Apply Now for the Delta Science Fellowship
The Delta Science Program, in collaboration with California Sea Grant, is excited to announce another round of Delta Science Fellowships! In addition to providing funding for doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows, for the first time, this fellowship is also open to masters students. Priority topic areas include research in both the natural and social sciences. The goal of the Delta Science Fellows Program is to bring together...
Career Conference in Chemistry at UC Davis Dazzles in Its Fourth Year
by Samantha Teshima On Saturday, March 9, the Department of Chemistry at UC Davis hosted another successful career conference despite the inclement weather— neither rain, sleet, nor snow would dampen the mission of the conference or the spirits of its attendees. The Fourth Annual Career Conference in Chemistry was an event that provided chemistry majors an opportunity to learn from job recruiters and representatives about developing...
4th Annual Career Conference in Chemistry
REGISTER NOW: 4th Annual Career Conference in Chemistry Saturday, March 9, 2019 8:30a-3:00p UC Davis Student Community Center REGISTER TODAY @ https://goo.gl/forms/Ag1O3FgwqJHVqK0g2 This half-day outreach event that takes place at UC Davis, and is hosted by your peers in the Department of Chemistry. The purpose of our conference is two-fold. It is a vehicle where you can learn from recruiters or representatives about what you need to...
Science Innovation Pipeline Program Application is Live
The Science Innovation Pipeline Program (SIPP) at Sacramento City College is a mentoring and summer research program that is designed to provide low income and minority high school students with early hands-on experience to help them develop a clearer understanding of what it is like to study science. The students who are selected for this program will: Get the opportunity to be mentored on interesting chemistry research projects Get...
UC Davis Chemistry’s Career Conference in Chemistry
UC Davis Chemistry’s Career Conference in Chemistry will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2019. This half-day conference is scheduled to take place at UC Davis. The purpose of the event is two-fold. It is a vehicle where majors in Chemistry can learn from recruiters or representatives about what they need to develop when entering their post-graduate careers. It also gives invited companies or organizations the opportunity to meet...
Job Opportunities for Chemists
A postdoctoral position is available at UCSD Scripps Institution of Oceanography with the Coastal Observing Research and Development Center (CORDC) under the supervision of Dr. Sophia Merrifield. The EISPAC team, are looking for a postdoc in environmental chemistry/ecosystem modelling to join an international and trans-disciplinary project on the effects of ice stressors and pollutants on the Arctic marine cryosphere. Do you know of a...
ACS Career Day Northern California
Attend afree event in Berkeley, CA on October 20, 2018 where you’ll improve your career search by attending panel discussions, table talks, and networking activities, and sharpen your professional skills with personalized career advice. For more information, visit https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/careers/career-fair/northern-california.html
Assistant Professor, Biochemistry at UCSB
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of California, Santa Barbara announces a search for a tenure-track faculty member in biochemistry with an anticipated start date of Fall 2019 at the Assistant Professor level. Outstanding candidates with research interests in all areas of biochemistry and allied fields are invited to apply, including (but not limited to) synthetic biology, molecular systems biology,...
Career Conference in Chemistry at UC Davis Bows to a Successful Third Run
By Samantha Teshima 2018-19 Peer Advisor UC Davis Department of Chemistry On Saturday, March 10, the UC Davis’s Department of Chemistry hosted its third Career Conference in Chemistry, an event that serves as a vehicle where majors in chemistry can learn from recruiters and representatives about what they need to develop when entering their post-graduate careers. It also gave invited companies and organizations the opportunity to meet...
Save the Date 4-20: Cannabis Analytical Chemistry in California
Save the Date! On April 20th Marc Foster,Chair of the Sacramento Section of ACS, will be giving a seminar entitled “Cannabis Analytical Chemistry in California”. More information will be in the next newsletter.
