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Why Attend
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Why Attend the Virtual Meeting & Expo
250+ Broadcast sessions, 6,000+ papers, virtual Expo, networking, and more!
Presenter Resources
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Attendee Resources
Information and resources for virtual meeting attendees, presenters, and exhibitors.
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Exhibitor Resource Center
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Become a Sponsor
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Call for Abstracts
Submit abstracts for the Spring Meeting & Exposition!
Exhibit & Sponsor in 2021
See the spaces and sign up now to exhibit at a 2021 Meeting & Exposition!
Past Meetings
View abstracts presented at national meetings from 2004 - 2019.
Technical Program
Now available - the technical program for the Fall 2019 National Meeting is in the Online Planner.
Meeting Program
Now available - the official meeting program for the Spring 2020 National Meeting is the Online Planner & Mobile App.
Meeting Program
Now available - the official meeting program for the Spring 2019 National Meeting is the Online Planner & Mobile App.
Hotel & Travel
Receive special rates and benefits for booking with ACS.
Exhibit & Sponsor in 2020
See the spaces and sign up now to exhibit at a 2020 National Meeting & Exposition!
Hotel & Travel
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Attendee & Presenter Resources
Travel discounts, child care information, international assistance, and more!
Plan an Event
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Plan an Event
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Virtual Meeting FAQ
Find answers to your most pressing ACS Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting & Expo questions.
ACS Spring 2021 Registration fee includes:
- Exclusive access to the live and broadcast content from April 5 - 16.
- Access to all meeting On Demand content from April 17 - 30.
- Interactive networking through chat and video.
- Online access to meeting materials.
Cancellation of ACS Spring 2020 National Meeting & Expo
Safety is a core value of the American Chemical Society, and as such the health and well-being of our members, community and staff are paramount. As a result, we are cancelling (terminating) the ACS Spring 2020 National Meeting & Expo scheduled for March 22-26, 2020, in Philadelphia.
Technical Program Preview
250+ Broadcast sessions and 6,000+ papers. Explore the science being presented during the virtual meeting.
Exhibitors at Fall 2020
Check out the exhibitors you can meet within the Expo!
Attendee & Presenter Resources
Here’s where you can find information and resources to make your virtual meeting experience a success!
ON-SITE REGISTRATION HOURS
Attendee Registration is conveniently located in the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) West D Lobby, and the Satellite Registration is located in the Hilton Orlando, Welcome Foyer.
Operating hours vary for each location, so please visit the Pricing & Registration page for all hours.
C&EN POP-UP NEWSLETTER
Can’t be everywhere at once? C&EN has you covered with a special newsletter that covers all the important science coming out of the ACS National Meeting. Attendees can follow along by subscribing here.
HEAR ABOUT C&EN EVENTS
Keep up-to-date with what C&EN's team of science reporters are planning. Attendees can follow along by subscribing to event alerts.
ATTENDEES WITH DISABILITIES & INTERPRETING SERVICES
We make every effort to make our virtual meetings accessible to people with disabilities. If you require special assistance during the meeting sessions, please indicate this when registering. If you need any further assistance, please contact Brenda Philpot at b_philpot@acs.org.
ACS will be providing American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation during the virtual meeting for any registrant who requests it. Please use this link to reserve your interpreting time 24 hours in advance.
PHOTO BOOTH CONTEST
Share your selfie on social media during the ACS Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting & Expo using #ACSFall2020 AND #ACSselfie on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for a chance to win a prize!
Our virtual photo booth, located in the virtual meeting platform will allow attendees to snap a selfie with Meg A. Mole or Professor Molenium, apply chemistry related filters, stickers, and more.
Check the virtual meeting platform for contest rules.
SHOW YOUR BADGE & SAVE
Show your National Meeting badge to a participating “Show Your Badge” Restaurant during from March 31-April 4 to take advantage of a great dining offer!
THEATER SOUND
The ACS Meetings & Events mobile app now includes Theater Sound, in which attendees can access AudioFetch, a WiFi audio streaming app. This will allow attendees to use mobile devices and personal headsets to listen to technical presentations in theaters within two dedicated rooms – Valencia Ballroom Theater and West B4 Theater – in the OCCC. Headsets will also be available at theater entrances for attendees who prefer not to use personal devices.
