Student Programming
Core Student Programming
Network with chemists from across the globe, present your research, and hone your communication skills, while learning about cutting-edge advances in chemistry!
Time | Event | Location (All events in the Pennsylvania Convention Center, unless otherwise noted) |
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8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Student center | Terrace Ballroom IV |
8:00 am – 8:40 am | Making the most of your first national meeting | Terrace Ballroom IV |
8:30 am – 5:00 pm | Undergraduate research papers Sponsored by the ACS Division of Chemical Education |
Terrace Ballroom II & III - Theater 5 |
8:45 am – 10:15 am | Frontiers in environmental chemistry Cosponsored by the ACS Division of Environmental Chemistry |
Terrace Ballroom IV |
10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Graduate school: The ins and outs of getting in | Terrace Ballroom IV |
11:00 am – 12:30 pm | ChemDemo Exchange | Exhibit Hall D |
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Graduate school fair | Terrace Ballroom I |
12:15 pm – 1:30 pm | The graduate school experience: What to expect | Terrace Ballroom IV |
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Networking 101 Sponsored by the ACS Younger Chemists Committee |
Terrace Ballroom IV |
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Taking your student chapter to the next level
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Room 121C |
2:15 pm – 4:40 pm | Young chemists, big impact: Diverse young chemists in academia Sponsored by the ACS Younger Chemists Committee |
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Franklin 1 |
7:00 pm – 10:30 pm | ACS student chapter awards ceremony & student social
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Philadelphia 201, Liberty Ballroom |
Time | Event | Location (All events in the Pennsylvania Convention Center, unless otherwise noted) |
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8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Student center | Terrace Ballroom IV |
8:30 am – 12:00 pm | Green chemistry student chapters: Stories of success Sponsored by the ACS Green Chemistry Institute and cosponsored by the ACS Division of Chemical Education |
Terrace Ballroom II & III - Theater 4 |
8:30 am – 5:00 pm | Undergraduate research papers Sponsored by the ACS Division of Chemical Education |
Terrace Ballroom II & III - Theater 5 |
9:00 am – 10:30 am | Diversity, equity, and inclusion in chemistry Cosponsored by the ACS Division on Professional Relations and the Younger Chemists Committee |
Terrace Ballroom IV |
9:00 am – 12:10 pm | Mental health in graduate school Sponsored by the ACS Committee on Chemists With Disabilities and the Younger Chemists Committee |
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Franklin 1 |
10:30 am – 11:45 am | Outreach workshop: Communicating through hands-on activities Sponsored by the ACS Committee on Community Activities |
Terrace Ballroom IV |
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Undergraduate research poster session Cosponsored by the ACS Divisions of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry Education, Computational Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Geochemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Nanochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, and Polymer Chemistry |
Exhibit Hall A |
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Eminent Scientist Lecture featuring Rigoberto Hernandez, Johns Hopkins University (MD), "Nanoparticle models, macroscale impacts" Cosponsored by the ACS Divisions of Computational Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, and Professional Relations |
Terrace Ballroom IV |
4:00 pm– 6:00 pm | Kavli Foundation Lecture Series | Grand Ballroom B |
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Sci-Mix: Successful student chapters | Exhibit Hall A |
Program Highlights

Grad School Fair
March 22, 2020
The Grad School Fair is a great way to learn more about postgraduate programs, whether you're applying to grad school or considering it for your future.
No pre-registration required for students
Grad School Fair Graduate School Recruiter

ChemDemo Exchange
March 22, 2020
Share successful demonstrations and hands-on activities for K-12 students with your fellow student chapters.
Student Resources
POSTER PRESENTER INSTRUCTIONS
- Instructions for Poster Authors
- Anatomy of an Ace Research Poster
- Presenting an Undergraduate Poster
- Your First Research Presentation
- Public Speaking Tips
ABSTRACT GUIDELINES
Questions?
If you have questions or concerns regarding this event.
Email: undergrad@acs.org
Call: 202-872-6108