Western Michigan Local Section

Have you ever been curious to know what happens to that pizza you just ate?  How many cups of coffee is too many? Which is better for breakfast: a Snicker's candy bar or an omelette with a side of sausage?  Are brussells sprouts actually good for you? Well now is your chance to find out! On Wednesday, March 19th from 6-8pm at the Brookby Estate the Aquinas Chemical Society will be hosting Van Andel Institutes's Dr. Jason Cooper.  Dr. Cooper will be facilitating a conversation on the science of metabolism.  An informative and excellently designed (not by me) poster is attached as a .png file which gives details of the event. Location and Parking The conversation will be held at the Brookby Estate of Aquinas College at 250 Plymouth R. SE, East Grand Rapids.  You can park at the Plymouth lot.  I have attached a map.  The Plymouth lot is #14 on the map.  It is just west of Plymouth on Robinson Rd. Here is a Google Map of the area: Helpful map from Google  Bus Travel Ride the Rapid route 6 has a stop at Wealthy and Plymouth which is one block south of Brookby.  Here are a couple of links to route 6 information. Route 6 map  Route 6 Schedule    ... View more

The Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW) activity book is now available.  I've attached it to this article. You can receive hard copies of this activity book for free in English or Spanish.  Just email us at wmacsoutreach@gmail.com. Here is a link to the activity book online: CCEW Activity Book  Here is a link to the home page for Chemists Celebrate Earth Week: Chemists Celebrate Earth Week Homepage    ... View more

Attached you will will the March 2025 Western Michigan American Chemical Society Newsletter!  In it are announcements about new chairs / boardmembers, awards and upcoming events.  Enjoy! ... View more

Do you know any creative kids or youth in kindergarten through 12th grade?  If so then you might tell them about the Chemist's Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW) Illustrated Poem Contest that the Western Michigan Local Section of the American Chemical Society is sponsoring.  That can be shortened to CCEWICPofWMACS if you need to relay it quickly to your friends.  There is a $25 prize for 1st place in each age group. Complete details are attached!  The contest deadline is April 23rd, 2025 at 5 pm. ... View more

The Spring 2025 Ott Lectureship in Chemistry will be presented by Dr. Dante Lauretta, the Regents Professor of Planetary Science and Cosmochemistry at the University of Arizona. These talks will be Thursday, April 10th and Friday, April 11th at the Grand Valley State University Allendale campus.  Details can be found in the attached fliers. ... View more