CAMPUS MAP & OPERATIONS OFFICES
Looking for technical programming locations or shuttle bus schedules? The ACS Campus Map has all you need to navigate to the correct National Meeting venue.
Need ACS Staff assistance on-site? Please contact one of the property Operations Offices in Orlando.
CHILDCARE SERVICES & PARENT/INFANT ROOM
We offer a Parent/Infant Room and childcare services during the meeting. For convenience and privacy, ACS has designated a room for parents in the OCCC for nursing, feeding, and changing infants. Please see the staff at the Information Booth for further information.
LOUNGES TO RECHARGE & NETWORK
We have designated areas at the National Meeting to help you take a break. Come relax, connect with friends, network, and charge your electronic devices in the ACS Member Lounge in the Convention Center or in the Expo & Career Fair at the Recharge & Social Media Lounge.
Childcare Services
Camp ACS will be available to all meeting attendees free of charge for children. Children will participate in age-appropriate activities including arts & crafts and active games in a safe environment while you enjoy the meeting.
To assure that your child has a place, please
pre-register by March 22, 2019.
Please note: For your child’s safety, the location of Camp ACS will not be communicated until your registration is confirmed.
Camp ACS will be available to all meeting attendees free of charge for children. Children will participate in age-appropriate activities including arts & crafts and active games in a safe environment while you enjoy the meeting.
Advance registration is closed. We will accept onsite registrations, if space is available.
Age: 3 years (and potty trained) - 14 years
Sunday, March 31, 2019 - Thursday, April 4, 2019
Hours: 7 AM – 6 PM
Exhibitor Workshops
Attend a workshop and network with exhibiting companies.
| Sunday, August 19 | Time | Location | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Versatile Use of Flow Technology in the Modern Chemistry | 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM | BCEC, Room 155 | ThalesNano Nanotechnology Inc., Booth 1615 |
| Monday, August 20 | Time | Location | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good NMR Spectroscopic Practices & NMR Beyond Proton, Carbon and Nitrogen | 9:30 AM - 11:45 AM | BCEC, Room 155 | Bruker BioSpin, Booth 708 |
| ChemDraw 18 featuring Reaxys: What’s new? | 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | BCEC, Expo Theater 1 | PerkinElmer, Booth 927 |
| Tuesday, August 21 | Time | Location | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discussion Panel: Data Needles in the Content Haystack | 10:45 AM - 11:45 PM | BCEC, Exhibit Hall A, Expo Theater 2 | Springer Nature, Booth 615 |
| Mobile Mass Spectrometry – Taking the Laboratory to the Field | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | BCEC, Exhibit Hall A, Expo Theater 1 | Advion, Booth 1908 |
| Near Infrared to THz Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis | 12:00 PM - 2:15 PM | BCEC, Exhibit Hall A, Expo Theater 1 | Bruker Optics, Booth 708 |
| Harnessing the Power of Benchtop NMR in Your Lab | 12:00 PM - 2:15 PM | BCEC, Exhibit Hall A, Expo Theater 2 | Magritek, Booth 1910 |
| Research in Germany Science Café | 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM | BCEC, Exhibit Hall A, Expo Theater 1 | Research In Germany, Booth 2025 |
| Wednesday, August 22 | Time | Location | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure-Based Drug Design | 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM | BCEC, Room 155 | Chemical Computing Group, Booth 1124 |
| Monday, August 20 | Time | Contact & Company | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| OrganicChemistry@CalPolyPomona | 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM & 1:15 PM - 1:45 PM | Rakesh Mogul, Ph.D. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona | Cal Poly Pomona is recruiting for two tenure-track positions in Organic Chemistry at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to begin Fall 2019. In these presentations, we will discuss the employment opportunities, and the research and teaching accomplishments of the Department. |
| Speaking Simply about Science | 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM & 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Douglas Dellemore CAS | Effective Science Communication: This course is designed for scientists at all education and experience levels. After this workshop, participants who speak with the public will likely encounter far fewer glazed-over eyes and hear the phrase, “It’s all Greek to me,” far less often! |
| Green Cards for Scientific Researchers | 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM | Brian Getson Getson and Schatz, PC | How to Apply for and Win Your EB-1/NIW Case! Leading US immigration lawyer, Brian Getson, will explain how foreign researchers can apply for green cards in the US. Following the presentation he will provide free consultations throughout the Conference at the Career Fair. |
