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• 2026 ACS-GHS Chemistry Scholarship Examination

  • When
    25 Apr 2026
  •  
    9:15 AM
  • Location
    Science and Engineering Classroom Building, University of Houston

  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, April 25, 2026

  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 extended to April 22nd. Students who are not pre-registered can register on-site if there are extra tests available. Contact Ms. Obiageli Nwosu at acsghseducation@gmail.com for more information.

  Rules, eligibility requirements, and venue/parking directions

  Registration form for teachers with PayPal link

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  Volunteer Exam Proctors Needed to Support High School Chemistry Students
  

  We are looking for volunteers to assist with student check-in and exam proctoring. The event is expected to last 4.5 hours; we ask volunteers to commit to a minimum of 2 hours within this time.

  Share your love of chemistry with the next generation, and watch them climb to new heights - we know they would appreciate your support.
  

  To volunteer, please contact Ms. Obiageli Nwosu at acsghseducation@gmail.com.

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• Chemists Celebrate Earth Day Celebration at Discovery Green

  • When
    25 Apr 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St., Houston, TX

  Celebrating Earth Day at Discovery Green!
  

  
  

  Join the Greater Houston Section of the American Chemical Society for a free Chemists Celebrate Earth Week event as part of the 2026 Green Mountain Energy Earth Day at Discovery Green. Learn about this year’s theme, Into the Woods with Chemistry, with exciting hands-on activities as we highlight the essential role of trees and forests in building a sustainable world.

  Saturday, April 25, 2026

  12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  Discovery Green - Jones Lawn

  1500 McKinney St.

  Houston, TX
  

  We need volunteers to help staff the booth. Interested parties should contact us at acs-ghs@acs-ghs.org with their name, phone number and indicate how much time they can commit to the booth.

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• Lab to Life: Chemistry Careers in Action

  • When
    29 Apr 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom Meeting

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  Lab to Life: Chemistry Careers in Action

  Not sure what comes after your chemistry degree? You’re not alone, and we’ve got you covered.

  Join the ACS-GHS Younger Chemists Committee (YCC) for an interactive virtual event designed to help you explore real-world chemistry careers. Hear directly from professionals working across industry, academia, and beyond as they share how they turned their chemistry background into exciting and impactful careers.

  Wednesday, April 29, 2026

  6:00 - 8:00 pm

  Via Zoom

  Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants by email.

  Program Schedule:

  6:00 – 6:45 pm: Individual Speaker Presentations

  6:45 – 7:00 pm: Transition / Break

  7:00 – 7:30 pm: Panel Discussion

  7:30 – 8:00 pm: Q&A with Students

  Download the event poster and Panelist bios

  Panelists/Speakers:

  Mario Bagnoli - Bakelite Synthetics

  Valerie Moore - Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton LLP

  Caol Huff - ExxonMobil

  Olbelina Ulloa - University of St. Thomas

  Joseph G. Duff - Celanese

  Who Should Attend:

  • Students (community college, undergraduate, or graduate)
  • Early-career chemists
  • Anyone curious about career options in chemistry

  What to Expect:

  • Real stories from chemists in different career paths
  • A panel discussion highlighting diverse opportunities in the field
  • Live Q&A where you can ask your questions directly

  What You’ll Gain:

  • Insight into different career pathways in chemistry
  • Tips on how to prepare for your future (skills, school, opportunities)
  • Motivation to take the next step in your journey
  • A chance to build connections with professionals in the field

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• Nomination Deadline - GHS High School Chemistry Teaching Award

  • When
    01 May 2026

  Call for Nominations - Award for Excellence in HS Chemistry Teaching

  Do you know a high school chemistry student with an amazing chemistry teacher? Does this student have fond memories of a particular lab, demonstration, or experience that makes them smile? If so, encourage them to nominate their chemistry teacher for the ACS Greater Houston Section’s Award for Excellence in High School Chemistry Teaching!

  Learn more about the award and the nomination process on our awards page
  

  Please direct all inquiries and submit all nomination packets to acs-ghs@acs-ghs.org. Nomination deadline is May 1, 2026.

  Share this flyer with high school chemistry students!

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• Deadline: Priscilla Carney Jones Scholarship

  • When
    01 May 2026

  2026 Priscilla Carney Jones Scholarship

  The Priscilla Carney Jones Scholarship provides scholarships for female undergraduate majors in chemistry or related disciplines who are beginning their junior or senior years of study.

  To learn more about the scholarship and eligibility criteria, please visit the WCC website at WCC - Priscilla Carney Jones Scholarship.

  The deadline for submissions is Friday, May 1, 2026.

  
  

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• Spring 2026 SPE Energy Professionals Hiring Event

  • When
    07 May 2026
  • Location
    NRG Park

  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 17th semi-annual Energy Professionals Hiring Event for professionals of energy and upstream oil & gas disciplines. The Spring 2026 Hiring Event will be held face-to-face on May 7, 2026, at the 2026 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) at NRG Park in Houston.

  Thursday, May 7, 2026

  The NRG Park

  3 NRG Parkway

  Houston, TX

  Job seeker registration will open in April, 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
  

  • It provides job seekers with opportunities to meet with energy industry hiring companies in upstream, midstream oil and gas, & renewables.

  • It provides employers a platform to meet and engage with experienced energy professionals, discuss career opportunities, and network.

