American Chemical Society - Orlando Local Section

06/18/2026

Last Call: ACS Fall 2026 Student Travel Awards (Deadline June 19) + volunteer call

This is a final reminder that applications for the Orlando Section ACS Student Travel Awards to support attendance at the ACS Fall 2026 National Meeting & Expo (Chicago, August 2026) are due this Friday, June 19 at 11:59 PM (EST).

Application requirements are found here: https://orlandoacs.org/student-travel-awards-acs-fall-2026-national-meeting-and-expo/

Awards Committee Opportunity

We are also seeking one additional volunteer to serve on the Orlando Section Awards Committee. This is a great opportunity to support student success, engage with the local ACS community, and contribute to the selection process for travel awards and annual awards. If you are interested, please reach out to learn more to Laura Sessions ([email protected]).

To encourage student participation in local, regional, and national conferences organized by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and its affiliates – and to expand opportunities for students to deepen their scientific engagement and professional networks – the Orlando Section of the ACS offers S...

06/12/2026

Last reminder about the Summer Social:

Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society Summer Social - Saturday June 20th, 2026 from 11:30AM to 2:00PM at Brewlando (6820 Hoffner Ave, Orlando, FL 32822); $25 per person
RSVP BY JUNE 14:

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For additional info, visit https://orlandoacs.org/summer-social/

The Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society warmly invites you to a special celebration honoring our esteemed 50-, 60-, and 70-year ACS members—trailblazers whose decades of dedication have shaped the field of chemistry. The lunch event will also feature an engaging presentation by Dr. Ty...

06/09/2026

Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society Summer Social - Saturday June 20th, 2026 from 11:30AM to 2:00PM at Brewlando (6820 Hoffner Ave, Orlando, FL 32822); $25 per person
RSVP: https://valenciacc.ut1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5anp7msv4lIMNAa

The Orlando Section of the American Chemical Society warmly invites you to a special celebration honoring our esteemed 50-, 60-, and 70-year ACS members—trailblazers whose decades of dedication have shaped the field of chemistry.

The lunch event will also feature an engaging presentation by Dr. Tyler Maxwell, who will share insights from his work on homemade explosives—a fascinating look at the chemistry behind the TSA.

Join us for an afternoon of recognition, discovery, and connection with fellow chemists in your community!

2026 Summer Social RSVPs

05/27/2026

Student Travel Awards for ACS Fall 2026 National Meeting and Expo - DUE JUNE 19 AT 11:59 PM

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

These awards are designated as follows:

- One $500 award for a graduate student
- One $500 award for an undergraduate student
- Thanks to a generous donation from Dr. Darlene Slattery, retired long‑time Orlando Section Councilor and the 2025 Gordon L. Nelson Award recipient, the Section will also offer one additional $500 award for a student attending a non‑research college or university.

For application instructions, please visit our website!

To encourage student participation in local, regional, and national conferences organized by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and its affiliates – and to expand opportunities for students to deepen their scientific engagement and professional networks – the Orlando Section of the ACS offers S...

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...