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................................................................................................................................................................1  \nLetter to the Editor .......................................................................................................................................................3  \nACS National Awards for 2026–2027 Nomination .....................................................................................................3  \n2026 ACS Spring Awards Recognition Banquet, RSVP Deadline April 10..................................................................4  \nThriving in New Environments Virtual Panel, April 9 .................................................................................................5  \nCosmetic Chemistry Networking and Seminar Summary..........................................................................................6  \n2026 CCEW Illustrated Poem Contest, Submission Deadline April 10 ......................................................................8  \nSeventh R,S-Puzzle .......................................................................................................................................................9  \nACS Spring 2026 Meeting Atlanta, Georgia, March 22-26, 2026, Summary from Council ......................................9  \nNOBCChE Regional Symposium, July 24-26 (Early Registration Deadline April 11) .............................................. 10  \nLooking for Siebert Elementary School Science Fair Judges, April 16 .................................................................... 10  \n2026 Earth Action Expo, April 25 .............................................................................................................................. 11  \nACS Younger Chemists Committee Millennial Trivia, April 29 ................................................................................ 12  \n2026 Turner J. Alfrey Visiting Professor Lecture Series, June 9 .............................................................................. 13  \nMiddle School Summer Camp, June 15-19 .............................................................................................................. 15  \nCelebrating ACS150: Chemistry is Everything......................................................................................................... 15  \nACS Fall 2026, August 23-27 ..................................................................................................................................... 16  \n2026 ACS CERM–Save the Date, November 14-17................................................................................................ 17  \nDiversity and Inclusion Highlights............................................................................................................................. 19  \nUpcoming Dates, Events, and Other Updates ......................................................................................................... 20  \nChair Column  \nJudith Espinoza, Chair, Midland Section ACS  \nDear Readers,  \nApril 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  \nconnections 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","cbCaiq22LokM2PQK","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiq22LokM2PQK","pdf",1535860,22,"English","# Chair Column\n## Letter to the Editor\n## ACS National Awards for 2026–2027 Nomination\n## 2026 ACS Spring Awards Recognition Banquet\n## Thriving in New Environments Virtual Panel\n## Cosmetic Chemistry Networking and Seminar Summary\n## 2026 CCEW Illustrated Poem Contest\n## Seventh R,S-Puzzle\n## ACS Spring 2026 Meeting Summary\n## NOBCChE Regional Symposium\n## Looking for Siebert Elementary School Science Fair Judges\n## 2026 Earth Action Expo\n## ACS Younger Chemists Committee Millennial Trivia\n## 2026 Turner J. Alfrey Visiting Professor Lecture Series\n## Middle School Summer Camp\n## Celebrating ACS150: Chemistry is Everything","[{\"question\":\"What milestone does the April 2026 chair column celebrate?\",\"answer\":\"It marks the 150th anniversary of the American Chemical Society (ACS), noting the founding on April 6, 1876.\"},{\"question\":\"Which theme is highlighted for April and how is it connected to Earth Day?\",\"answer\":\"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.\"},{\"question\":\"What types of Midland Section activities are reported in the chair column?\",\"answer\":\"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.\"}]","Midland Chemist - April 2026 - Vol. 63 - No. 4 | PDF",1789997602,55]