| Tuesday, August 21 | Time | Contact & Company | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| OrganicChemistry@CalPolyPomona | 10:15 AM - 10:34 AM | Rakesh Mogul, Ph.D. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona | Cal Poly Pomona is recruiting for two tenure-track positions in Organic Chemistry at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to begin Fall 2019. In these presentations, we will discuss the employment opportunities, and the research and teaching accomplishments of the Department. |
| Using SciFinder in Your Job Search | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Sabine Kuhn CAS | You’ve used SciFinder to research literature and patents. Consider using use SciFinder to research a company or prepare for an interview. Leverage SciFinder to beat the competition. Be the most prepared, well-researched candidate before you apply or go for an interview. Be ready to land the job of your dreams. |
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Travelling to the USA
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Housing Block
The official housing block will be open from May 13 - July 30, 2019. The list of official meeting hotels is below.
Additional Housing Information
Travel Discounts
ACS has negotiated special travel discounts with it's travel partners.
Travelling to the USA
Information on obtaining a U.S. visa, the visa waiver program and more.
Campus Map
Shuttle information and technical session location.
Economical Hotel
Porto Vista Hotel
1835 Columbia Street
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 544-0164
$163.00 Per Night, Single/Double Occupancy
0.7 miles walking from the San Diego Convention Center
Government Discounts
Government employees may book rooms in the hotel block reserved at a special rate. Please note, government identification is required upon check-in at the hotel.
Accommodations for Guests with Disabilities
Guests requiring special hotel accommodations because of a disability
should indicate special requirements when making their reservation and
reconfirm arrangements directly with the hotel.
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Free Internet
Complimentary internet access in the sleeping rooms.
Discounted Rates!
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Easy Access
All meeting events will be held at the convention center and ACS designated hotels.
Free Shuttle
Between the convention center and ACS hotels.
Location
Close to the convention center and all technical programming.
Visit the expo hall for the latest innovation in the chemistry field.
Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
Sunday, March 31
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Welcome Reception
Refreshments & Networking
Monday, April 1
9 AM - 5 PM
Caffeinate & Communicate
1 PM - 3 PM
Tuesday, April 2
9 AM - 5 PM
Caffeinate & Communicate
3 PM - 5 PM
Career Navigator LIVE!
Network with prospective employers, attend career workshops and get one-on-one career advice.
Career Development Workshops
Get career guidance, advance your professional skills, and learn leadership skills to excel in your career.
Booth Theater Schedule
Goverance & Business Meetings
ACS encourages its members to get active in governance at all levels in order to contribute their vision to the direction of the Society.
Schedule-At-A-Glance
Meeting overview, registration hours, and more
All Workshops
From career advice and networking skills development to innovation in chemistry, ACS National Meetings have workshops for everyone.
TYPES OF PRESENTATIONS
Broadcast Session
Pre-recorded presentations with slides and audio/video will be broadcast during scheduled times to allow for real time chat conversations with presenters. Video interactive Q&A with session presenters will be available at the conclusion of each session.
On Demand Oral Presentation
Pre-recorded presentations with slides and audio/video will be available on-demand for the duration of the Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting & Expo. Message based discussion between viewers and presenters will be available within the platform portal. Content will be available through August 28 or for a single, 2-hour time period if the presenter requests that access to their content be limited.
On Demand Poster Presentation
A single slide or PDF of the poster will be available on-demand for the duration of the Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting & Expo. Presenters may include brief audio along with their poster. Message based discussion between viewers and presenters will be available within the platform portal. Content will be available through August 28 or for a single, 2-hour time period if the presenter requests that access to their content be limited.
