Student Program

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Whether you're presenting research or just soaking up the latest in chemistry, this is your place to connect, grow, and geek out. 

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Eastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Information is preliminary and subject to change.
All locations listed are in the Georgia World Congress Center.

Sunday, March 22

TimeSessionLocation
8:00 AM - 9:15 AMStudent welcome breakfastHall A3, Rooms 101-103
9:15 AM - 10:45 AMPhD not requiredA316
9:30 AM- 11:00 AMIns and outs of getting into graduate schoolHall A3, Rooms 101-103
9:30 AM - 11:00 AMGSO connectionsB404
10:00 AM - 12:00 PMMentee training for undergraduate students workshop
(registration required)		B301
11:00 AM - 12:30 PMWhat to expect in graduate schoolHall A3, Rooms 101-103
11:30 AM - 1:00 PMChemIDP: Planning for your career
(registration required)		ChemPod 13, Hall B/C
1:00 PM - 4:00 PMGraduate school fairHall A3, Exhibit Hall
1:00 PM - 5:00 PMMentor training for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars workshop
(registration required)		B301
2:00 PM - 4:00 PMBeyond the beaker: Where can chemistry take you?Hall A3, Rooms 101-103
4:00 PM - 6:00 PMTeaching the table: Careers across the educational spectrumHall A3, Rooms 101-103
4:30 PM - 6:00 PMNetworking with chemistry professionalsB308
7:00 PM - 8:30 PMStudent communities awards ceremonyHall A3, Exhibit Hall
8:30 PM - 10:30 PMStudent socialHall A3, Exhibit Hall

Monday, March 23

TimeSessionLocation
8:00 AM - 9:30 AMMagic of chemistry outreach
Hall A3, Rooms 101-103
8:00 AM - 11:30 AMSupporting the next 150 years of undergraduate researchB215
9:30 AM- 11:30 AMMolecules to medicine: Charting the path from labs to livesHall A3, Rooms 101-103
12:00 PM - 2:00 PMUndergraduate research poster sessionHall B3/B4
2:30 PM - 4:00 PMEminent scientist lecture featuring Luisa Whittaker-Brooks, Ph.D. 
Professor and Widtsoe Presidential Endowed Chair in Chemistry at The University of Utah. 
"Decoding chriality transfer strength and structure: Property relationships in bismuth-containing chiral hybrid organic-inorganic semiconductors"		Hall A3, Rooms 101-103
4:00 PM - 5:30 PMChemistry crafting social hourHall A3, Rooms 101-103
6:45 PM - 8:00 PMGraduate student & postdoctoral scholars reception
(registration required)		A412
8:00 PM - 10:00 PMSuccessful student chapters at Sci-MixHall B3/B4

Tuesday, March 24

TimeSessionLocation
10:00 AM - 12:00 PMChemBiz CompetitionHall A3, Rooms 101-103

Eastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Information is preliminary and subject to change.
All locations listed are in the Georgia World Congress Center.

Sunday, March 22

TimeSessionLocation
8:00 AM - 9:15 AMStudent welcome breakfastHall A3, Rooms 101-103
9:15 AM - 10:45 AMPhD not requiredA316
9:30 AM- 11:00 AMIns and outs of getting into graduate schoolHall A3, Rooms 101-103
9:30 AM - 11:00 AMGSO connectionsB404
10:00 AM - 12:00 PMMentee training for undergraduate students workshop
(registration required)		B301
11:00 AM - 12:30 PMWhat to expect in graduate schoolHall A3, Rooms 101-103
11:30 AM - 1:00 PMChemIDP: Planning for your career
(registration required)		ChemPod 13, Hall B/C
1:00 PM - 4:00 PMGraduate school fairHall A3, Exhibit Hall
1:00 PM - 5:00 PMMentor training for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars workshop
(registration required)		B301
2:00 PM - 4:00 PMBeyond the beaker: Where can chemistry take you?Hall A3, Rooms 101-103
4:00 PM - 6:00 PMTeaching the table: Careers across the educational spectrumHall A3, Rooms 101-103
4:30 PM - 6:00 PMNetworking with chemistry professionalsB308
7:00 PM - 8:30 PMStudent communities awards ceremonyHall A3, Exhibit Hall
8:30 PM - 10:30 PMStudent socialHall A3, Exhibit Hall

Eastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Information is preliminary and subject to change.
All locations listed are in the Georgia World Congress Center.

Monday, March 23

TimeSessionLocation
8:00 AM - 9:30 AMMagic of chemistry outreach
Hall A3, Rooms 101-103
8:00 AM - 11:30 AMSupporting the next 150 years of undergraduate researchB215
9:30 AM- 11:30 AMMolecules to medicine: Charting the path from labs to livesHall A3, Rooms 101-103
12:00 PM - 2:00 PMUndergraduate research poster sessionHall B3/B4
2:30 PM - 4:00 PMEminent scientist lecture featuring Luisa Whittaker-Brooks, Ph.D. 
Professor and Widtsoe Presidential Endowed Chair in Chemistry at The University of Utah. 
"Decoding chriality transfer strength and structure: Property relationships in bismuth-containing chiral hybrid organic-inorganic semiconductors"		Hall A3, Rooms 101-103
4:00 PM - 5:30 PMChemistry crafting social hourHall A3, Rooms 101-103
6:45 PM - 8:00 PMGraduate student & postdoctoral scholars reception
(registration required)		A412
8:00 PM - 10:00 PMSuccessful student chapters at Sci-MixHall B3/B4

Eastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Information is preliminary and subject to change.
All locations listed are in the Georgia World Congress Center.

Tuesday, March 24

TimeSessionLocation
10:00 AM - 12:00 PMChemBiz CompetitionHall A3, Rooms 101-103

Featured Programming

Graduate School Fair
The Graduate School Fair is a great way to learn more about graduate programs, whether you're applying to grad school or simply considering it for your future. Connect with graduate program representatives to find the best fit for you. The Grad School Fair will be held on Sunday, March 22, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM.
Explore the Grad School Fair
Faculty Advisor Program
Attend programming for current and potential faculty advisors of ACS student chapters and graduate student organizations (GSOs). Meet other faculty advisors, share experiences, and learn about key resources to support you and your student community. All events are held in the Georgia World Congress Center on Monday, March 23 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. 


Student Resources

Poster Presenter Instructions
Submitting an Abstract

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