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WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Now is the time to nominate someone to serve as a 2014 ACS-GHS executive board member. If you, a friend or colleague is interested in promoting chemistry and science, please let us know by completing the attached Nomination form and sending it to acs-ghs@acs-ghs.org. ACS-GHS can use your expertise and skills within the following roles: chair-elect, councilor, and director. A description of each role is listed on the ACS-GHS website located at http://www.acs-ghs.org.
Councilor's Report - Spring 2013
Councilor Talking Points are provided from the recent couniclor meeting at the Society's national meeting held April 5 - 11th in New Orleans, Louisiana. Contact any ACS-GHS councilor for more information or questions about the information provided in councilor talking points.
Contribute to the ACS-GHS Newsletter!
Send us information about local science and chemistry-related events, new job opportunities, career fairs and networking events to acs-ghs@acs-ghs.org. Let us know about your research achievements! We want to hear from you!
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ACS-GHS Announcements
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ACS Happy Hours on Friday , May 17th!
Everyone is invited to join us for happy hour with special out of town guest Professor James Morken. No need to rsvp, just show up to network, drink (cash bar), and talk some chemistry. We are looking to seeing you on Friday May 17th, at 5:00 - 7:00 pm at CHA Champagne and Wine Bar, 810 Waugh (extra parking by the Jack in the Box). Any questions, contact Catherine cafaler@gmail.com.
"Everything You Wanted to Know About Tea"- May 29th, 2013
 ACS-GHS will host a science cafe featuring "Everything You Wanted to Know About Tea" on Wednesday, May 29, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Path of Tea, located at 2340 W. Alabama Street, Houston, Texas 77098. Space is limited to 25. The initial cost to attend will be $10.00 per person but will be refunded to you at the event. For more information please check the link or contact: Mamie Moy (mmoy@central.uh.edu). Please mail fees to:ACS-GHS; P.O. Box 66181; Houston, Texas 77266-66181 by May 27, 2013.
Younger Chemist Award - Call for Nominations by May 31st!
 Do you know an Outstanding younger chemist? The YCC award provides recognition for meritorious contributions to the welfare and distinction of the Section, as demonstrated by contributions to education, research, Sectional service or community service for members 35 years of age or younger. Nominations close on May 31. Please see the Awards section of our website or contact us at kspilker@chevron.com for details.
 Do you know an Outstanding Teacher at a Two Year College? Nominations for the Outstanding Teacher at a Two Year College Award provides recognition for meritorious contributions to the welfare and distinction of the Section, as demonstrated by contributions to education at a Two Year College, research, Sectional service and community service. Nominations close on May 31st. Please see the Awards section of our website or contact us at kspilker@chevron.com for details.nd/or division meetings and become further involved in its projects.
ACS GREATER HOUSTON LOCAL SECTION AWARD!
Call for nominations!
ACS-GHS Local Section Award was established in 1969 to provide recognition for meritorious contributions to the welfare and distinction of the Section, as demonstrated by contributions to education, research, Sectional service or community service. To be eligible a nominee must be an ACS member who resides within the Section. Contributions recognized by the award must have been performed while the recipient was a resident of the Section area. Requirements. A complete application includes:A nomination letter, not exceeding two pages; Two seconding letters - each containing information which is significantly different from each other and the nominating letter; Nominee's Resume/Curriculum Vitae. For more information, go to Link.
Applications Now Being Accepted:
2013 NSF Student Travel Scholarships!
 The ACS Green Chemistry Institute®, through a generous grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), is making available scholarship opportunities for students to attend the 17th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference (GC&E) in Washington, DC, June 18-20, 2013 and the GC&E Student Workshop on Monday, June 17, 2013. Applications are due on May 20, 2013 by 5:00 p.m. EDT. Take advantage of this opportunity to enhance your understanding of sustainable and green chemistry and engineering! For application instructions and further details, see: 2013 NSF Student Travel Scholarships
50 and 60 Year ACS Member Recognition!
Our section members who have held membership in ACS for 50 and 60 years are recognized annually at the ACS-GHS fall awards dinner The ACS-GHS expresses our sincere appreciation for your continued service and support. Congratulations to 2013 ACS 50 and 60 year members!
50 Year Members 60 Year Members
Dr. Theodore Helfgott Mr. Joseph F. Jennings
Dr. Ralph B. Arlinghaus Mr. John B. Sewell
Dr. Choo Giam Ms. Barbara J. Franklin
Mr. James J. O'Malley Mr. Eugene Wittner
Dr. Cline A. Tincher Mr. Austin M. Thornton
Mr. Everett K. Gibson Mr. Richard M. Bartley
Dr. Kenneth W. Pober Mr. Stewart O'Dell
Dr. Richard H. Graves
Dr. Edward R. Freiter
Mr. Stephen J. Yeretsky
Dr. Lionel A. Garner
Mr. Donald R. Schlotterbeck
Dr. Danny D. Caudle
Mr. Leo R. Aalund
Mr. Robert N. Foote
Save the Date- October 5th!
Race for the Cure
All runners, aspiring runners and walkers are welcome to join the ACS-GHS team to run the Race for the Cure on October 5th. The point is for us to get together and have some fun. No pressure to run fast and no pressure to fundraise - but please try, it's for cancer research! To join our team, go to http://www.komen-houston.org/. Under Register, click "join a team" then search for American Chemical Society. Any questions, please contact Catherine Faler cafaler@gmail.com. If you are unable to run with us, please consider making a donation or joining the runners at the after-party (TBA).
Worskhops and Seminars
FluoroFest Workshop - May 21-22, 2013
Join us for FluoroFest, a workshop dedicated to Fluorescence techniques. FluoroFest is a global series of workshops designed to give both fluorescence researchers and the growing number of fluorescence users a forum to hear internationally renowned experts in the field share their deep insight on topics of current interest; present and exchange ideas on your own work and discuss future directions in the fields of biomedical research, nanotechnology, and materials science; and experience the state-of-the-art in fluorescence instrumentation with hands-on sessions. For more information check the Link.
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The ACS International Center
The ACS International Center is a scientific resource connecting opportunity seekers with opportunity providers. The information contained offers a comprehensive list of available scholarships, grants, internships, and other opportunities to bolster your international experience, accessed either by Host Country destination or eligible Experience Level. For more information visit ACS portal
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You must be a member of ACS &
the Greater Houston section to register.
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Check out the new ACS ScienceBytes podcasts on this site under Education!
It's the 25th anniversary of National Chemistry Week (NCW)! To celebrate, we've got two new videos to kick off this year's NCW right.
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