All presenters will have the option to make access to their presentation temporary and isolated to a single assigned 2-hour period, or allow access to view for the duration of the meeting. Broadcast Session presentations will be available on demand following the scheduled Broadcast Session, except those where temporary access is requested by the presenter. Temporary access content schedules will be provided for attendees.
Upload Your Presentation
After you’ve finished recording your presentation, download these instructions (PDF) and upload your presentation to the virtual meeting platform. This is available until August 7.
Failure to upload by August 7 will result in withdrawal of your abstract from the meeting platform and program.
SCIMEETINGS UPLOAD AND PUBLISHING OPTIONS
SciMeetings is a virtual platform developed by ACS Publications in collaboration with other ACS divisions that helps presenters increase the global visibility of the research they present at conferences. Launched as a solution for sharing the science intended for the terminated ACS Spring 2020 event, SciMeetings became the official archive and repository for ACS Fall 2020 and ACS Spring 2021 meeting abstracts and presentations.
Presenters will select from one of these 3 options when uploading presentations to the virtual meeting site. The all-inclusive option is recommended for everyone with the exception of those presenters with intellectual property (IP) concerns.
All-inclusive
This option includes sharing presentations and materials on the virtual meeting platform during the ACS Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting & Expo from August 17-28, 2020. After August 28, 2020, abstracts and presentations will be added to SciMeetings as part of the permanent meeting record. These presentations will:
- receive citable DOI
- receive Open Access license
- have Presenter accessible analytics
- be discoverable on the ACS Publications platform & Google Scholar
Virtual Meeting Only
This option includes sharing presentations and materials on the virtual meeting platform during the ACS Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting & Expo from August 17-28, 2020. After August 28, 2020, abstracts only will be added to SciMeetings as part of the permanent meeting record.
Temporary Access
This option allows temporary access to presentations for presenters with intellectual property (IP) concerns. Presentations and materials will be shared on the virtual meeting platform during the ACS Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting & Expo ONLY during a pre-scheduled 2 hour time period. After August 28, 2020, abstracts only will be added to SciMeetings as part of the permanent meeting record.
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Attendee Resources
In addition to quality technical programming and a dynamic exposition, we offer many resources for meeting attendees.
Presenters
We're excited that you've selected ACS Spring 2021 to present your research!
Here’s where you can find information and resources to make your virtual meeting presentation a success.
ACS 2020 National Awards Ceremony
Celebrate the 2020 ACS National Award recipients during this virtual ceremony on Friday, April 9, 2021 at 5:30 PM PDT.
The 84th Awards Ceremony will recognize 75 recipients of 59 national awards and sponsor representatives. The 2020 Priestley Medalist, Dr. JoAnne Stubbe, Professor Emerita, MIT, will give the keynote presentation “The Road Less Traveled: for Love of Detection, Discovery and all things Radical in Nature.”
For more information, contact awards@acs.org. The ceremony will include closed captioning.
Registration is free, but required to join this event.
ICYMI: 10 Tips for Applying to Grad School
Are you considering a graduate degree in chemistry? Joins us to get the inside scoop and answers frequently asked questions. For a limited time during ACS Spring 2021, all are invited to watch this free broadcast from ACS on Campus and ACS Webinars. Discover little known advice about how to apply and prepare, where the international opportunities are, and more! Act fast – this recording goes back into the ACS Webinars Archive on April 21.
2021 BES International Benchmarking Community Feedback Meeting
A subcommittee of the DOE Basic Energy Science Advisory Committee (BESAC) is conducting an international benchmark study with the goals: i) to identify key areas of its mission-relevant research and facility capabilities in which U.S. leadership is most threatened; ii) to advise on modifications to existing trade-offs or new ways to leverage scarce resources; iii) to identify incentives that will retain and attract scientific talent. The purpose of this town hall meeting is to share the preliminary findings, and to seek community input. The meeting will be held on April 6 at 8:00 AM PDT/11:00 AM EDT.
Registration is required in advance of the meeting.
Scientists in Government: How to Run for Office
Hosted by Dr. Luis Echegoyen, ACS 2020 President, this workshop will feature a panel of ACS members who have run for elected office – from local to national levels of government – and will reflect on the past 5 years of policymaking and the negative impacts of not relying on science or scientists. The speakers will discuss the importance of running for office, as well as lessons learned and best practices for anyone who runs. A closing Q&A will dedicate time for questions from participants eager to engage in the electoral process.
Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholars Virtual Networking Reception
The ACS Student and Postdoctoral Scholars Office and ACS Student Communities invites Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars are to the Virtual Networking Reception to be held on April 8 at 4:00 PM PDT.
Take a break from the ACS Spring 2021 programming to connect with others and expand your network. The event will be hosted on Gathertown, an interactive video chat platform where the virtual space feels like an in-person event. Grab a drink and meet new people and see what ACS resources are available for you.
Space is limited so save your spot.
CHILDCARE SERVICES & MOTHERS' ROOM
We offer a mothers' room and childcare services during the meeting. For information and location/access of the mothers' room, please go to ACS Operations at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.
Traveling to the United States? Find out how to obtain a U.S. visa and what to do if you have visa problems.
INTERNATIONAL ATTENDEES
HOTEL & TRAVEL
ACS has negotiated special housing and travel discounts for meeting Attendees.
C&EN POP-UP NEWSLETTER
Can't be everywhere at once? C&EN has you covered with a special newsletter that covers all the important science coming out of the ACS National Meeting. Attendees can follow along by subscribing.
VIRTUAL ACS INDUSTRY CAREER DAY
Join experts for a FREE ACS Virtual Career Day for early-career chemists and students considering a career in industry on Saturday, April 24 at 8:00 AM PDT/11:00 AM EDT. Get career-boosting advice, learn about the career paths available in industry, and get your questions answered from an all-star panel of chemical industry professionals.
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All events will be held in the San Diego Convention Center unless otherwise noted.
Information is preliminary and subject to change.
Plan an Event
| April 29 | All meeting room requests are due and the AI system closes. |
| May 7 | Venue confirmation and selection of menus in the AI system available. |
| May 31 | Requests for temporary staff due to ACS. |
| June 1 | Final deadline to submit Food & Beverage (F&B) orders |
| June 15 | Final confirmations with confirmed room name, detailed logistics including expected attendance begin going out from AI system. |
| June 26 | All events to be approved in the AI system. |
| July 2 | All changes from this point forward must be made on-site. Additional charges may apply. |
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Press Center
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Agenda
Opening Session & Welcome Reception
Kick off the meeting with the latest research on nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Technical Program Locations
Find out which technical divisions are presenting and where they are located during the meeting.
Teacher Programming
Enjoy programming focused on middle and high school chemistry education.
Industry Programming
Access to programming that can help you grow in your career, enhance your communication and networking skills.
Student Program
Access to programming that can help you prepare for a career, experience presenting research, enhance your communication and networking skills.
Presenter Resources
Tips and guidelines on how to present your oral presentation or poster.
Teacher Programming
Enjoy programming focused on middle and high school chemistry education.
| Sunday, August 19, 2018 | Price | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry Educators Luncheon | $45 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Seaport World Trade Center, Waterfront Ballroom 1/2 |
| Networking Globally Reception | Free | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Sheraton Boston Hotel, Independence East |
| IAC International Welcome Reception | Free | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Sheraton Boston Hotel, Back Bay C/D |
| Heroes of Chemistry Reception | - | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Westin Copley Place, Boston, America Center |
| Heroes of Chemistry Dinner & Ceremony | $130 | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Westin Copley Place, Boston, America North |
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Attendee Resources
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Search Jobs and Request Interviews (ACS Members Only)
All attendees have access to visit the recruiters booths located in the Exposition Hall and drop off their résumé.
As an ACS Member you will have exclusive access to the recruiters by creating an account in the ACS Career Fair database and uploading your résumé. After registering, search the ACS Careers Jobs Database and apply for open positions with participating employers. You may even be able to request interviews before you get to the Career Fair!
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Argon Level
Neon Level
Helium Level
BASF Corporation
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Wyatt Technology Corp.
Chemical Computing Group
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ThalesNano Technology, Inc.
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Getson & Schatz, P.C.
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments Inc.
