Core Student Programming

Network with chemists from across the globe, present your research, and hone your communication skills all while learning about cutting-edge advances in chemistry! All times are listed in U.S. Central Time (CT). All events are at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, unless otherwise noted.

Sunday, March 17

TimeSessions
8:30 AM - 9:30 AMMaking the most of your ACS meeting
9:30 AM - 11:00 AMIns and outs of getting into graduate school
9:30 AM - 11:00 AMView beyond the bench
9:30 AM - 11:00 AMGSO Coffee Hour
(Registration required)
11:00 AM - 12:30 PMChemDemo exchange
11:00 AM - 12:30 PMChemIDP workshop
(Registration required)
12:00 PM - 1:30 PMWhat to expect in graduate school
12:00 PM - 6:00 PMMentoring workshop for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars
(Registration required)
1:00 PM - 4:00 PMGraduate school fair
1:30 PM - 3:00 PMPhD not required
3:00 PM - 4:30 PMOvercoming obstacles on the path to a PhD
4:30 PM - 6:00 PMNetworking with chemistry professionals event
(Sponsored by YCC and SCC)
5:30 PM - 7:30 PMIRES posters at IAC international welcome reception
(Ticketed event)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PMStudent chapter awards ceremony
8:30 PM - 10:30 PMStudent social

Monday, March 18

TimeSessions
8:30 AM - 10:00 AMPracticing green chemistry at the bench
10:00 AM - 11:30 AMThe magic of chemistry
12:00 PM - 2:00 PMUndergraduate research poster session
2:30 PM - 4:00 PMEminent scientist lecture featuring André K. Isaacs of the College of the Holy Cross
6:45 PM - 8:00 PMGraduate student & postdoctoral scholars reception
(Registration required)
8:00 PM - 10:00 PMSci-Mix

Graduate School Fair

The Graduate School Fair will be on March 17. Explore the institutions that will be participating.

ChemDemo Exchange

Share your favorite chemistry outreach activity with other student communities on March 17.

Student Resources

Questions?

If you have questions or concerns regarding this event, email undergrad@acs.org.

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