Midland Chemist - April 2026 - Vol. 63 - No. 4

Sep 21, 2026

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Newsletter table of contents and chair column for the Midland Section of the American Chemical Society, April 2026 (Vol. 63, No. 4). The chair’s message marks ACS’s 150th anniversary, recounting the society’s 1876 founding by 35 chemists in New York and its continuing mission to advance chemical knowledge and connect chemists. It also highlights recent Midland Section activities, upcoming events, and a sustainability theme aligned with Earth Day.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages22

Reading Time55 min

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Chair Column

Letter to the Editor

ACS National Awards for 2026–2027 Nomination

2026 ACS Spring Awards Recognition Banquet

Thriving in New Environments Virtual Panel

Cosmetic Chemistry Networking and Seminar Summary

2026 CCEW Illustrated Poem Contest

Seventh R,S-Puzzle

ACS Spring 2026 Meeting Summary

NOBCChE Regional Symposium

Looking for Siebert Elementary School Science Fair Judges

2026 Earth Action Expo

ACS Younger Chemists Committee Millennial Trivia

2026 Turner J. Alfrey Visiting Professor Lecture Series

Middle School Summer Camp

Celebrating ACS150: Chemistry is Everything

April 2026, Vol. 63, No. 4 Contents Chair Column ................................................................................................................................................................1 Letter to the Editor .......................................................................................................................................................3 ACS National Awards for 2026–2027 Nomination .....................................................................................................3 2026 ACS Spring Awards Recognition Banquet, RSVP Deadline April 10..................................................................4 Thriving in New Environments Virtual Panel, April 9 .................................................................................................5 Cosmetic Chemistry Networking and Seminar Summary..........................................................................................6 2026 CCEW Illustrated Poem Contest, Submission Deadline April 10 ......................................................................8 Seventh R,S-Puzzle .......................................................................................................................................................9 ACS Spring 2026 Meeting Atlanta, Georgia, March 22-26, 2026, Summary from Council ......................................9 NOBCChE Regional Symposium, July 24-26 (Early Registration Deadline April 11) .............................................. 10 Looking for Siebert Elementary School Science Fair Judges, April 16 .................................................................... 10 2026 Earth Action Expo, April 25 .............................................................................................................................. 11 ACS Younger Chemists Committee Millennial Trivia, April 29 ................................................................................ 12 2026 Turner J. Alfrey Visiting Professor Lecture Series, June 9 .............................................................................. 13 Middle School Summer Camp, June 15-19 .............................................................................................................. 15 Celebrating ACS150: Chemistry is Everything......................................................................................................... 15 ACS Fall 2026, August 23-27 ..................................................................................................................................... 16 2026 ACS CERM–Save the Date, November 14-17................................................................................................ 17 Diversity and Inclusion Highlights............................................................................................................................. 19 Upcoming Dates, Events, and Other Updates ......................................................................................................... 20 Chair Column Judith Espinoza, Chair, Midland Section ACS Dear Readers, April 2026 marks the 150th anniversary of the American Chemical Society (ACS), an ideal moment to reflect on how the Society began. On April 6, 1876, thirty-five chemists gathered in New York City with a shared goal: to establish a professional society devoted to chemistry. Atthe time, chemists worked in isolation, even asthe discipline was rapidly expanding across academia, medicine, and industry. Guided by leaders such as Charles F. Chandler, and with John William Draper elected as the first ACS president, the group founded a society dedicated to advancing chemical knowledge, fostering original research, and strengthening connections among chemists. From that first meeting grew a community committed not only to scientific excellence, but also to sharing the value of chemistry with the broader public. These principles continue t

FAQs

What milestone does the April 2026 chair column celebrate?

It marks the 150th anniversary of the American Chemical Society (ACS), noting the founding on April 6, 1876.

Which theme is highlighted for April and how is it connected to Earth Day?

April’s theme is Sustainability, aligned with Earth Day and focused on how chemistry supports sustainability through climate action, waste reduction, and a circular economy.

What types of Midland Section activities are reported in the chair column?

The column summarizes committee efforts including Diversity and Inclusion highlights, community outreach activities, awards preparation, and coordination of the local U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad exam.

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