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Exhibit in Philadelphia
March 22 - 26, 2020
Exhibit in San Francisco
August 16 - 20, 2020
Contact expo@acs.org or 1-800-227-5558 x4486 for assistance.
September 12, 2019
ACS Career Day Minnesota
St. Paul, MN
September 14, 2019
ACS Career Day Denver
Denver, CO
Networking & Social Events
Limited tickets are available for each event.
Current registrants may add ticketed events using the links available in the registration confirmation email or email acs@xpressreg.net.
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Effective Supervision of Scientists and the Technical Staff | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | SDCC, Room 24A |
| Effective Technical Writing | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | SDCC, Room 24C |
| Pharmacokinetics for Chemists in Drug Discovery and Development | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | SDCC, Room 23C |
| Polymer Science and Technology | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | SDCC, Room 23B |
| Polymeric Coatings | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | SDCC, Room 23A |
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Effective Supervision of Scientists and the Technical Staff | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | SDCC, Room 24A |
| Effective Technical Writing | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | SDCC, Room 24C |
| Pharmacokinetics for Chemists in Drug Discovery and Development | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | SDCC, Room 23C |
| Polymer Science and Technology | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | SDCC, Room 23B |
| Polymeric Coatings | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | SDCC, Room 23A |
| Soft Skills for Scientific Success | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | SDCC, Room 25B |
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Committee on Chemical Safety Open and Executive Subcommittee Meeting | 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, Marina Ballroom Salon G |
| CPT Visiting Associate Breakfast | 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Hilton Gaslamp Quarter, Gaslamp Room |
| POLY Annual Business Meeting | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, Golden Hill A/B |
| Graduate School Fair | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, San Diego Ballroom Salon A/B |
| Networking with Chemistry Professionals Event | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, San Diego Ballroom Foyer |
| Gordon Hammes Reception | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, Marriott Grand Ballroom Main Foyer |
| MEDI Business Meeting | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, Coronado A/B |
| University of Delaware Alumni and Friends | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Off-Site, Harbor House, 831 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 232-1141 |
| UW Madison Alumni and Friends Reception | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Indigo Ballroom E |
| Grady-Stack Award Reception | 5:15 PM - 6:45 PM | SDCC, Pavilion Terrace |
| PRF/Research Corp Reception | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Sapphire Ballroom GH |
| IAC International Welcome Reception* | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Indigo Ballroom BF |
| Attendee Welcome Reception | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | SDCC, Exhibit Hall D/E |
| ACS Diversity Reception | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Indigo Ballroom DH |
| Heroes of Chemistry Reception* | 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM | Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, Harbor Foyer |
| CINF Poster Session & Welcome Reception | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | SDCC |
| MEDI General Posters | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | SDCC |
| Heroes of Chemistry Dinner and Awards Ceremony* | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, Harbor A-C |
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Program Chair Breakfast | 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Indigo 202 A |
| Committee on Environmental Improvement Open Meeting and Breakfast | 7:45 AM - 9:00 AM | Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Aqua 314 |
| Woman in the Chemical Enterprise Breakfast | 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Sapphire Ballroom KL |
| Chinese-American Chemical Society Dinner Banquet | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Off-Site, Jasmine Seafood Restaurant, 4609 Convoy St. A, San Diego, CA (858) 268-0888 |
| AGRO Graduate Student Lunch | 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM | SDCC, Room 11A |
| CMA Luncheon | 11:15 AM - 1:30 PM | Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Indigo Ballroom AE |
| CHAL Networking Lunch | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, Leucadia |
| DAC Division Row | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | SDCC, |
| Sci-Mix Poster Session | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | SDCC, |
| Women Chemists of Color Networking | 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Indigo 204 A/B |
| CHAL Reception | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, Marina Ballroom Salon D |
| Graduate & Postdoctoral Scholar Reception | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, San Diego Ballroom Salon A-C |
| Industry Networking Reception | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Indigo Ballroom AE |
| Caffeinate & Communicate - Expo Hall Break | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | SDCC, Exhibit Halls D&E |
