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Eastern New York
American Chemical Society local section
Our Vision
Enriching Eastern NY by connecting scientists and chemistry to the community.
Our Mission
Connecting, educating, and inspiring local chemists, students, and community by supporting innovative and inclusive activities and outreach.
Learn more about how our local section operates and each committee. Contact us to get involved or show up to an event to learn more!
The local section hosts 7-9 local section meetings and several specialty events per year. Events are open to everyone! We welcome you to join us.
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News & Events
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Learn about chemistry of fireworks!
Join us Wednesday, 9/16 at Paolo Lombardi’s Ristorante for an evening of “Chemistry of Fireworks” with Fireworks by Grucci. Register here Fireworks are a timeless summer tradition. Ever wonder what makes them so colorful? Having different shapes and sounds? Now’s your chance to ask CEO Phil Grucci and Chemist Bob Lapetrio what makes fireworks “pop”! Also in…
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Baseball, lights, action!
The ENY ACS celebrated summer with baseball, BBQ, and fireworks! It was a fun time socializing with other chemical professionals and family and friends while watching the local minor league team the Tri-City ValleyCats at Hudson Valley Community College. The fireworks were a glorious site! Learn more about fireworks at our September meeting! Details coming…
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ENY ACS under the bright lights!
This year’s summer picnic is sure to be a home run! Reserve tickets today for August 13 Join us on Thursday, 8/13 at Joseph L Bruno Stadium in Troy for a lively picnic and baseball game! Then, stick around for a fireworks show at the end of the night. Register here – members, non-members, family and friends are welcome! Tickets for…
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Empowering Women in Organic Chemistry (EWOC)
Calling all women in organic chemistry! Empowering Women in Organic Chemistry (EWOC) was founded by a group of organic chemists and others who support women in science as an opportunity to recognize, identify and retain women in the field of organic chemistry, regardless of gender or any other protected characteristic. EWOC has a chapter covering…
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June is trivia time!
Join the ENYACS at Wolf Hollow Brewing for trivia night on Thursday the 18th! Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided by the section. A food truck will also be available to purchase food. The fun starts at 6 PM! Trivia NightWolf Hollow Brewing 6882 Amsterdam Rd., Schenectady, NYJune 18th, 6:00 PM