American Chemical Society - Orlando Local Section

03/07/2026

The ACS Orlando Section is partially sponsoring the 2025-2026 A.H. Blatt Distinguished Lecture at Florida Institute of Technology. The members of ACS Orlando Section are cordially invited to attend the lecture.

Professor John L. Wood, Robert A. Welch Distinguished Professor and Department Chair, Baylor University will be giving the lecture on “Recent Efforts in the Synthesis of Complex Natural Products”.

This hybrid event is scheduled for March 12, 2026, from 5 p.m. in Bioengineering and Sciences Building (BES), Room 141 at Florida Institute of Technology. A reception will follow in the lobby of BES immediately after lecture.

Please find the link to the Zoom meeting at https://orlandoacs.org/

01/21/2026

Student Travel Awards: ACS Spring 2026 National Meeting and Expo

Students who have an accepted abstract to present at the ACS Spring 2026 National Meeting and Expo in Atlanta, GA, are invited to apply for travel support.

For application instructions, see https://orlandoacs.org/

Applications are due by Feb. 6, 2026 at 11:59pm EST and should be emailed to the Awards Committee: Dr. Laura Sessions ([email protected])

Photos: Victor Johnson, a graduate student at Florida Institute of Technology, presented his research on Phytochemical profiling and antioxidant activity of Acalypha wilkesiana at the Fall 2025 ACS Meeting in Washington, DC.

12/11/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Nicole Lapeyrouse on being elected Councilor for the Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS)!

The ACS Orlando Local Section represents seven counties across Central Florida, including the Orlando metro area and the Space Coast. As one of the fastest-growing local sections nationwide. It actively promotes public awareness of chemistry through community outreach programs and partnerships with students and educators in chemistry and science.

12/02/2025

Last chance to attend the Annual Awards Banquet - RSVP by tomorrow!

Join us for a traditional awards banquet as the Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society honors our 2025 award recipients. Saturday, December 6th, 202511:30AM to 2:00PMLocation: Helena Modern Riviera8441 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 (ICON Park) Lunch MenuAppetizersBeef or Veggie Empan...

11/06/2025

Last chance - Awards Nominations are Due by 5 PM Friday November 7!

Call for Annual Awards Nominations Due 5PM Nov 7, 2025 The Orlando Section awards program enhances our mission of advancing the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners for the benefit of Earth and its people.   A call for nominations occurs in September each year with requests for a nomi...

11/03/2025

Annual Awards Banquet
Join us for a traditional awards banquet as the Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society honors our 2025 award recipients.

AWARD NOMINATIONS ARE DUE THIS FRIDAY, 11/7!! Nominate your colleagues - more info here: https://orlandoacs.org/annual-awards/

Annual Awards Banquet Info:
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
11:30AM to 2:00PM
At Helena Modern Riviera
8441 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 (ICON Park)

The cost to attend is $25 per person, which includes tax and gratuity. The Section will cover the total bill with a single payment. You may pay in advance via the RSVP link or at the door using cash or check.
Reserve your place through the link: https://valenciacc.ut1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3UHoQbqolRRACh0.
Reservations must be made by December 3rd.

Call for Annual Awards Nominations Due 5PM Nov 7, 2025 The Orlando Section awards program enhances our mission of advancing the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners for the benefit of Earth and its people.   A call for nominations occurs in September each year with requests for a nomi...

10/17/2025

09/11/2025

Call for Annual Awards Nominations:
If you know someone or companies who should be recognized publicly, please nominate them for an ACS Orlando Section award. Each Award consists of a plaque and a monetary award. Awardees will be honored at the local Section’s annual banquet held on December 6th, 2025.

To be considered, nominations must be received by 5pm Friday November 7, 2025.

For more information:

Since 1991, the Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society has recognized individuals who live, work, or study in the seven-county region of the Orlando Section and excel in chemistry. Continuing this tradition, this year, the Orlando Section will give the following awards: Descriptions and cr...

09/11/2025

We are organizing Illustrated Poem contest for K-12 students in central Florida, from Osceola County School District, Orange County Public Schools, Lake County Schools, Sumter County Schools, Brevard Public Schools (official) , Seminole County Public Schools, Volusia County Schools.
Deadline for submission: 10/19/2025

The Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) is hosting an illustrated poem contest for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Entries must be sponsored by a local school or community group for verification purposes. Contest_Deadline: Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 11:54 PM Eastern....

09/04/2025

Student Travel Awards: Joint Meeting of SERMACS/SWRM 2025 (Deadline extended)

The application package should be sent via email to the Awards Committee (Dr. Laura Sessions, [email protected]) by September 12, 2025, at 11:59 PM

For more information: https://orlandoacs.org/student-travel-awards-joint-meeting-of-sermacs-swrm-2025-deadline-extended/

Chemical Society (ACS) and its affiliates, and to create opportunities for students to enhance their scientific experiences and networking, the Orlando Local Section of the ACS offers travel awards. Since the Orlando Section is hosting the 76th Southeastern and 81st Southwest Joint Regional Meeting....

08/27/2025

Celebrate with Celebrating Chemistry magazines!

The theme this year is the Chemistry of Spices, so if your organization is interested in providing resources that make chemistry accessible and exciting for young learners, please visit the following site for more information:

https://orlandoacs.org/2025-ncw-distribution-of-celebrating-chemistry-magazines/

08/27/2025

The American Chemical Society (ACS) has announced the launch of the ACS Graduate Student Success Grant, a new initiative aimed at supporting graduate students affected by the termination or cancellation of their adviser’s research funding.

See https://orlandoacs.org/acs-graduate-student-success-grant/ for more information!