| Experimental Design for Productivity and Quality in Research & Development | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Off-Site, MicroTek San Diego Training & Conference Center, 450 B St Suite 650, San Diego, CA 92101 |
| YCC Fun Run | 6:45 AM - 8:30 AM | SDCC, |
| Desalination Tour | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Off-Site, |
| Event | Time | Location |
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| Senior Chemists Breakfast | 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Indigo Ballroom AE |
| Energy and Fuels Divisional Dinner | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Off-Site, Stone Brewing World Bistro & gardens - Liberty Station, |
| Alpha Chi Sigma Luncheon | 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM | Off-Site, Old Spaghetti Factory, 275 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA |
| Cope and Academic Young Investigator Award Lunch | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | SDCC, Room 11A |
| Women Chemists Committee (WCC) Luncheon | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Indigo Ballroom AE |
| COLL Division Luncheon | 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM | SDCC, Room 11B |
| Eli Lilly Travel Award Poster Session | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Indigo Ballroom AE |
| COMP Poster Session | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | SDCC, |
| Hendricks Award Reception | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | SDCC, Room 32A |
| Gerry Meyer Centennial Reception | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Indigo 204 B |
| AGRO Vendor Interfaces Program (VIP): A Vendor Face-to-Face Meet-and-Greet | 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM | SDCC, Room 6E |
| WCC Just Cocktails Honoring the 30th Anniversary of the WCC Eli Lilly Award | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Indigo 202 A/B |
| American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Networking Reception | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | SDCC, Room 11A |
| ACS Presidential LGBTQ+ and Allies Reception | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, Marriott Grand Ballroom Section 11 |
| Division Officers & Councilors Caucus (DOC/DCC) Reception | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Indigo 204 A |
| Hall of Fame Reception | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, Coronado A/B |
| AGRO Blues-N-Brews | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | SDCC, Room 6E |
| Herman Skolnik Award Reception Honoring Kimito Funatsu | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Omni San Diego Hotel, Grand Ballroom C |
| Analytical Division Reception | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, San Diego Ballroom Salon C |
| ENVR Social & Awards Reception | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Off-Site, Side Bar, 536 Market Street |
| Division of Chemical Toxicology Reception | 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | SDCC, |
| Caffeinate & Communicate - Expo Hall Break | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | SDCC, Exhibit Halls D&E |
| Experimental Design for Productivity and Quality in Research & Development | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Off-Site, MicroTek San Diego Training & Conference Center, 450 B St Suite 650, San Diego, CA 92101 |
| Fundamentals of High Performance Liquid Chromatography | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Off-Site, MicroTek San Diego Training & Conference Center, 450 B St Suite 650, San Diego, CA 92101 |
| Medicinal Chemistry Strategies to Mitigate Preclinical Safety Risks in Drug Discovery | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Off-Site, MicroTek San Diego Training & Conference Center, 450 B St Suite 650, San Diego, CA 92101 |
| Risk-Based Strategy for the Development and Validation of Analytical Methods with a QbD Approach | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Off-Site, MicroTek San Diego Training & Conference Center, 450 B St Suite 650, San Diego, CA 92101 |
| Effective Science Communication | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, San Diego Ballroom Salon C |
| Event | Time | Location |
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| POLY/PMSE Plenary and Awards Symposium and Reception | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, Coronado A-E |
| MEDI General Posters | 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM | SDCC, |
| Experimental Design for Productivity and Quality in Research & Development | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Off-Site, MicroTek San Diego Training & Conference Center, 450 B St Suite 650, San Diego, CA 92101 |
| Fundamentals of High Performance Liquid Chromatography | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Off-Site, MicroTek San Diego Training & Conference Center, 450 B St Suite 650, San Diego, CA 92101 |
| Medicinal Chemistry Strategies to Mitigate Preclinical Safety Risks in Drug Discovery | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Off-Site, MicroTek San Diego Training & Conference Center, 450 B St Suite 650, San Diego, CA 92101 |
| Risk-Based Strategy for the Development and Validation of Analytical Methods with a QbD Approach | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Off-Site, MicroTek San Diego Training & Conference Center, 450 B St Suite 650, San Diego, CA 92101 |
All times are Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
Technical Program Preview
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How was the room allotment calculated?
