Student Program
Show off your science. Meet your people. Get inspired.
Whether you're presenting research or just soaking up the latest in chemistry, this is your place to connect, grow, and geek out.
Eastern Time (US & Canada)
(Information is preliminary and subject to change.)
Sunday, March 22
| Date | Time | Sessions |
| March 22 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Student welcome breakfast |
| March 22 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Mentor training workshop (registration required) |
| March 22 | 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM | PhD not required |
| March 22 | 9:30 AM- 11:00 AM | Ins and outs of getting into graduate school |
| March 22 | 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM | GSO connections |
| March 22 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Mentee Training For Undergraduate Students Workshop (registration required) |
| March 22 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | ChemIDP: Planning for your career (registration required) |
| March 22 | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | What to expect in graduate school |
| March 22 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Graduate school fair |
| March 22 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Mentor Training For Graduate Students And Postdoctoral Scholars Workshop (registration required) |
| March 22 | 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Beyond the beaker: Where can chemistry take you? |
| March 22 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Teaching the table: Careers across the educational spectrum |
| March 22 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Networking with chemistry professionals |
| March 22 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Student communities awards ceremony |
| March 22 | 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM | Student reception |
Monday, March 23
| Date | Time | Sessions |
| March 23 | 8:15 AM - 9:30 AM | Magic of chemistry outreach |
| March 23 | 9:30 AM- 11:30 AM | Molecules to medicine: Charting the path from labs to lives |
| March 23 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Undergraduate research poster session |
| March 23 | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Eminent scientist lecture featuring Luisa Whittaker-Brooks, Ph.D. Professor and Widtsoe Presidential Endowed Chair in Chemistry at The University of Utah |
| March 23 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Chemistry crafting social hour |
| March 23 | 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM | Graduate student & postdoctoral scholars reception (registration required) |
| March 23 | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Successful student chapters at Sci-Mix |
Tuesday, March 24
| Date | Time | Sessions |
| March 24 | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM | ChemBiz Competition |
Eastern Time (US & Canada)
(Information is preliminary and subject to change.)
Sunday, March 22
| Date | Time | Sessions |
| March 22 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Student welcome breakfast |
| March 22 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Mentor training workshop (registration required) |
| March 22 | 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM | PhD not required |
| March 22 | 9:30 AM- 11:00 AM | Ins and outs of getting into graduate school |
| March 22 | 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM | GSO connections |
| March 22 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Mentee Training For Undergraduate Students Workshop (registration required) |
| March 22 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | ChemIDP: Planning for your career (registration required) |
| March 22 | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | What to expect in graduate school |
| March 22 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Graduate school fair |
| March 22 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Mentor Training For Graduate Students And Postdoctoral Scholars Workshop (registration required) |
| March 22 | 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Beyond the beaker: Where can chemistry take you? |
| March 22 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Teaching the table: Careers across the educational spectrum |
| March 22 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Networking with chemistry professionals |
| March 22 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Student communities awards ceremony |
| March 22 | 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM | Student reception |
Eastern Time (US & Canada)
(Information is preliminary and subject to change.)
Monday, March 23
| Date | Time | Sessions |
| March 23 | 8:15 AM - 9:30 AM | Magic of chemistry outreach |
| March 23 | 9:30 AM- 11:30 AM | Molecules to medicine: Charting the path from labs to lives |
| March 23 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Undergraduate research poster session |
| March 23 | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Eminent scientist lecture featuring Luisa Whittaker-Brooks, Ph.D. Professor and Widtsoe Presidential Endowed Chair in Chemistry at The University of Utah |
| March 23 | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Chemistry crafting social hour |
| March 23 | 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM | Graduate student & postdoctoral scholars reception (registration required) |
| March 23 | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Successful student chapters at Sci-Mix |
Eastern Time (US & Canada)
(Information is preliminary and subject to change.)
Tuesday, March 24
| Date | Time | Sessions |
| March 24 | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM | ChemBiz Competition |
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.
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
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