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• Deadline: WCC 2027 Pfizer Emergent Leader Award

  • When
    15 May 2026

  WCC 2027 Pfizer Emergent Leader Award

  
  

  The ACS Women Chemists Committee (WCC)/Pfizer Emergent Leader Award will sponsor eight graduate student or post-doctoral researchers to present at an award symposium during the ACS Spring 2027 Meeting in New Orleans, LA. Awardees will receive a $1,500 travel stipend to cover expenses for the meeting. They will be invited to participate in networking activities with Pfizer and WCC at the Awards Symposium Reception, the WCC Luncheon featuring the 2027 Garvan-Olin Medalist, and the Just Cocktails Reception.

  For more information on the award, please visit www.acswcc.org or send an email to WCC@acs.org.

  The deadline for submissions is Friday, May 15, 2026.

  Apply today!

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• ACS-GHS Monthly Board Meeting

  • When
    18 May 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  ACS-GHS Monthly Board Meeting

  ACS-GHS executive board meetings are scheduled on the third Monday of every month and are open to any members of the ACS-GHS that wish to attend.

  Monday, May 18, 2026

  Zoom

  6:30 - 7:30 pm

  Members are welcome to participate in the meeting. Please register for the meeting to receive the Zoom meeting link, or email acs-ghs@acs-ghs.org prior to the scheduled meeting date to be added to the meeting invitation.

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• ACS-GHS Monthly Board Meeting

  • When
    15 Jun 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  ACS-GHS Monthly Board Meeting

  ACS-GHS executive board meetings are scheduled on the third Monday of every month and are open to any members of the ACS-GHS that wish to attend.

  Monday, June 15, 2026

  Zoom

  6:30 - 7:30 pm

  Members are welcome to participate in the meeting. Please register for the meeting to receive the Zoom meeting link, or email acs-ghs@acs-ghs.org prior to the scheduled meeting date to be added to the meeting invitation.

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• ACS-GHS Monthly Board Meeting

  • When
    20 Jul 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  ACS-GHS Monthly Board Meeting

  ACS-GHS executive board meetings are scheduled on the third Monday of every month and are open to any members of the ACS-GHS that wish to attend.

  Monday, July 20, 2026

  Zoom

  6:30 - 7:30 pm

  Members are welcome to participate in the meeting. Please register for the meeting to receive the Zoom meeting link, or email acs-ghs@acs-ghs.org prior to the scheduled meeting date to be added to the meeting invitation.

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• ACS-GHS Monthly Board Meeting

  • When
    17 Aug 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  ACS-GHS Monthly Board Meeting

  ACS-GHS executive board meetings are scheduled on the third Monday of every month and are open to any members of the ACS-GHS that wish to attend.

  Monday, August 17, 2026

  Zoom

  6:30 - 7:30 pm

  Members are welcome to participate in the meeting. Please register for the meeting to receive the Zoom meeting link, or email acs-ghs@acs-ghs.org prior to the scheduled meeting date to be added to the meeting invitation.

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• ACS 2026 Fall Meeting

  • Start
    23 Aug 2026
  • End
    27 Aug 2026
  • Location
    Chicago, IL

  ACS Fall Meeting 2026

  August 23 - 27, 2026

  Chicago, IL

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• ACS-GHS Monthly Board Meeting

  • When
    21 Sep 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  ACS-GHS Monthly Board Meeting

  ACS-GHS executive board meetings are scheduled on the third Monday of every month and are open to any members of the ACS-GHS that wish to attend.

  Monday, September 21, 2026

  Zoom

  6:30 - 7:30 pm

  Members are welcome to participate in the meeting. Please register for the meeting to receive the Zoom meeting link, or email acs-ghs@acs-ghs.org prior to the scheduled meeting date to be added to the meeting invitation.

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• National Chemistry Week 2026

  • Start
    18 Oct 2026
  • End
    24 Oct 2026

  National Chemistry Week 2026

  
  

  October 18 - 24, 2026
  Topic: Construction
  Theme: Chemistry Under Construction

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• ACS-GHS Monthly Board Meeting

  • When
    19 Oct 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  ACS-GHS Monthly Board Meeting

  ACS-GHS executive board meetings are scheduled on the third Monday of every month and are open to any members of the ACS-GHS that wish to attend.

  Monday, October 19, 2026

  Zoom

  6:30 - 7:30 pm

  Members are welcome to participate in the meeting. Please register for the meeting to receive the Zoom meeting link, or email acs-ghs@acs-ghs.org prior to the scheduled meeting date to be added to the meeting invitation.

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• ACS Southwest Regional Meeting (SWRM 2026)

  • Start
    16 Nov 2026
  • End
    19 Nov 2026
  • Location
    Fort Worth, Texas, USA

  ACS Southwest Regional Meeting (SWRM) 2026

  
  

  The Dallas-Fort Worth Section of the ACS is excited to host SWRM 2026 in Forth Worth, Texas. Stay tuned for more details to come!

  November 16 - 19, 2026

  Fort Worth, Texas

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• ACS-GHS Monthly Board Meeting

  • When
    16 Nov 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  ACS-GHS Monthly Board Meeting

  ACS-GHS executive board meetings are scheduled on the third Monday of every month and are open to any members of the ACS-GHS that wish to attend.

  Monday, November 16, 2026

  Zoom

  6:30 - 7:30 pm

  Members are welcome to participate in the meeting. Please register for the meeting to receive the Zoom meeting link, or email acs-ghs@acs-ghs.org prior to the scheduled meeting date to be added to the meeting invitation.

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