The meeting room allotment must be fair and transparent across all divisions. To maximize the use of meeting space, we will base allotments on a minimum of 8 oral presentations per 4 hour session. The following formula will be used to pre-assign space based on historical data from 2016-2019 Fall National Meetings:
- [Average # of oral papers] / [8 oral sessions per 4 hour session] / [9 sessions per room/week] = # of rooms assigned For Example: Division X averaged 450 oral papers per Fall meeting over the last four years. The room allotment for Fall 2020 is:
- 450 / 8 / 9 = 6.25 = 6 concurrent rooms Division Y averaged 30 oral papers over the last 4 Fall meetings. The room allotment for Fall 2020 is:
- 30 / 8 / 9 = .4 = 1 concurrent room
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Will additional rooms be available for request?
Yes, but additional session rooms will not be considered for divisions until all allotted rooms have been filled Sunday - Thursday. For any oral abstracts not able to fit within your given room allotment, you will be asked to move these abstracts to posters sessions.
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Our Division typically does not program on Thursday PM Can I get additional rooms?
Space allotments are based on full programming Sunday – Thursday. If a division does not want to program on a particular day or in every ½ session, the division will not be required to do so. However, the division will not be given additional meeting rooms unless they are programming in every room and every ½ day session is full. For example, if you are allotted 8 meeting rooms, but do not want to program on Thursday, you are not allowed to request a 9th meeting room because you have not filled all ½ days sessions across Sun - Thur. For any oral abstracts not able to fit within your 8 rooms, you will be asked to move these abstracts to posters.
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Our Division has an Award symposium/program, do we get an exception for our room allocations?
There are no exception given with the new timeline. If a division does not want to program against an award symposium the division is not required to do so. However, the division will not be given additional meeting rooms unless the division is programming in every room and every ½ day session is full. For example, if you are allotted 8 meeting rooms, but do not want to program on Thursday, you are not allowed to request a 9th meeting room because you have not filled all ½ days sessions across Sun - Thur. For any oral abstracts not able to fit within your 8 rooms, you will be asked to move these abstracts to posters.
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What if there are more oral presentations that our division would like to accept than we have been given room spaces?
Any oral abstracts that do not fit within the assigned room allotment will need to be moved to move to a posters. If the division has filled their room allotment Sunday – Thursday, then an additional room can be requested.
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Will there be an Even Programming Review?
No, even programming rules no longer apply. Divisions can session their allotted rooms, however they please, but the division will be required to stay within their allotted rooms. Note: Additional meeting rooms will not be given to division not programming fully Sunday – Thursday.
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How can we get an additional room on a specific date/half-day?
Additional session rooms will not be considered for divisions until all allotted rooms have been filled Sunday - Thursday. If your programming is full, you may request an additional rooms by sending an email to NtlMtgtimeline@acs.org. Note: It is likely that additional rooms will NOT be in the same location as your other division sessions.
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Will our oral session rooms be located together?
As in the past, the room assignments will be assigned with the intention of keeping division programing together in the same buildings (convention center or hotel) and as close as possible to the main National Meeting hub the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco.
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When will we find out our actual room assignment names and venue names?
After submissions close in late May 2020.
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Do I need to use my allotted meeting rooms for non-technical events such as committee meetings or workshops?
No, Room allotments only apply to technical sessions. Non-technical meeting room requests will work the same as always by entering the request(s) into Ai Requestor. Non-technical events will be scheduled in spaces that will accommodate the event and may not be located near division programing.
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When should we schedule our division committee meetings?
Division committee meetings should be scheduled either between sessions from 12 pm – 1 pm or after the end of the PM technical sessions. We encourage divisions to utilize the existing meeting room set up, so there is a better chance meetings will be located with the technical programming
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Can we use our allotted technical space for division business meetings?
Divisions CAN use their allotted technical session space for division business meetings. However, no additional technical session meeting rooms will be given to divisions that decide to use room allotments for non-technical events and meeting room setup will not change from standard technical set (Theater Set up with standard AV equipment). We ask divisions that plan to use allotted technical session space for division business meetings to indicate this in Ai Requestor under Room Set Notes.
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