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The Greater Houston Section of the American Chemical Society 
is one of 189 local ACS sections across the nation.
 

Established in 1917, the Section serves about 2500 members, consisting of chemists, chemical engineers and professionals in allied fields. The American Chemical Society is recognized as a world leader in fostering science education and research, and promoting public understanding of science.

 Congratulations 2010 Board
 2010 American Chemical Society

Greater Houston Local Section Executive Board Members

Chair Kerry Spilker, Chevron
Chair – ElectGina Butuc, Materials Science Technology
Past Chair – Dr. Valerie Moore, Rice University

Secretary – Dr. Rachel Garcia (2010 – 2011), BASF

Treasurer – Dr. Diana Ciurea (2010 – 2011), MD Anderson Cancer Center

Councilor -  Mamie Moy (2010-2012), University of Houston

Councilor -  Dr. Amber Hinkle (2010-2012), Bayer Material Science

Councilor -  Dr. James Francis (2008-2010), Exxon Retiree

Councilor -  Dr. Simon Bott (2008-2010), University of Houston

Councilor -  Dr. David Singleton (2009-2011), Shell Retiree

Councilor -  Dr. Lawrence Dennis (2009-2011), Exxon Retiree

Alternate Councilor -  Dr. Dolores Aquino (2009-2011), San Jacinto

Alternate Councilor -  Waisu Lawal (2010-2012)

Alternate Councilor -  Dr. Joe Hightower (2008-2010), Rice University

Alternate Councilor -  Dr. John Galiotos (2008-2010), Houston Community College

Alternate Councilor -  Dr. Mark Vreeke (2010-2012), Rational Systems, LLC

Alternate Councilor -  Dr. Antoine Carty (2009-2011), Prairie View

Director – Eric Banks, BASF

Director – Dr. Thomas Malloy, St. Thomas University

Director – Dr. Greg Godziela

Director – Dr. Shilpa Worlikar, Rice University

 


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Education Rainbow Challenge

POSTPONED TO JANUARY 30!!!


Scarborough High School

The Education Rainbow Challenge (ERC) is to be a catalyst for progress in the education of young children in public schools in the Greater Houston areas and to be a venue for Americans of Asian descent to serve in that capacity. Our goals are to:
  • Promote development in mathematics
  • Provide direct material assistance to schools
  • Acknowledge and reward teachers


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 Spring & Fall National Meeting Report Minimize

The Summary of Governance Actions/Reports from the 2009 Spring & Fall National Meetings are now available on our website.


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 Be in the know

2008 Greater Houston Section newsletter here!


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 Mikos Seminar Update Minimize

The American Chemical Society – Greater Houston Section (ACS-GHS) Local Section Award winner, Antonios Mikos, was honored at an award ceremony on November 7, 2009 at Farnsworth Hall on the Rice University campus.  The award serves 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.

    


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 2009 Newsletter Minimize

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Congratulations Drs. Carty and Hightower


Dr. Antone Carty has been selected to receive the Stanley C. Israel Regional Award for Advancing Diversity in the Chemical Sciences.

Dr. Joe Hightower has been selected as the recipient of this year's E. Ann Nalley Volunteer Service Award.


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 Call for Volunteers
Several volunteer opportunities are available from participating in events taking only a couple hours on one day to organizing an event or serving on a committee taking a few hours a week.  Please see our Volunteers page to see which opportunity best suits for you.

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 2009 Aczel Award Winner
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Doris Hamilton
2009 Aczel Award Winner for
Excellence in High School Teaching
Seven Lakes High School
Katy, TX

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 Check out the new ACS ScienceBytes podcasts on this site under Education!


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