Call for Proposals: California Sea Grant College Program
New Faculty: Call for Proposals 2019 Application Deadline: April 10, 2018 Special Focus Awards The California Sea Grant College Program is now soliciting full proposals for projects to begin on/after February 1, 2019. New faculty* from universities throughout California are invited to apply. California Sea Grant continues to focus on the following integrated themes (or Strategic Focus Areas): Healthy Coastal Ecosystems Sustainable...
3rd Annual Career Conference in Chemistry at UC Davis
3rd Annual Career Conference in Chemistry Saturday, March 10, 2018 8:30a-3:00p Student Community Center, UC Davis REGISTRATION OPENED ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2018 Plan to join us for this free half-day outreach event where majors in Chemistry can learn from recruiters and professional representatives about what they need to develop when entering their post-graduate careers. It also gives invited companies and organizations the...
3-year PhD Assistantship in coastal planning, policy and design to pursue research on climate and disaster visualizations
3-year PhD Assistantship in coastal planning, policy and design to pursue research on climate and disaster visualizations The University of Rhode Island (URI) Dept. of Marine Affairs (web.uri.edu/maf) is seeking a PhD student to study climate and disaster visualization techniques. URI is recognized as a leader in the US and globally in the field of coastal climate adaptation. The student will pursue the application of design theory...
Looking for Mentors: School of Engineering and Sciences
The School of Engineering and Sciences (SES) is looking for volunteers to mentor students as they prepare their science projects and senior projects, serve as judges at science fairs, and speak or sponsor a Friday lunch talk. The school is a combination middle/high school which accepts students within the Sacramento School District and is located in the Pocket area in South Sacramento. Please contact Patrick Wong at...
Agilent’s Lunch and Learn Seminar on August 02
Agilent’s Lunch and Learn Seminar will be held on Wednesday, August 02 in Sacramento, California from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. This free face-to-face symposium gives you the opportunity to network with your colleagues in the industry, stay up-to-date with the latest science & technology from Agilent, as well as chat with our specialists & application chemists about your analytical questions and concerns. Agenda 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM...
Sequoia Analytical Labs Welcomes Dr. Marc Foster
Sequoia Analytical Labs would like to welcome to its staff, Chief Scientist Dr. Marc Foster. Educated at the University of Washington, Dr. Foster is an analytical chemist of broad experience and expertise. Not only is Dr. Foster a 20-year veteran of HPLC method development and management, he is skilled in training staff and expanding laboratory practices. Accomplished in both start-up laboratories and established, larger firms, Dr....
Andrew Waterhouse’s New Book Highlighted in C&E News
Professor Andrew Waterhouse’s new book “Understanding Wine Chemistry” was highlighted in the June 12th edition of Chemical and Engineering News. Waterhouse is a Professor of Viticulture and Enology at UC Davis.
Joyce Takahashi: 60 Year Member of ACS
Joyce Nao Takahashi (a.k.a. Joyce T. Doi) has been a member of the ACS for 60 years. We are pleased to be able to honor her at our 2017 Flavors of Chemistry event. We asked Joyce to write a summary of her years with ACS: I joined the student affiliates of ACS when I was an undergraduate at UC Berkeley. Initially I was planning to be a high school science teacher, but my fascination with chemistry led me to graduate school at UCLA...
Spring Update for UC Davis Chemistry Club
By Ben Wigman The Chemistry Club at UC Davis has been busy preparing for one of its biggest events of the year, Picnic Day! This year the Educational Outreach committee and the Chemistry Club combined had nearly 50 volunteers help put together our “It’s not Magic it’s Chemistry” shows and a variety of hands-on demonstrations. In total it’s estimated that over 2,000 people attended the shows or were able to stop by the table...
Next ACS Sacramento Section ExCom Meeting
The next ACS Sacramento Section Executive Committee meeting will be 7pm on Sunday April 23rd in Davis at the SCC Davis Center. The Executive Committee plans, organizes, and sponsors events for chemists in the Sacramento region. Interested in finding out more? Contact Cindy Castronovo.