register here. More information available on the SPE-GCS Event Page
Amiee Modic Receives James Bryant Conant Award at ACS Spring 2025 Meeting in San Diego
Congratulations to Amiee L. Modic for being named the recipient of the 2025 James Bryant Conant Award in High School Chemistry Teaching by the American Chemical Society! The purpose of this award is to recognize, encourage, and stimulate outstanding teachers of high school chemistry in the United States, its possessions or territories, at the national level. The award was presented as part of the annual National Awards ceremony at the ACS Spring 2025 Meeting in San Diego, California.
L to R: Lisa Houston, Jane Gray, Amiee Modic, Roxie Allen at the ACS Spring 2025 National Awards Reception Amiee is a chemistry teacher at Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart and an active member of the Greater Houston ACS section, serving on Education and Outreach committees (including NCW and CCEW), and promoting chemical education opportunities in the Greater Houston area and beyond. | ACS-GHS Chemistry Scholarship Examination The ACS-GHS is once again holding our annual chemistry scholarship examinations! Three scholarships will be awarded at each level (1st year and 2nd year). The awards will be $2500, $1500, and $1000 for first, second, and third places, respectively. The registration fee is $2.00/student. This fee should be given to the teacher, and the teacher will pay all their students' fees at once via PayPal. Students who are not pre-registered for the exam will be seated only if extra tests are available. Teachers may register their students using our online form. Saturday, May 3, 2025 Check-In - 9:15 am Exam - 10:00 am Science and Engineering Classroom Building University of Houston 3487 Cullen Blvd. Houston, TX 77204 Pre-registration closes April 28. Students who are not pre-registered can register on-site if there are extra tests available. Rules, eligibility requirements, and venue/parking directions Registration form for teachers with PayPal link Volunteers needed! We are looking for 6 volunteers to assist with student check-in and exam proctoring. The expected time commitment is 4.5 hours on May 3, 2025. To volunteer, please contact Ms.Obiageli Nwosu at acsghseducation@gmail.com Upcoming events
Chemists Celebrate Earth Week at Discovery Green!
ACS Greater Houston Chapter had another successful year of Chemists Celebrate Earth Week at the Discovery Green Earth Day in Downtown Houston! With a steady flow of visitors throughout the entire event, we were able to share and demonstrate information on this year's theme of glaciers and their role in creating a more sustainable world. Huge thanks to our 2025 Outreach Volunteer of the Year Kiresha (Reese) Johnson for organizing the day, and to our event volunteers for helping make this a phenomenal event! ACS-GHS Awards: Call for Nominations Recognize your peers for their outstanding scholarship and service to the ACS-GHS and our chemical community by nominating them for an award!
Direct inquiries and submit nomination packets to acs-ghs@acs-ghs.org by the specified deadline. ACS-GHS x WISEcast Podcast Collaboration
In this episode of WISEcast (debuting March 13, 2025), host Dr. Richa Chandra is flying solo while Dr. Amber Miller is off on an exciting journey—welcoming her second baby! But the show must go on, and in this episode, WISEcast is thrilled to collaborate with the American Chemical Society Greater Houston Section (ACS-GHS) to bring you a special conversation with Dr. Yegin, a Research Engineer and Sustainability Expert. Dr. Yegin offers a preview of her upcoming seminar on Food Waste and Sustainability (mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 16th!) while also diving into something just as crucial: building confidence as a woman in STEM. From navigating imposter syndrome to advocating for herself in an industrial research career, Dr. Yegin shares pivotal moments that shaped her journey. Listen in as we discuss:
Confidence doesn’t happen overnight, but it can be built—and Dr. Yegin’s story is proof of that. Email ACS-GHS with questions you have for Dr. Yegin that she can answer at her upcoming seminar! WISEcast is featured as one of the top podcasts from the 60 Best Women in STEM Podcasts by Feedspot! Checkout The Wisest Children on YouTube and see how our young scientist protégés are making science accessible and fun through some STEM activities for kids! You can connect with us on: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn or by email at thewisestwomen@gmail.com. |
