2024 CCEW Illustrated Poem Contest
The ACS Georgia Local Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) is sponsoring an illustrated poem contest for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Contest Deadline: April 28, 2023, 11:59 PM
Download the contest flyer for more information.
Professor John A. McLean is the recipient of the 2024 Herty Medal as awarded by the Georgia Section of the American Chemical Society, recognizing outstanding work and service by a chemist in the Southeast. Dean of Graduate Education and Research and Stevenson Professor of Chemistry at Vanderbilt University, Dr. McLean also serves as the Director of the Center for Innovative Technology, which collaborates extensively both nationally and internationally in broadscale omics measurements using advanced mass spectrometry techniques. His research centers on the development and application of new technologies for ultrafast structural measurements, primarily utilizing ion mobility-mass spectrometry strategies in health and medicine. He is a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Dr. McLean is well known for distinguished service in professional societies, academe, government, and industry, and for the promotion of young scientists and advancement of diversity and inclusion in the chemical sciences.
The gold Herty medal will be presented at the 90th Herty Award Celebration in September 2024. Prof. McLean will also be a keynote speaker at the Annual Herty Medalist Undergraduate Research Symposium (HMURS).
As we advance into 2024, we’re delighted to present updates and opportunities for you to get involved with your local chemistry community. If you have questions, ideas, or events to share with the local section, please reach out!
We warmly welcome our newly elected officers for this year:
Additionally, Cheryl Trusty has been appointed to the vacant secretary position. This appointment was approved by the Executive Committee at our first quarterly business meeting of 2024.
Contribute your expertise as a judge at the fair on February 23rd, where the ACS Georgia Local Section will also present a special prize in chemistry. For volunteering details, visit the Gwinnett Regional Science Fair website. Sign up to be a judge and join others from the Local Section in celebrating the chemists of tomorrow.
Engage with the community at Piedmont Park during the ATL Science Festival on March 23rd, from 8 AM to 4 PM. Interested volunteers can reach out to tkinner@acsga.org. Shifts are available and training will be provided.
This summer, we look forward to participating in Project SEED, providing research opportunities to students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. For mentoring opportunities, email Dr. Ajay Mallia at amallia@ggc.edu.
We are honored to host the 75th SERMACS from October 23-26, 2024. This year’s theme is, “Advancing and Transforming Lives through Chemistry”. Stay informed by visiting SERMACS 2024.
SERMACS celebrates outstanding achievements with various awards. Explore these recognitions and consider nominating your peers by visiting the SERMACS Awards page.
The ACS Fellows program is currently accepting nominations to honor members’ exceptional contributions. For nomination support, contact tkinner@acsga.org.
Join us from April 21-27 for CCEW and consider leading a community event. This year’s theme is “Get a Charge out of Chemistry!”. The section offers funding support for these initiatives. Indicate your interest by February 14th via tkinner@acsga.org. Learn more about CCEW at https://www.acs.org/education/outreach/ccew/about.html
Recognize the achievements within our community by nominating colleagues for National ACS Awards. For more information, visit the National ACS Awards page.
We value your active participation and look forward to a year filled with meaningful collaboration and accomplishments.
Best regards,
Tyler Kinner
2024 Chair
Georgia Local Section, American Chemical Society
ACS Georgia Section 